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Crystalbrook Riley

5.0 star property
This tranquil retreat near Cairns Esplanade offers a perfect balance of relaxation and exploration, with Asian dining, pool lounging, and shopping just steps away

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Resort Suite | Beach/ocean view - Crystalbrook Riley (Cairns)
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar - Crystalbrook Riley (Cairns)
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar - Crystalbrook Riley (Cairns)
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Crystalbrook Riley offers luxury on the Cairns waterfront. Enjoy ocean views, dine on Asian specialties at Paper Crane, and relax by the outdoor pool with cabanas and sun loungers. The spa offers rejuvenating treatments after a day of exploration.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Resort King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Urban King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Urban Twin

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Resort Twin

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Sea King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Sea King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Panoramic Sea King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Sea

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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City view

Family Urban

  • City view
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Resort view

Family Resort

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Urban Panoramic King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Urban Panoramic King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Sea Bath Panoramic King | Deep soaking bathtub

Sea Bath Panoramic King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Resort Suite

  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Sea Suite

  • Sea view
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Urban Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Urban Suite

  • City view
  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Resort Double Double | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Resort Double Double

  • Resort view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Riley Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Riley Suite

  • Sea view
  • 84 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighborhood in Cairns, Crystalbrook Riley is near the airport and by the ocean. Cairns Regional Gallery and Copperlode Dam are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Cairns Night Markets and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cazaly's Stadium or Barlow Park. Visit our Cairns travel guide
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131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade
    Cairns Esplanade
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cairns Night Markets
    Cairns Night Markets
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon
    Esplanade Lagoon
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cairns Marlin Marina
    Cairns Marlin Marina
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station
    19 min walk
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Muddy's Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Atrium
    3 min walk
  • Villa Romana
    6 min walk
  • La Pizza
    6 min walk
  • Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (AUD 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 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.
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2018
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • First-run movies
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday:
  • Full-service spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 42 for adults and AUD 21 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 20.00 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Does Crystalbrook Riley have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–9 PM.

Is Crystalbrook Riley pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 20.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Crystalbrook Riley?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Crystalbrook Riley?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Crystalbrook Riley located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this luxury hotel is steps from Muddy's Playground and Cairns Esplanade. Esplanade Lagoon and Reef Fleet Terminal are also within 15 minutes. Cairns Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Crystalbrook Riley Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 712 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Chitra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb room. Great location overlooking a beautiful swimming pool and the esplanade and the sea. Close to restaurants and the bayside walk.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Resort style hotel with an excellent location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property and front desk staff was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved this place! location suited us for the walking along the esplanade
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool, room and staff are awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, rooms and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a really pleasant stay at this hotel. The staff were consistently friendly and very helpful, always ready to assist with anything I needed. The room was clean and well-maintained, which made it very comfortable to relax in after a long day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

NAIJIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean view
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Fabulous accomodation and pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms pool was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from the panoramic room. Swimming pool was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Yes the ocean view was lovely, did not use the spa!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good pool with views and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The pool area was relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fantastic - spacious, clean and comfortable with great views of the pool and esplanade. Crystalbrook Riley is always a great place to stay and unwind in Cairns.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
bed was very comfortable and staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location and quality accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities, love the pool area sensational
Relaxing by the pool Crystalbrook Riley you are sensational ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, very friendly and helpful staff, everything surpassed our expectations of a resort hotel. This was our first stay in a Crystalbrook hotel. Would book again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean-Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot. Everything is easy and close by
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious room overlooking pool and the sea. Large shower room with high powered shower. Amazing pool area with sandy beach on one side. Plenty of loungers and sunshades. Fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was great and the property was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. We had 2 rooms for the family. Very much enjoyed the hotel. Rained a lot while we were there which was unfortunate. Lovely breakfast buffet included which was amazing travelling with teenagers with healthy appetites.Rooftop bar was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026