Crystalbrook Flynn

5.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views
Wine bar, ocean views, open daily
View from room
Exterior
Sea Suite Two Bedrooms

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

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85 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Sea King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Urban Master

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Urban

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Urban Balcony King

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Harbour King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Urban Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Sea Suite Two Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 78 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Sea Suite One Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Urban Suite One Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Urban Suite Two Bedroom

  • 78 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Urban King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(109 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cairns

With a stay at Crystalbrook Flynn in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), you'll be steps from Cairns Esplanade and 7 minutes by foot from Reef Fleet Terminal. .This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Cairns Central Shopping Centre and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cairns Night Markets.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 13 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Pizza Trattoria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Skewers Lover 炸串 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Splash Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Phở Street - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lagoon Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Crystalbrook Flynn

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center
Crystalbrook Flynn offers 311 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Eleme has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 311 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite at Boadwalk Social, a family restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM on weekdays.
Boadwalk Social - Overlooking the ocean, this family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Flynn's Italian - Overlooking the ocean, this family restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Whiskey and Wine - Overlooking the ocean, this wine bar serves dinner only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (AUD 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 38 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Boadwalk Social
  • Flynn's Italian
  • Whiskey and Wine

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 11 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 75 per accommodation, per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 38 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Crystalbrook Flynn Hotel
Crystalbrook Flynn Cairns
Crystalbrook Flynn Hotel Cairns
Flynn a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel

Reviews

Crystalbrook Flynn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 697 out of 969 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 969 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 969 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 969 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 969 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was ultra-modern, centrally located and very quiet. The pools and bar were great. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was amazing. right in the heart of the town. Nice check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaToya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was absolutely everything! The view was amazing! It was comfortable and perfectly located near the night market, bus stop, and the laundromat that I needed on my final night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of The Flynn and could walk everywhere we wanted to be. We had lovely views to the bay. The room layout and facilities were well suited to current needs, with easily accessible power points, for example.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solomon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was cool man
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Girish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only downside to the property is no valet service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gerard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning view from our harbor suite. Free parking, we walked to all meals and explored the city on foot. We will be staying here again on our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel situated in a very nice and walkable area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit disappointing. I had a damp smell in my room. Raised it a few times with stag that were “looking in to it” but never heard from them in my 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

De

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend this property five stars
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location, location, location

Beautiful hotel and harbour location in Cairns.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Enjoyable trip

Nice hotel. Good food and wine. Bad smell of mould in the room though. Difficult to control in that humidity though.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and convenient. Perfect for a short stay in Cairns.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025