What makes it 85% Solo-Friendly: 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi and secure lifts suit independent guests; spa, gym and huge lagoon pool add leisure; Esplanade boardwalk, Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Central are a short walk away.
Cairns Central Station: 1.0 km (12 min walk)
Catch the Spirit of Queensland or travel inland to Kuranda.
Cairns Airport: 6.1 km (12 min drive)
Taxi or shuttle offers a 12-minute ride to the airport.
Cairns Aquarium: 220m (3 min walk)
Explore reef tanks and freshwater exhibits.
Tip: Visit at opening time to avoid crowds.
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon: 620m (8 min walk)
Swim in the public saltwater lagoon for free.
Tip: Bring sunscreen and a towel.
Muddy's Playground: 130m (2 min walk)
Water-play park with slides and splash pads.
Tip: Grab an espresso at Muddy's Cafe next door.
Wi-Fi in public areas:
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi in the lobby, bar, and pool area.
Outdoor saltwater pool:
Access the 1,000 sqm lagoon-style pool and man-made beach area.
Fitness center:
24-hour gym with cardio machines and weight equipment.
Eléme Day Spa:
Book massages and facials starting at AU$245.
Poolside cabana hire:
Reserve daybeds and host service from AU$99 per day.
Conference rooms:
Six meeting rooms available for events at additional charge.
All public areas are step-free. Elevators and a pool ramp provide access to every floor and the lagoon pool.

Miquela Riley
I was hoping our stay here would be amazing. Unfortunately our tower room smelt incredibly musty and was damp. When we got to our room the floor was quite dirty (clothes tags, crushed-up medication and chip crumbs). I called reception and that was rectified relatively quickly. Then when I went to use the shower, the bath mat had a nasty stain on it which has us wondering if the room had been cle...
rob power
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful hotel. I booked a twin room by mistake and they had no problems fixing everything. I want to give a special thanks to Camila, who worked at reception. She is so friendly and made us feel right at home. This hotel is by far, the best that Cairns has to offer. We can't wait to visit again.
chvy __
Had the most amazing week here, our little boy got the best use of the heated pool with the white sand beach the entire week and we cannot ask for more. Room was clean, housekeeping was neat, Friendly staffs, great choice of food at hotel and nearby restaurants/night market, coupled with amazing North QLD tropical weather. Just noticed there was a sudden surge of large tourist groups toward the en...
Sally
We stayed at Crystalbrook Riley for two nights after spending five nights in Palm Cove, and overall we had a lovely experience. The look and feel of the hotel were amazing, light, coastal, and beautifully styled. The furniture and ambience created a relaxed atmosphere, especially with views over the three pools and out to the Esplanade. Our room was comfortable and suited our stay, though we would...
P S
We stayed at Crystalbrook Riley for our 20th wedding anniversary and absolutely loved it. Upon arrival we were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade to a spa suite and the lovely anniversary note and drink vouchers were such thoughtful touches. The resort is stunning, especially the pool at night — one of the nicest in Cairns! The staff were friendly and accommodating, even giving us a later check...
Address: 131/141 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
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From Cairns Airport, take a taxi or shuttle for a 12-min drive (6.1 km) directly to Crystalbrook Riley.
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