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Inside, the decor successfully blends from the first and second floors. “Flynn In classic Crystalbrook style, rooms
Middle Eastern opulence with has by far the most extensive food and are luxurious with a focus on comfort
exuberant, seaside styling. A striking beverage offering that we’ve got in any and sustainability, from the touch-
spiral staircase inspired by the fabled one of our hotels,” Mr Gordon said. controlled blackout blinds to the
Hanging Gardens of Babylon winds “We’ve even been working with the rainforest showers and Nespresso
up through a void in the centre of the team up at Mt Uncle distillery to create machines with recyclable pods. Hotel
building. From almost every vantage our own White Gin by Crystalbrook facilities also include events spaces,
point are views to the Esplanade and there will also be food infused the Eleme day spa, a fitness centre and
foreshore, lagoon and Coral Sea. The with Crystalbrook Gin. It’s one of the bicycles. It’s the perfect place to unwind
hotel’s two other restaurant venues - more recent examples of the way we a little, take the plunge, drink it all in
Flynn’s Italian and Whiskey and Wine showcase local produce and and release your own inner wild child.
- take full advantage of the outlook local stories.” Flynn officially opens on March 31st.

Gastronomical pleasures

Culinary options are unsurpassed at Flynn, with a mouth-watering
selection of cuisines set over three floors.

Boardwalk Social
A market-style food and beverage hub, but not as you know it. Here, a
smorgasbord of gourmet food goes hand in hand with the perfect scene for
socialising. There’s food from the land, from the sea, in a bun, pizza style, taco
style and a dessert bar. The two bars also have an extensive menu, including no
less than 36 beer taps and over 40 gins! Entertainment includes live music and
DJs, while there’s also a video wall for the live streaming of sports events. If you
prefer takeaway, you can’t go wrong with the Chicken Shop. A detached shop
serves up rotisserie chicken which has been soaked in wet brine for 12 hours.

Flynn’s Italian
A taste of Italy with views out to the
Coral Sea from Flynn’s first floor. Whether
you’re craving hearty pasta or classic
beef carpaccio, you can guarantee the
ingredients will be fresh, distinctly Italian
and sourced locally. An extensive list of
Italian vino is also on the menu.
Bring your appetite.

Whiskey and Wine
Sophistication, style and serenity abound in
this modern take on the classic whiskey and
wine garden, which is located on the second
floor. Bluesy jazz music transitioning to
hip hop at night and ocean breezes accompany share plates, sweet and
savoury high tea towers and mouth-watering Australian snacks. There’s
a wide choice of local and imported wines to suit every dish as well as an
expansive whiskey selection and outstanding cocktail concoctions.

HUMAN AQUARIUM FOUR FACTS

1 Made from 80 MILLIMETRE thick acrylic
panels imported from the United States

2 Load grading 1.2 TONNES/SQUARE METRE
3 Built on a cantilever suspended slab
4 Pool volume 41,000 LITRES

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