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Crystalbrook Riley

5.0 star property

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Resort Suite | Beach/ocean view
Balcony
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Sea Bath Panoramic King | View from room
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Resort King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Urban King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Urban Twin

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Resort Twin

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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View from room

Sea King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Panoramic Sea King | View from room

Panoramic Sea King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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View from room

Family Sea

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Family Urban

  • City view
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Family Resort

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Urban Panoramic King

Urban Panoramic King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Sea Bath Panoramic King | Deep-soaking bathtub

Sea Bath Panoramic King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Resort Suite

  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Sea Suite

  • Sea view
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Urban Suite

Urban Suite

  • City view
  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Resort Double Double

Resort Double Double

  • Resort view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Riley Suite

Riley Suite

  • Sea view
  • 84 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 - 0.1 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 8 min walk - 0.7 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Villa Romana - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Moku Bar + Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Pizza - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley offers 311 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 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 coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 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. Private 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.

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 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Thin carpet in room
  • 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

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 night

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 20.00 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night
  • 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 some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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. 715 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, rooms and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy-jayde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place! All over
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Fabulous accomodation and pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohmmadaftabhusen Altafhusen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms pool was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from the panoramic room. Swimming pool was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The pool area was relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good pool with views and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fantastic - spacious, clean and comfortable with great views of the pool and esplanade. Crystalbrook Riley is always a great place to stay and unwind in Cairns.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
bed was very comfortable and staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot. Everything is easy and close by
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, very friendly and helpful staff, everything surpassed our expectations of a resort hotel. This was our first stay in a Crystalbrook hotel. Would book again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities, love the pool area sensational
Relaxing by the pool Crystalbrook Riley you are sensational ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location and quality accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Very clean, nice rooms and furnishings. Staff relocated us to an upgraded room when we had trouble with our A/C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brunie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was great and the property was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. We had 2 rooms for the family. Very much enjoyed the hotel. Rained a lot while we were there which was unfortunate. Lovely breakfast buffet included which was amazing travelling with teenagers with healthy appetites.Rooftop bar was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms spacious and very clean, new towels each day and air conditioning amazing. We stayed in the tower.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronan Mac

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful and calm vibe in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Great pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026