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Daintree Rainforest Retreat

3.5 star property
Motel in Cow Bay with free parking

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Front of property
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, WiFi
Dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, WiFi

Family 5

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Large Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Queen Suite

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private kitchenette

Family 6

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private kitchenette

Twin Suite with Kitchenette

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, WiFi

Twin Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, WiFi

Family 4

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes, WiFi

Queen Suite with Kitchenette

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
1473 Cape Tribulation Road, Cow Bay, QLD, 4873

Getting around

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

About this property

Daintree Rainforest Retreat

Motel near Daintree Rainforest
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Daintree Rainforest Retreat. Adventurous travelers may like the ziplining at this motel. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • 2 meeting rooms, helicopter/airplane tours, and barbecue grills
  • Books and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as high-speed internet.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

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

Things to do

  • Books
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 269 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Daintree Rainforest Retreat
Daintree Rainforest Retreat Motel
Daintree Retreat
Rainforest Retreat Daintree
Rainforest Retreat Motel
Daintree Rainforest Retreat Daintree Region/Cow Bay
Daintree Rainforest Retreat Hotel Cow Bay
Daintree Rainforest Retreat Motel Cow Bay
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Daintree Rainforest Retreat Motel
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Daintree Rainforest Retreat Motel Cow Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Daintree Rainforest Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. One of the pools will be unavailable from September 5 2023 to October 31 2023 (dates subject to change).

Is Daintree Rainforest Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Daintree Rainforest Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Daintree Rainforest Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Daintree Rainforest Retreat?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Daintree Rainforest Retreat located?

Situated in a national park, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Wet Tropics of Queensland, Daintree Discovery Centre, and Kaba-Kada Nature Refuge. Daintree National Park and Jindalba Boardwalk are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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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

8/10 Good

Søren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hotel in need for refurbishment

A hotel with an excellent location and seemingly used to have many good features. Has a potential to be a first class retreat but sadly is terribly neglected
Stayed 2 nights 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

6/10 Okay

Brenden

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

8/10 Good

Alex

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.

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Anusha Vijay

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

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

8/10 Good

Trent

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

2/10 Terrible

Neil

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

2/10 Terrible

ZH

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Edward

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!

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

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

6/10 Okay

Ben

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

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

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 traveler

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