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Crystalbrook Flynn
5-star hotel8.7ExcellentOpened 2020Renovated 2020
85 Esplanade, Cairns City, Queensland 4870, Australia
A vibrant 'Social Butterfly' hotel on Cairns Esplanade featuring iconic glass-bottom pools and energetic dining.
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Dec 1 – Dec 2 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room
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About the hotel
Wild Child / Social Butterfly
Curated For
- Couples
- Social Groups
- Lifestyle Travelers
The Shot List
- 01Level 2 glass-sided pool (underwater selfie spot)
- 02Boardwalk Social with Escher-style staircases
What We Love
- Prime location on Cairns Esplanade near Night Markets.
- New and funky 'pop-art' design aesthetic (Opened 2020).
- Vibrant social scene with live music and DJ sets.
Worth knowing
- Glass pools lack privacy and overlook public dining areas.
- Some rooms suffer from street noise due to the lively location.
- Service can be inconsistent with young or inexperienced staff.
Facilities
- Pool
- Two glass-walled outdoor pools; Level 1 overlooks Esplanade, Level 2 is guest-only.
- Gym
- Technogym
- Spa
- Eléme Day Spa
- Metro
- None (Bus only)
In the room
- Mattress
- A.H. Beard (Crystalbrook Dream)
- Hair dryer
- Standard (Dyson in Suites)
- Toiletries
- Crystalbrook Immersion
- Coffee machine
- Nespresso
Dining & Social
Flynn's Italian
Sophisticated yet playful menu recognitionItalian (Communal Dining)
Signature: Beef Carpaccio, Hand-made Pasta
Whiskey and Wine
Best sunset view rooftop barCocktail Bar & Lounge
Signature: Velour Drift Cocktail, Yuzu High
Boardwalk Social
Voted Best Pub FoodModern Gastropub / Market-style
Signature: Steak Sandwich, Tacos
Location
- None (Bus only)
- Cairns Night MarketsShopping & Dining50 m
- Cairns Esplanade LagoonPublic Pool/Leisure300 m
- Salt HouseIconic Dining800 m
- Cairns Central Shopping CentreShopping Mall1.1 km
Good to know
- Children
- Children under 12 eat free on Sundays with paying adult.
- Hotel loyalty programme
- Crystalbrook Crowd: Instant 10% off stays and dining.
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