Crystalbrook Riley Hotel - Cairns

$$$$||View on mapCairns, Australia131-141 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia|
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Crystalbrook Riley Hotel - Cairns
131-141 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.5
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Facilities9.1
Staff9.0
Who stays here
Couples51%
Families28%
Solo12%
Groups7%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.5
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Facilities9.1
Staff9.0
Who stays here
Couples51%
Families28%
Solo12%
Groups7%

5-star resort on Cairns Esplanade with a lagoon pool and Cairns' highest rooftop bar

Pool & Recreation

The hotel's centerpiece is a 10800 ft² swimming lagoon with a man-made beach area and cabanas for lounging. Guests can swim laps in the adjacent lap pool or relax in the spa with pool view. Complimentary bicycles are available for exploring the Esplanade and nearby attractions.

Dining & Entertainment

Three on-site dining options include Paper Crane restaurant and bar, which serves breakfast and modern dining. Cairns' highest rooftop bar, Rocco, offers panoramic views of the Coral Sea and the coastline. The Calypso Club provides a relaxed poolside bar experience with food and drinks.

Rooms & Technology

Each of the 311 rooms and suites has a balcony and an Apple iPad control center for managing room settings and streaming. Rooms include a 55-inch Smart TV with Staycast for video streaming and access to hundreds of free movies. Family rooms with two bedrooms and two bathrooms are available for guests traveling with children.

Location & Accessibility

Crystalbrook Riley is located at the northern end of Cairns Esplanade, a 10-minute walk from the Great Barrier Reef departure terminal. The hotel is a 7-minute drive from Flecker Botanic Gardens and 3 miles from Cairns Airport. Nearby attractions include the Centre of Contemporary Arts and Cairns Performing Arts Centre within walking distance.

Wellness & Sustainability

The Eléme Day Spa offers personalized treatments, and the 24-hour fitness center is equipped for all workout needs. Riley Crystalbrook runs a 'Footprint Free Stay' program that credits guests $10 per night for opting out of daily room cleaning. Accessible parking and electric vehicle charging stations are available on-site.

  • Pools: 10800 ft² lagoon pool with man-made beach
  • Dining: Three venues including Cairns' highest rooftop bar
  • Rooms: 311 rooms with Apple iPad control centers
  • Location: On Esplanade, 10 min walk to Reef terminal
  • Wellness: Eléme Day Spa & 24-hour fitness center
  • Sustainability: Footprint Free Stay program
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs AUD 42.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of floors:12
Number of rooms:338
Former name
Tradewinds Esplanade
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Rooms and availability

Urban King Room
  • Room size:

    345 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
King Room
  • Room size:

    345 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Urban Twin Room
  • Room size:

    345 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Handicap parking

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Full body massage

Spa & wellness center

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Pool tables

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Jacuzzi
  • Full body massage
  • Pool with view

Room view

  • Sea view
  • City view
  • Pool view
  • Lagoon view
  • Skyline View

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Crystalbrook Riley Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 99 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 3.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Cairns, CNS

Location

131-141 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
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  • City landmarks
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71/73-75 Esplanade
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Aquarium
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Parks
Muddy's Playground
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Church
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Parks
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Gallery
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Green Arrow Walk
100 yd
Mall
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Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard
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Restaurant
Rocco by Crystalbrook
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Elixir Bar
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