Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Crystalbrook Riley
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 centre. This 5-star property is set a short distance from attractions such as the Centre of Contemporary Arts, the Cairns Performing Arts Centre, 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, 5 km 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 centre 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 centre 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- 2 restaurants
- Fitness centre
- Bar
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
2 double beds | ||
Family Room with Sea View 2 extra-large double beds or 4 single beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Brett
Australia
“Great pool and the most comfortable bed i ever slept in” - Helen
Australia
“The location was great - very convenient for tours and seeing the town.” - Christine
Australia
“Fabulous pools and surrounding seating area. Pool water at a good temperature. Clean and well maintained.” - David
Australia
“The room was great, a good size, beautiful view, quiet, clean and light. The bathroom, shower & bath were fabulous. The pools & spa were great. Location of the hotel was good also, a short walk to everything.” - P
Australia
“Great location. Room looked over the crystal clear, super clean swimming pool. Great options for casual dining and fabulous views from the peppershaker top storey bar.” - Paul
Australia
“We had a King Ocean Front Room that was super large with a great bathroom (with bath). Fantastic deep balcony looking out to sea. Incredible sunrises. The lagoon pool with soft sand beach is impressive with multiple pool areas for safe shallow...” - Lynola
Australia
“Sensational view. Beautiful facilities. Comfortable bed and linen. Restaurant staff are impeccable. Delicious food too ✅” - Francois
Australia
“We had a fantastic stay at Crystalbrook Riley in Cairns! The location is perfect — right on the Esplanade and within walking distance of excellent restaurants. The pools are beautiful, breakfast was very nice, and dinner at Paper Crane was...” - Tricia
Australia
“Location, amenities, facilities, cleanliness and staff” - Paul
Australia
“Everything was excellent. Great staff! The layout of the room was perfect. Great pool. Comfy bed. Great bars.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Paper Crane
- CuisineAustralian • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Calypso Club
- CuisineSeafood
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceModern
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.