Crystalbrook Riley
Crystalbrook Riley
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 9.4 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
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- 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 | ||
2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed |
SustainabilityThis property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
- EarthCheck Certified
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Danielle
Australia
“Everything!!!! Our room was absolutely stunning! The pool and lounge area was a dream and the staff were amazing.” - Donna-louise
Australia
“The lagoon pool with a beach entry and white sand is simply stunning. This resort is so relaxing and is picture perfect.” - Caitlin
Australia
“Beautiful property with an amazing pool area! Fantastic restaurant Rocco on the tower top floor - great sharing mezze, the perfect place for cocktails and to watch the sun go down. Staff really lovely and helpful. Would recommend!” - Tracey
New Zealand
“It's always a great stay. Sarah is Amazing. Great hospitality.” - Flick
Australia
“Situated with uninterrupted views of the sea, a short stroll to the wharf and town centre, Riley was superbly located for our short getaway to Cairns. We had an apartment style with King bed, balcony with stunning views, separate designer bath and...” - Sulav
Australia
“Very nice hotel with lots of facilities. Loved paper crane restaurant and calypso bar but rocco’s menu can be better (it’s bit overpriced for what it provides). Rooms are outstanding with great sea view. Thanks for nice complimentary wine for our...” - Carlos
Australia
“We loved the ability to have our drinks/cocktails by the pool Locations, facilities were 10/10” - Amelia
United Kingdom
“Modern and stylish hotel, rooms were lovely and spacious. Good choice of tv entertainment and lots of room lighting made it feel more cosy in the evenings which was a nice touch.” - Ross
Australia
“Wonderful views from the high level tower rooms. The Seafood platter at the seafood restaurant was amazing and the poolside drinks were superb. We had a couple of challenges with the room but the room service staff were amazing and a special...” - Adela
Australia
“Good service and great facilities and excellent views”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants2 restaurants on site
- Paper Crane
- CuisineAustralian • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Calypso Club
- CuisineSeafood
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceModern
Facilities of Crystalbrook RileyGreat facilities! Review score, 9
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- 2 restaurants
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Live music/performance
- Billiards
Living Area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- iPad
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Soundproofing
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Accessibility
- Lower bathroom sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Fence around pool
Wellness
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
Languages spoken
- English
- Japanese
House rulesCrystalbrook Riley takes special requests - add in the next step!
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 printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
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.