Crystalbrook Riley, Cairns

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131-141 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
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Crystalbrook Riley offers luxury accommodations with five-star facilities, an expansive 11 ft^2 swimming lagoon, and a range of dining options. Guests can enjoy rooms featuring Apple iPad control centers and rainforest showers while being steps away from the iconic Cairns Esplanade.

Rooms & Amenities

Riley's deluxe resort rooms feature a spacious private balcony with unspoiled views of the Coral Sea, an uber-comfortable king size bed, and luxury amenities, such as a 55-inch Smart TV and a rainforest shower. Some rooms come with double balconies and two bathrooms, making them suitable for families.

Dining Options

Dining options include Rocco, the city's highest rooftop bar and restaurant with 270-degree panoramic views, and Paper Crane, offering modern Asian fusion cuisine. Guests can also relax at Calypso Club, a rum bar and seafood kitchen featuring fresh local seafood delights and innovative cocktails.

Leisure & Business

The resort features a large swimming lagoon with its own man-made beach as well as an Eléme Day Spa for relaxation and rejuvenation. For business travelers, six meeting spaces are available, equipped with audiovisual technology and catering options.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Crystalbrook Riley is within a five-minute walk from attractions such as Cairns Aquarium and the Great Barrier Reef Departure Terminal. Guests can use complimentary bicycles to explore the Esplanade and nearby landmarks like the Cairns Civic Theatre and the Centre of Contemporary Arts.

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Crystalbrook Riley Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Sea Bath Panoramic King
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Riley Suite
2 persons
915 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Urban Panoramic King
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Sea Suite
2 persons
745 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

Crystalbrook Riley Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Billiard tables

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Jacuzzi
  • Full body massage
  • Pool with view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPad
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Crystalbrook Riley Hotel Location

131-141 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
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131-141 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
Nearby
71/73-75 Esplanade
Cairns Night Markets
1900 ft
Park
Muddy's Playground
900 ft
Aquarium
Cairns Aquarium
1000 ft
Library
Cairns City Library
1900 ft
Church
St Monica's Cathedral
700 ft
Park
Munro Martin Parklands
2500 ft
Gallery
Michael Seebeck Gallery
1600 ft
Green Arrow Walk
1200 ft
100 Abbott St
Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard
700 ft
Mall
Coles Cairns Central
1900 ft
100 Abbott St
Dive Trips
700 ft
96 Abbott St
Centre of Contemporary Arts Cairns
800 ft
Yellow Arrow Walk
1200 ft
Restaurants
Rocco by Crystalbrook
600 ft
L 12 The Tower
Greenfields by Crystalbrook
500 ft
131-141 Esplanade
The Vine Room Urban Provedore
600 ft
121-123 Esplanade Located at Doubletree by Hilton
The Atrium
600 ft
121-123 The Esplanade
Waterside Resaurant
700 ft
145 The Esplanade
Cairns RSL Club
900 ft
115 The Esplanade Qld
Raw Prawn Seafood Restaurant
1400 ft
101 The Esplanade
Treasure Court Seafood Restaurant
1100 ft
6-12 Florence St Cnr Abbott St
Villa Romana Trattoria
1500 ft
Cnr Esplanade & Aplin St
Splash Seafood Restaurant
1300 ft
103 The Esplanade
Elixir Bar
1100 ft
92 Abbott St
Getting around
City Centre
Cairns9 min  ·  2300 ft
Airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)9 min  ·  3.7 mi
Train
Cairns Central Station12 min  ·  3300 ft
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Paid Public parking is possible at a location nearby.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs AUD 42 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of floors:
12
Number of rooms:
338
Former name
Tradewinds Esplanade

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