Centrally located at the northern end of Cairns iconic waterfront Esplanade, Crystalbrook Riley 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 Performing Arts Center, and Cairns 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. 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Cairns, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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2 twin beds
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Cairns
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alison
    United States of America United States of America
    Gorgeous room in the tower…love the vibe of the hotel and great location. Calypso Club restaurant was excellent 😍
  • Renee
    Australia Australia
    We stayed 5 nights as a family and loved everything. The pool, the friendly and efficient service and our room were all fantastic. We already plan to come back next year.
  • Modafferi
    Australia Australia
    Loved the room (pool view king), location, pool and ambiance of the hotel.
  • Karen
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful spot for vacation! The pool in the middle and the staff being so friendly made it a great time. It’s located right along the water and down the street to shops and restaurants- so many choices!
  • Amir
    Israel Israel
    Amar the guy in the reception was very helpful and kind
  • Sean
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location on the Esplanade, beautiful well-maintained rooms, beautiful pool area. The best hotel in Cairns.
  • Monty
    Australia Australia
    Amazing property, easy walk into the main esplanade. Great pool
  • Debbie
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean comfortable room. Nice hot shower. Labeled light switches were great.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    CR delivered everything expected of a hotel with a 5 star rating. Spacious room with a beauty view over the pool and out to the ocean. The pool is large. The hotel is located close to the restaurant strip and an easy walk to the train station for...
  • Hughes
    Canada Canada
    Incredible location, beautiful property. Felt very comfortable and relaxed.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Paper Crane
    • Cuisine
      Australian • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Calypso Club
    • Cuisine
      Seafood
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of Crystalbrook Riley
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live music/Performance
  • Pool table

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPad
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • 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

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Soundproof
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Crystalbrook Riley takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 60 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1% charge when you pay with a credit card.

The credit card used to make the reservation must be presented on arrival for validation or an alternative card and payment will be requested.

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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.

Please inform Crystalbrook Riley of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Crystalbrook Riley

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Crystalbrook Riley on this page.

  • Crystalbrook Riley has 2 restaurants:

    • Paper Crane
    • Calypso Club

  • Crystalbrook Riley is 1,800 feet from the center of Cairns. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Crystalbrook Riley is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Crystalbrook Riley include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Guests staying at Crystalbrook Riley can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Crystalbrook Riley may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Crystalbrook Riley offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Pool table
    • Spa facilities
    • Live music/Performance
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Bicycle rental
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Full-body massage