Crystalbrook Riley

5.0 star property

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Balcony
Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 9 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool loungers
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | View from room
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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Map
131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Muddy's Playground
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cairns Aquarium
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room - Urban View

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

Family Room (Resort View)

  • 64 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Urban King

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Resort King

  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Sea View

  • 64 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Panoramic Sea

  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sea King

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Resort Twin

  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Urban Twin

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Crystalbrook Riley

Luxury hotel with full-service spa and bars/lounges
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness centre and a poolside bar. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Crystalbrook Riley offers 311 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels, first-run films and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

The on-site spa has 5 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.
Crystalbrook Riley's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cairns Esplanade. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Asian cuisine and ocean views while dining at Paper Crane
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to manicures and pedicures, body treatments or facials at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Cairns Esplanade and 12 minutes on foot from Cairns Marlin Marina
Crystalbrook Riley offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 6 meeting rooms available. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Crystalbrook Riley. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Paper Crane – This poolside restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Paper Crane Pool Side – This poolside bar specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Rocco – Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar specialises 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 specialises in seafood and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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.
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • 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

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 per cent 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 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday:
  • Full-service spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately AUD 42 for adults and from 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1006 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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room, amazing and fast service, restaurants at hotel were amazing, great location, staff were friendly, helpful and professional. I will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Mostly good
Good location on less busy end of Esplanade. Front desk, wait staff and housekeeping staff all super-friendly, efficient and helpful. Great pools. On the downside, the carpets in our room were badly stained. We were told they were going to be replaced. In the meantime they felt ikky and spoiled our room experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is newer, and the room was good. We stayed in an ocean view room and it was a beautiful view. Restaurants (paper crane and rocco) were good. Food (restaurants and room service) could be improved by offering more basic dishes, not fancy food; no water offered at the pool even when ordering poolside food and drinks (front desk told us to buy the hotel's $20 glass water bottle and use that by the pool when glass isn't allowed by the pool). I would consider staying here again if I'm in the area as it is a bit further from the chaos of downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great place, such a disappointment that some of the young backpacking staff were so rude…..
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amelia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just such a lovely experience and stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and very helpful, rooms were beautiful and the pool was the perfect place to relax during the day
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel was advertised as 4 star. There was no room service for breakfast. there were ants in our room. the pool was dirty. Service was good, people were super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Ellie

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic pools, bars and dining
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiena

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim Hong

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cristiana-Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel very conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel resort, nice pools and sun area. Loads of bar and dining options in Cairns esplanade area. Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place to stay. It was amazingly quiet for how busy it was. The pool was amazing, we loved. Its location on the esplanade is great as it links you into the nightlife etc. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful stay at crystal brook ftom rose making our coffees each morning to the amazing pool area all staff very friendly very clean we stayed in tower with ocean view . Only one thing the music from calypso bar at night can be a bit loud and can be heard from the room
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

RONALD

Liked: Staff & service
This is NOT a 5 star hotel. At best a below average 4 star. The lighting in the rooms is terrible. The room is small without a table so if you order room service there is no place to eat except on the bed. I booked a king room with a water review so I was expecting a lot more. Very disappointing hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool and the relaxing atmosphere around Crystalbrook. My husband and I loved the location with all the best places within walking distance. It was so convenient to have restaurants at the hotel. All of the staff were so lovely and helpful and our room was always cleaned beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great Hotel, friendly staff, nice pool, good rooms. A bit random with regards to housekeeping replacing things you use in the room, or not!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely modern and clean hotel
This was our second stay at Crystalbrook Riley and we had another 5 star experience. Rooms felt nice and clean and modern, wonderful pool and onsite facilities and restaurants. Walking distance from the Esplanade and everything we wanted to do in Cairns. Hoping to return sometime soon 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property with stunning panoramic views of the sea & mountains. The pool & spa areas were wonderful. Breakfast was excellent. Within walking distance to restaurants, shops & activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, beautiful property, and superb rooms. We had a full ocean view with balcony and really enjoyed the quality of the room's fittings and fixtures, especially the lighting. Only criticism is that the bars and restaurants close WAY too early around 10pm and the Rooftop Bar was closed on Weduand Thursday when we really wanted to go, that seems pretty mental to be honest!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024