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Crystalbrook Riley

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Cairns Esplanade

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2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
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Family Room, Sea View | View from room
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | View from room
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar

Explore the area

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131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Marlin Marina
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

Resort King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Urban King

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

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

Urban Twin

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

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

Resort Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Sea King

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

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

Panoramic Sea

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room - Urban View

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

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

Family Room (Resort View)

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

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Urban Panoramic

Urban Panoramic

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Bath | Bathroom

Panoramic Bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Resort Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Sea Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Urban Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Resort Double Double

Resort Double Double

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Riley Suite

Riley Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Cairns

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Cairns Central Business District hotel, you'll be steps from Muddy's Playground and St Monica's Cathedral. Cairns Esplanade and JUTE Theatre Company are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cairns Aquarium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cc’s Bar And Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Villa Romana - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Splash Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Crystalbrook Riley

5-star luxury hotel near Cairns Esplanade
Crystalbrook Riley offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. 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.

  • 311 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2018
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Crystalbrook Riley offers 311 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels, first-run movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

The onsite spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • First-run movies
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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.

Property payment types

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: 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 day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

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

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 solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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 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

Reviews

Crystalbrook Riley Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 718 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1012 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dining options were good though high chairs with low backs in a restaurant were not good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet and convenient property with excellent staff. I visited the spa and the massage was excellent. The wardrobe door had to be opened at the bottom, which wasn’t the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Divya

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything from check in to finding my way around was perfectly managed by the staff. Philippe and Sebastian assisted me with booking my diving and hot air balloon trip. This is an excellent place to stay for vacation and as a base for the greater Cairns area
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MERCEDES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, comfortable and clean room and property in a very good location. Amazing views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MERCEDES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You can judge quality by the quality of sunbeds. And they’ve got nice ones. Also you can tell 5 star by the quality of service received especially during breakfast as they waft around tidying plates but unnoticed as subtle. Mix up with paying twice but resolved satisfactorily. Quality products in bathroom. Definitely would stay again and recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. One of the best in cairns.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriano

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay and only a short walk to the Cairns CBD and Marina area. Property in excellent condition with a great pool area. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, East albury

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Truong Son

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have a wonderful stay with Riley recommended to come here yall
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

April, fremont

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were excited about this stay - the hotel is lovely, the staff is attentive but our room in the tower smelled very strongly of mildew - very unpleasant and unhealthy feeling. None of the windows opened so there was no relief. We asked for support to address the smell specifically moving to a different room but no room was provided - the staff tried to clean the room 3 separate times but by the third day of our stay the smell was just unacceptable so we asked to be moved to one of the other local crystalbrook locations. We were finally moved to a different room which was better for the rest of our stay. The staff knows about this issue - the carpets were stained in this room and the smell was really unacceptable - guests should not be subjected to this. It’s unfortunate as the staff was lovely but real solutions weren’t provided until we wanted to leave. I wouldn’t even try another crystalbrook location in cairns if we came again because there was no support when we really needed it. I’d recommend a different hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025