One hotel per budget, picked for its pool. Rooftop, indoor or lap pool, heating, season and extras, with sources.
Checked: 2026-11-04
Best pool in the city: Crystalbrook Riley. Lagoon-style pool with three sections, a family beach area and sea views, open to hotel guests.
LuxuryBest pool in the city
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Crystalbrook Riley
★★★★★ · Esplanade, Cairns CBD
A lagoon of about 1,000 square metres split into three sections, with a sandy family area and sea views. Guests also mention the pool deck, bar service and kid-friendly setup.
Pool
Outdoor
Hours
07:00-21:00
Extras
Lagoon with sandy beach area · Pool bar · Poolside cabanas · Pool table
Three outdoor pools, one of them a sea-water pool, with space for children and views from many rooms. Some guests report worn pool deck areas and cold water in winter.
Pool
Outdoor
Extras
Three pools · Children's pool area · Pool towels · Rooms overlooking the pool
How we choose. We look only at the pool: rooftop, infinity, indoor or lap pool, size, heating and season, views, extras like a jacuzzi or pool bar, and what guests say about it. Categories follow the official star rating. Every fact comes from a public source listed under each hotel. Links to Booking.com are affiliate links: if you book, we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
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