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Crystalbrook Riley

5.0 star property

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Balcony
Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 9 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool loungers
Lobby
Family Room, Sea View | View from room
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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Map
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room (Resort View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 64 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Urban King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Resort Suite

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 69 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Resort King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Family Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 64 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Panoramic Sea

Panoramic Sea

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Urban Panoramic

Urban Panoramic

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Sea King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Resort Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Urban Twin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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View from room

Family Room - Urban View

  • 64 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Panoramic Bath | Bathroom

Panoramic Bath

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Sea Suite

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Cairns

With a stay at Crystalbrook Riley, you'll be centrally located in Cairns, steps from Cairns Esplanade and 13 minutes by foot from Cairns Central Shopping Centre. .This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 14 mi (22.6 km) from Palm Cove Beach.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 19 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flynn's Italian by Crystalbrook - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Pizza Trattoria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Crystalbrook Riley

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and bars
Crystalbrook Riley offers 311 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels, first-run movies, 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, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 311 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen 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 safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a reception hall.
Enjoy Asian cuisine at Paper Crane, a poolside restaurant where you can take in the ocean view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 6 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Paper Crane - This poolside restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Paper Crane Pool Side - This poolside bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Rocco - Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Calypso Club - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this bar specializes in seafood and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open select days.
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.

Languages

English, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (AUD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: AUD 42 for adults and AUD 21 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Calypso Club
  • Paper Crane
  • Paper Crane Pool Side
  • Rocco

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

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 concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2018
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • First-run films
  • IPod dock
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property charges the following mandatory general deposits, collected at check-in: AUD 75 for the first night, AUD 50 for subsequent nights.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday:
  • Full-service spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 100 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 42 for adults and AUD 21 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 15.00 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Riley Crystalbrook Collection Resort Cairns
Riley Crystalbrook Collection Resort
Riley Crystalbrook Collection Cairns
Riley Crystalbrook Collection
Riley a Crystalbrook Collection Resort
Crystalbrook Riley Hotel
Crystalbrook Riley Cairns
Crystalbrook Riley Hotel Cairns
Riley a Crystalbrook Collection Resort

Crystalbrook Riley Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jackson

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was quite dirty, alot of mould build up, room was musky and dust was built up in areas if it wasnt for the room tye property is nice but i would not use there accommodation or recommend a room to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priyanka

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely hotel. Easy walking into Cairns. The restaurant and bar was a little over priced.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Don’t stay there unless you want to be ripped off

Waited 45mins for my meal and it was wrong . Then they charged me 18% without asking me . Will never stay there again . I am away on business a lot as you can see on my free nights .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to water. Good pools and easy public transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall, Woodbine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay. Lovely room, lovely pool, lovely staff. In a great area. Can highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald Ernest

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel,conveniently located within distance to so many ammenities,shops,wharfs etc. Staff was very good,breakfast was very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time at the Riley. Sam at reception was incredible! She heard it was our honeymoon and upgraded our room and there was even a bottle of sparkling wine when we arrived. She also gave us a bunch of great recommendations for restaurants in Cairns. We’d love to come back and would definitely stay at Crystalbrook Riley again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

davood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pool area and the room was very modern, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was also a highlight.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mixed bag. On the plus side the view from Rocco's is memorable and they pool/s warm and large however the pools also were an unnecessary maze to navigate between. The Calypso staff, indeed most staff, were helpful. Our room had some carpet stains and didn't have any proper mugs for coffee or tea just tiny demi-tasse. I know that breakfast buffet is self service but they didn't have either cups or silverware and had a lacked a positive attitude and said they were too busy to provide those basics. Decent beautiful place but pretty average for a 5 star property with premium prices
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, and convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dale

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super nice! We loved the swimming pool. It was an easy walk to town!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shubham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and cooperative, the stay was amazing with beautiful view and spacious rooms. Only one concern room temperature doesn’t go below 21 degrees due to the HVAC system designed which is good for sustainability but can be bit annoying due to humid outside temperatures. Otherwise everything was exceptional 💯
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayada

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best pool area
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Amazing - 5 star all round!

Perfect stay. Super friendly staff, amazing room with an amazing view of the sea. Lovely and relaxing pool area, great location (near all restaurants), parking on site was easy and good value. Breakfast excellent. We were allowed late check (midday) which was great and could even use a spare room at 2pm to shower and get ready for our evening flight back home. We have stayed in a lot of places and this is as good as it gets in terms of luxury and service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very professional went above and beyond to accommodate, loved the pool and outdoor area
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seaview rooms at the Riley - there is no comparison !!! Just do it !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Pool was fantastic and good service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Peggy Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location Not very nice service

Team are fine but do not have solution for anything. Paper plane staff said the bread pudding would be refilled but end up never did. Not all the restaurants open daily. Very disappointed for staying 3 nights and did not get to see go up to the Rocco bar because it closed most days. Waited all day to check-in, after 2pm, and the room keypad lock is broken even after fixed, can open the door without the key. Very unsafe. Eventhough it’s the most decent looking hotel in the area, won’t plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025