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title: "Crystalbrook Riley, Cairns: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Crystalbrook Riley in Cairns: rated 9.1 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★★ · Crystalbrook Collection
# Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns City, Cairns, Australia

9.1 ·  Excellent 1,004 reviews ·  #9 #9 of 140 in Cairns ·  8.4 Location score
## About Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley is a hotel in Cairns City, Cairns, Australia. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 1,004 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, bar, gym, free wi-fi, 24-hour room service. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Cairns. The nearest beach is 400 m away. The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 4.9 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 311

- **Chain:** Crystalbrook Collection

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 31

131-141 The Esplanade [crystalbrookcollection.com](https://www.crystalbrookcollection.com/riley)

## How Crystalbrook Riley scores

Better rated than 94% of hotels in Cairns

-   Guest rating **9.1**
-   Location **8.4**
-   Facilities **7.5**
-   Families **2.0**
-   Spa & wellness **8.0**
-   Beach access **9.0**
-   Public transport **6.1**

Cairns average

## Amenities

Swimming poolSpaBarGymFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Spa
-   Hot tub
-   Massage
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **74**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **49**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **10**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">400 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Stoney Creek Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">870 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cairns International Airport (CNS)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cairns</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Kokoda Hall210 m
-   Cairns War Memorial230 m
-   Cairns Aquarium230 m
-   Cairns Cenotaph250 m
-   Hartleys Crocodile Zoo360 m
-   Cairns Museum690 m

## Crystalbrook Riley: in detail

Crystalbrook Riley offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Car hire offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Cairns. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hotel. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hotel's ticket service and tours for reservations. At the hotel, utilize the on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Crystalbrook Riley with convenient amenities like 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At Crystalbrook Riley, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. A few accommodations within Crystalbrook Riley offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and in-room video streaming, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the hotel, a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar is available to cater to your requirements when desired. In the hotel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Crystalbrook Riley. Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hotel. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar. Crystalbrook Riley provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. During your stay, don't forget to allocate some moments to experience the readily available shoreline. Conclude your holiday perfectly with a visit to massage, hot tub and spa on your final days. Be sure to drop by the pool at hotel at least once during your stay. At Crystalbrook Riley, utmost care is taken to ensure guests' comfort. Relish your preferred beverage in your swimwear by the hotel's poolside bar. Discover the fitness amenities at hotel to maintain your health and strength during your getaway.

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## Questions about Crystalbrook Riley

### How do guests rate Crystalbrook Riley?

Crystalbrook Riley has a guest rating of 9.1 out of 10 from 1,004 reviews, which is better than 94% of rated hotels in Cairns.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Crystalbrook Riley?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Crystalbrook Riley include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Crystalbrook Riley have a pool?

Yes, Crystalbrook Riley has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Crystalbrook Riley?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Crystalbrook Riley from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cairns International Airport (CNS), is 4.9 km away in a straight line.

### Is Crystalbrook Riley close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 400 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Crystalbrook Riley have?

Crystalbrook Riley has 311 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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