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 9.3 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 9.3

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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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Catfish
    China China
    The amazing facilities almost let me wanna stay in doors even there Is a great beach outside
  • Joann
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff friendly and helpful. Beautiful room with sea view. Loved the multi-tiered pool. So relaxing after a big day sightseeing. On esplanade. Very convenient to restaurants, shopping and Great Barrier Reef Trips.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were all amazing, restaurants run by crystalbrook were all great and good value

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

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
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 to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

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

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.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos JCB American Express Cash is not accepted Crystalbrook Riley accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

  • Room options at Crystalbrook Riley include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Family

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

  • Crystalbrook Riley has 2 restaurants:

    • Calypso Club
    • Paper Crane

  • Guests staying at Crystalbrook Riley can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

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

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

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

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

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