Hotel Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort
131-141 The Esplanade, 4870 Cairns, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 1331 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
*9.1* Cairns Esplanade: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)
Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort
One of our top picks in Cairns.Centrally located at the northern end of Cairns iconic waterfront Esplanade, Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort features 311 stylish rooms and suites, three restaurants and bars including Cairns’ highest rooftop bar, Rocco, an expansive lagoon pool and private beach, the stunning Eléme Day Spa, functions and events spaces for up to 400 people and a 24-hour fitness center.
This 5-star property is set a short distance from attractions such as the Center of Contemporary Arts, the Cairns Civic Theater, and Cairns Base Hospital. The property is a 10-minute walk from the Great Barrier Reef Departure Terminal and a 7-minute drive from Flecker Botanic Gardens. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 3.1 mi from the property.
Most of Riley’s contemporary rooms and suites have spacious balconies. Family rooms have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while suites and rooms have a mix of urban, resort and sea views. Each room features its own Apple iPad control center complete with healthy living apps, a 55-inch Smart TV, Staycast by Google for video streaming, access to hundreds of complimentary movies and box sets, blackout blinds, a rainforest shower head and Nespresso coffee machine with recyclable pods. All public and in-room areas are equipped with free Wi-Fi.
A Full English/Irish breakfast is served daily at the property. Enjoy modern dining at Paper Crane restaurant and bar or indulge in 24-hour in-room dining from 6 November, 2018. Greenfields and Rocco, Cairns’ highest rooftop bar, will be open for guests to enjoy at the property from December 2018.
You can lounge poolside in a cabana or at Riley’s man-made beach, or do laps in the lap pool. There is also a 24-hour fitness center at the property. Watch one of 200 free recent release movies or stream straight from your in-room Apple iPad. You can also book your trip to the Reef or beyond from the interactive lobby tour space.
This is our guests' favorite part of Cairns, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.6 for two-person stays.
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Located in the best-rated area in Cairns, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet
Very Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Private parking at the hotel
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Closest Landmarks *
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The Center of Contemporary Arts0.3 miles
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Cairns Electorate Office0.3 miles
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The Cairns Civic Theater0.3 miles
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Cairns Esplanade0.3 miles
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Cairns Base Hospital0.3 miles
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Cairns City Library0.4 miles
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Cairns Night Markets0.4 miles
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Cairns Family Court0.5 miles
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Cairns Esplanade Lagoon0.5 miles
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The Cairns Museum0.5 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Rusty's Food Market Market0.6 miles
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Cairns Night Markets Market0.2 miles
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Woolworths Supermarket Supermarket0.3 miles
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Cairns Esplanade Markets Market0.3 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Barron River15.5 miles
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Cairns Esplanade Waterfront Ocean/Sea0 miles
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Cairns Aquarium Mountain0.1 miles
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Cairns Art Gallery Mountain0.3 miles
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Reef Fleet Terminal Mountain0.3 miles
Closest Airports *
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Cairns Airport2.9 miles
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Cairns Regional Gallery0.5 miles
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre0.5 miles
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Rusty's Markets0.6 miles
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Reef and Rainforest Research Centre0.6 miles
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Cairns Station0.7 miles
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Cairns Rainforest Dome0.8 miles
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Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens1.9 miles
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Skyway Rainforest Cableway6.9 miles
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Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park7.1 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“Hotel beautiful. Pool was lovely. Very clean and tidy and great location.”
United Kingdom“Great location and excellent service. ”
Australia“Everything... location is very convenient.. pool area is beautiful... staff is friendly..we loved it”
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Paper Crane
Food: Asian
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Greenfields
Food: American
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Rocco
Food: Mediterranean
5 reasons to choose Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort
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One of our top picks in Cairns
Facilities of Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 12 per day.
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
Pool and Spa
- Swimming pool
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Shallow end
- Pool bar
- Pool/Beach towels
- Saltwater pool
- Heated pool
- Pool with view
- Outdoor pool (year-round)
- Outdoor pool
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
- Fitness center
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
| 0 - 2 years |
Can use a crib
when requested
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FREE |
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort
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The prices at Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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In total, there are 297 rooms at Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort.
Learn more about rooms and availability by entering your dates.
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Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa facilities
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
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Check-in at Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort has 3 restaurants:
- Greenfields
- Rocco
- Paper Crane
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Room options at Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort include:
- Double
- Twin
- Suite
- Family
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Guests staying at Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Asian
- American
- Buffet
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort by:
- Taxi 15 minutes
- Car 15 minutes
