Crystal Garden Resort & Restaurant

Hotels
6.4 (574 reviews)
18-24 James Street , Cairns , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Cons:
Noisy kids upstairs of my room

Categories

Cleanliness
5.43
Noise from kids upstairs affected the comfort, hinting a neglect in cleanliness and maintenance.
Service
6.9
Standard service quality for this hotel tier.
Location
6.94
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
6.39
Room quality was adequate, but noise was a concern.
Amenities
6.42
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
5.88
Average value considering the issues mentioned.
Food and Beverage
7.43
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
5.8
Overall experience was affected by noise issues, leading to a mediocre rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 14:08

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience comfort and convenience at Crystal Garden Resort, where each air-conditioned room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, satellite channels, and modern amenities to ensure a relaxing stay.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind by taking a refreshing dip in our outdoor swimming pool or explore nearby attractions such as Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and Flecker Botanic Gardens, all just minutes away from the resort.

Convenient Services
With free WiFi and a prime location just a short drive from Cairns' shopping and dining hotspots, Crystal Garden Resort offers the perfect blend of leisure and accessibility for your tropical getaway.

Book now to secure your stay at Crystal Garden Resort and indulge in a memorable vacation experience.

Important information:

Offering free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool, Crystal Garden Resort & Restaurant is 5 minutes’ drive from Cairns Esplanade Lagoon. All rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can work-out in the 24/7 fitness room.

Cairns Crystal Garden Resort is 5 minutes’ drive from Cairns' shops and restaurants and Flecker Botanic Gardens. You ca enjoy a 15-minute walk along the Esplanade to the Cairns Lagoon. Palm Cove Beach is 30 minutes’ drive away.

The air-conditioned rooms feature a seating area and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has an suite bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer.

There is an on-site Chinese & Cantonese Restaurant open for lunch.

Free transfers are available to and from Cairns Airport from 10:00 to 16:00. Please inform Crystal Garden Resort & Restaurant 3 days in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. If you arrive outside reception opening hours, you can use the check-in machine.

Reception closes at 17:00. Please contact the property in advance for the password, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CNS

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 574 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.43
Service: 6.9
Location: 6.94
Room Quality: 6.39
Amenities: 6.42
Value for Money: 5.88
Food and Beverage: 7.43
Overall Experience: 5.8
D
Donato solo_traveller au
7
Okay
Cons:

Noisey kids upstairs of my room

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
T
Trout family with young children au
1
Bad
2024-11-19 via Nuitee
H
Heather review category business travellers au
8
Very good
2024-08-29 via Nuitee
W
Wes review category business travellers au
4
Never again
Pros:

Nothing looks like an old block of flats converted to motel

Cons:

Not up to standard of booking.com places in my unqualified opinion
Looks like locals live there full time hanging around in property as I arrived late I felt like they were waiting for local drug dealer to arrive
Not a good feeling in the dark

2024-08-28 via Nuitee
M
Miriam young couple au
3
This resort is very rundown needs a lot of work.
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The facilities,very smelly drain rubbish and flies outside the bin shed. Wooden blocks holding up the curtain above the door, not sure whether it was the toilet or shower leaking

2024-08-21 via Nuitee
E
Ep96 solo traveller au
1
Bad
Cons:

room smelled awful - floor was sticky, was awful place to stay - will not recommend to anyone

2024-08-18 via Nuitee
P
Peter family with young children au
8
Very good
2024-07-14 via Nuitee
P
Peter solo traveller au
8
Very good
2024-07-14 via Nuitee
M
Mary young couple au
4
Disappointing. No restaurant however open for 2 hours for lunch.
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Noise level extreme. Banging and clanging overhead our room until 2.47am. 1st night kids running around yelling

2024-07-13 via Nuitee
R
Rhani young couple au
10
Exceptional
2024-06-14 via Nuitee
K
Kamara family with young children au
6
Pleasant
Pros:

The Pool.

Cons:

No microwave nor cutlery in rooms. Limited amount of linen also.

2024-05-02 via Nuitee
S
Steve young couple au
9
Superb
Pros:

Friendly service. Very willing to please. Off street parking.

Cons:

Units are older but are being fixed up. Noisy people upstairs. Only 1 pillow each. Microwave would be handy.

2024-05-02 via Nuitee
N
Naomi young couple au
5
good location
Pros:

good location, easy late checkin

Cons:

bed was hard

2024-05-02 via Nuitee
3
386931 family with young children au
8
Very good
2024-05-01 via Nuitee
R
Robyn young couple au
8
Very good
Pros:

Convenient

2024-04-25 via Nuitee
E
Estlle
6
Pros:

Some lights did not work and there was no fresh water bottles in room

2024-04-21 via Nuitee
M
Morris young couple au
8
Very good
Pros:

It was clean and the staff were friendly,

Cons:

Bed was really uncomfortable and we had people walking around all night knocking on everyones doors it was very unnerving.

2024-04-17 via Nuitee
B
Bart review category business travellers au
1
Checked out the next morning and moved hotels
Pros:

Close to airport

Cons:

Mouldy walls
Front door handle fell off
Sketchy part of town
Didn’t supply us with door or gate code for after hours entry.

2024-04-17 via Nuitee
P
Peter solo traveller au
8
Very good
Pros:

No fuss after hours check in and gated carpark.

2024-04-14 via Nuitee
T
Tjakana young couple au
7
Good
2024-04-07 via Nuitee