Crystalbrook Riley

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Panoramic elegance by the ocean

Stunning architecture and panoramic ocean views define this beautiful hotel on the esplanade, with everything within walking distance. Enjoy the amazing pool area overlooking the sea, fantastic dining options at Rocco and Calypso bars, and comfortable, well-designed rooms.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is £150
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

Resort King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Urban King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a hat and book on it, surrounded by pillows and a bedside lamp.

Urban Twin

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A neatly made bed with a hat and book on it, surrounded by pillows and a bedside lamp.

Resort Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the sea.

Sea King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and mountains. There is a round side table with a vase of flowers and a book. A dark blue armchair with a round cushion is positioned next to the window.

Panoramic Sea King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the sea.

Family Sea

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 689 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a dining table with apples, and a view of the city through large windows.

Family Urban

  • City view
  • 689 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

Family Resort

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 689 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Urban Panoramic King

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the cityscape through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Urban Panoramic King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a glass vase with flowers, and a view of a body of water and mountains through large windows.

Sea Bath Panoramic King

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

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Room

Resort Suite

  • 721 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a desk. There are framed pictures on the wall, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

Sea Suite

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

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Room

Urban Suite

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

Resort Double Double

  • Resort view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and mountains, a bed with white linens, a wooden desk with a plant, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Riley Suite

  • Sea view
  • 904 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Cairns, Crystalbrook Riley is near the airport and by the ocean. Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairns Esplanade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Barlow Park or Cazalys Stadium. Visit our Cairns travel guide
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131-141 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.
    Cairns Esplanade
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Night Markets sign with neon lights, a food court sign, and a banner for Phô Street Caisns.
    Cairns Night Markets
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A swimming pool with wind sculptures, a covered pavilion, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
    Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A train carriage with red seats and windows.
    Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A marina with several sailboats docked at the pier.
    Cairns Marlin Marina
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Muddy's Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook
    7 min walk
  • Villa Romana
    6 min walk
  • Splash Seafood Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Paper Crane
    1 min walk

About this property

Crystalbrook Riley

  • Luxury hotel near Cairns Esplanade
  • Located close to Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal, Crystalbrook Riley provides a poolside bar, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a body treatment, a body wrap and a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site Asian cuisine restaurant, Paper Crane, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and ocean views. In addition to 2 bars and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool, along with cabanas and sunloungers
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, express check-out and 6 meeting rooms
    • Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews say great things about the pool, helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 311 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and first-run films, as well as thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and air conditioning.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • 2 bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, digital channels and first-run films
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: EarthCheck. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Crystalbrook Riley have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Crystalbrook Riley?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystalbrook Riley on 8 Nov 2026 start from £150, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Crystalbrook Riley pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Crystalbrook Riley?

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?

Checkout 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 away from Muddy's Playground and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Marlin Marina and Cairns Central Shopping Centre 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 selected 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

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 709 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1003 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, excellent room, clean, breakfast, dinner, bar all very good, great experience, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel. Nice restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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An awesome place to stay. The facilities are great, the swimming pools are amazing, the staff is so friendly and helpful, everything is easy and close by. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property, amazing amenities and lovely staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were helpful and friendly upon arrival. The facilities were good, we used both the pool and gym. We also had the breakfast buffet and thoroughly enjoyed it!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the pools and right on the boardwalk. Easy to walk to all the restaurants and shopping in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfectly located on the waterfront. Great pool and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The place is amazing. The staff are all helpful. Beautiful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed our stay. Good location. Nice rooms. Nice staff. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Resort style hotel with an excellent location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All around excellence. Great view of the bay. Short walk to the boardwalk. Easy walk to the pier. Breakfast was great. The staff is just the best. We felt welcomed by everyone and were well taken care of. I recommend the Riley to anyone coming to Cairns.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great resort, great location, very clean and within walking distance to the Waterfront Pier area. Room and bathroom in the Tower are definitely on the smaller side. Wardrobe space is almost non existent. Gym really needs some new equipment and repair - foot strap on rower for example. Was good to see they had ISO wipes and towels. The roof top bar was also nice to go up to. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Gorgeous property and front desk staff was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, rooms and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Pool, room and staff are awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice rooms pool was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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great location and quality accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great ocean view
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice room, good pool with views and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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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

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