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Thala Beach Nature Reserve

4.5 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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Birdwing Suite
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Kingfisher Suite
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
Private Road. 5078 Capt Cook Highway, Oak Beach, QLD, 4877
  • Oak Beach
    1 min walk
  • Wildlife Habitat
    13 min drive
  • Four Mile Beach Park
    15 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    50 min drive

Room options

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Coral Sea Bungalow

Coral Sea Bungalow

  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Beach View

  • 65 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Eucalypt Bungalow

Eucalypt Bungalow

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Jungle Walk Bungalow

Jungle Walk Bungalow

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Birdwing Suite

Birdwing Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kingfisher Suite

Kingfisher Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Oak Beach

Beachside getaway.Within 9 miles (15 km) of this resort, you'll find Four Mile Beach and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina and Rex Smeal Park are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Oak Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wildlife Habitat - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Four Mile Beach - 15 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Macrossan Street - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 20 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Kuranda Station - 55 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beach Shack - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aluco Restaurant and Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Treetops Spa at Ramada - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪4 Mile Seafood & Takeaway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oaks Kitchen and Garden - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Thala Beach Nature Reserve

4.5-star beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. After a day at the beach, cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools at Thala Beach Nature Reserve and enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool.

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Oak Beach resort.

  • 1 floor
  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • 83 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1615 sq ft of conference space
  • 150 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1998
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Thala Beach Nature Reserve offers 83 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and safes. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • DVD player
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 kilometers

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10 AM: AUD 24-38 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach yoga
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Private picnics
  • Shopping
  • Spa services
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 24 to 38 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 60 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Thala Beach Nature Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 565 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 565 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 565 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 565 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 565 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place with a fantastic story
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

louise

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved being away from any built environment, nestled amongst the trees, ocean and cliffs, lots of birds and feeling of being in nature. The restaurant is a stunning location but the food is hit and miss, limited menu, and expensive. Staff are warm and friendly. The resort has a slightly worn fee about it. But if you’re looking for a slightly rustic eco retreat vibe, it’s great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

elizabeth, Chester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful secluded rainforest property with its own beautiful beach. Good size room; eco friendly but parking was not near the room and restaurant was so/so
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Great food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb rainforest setting. Attentive staff. Good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hollee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is wonderful, just south of Port Douglas. Right in the bush! Right in nature! Great facilities, bungalow up to date and luxurious.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Inga A

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barclay, Spokane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great resort, no weaknesses
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Bishops Stortford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unique location for a peaceful break. It was useful to have a taxi service into Port Douglas several times a day. Would recommend the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and beach. Great staff, delicious breakfast and dinners, onsite birding & nature .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise
Always amazing to stay here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I had an amazing time! We loved walking around the property and exploring the trails. You just can’t beat having a private beach and your own private little sanctuary amongst the trees. Truly spectacular. The staff were extremely kind and attentive. We had Ray as our waiter both times we dined at the restaurant for dinner and he was great. While the menu is limited, everything was delicious. I will say that if you are looking for a pristine resort with immediate pool side service, this may not be the place for you. It is a long walk from the beach to get a cold beer! But if you like the silence of nature and people that appreciate it…then this place certainly is worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mika

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bowie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, fantastic staffs, love the wallabies and birds!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Izabella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, relaxing, loved the coconut odyssey, the butterfly walk, scampering around the headland at low tide..so much more to enjoy here in better weather too!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Grant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great facility and accommodation. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Restaurant has exceptional views but a new chef has a limited menu and doesn’t really accommodate vegetarians or vegans. Hopefully that will change in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great time also our engagement almost got spilt due to the older lady at the front desk when we checked in. Lucky my parents wasn’t listening to what she said… Overall we loved thala and will be back. Thanks for the great experience!

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and well maintained. Our room was super comfortable, quiet, private, fabulous. We enjoyed exploring the main pool, which was very nice. Unfortunately, we did have several complaints. The first is that while the staff was polite, they weren't friendly. Additionally, the bar staff was more than willing to bring our first set of drinks to us in the pool, but they never came back to see if we wanted more. Also, when we were sitting in the lounge area, they again never came to see if we wanted another drink, instead, we had to walk up to the bar to get refills. The food options were lacking (though we knew that going into it). The breakfast buffet was great, but dinner options were very limited. The biggest complaint, however, was that there is no beverage/snack service on the beach. They do have a facility there, but apparently its only for "special occasions." Not sure if they realize all of the money they're missing out on by not having service on the beach. Overall, Thala was what we were looking for, but I'd say they are more of a 3-star resort rather than a 5-star. If they want to be a 5-star resort, they need to up their commitment to service.

10/10 Excellent

Eshan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay at. Friendly staff and very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022