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In celebration of mankind’s furry friends and to provide guests with a totally guilt-free holiday, Crystalbrook Bailey Residences is rolling out the red carpet with dog-friendly stays from 1 February 2022.
A five-star hotel first in the region, Crystalbrook Bailey General Manager, Lisa Brown believes the new offer will be particularly attractive to guests driving into Cairns, who simply can’t stand the thought of leaving their best mate behind.
“Now there’s no need to find a pet-sitter and wave goodbye to those big puppy-dog eyes. Get ready to pack the pooch and let them enjoy a luxury holiday or staycation with you,” Lisa says.
The dog-friendly Residential Paws package is available to add on to your stay at Crystalbrook Bailey Residences for an additional $95, and includes a food and water bowl, with a special doggy treat on arrival.
In celebration of our canine companions, guests (of the humankind) will receive a complimentary ‘Dog-tini’ cocktail for all stays throughout the month of February.
In theme with the dog-friendly stays, Crystalbrook Bailey is also excited to launch its February/March artist in residence, Amanda Mcgahan, and her doggy exhibition, titled Pooch and Hooch.
Working with mixed mediums, the installation features ceramics in the form of pups, and oil-based paintings with timber floating frames. The ceramics are created from raku handbuilding clay with varied decorative techniques including underglazes and stains. Mcgahan’s work is inspired by interactions between humans and animals.
“My work aims to replicate a moment, an expression or a feeling of the animal and to mirror that feeling in the audience, whether it be humour, love, empathy or recognition,” Amanda Mcgahan says.
Pooch and Hooch features paws and pups of all shapes and sizes. Mcgahan’s work gently reminds us what we can learn from our paw pals. To enjoy life, play daily, love unconditionally, be yourself and wag your tail.
“I have two dogs and love their quirky characteristics and mannerisms and their close similarities to human gestures,” she says.
All pieces are available to purchase. 
Key dates

  • 1 February 2022: Exhibition opens
  • 4 February 2022: Exhibition launch night 6:30 – 7:30pm in the Crystalbrook Bailey lobby
  • 28 March 2022: Exhibition closes
  • Dog-friendly stays are available from 1 February 2022