Crystalbrook Riley – A Favorite for Families in Cairns
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Crystalbrook Riley offers 311 rooms, including Family Sea rooms with interconnecting bedrooms and twin balconies, Panoramic Sea rooms with Coral Sea views, and Resort rooms overlooking the 1000sqm swimming lagoon. All rooms include a 55-inch Smart TV, Nespresso machine, blackout blinds, and rainforest showers. Select suites feature separate living areas, fold-out sofas, and baths.
Dining & Bars
The hotel features three dining venues: Rocco, a rooftop bar with Middle Eastern-inspired dishes and 270-degree views; Paper Crane, serving modern Asian fusion like Peking duck bao and prawn pad see ew; and Calypso Club, a rum bar with seafood-focused menus. Breakfast is available daily at Paper Crane, and set menus simplify dinner choices.
Pool & Recreation
Guests can swim in the 1000sqm lagoon pool with a man-made beach or book a cabana with host service for towels and drinks. Eléme Day Spa offers treatments, and the 24-hour fitness center has Technogym equipment. Complimentary bikes are available for exploring the Cairns Esplanade.
Location & Access
The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Cairns Aquarium, Centre of Contemporary Arts, and the Great Barrier Reef Departure Terminal. Cairns Central shopping mall is 20 minutes away on foot, and the airport is a 10-minute drive. The Esplanade Boardwalk, with parks and playgrounds, is steps from the lobby.
Services & Sustainability
Guests receive a $10 daily dining credit for opting out of housekeeping during stays of two nights or more. Meeting spaces accommodate up to 450 people, and weddings can use the pool deck or Rocco's rooftop. Concierges arrange reef tours, and the hotel provides free Wi-Fi, movies, and eco-friendly transport like bicycles.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Off-site car park
- 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
Location
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