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Daintree Rainforest Retreat

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Cow Bay motel

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Outdoor pool
Family 6 | Terrace/patio
Outdoor banquet area
Queen Suite | View from room
Family 5

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
1473 Cape Tribulation Road, Cow Bay, QLD, 4873
  • Daintree Discovery Centre
    12 min walk
  • Acaciavale Nature Refuge
    4 min drive
  • Jindalba Boardwalk
    4 min drive
  • Port Douglas, QLD (PTI-Port Douglas Heliport)
    61 min drive

Room options

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Family 5

Family 5

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Large Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Queen Suite | View from room

Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family 6 | Private kitchenette

Family 6

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Suite with Kitchenette | Private kitchenette

Twin Suite with Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, WiFi

Twin Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family 4

Family 4

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Suite with Kitchenette

Queen Suite with Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cow Bay

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.You'll find Wet Tropics of Queensland and Daintree Discovery Centre within a 15-minute walk of this Cow Bay motel. Kaba-Kada Nature Refuge and Daintree National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jindalba Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Daintree Rainforest - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Alexandra Bay Waterfall - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Daintree Village - 30 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daintree Teahouse Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Lync-Haven - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cape Trib Beach House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Daintree Wild Bed & Breakfast - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Daintree Rainforest Retreat

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Cow Bay motel
As a guest of Daintree Rainforest Retreat, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Event space at this motel measures 269 square feet (25 square meters) and includes conference space. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Daintree Rainforest Retreat. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cow Bay motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 269 sq ft of conference space
  • 25 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Daintree Rainforest Retreat offers 10 accommodations with ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ziplining

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Local maps
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 5 2023 to October 31 2023 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting facilities
  • Recreation facilities
  • Spa/Beauty services
This property will be closed from September 5 2023 to October 31 2023 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

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Daintree Rainforest Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 149 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived, the entire place appeared abandoned suddenly, no one there, some room doors open. We called out and no one responded. The place was in disrepair and dirty. The experience was creepy and we left, to find another motel. We want our money back!

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing to like. They were out of business. The grounds were disgusting. Windows we’re broken and had plywood of plastic over them. Bed frames and garbs
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked and paid for accomodation only to arrive and find the place has closed down, so we had nowhere to stay for the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

robin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even though we received a message the day of our arrival we coming us they we closed. Property was very unkept. Very hard to find. No cell service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Being in the middle of the rainforest was amazing, especially at night when a massive rainstorm came through. The place has a rustic charm. There is only one staff person and he does the best he can to make you comfortable. The location to the ferry and Cape Tribulation is perfect.

2/10 Terrible

Clint

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wanted to love the place...but don't.
I wanted to enjoy this place...but the check in was brutal. Closed for the first hour, the place looked deserted. After an hour, I was called and said check in was finally ready. Checked into the room, it was less than clean - long black hairs everywhere, no towels for a shower. Black mold on the kitchen walls. I have photos of all this. In speaking with the check in person, from check in, I was promised towels. I texted him once, reminded him again while he was walking about .. yet never received any towels. In speaking with other guests, they informed me it took them three days to get towels. They had an extra clean one they gave to me .. The place advertises Wifi, but it isnt in the rooms, only in one common area. It also advertises AC, but again, no AC in the actual rooms. I am not one to negatively review a place...I've stayed at a lot of hotels in the last couple of years...this place takes top spot in categories that you don't want to lead in ..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was quiet and peaceful and conveniently located close to things. The staff were very pleasant. There was a problem with the plumbing which interrupted the water supply for a few days.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Anusha Vijay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room and the property was clean and good. But the room did not had fan working in poor condition, it was difficult for us to tolerate the heat. On asking for a better alternative we were told this is a forest and we shld make do with it. The Wi-Fi was crap too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Trent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful setting and quiet location. It is a little away from food and meal options so BYO or be prepared to drive up to Cape Trib and in-between for lunch or dinner options. Limited breakfast options. Rooms have a microwave and basic crockery and utensils, but no sink and there is no camp kitchen in the BBQ area which makes cleaning difficult in the bathroom sink. The site is on generator power so be prepared for some small hiccups but nothing dramatic at all. Wifi is available but good for messages only, not websites or social media.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As it has only recently re-opened Cameron has done an exceptional job managing the property to where it is at. We can only hope that the owners support the property financially. The room was very clean and comfortable, in amongst palm trees and the Daintree Rainforest. The hotel opposite has closed which was disappointing however we had an excellent meal further down the road. Would recommend for a great stay, thanks Cameron!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Gerry

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Brett

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Brenden

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Heaps of potential
This place has heaps of potential but needs some tlc Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a joke. Unclean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Brett

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

ZH

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is not well maintained.. Sheets in the room was dirty and dusty.. Shared BBQ and cooking area is dirty and not working so don’t even bother to cook there. Not wifi signal from room and if even connected to wifi at reception, there was no internet access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Ben

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
The facility advertised WiFi but you couldn't connect to it. The rooms TV's had been removed. No air-conditioning. Water pressure was horrible and undrinkable. Frequent power losses so lights and fans would stop until power was restored.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Phoebe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Cherie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A piece of rainforest magic
A great little motel in the Daintree Rainforest. Our host did everything to make our stay enjoyable. Currently undergoing some renovations which will look great once completed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced for condition
The motel is old and in need of a revamp. Carpet in the bedroom is original 70s and dirty and the room needed a good dust and clean. Not all rooms had a kitchen sink to clean dishes. Under cover parking. The single staff was pleasant but overwhelmed. Also no telstra service at motel. There is 3g in the area though patchy. Wifi at the motel was poor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location was great and the staff were excellent. the rooms were super clean and the shower was to die for after such a long drive... its proximity to where we wanted to go was perfect as well... our only regret is that we did not allow a longer amount of time there.. Thank you again to the staff who were so accommodating and we look forward to when we come up there again.. just as soon as we can
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021