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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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cairns, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
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
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    EarthCheck Certified
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Cairns

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Danielle
    Australia Australia
    Everything!!!! Our room was absolutely stunning! The pool and lounge area was a dream and the staff were amazing.
  • Donna-louise
    Australia 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 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 New Zealand
    It's always a great stay. Sarah is Amazing. Great hospitality.
  • Flick
    Australia 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 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 Australia
    We loved the ability to have our drinks/cocktails by the pool Locations, facilities were 10/10
  • Amelia
    United Kingdom 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 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 Australia
    Good service and great facilities and excellent views

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Paper Crane
    • Cuisine
      Australian • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Calypso Club
    • Cuisine
      Seafood
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern

Facilities of Crystalbrook Riley
Great 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/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public 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 services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional 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 pool
Free!

  • 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
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Crystalbrook Riley takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 60 per person, per night

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Need-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.