Crystalbrook Riley Hotel - Cairns
-16.916117, 145.773815Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
345 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Room size:
345 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Room size:
345 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Handicap parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Fitness center
Outdoor swimming pool
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
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 |
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