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Daintree Rainforest Retreat

3.5 star property
Cow Bay motel with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
BBQ/picnic Area
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi
Private kitchenette
View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Conference space
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Family 5

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Large Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Queen Suite

Highlights

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

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Private kitchenette

Family 6

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Private kitchenette

Twin Suite with Kitchenette

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Twin Suite

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Family 4

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Queen Suite with Kitchenette

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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

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, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 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

Daintree Rainforest Retreat puts you within a 10-minute drive of Daintree Rainforest. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool and indulge in beachside massages. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • On-site parking only available on request
  • Free covered on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's games
  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Ziplining
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (269 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

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 5 September 2023 to 31 October 2023 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Daintree Rainforest Retreat currently open?
This property will be closed from 5 September 2023 to 31 October 2023 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change). The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 5 2023 to October 31 2023 (dates subject to change):
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting facilities
  • Recreation facilities
  • Spa/Beauty services
Does Daintree Rainforest Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Daintree Rainforest Retreat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Daintree Rainforest Retreat?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. One of the swimming pools will be unavailable from September 5 2023 to October 31 2023 (dates subject to change).
Are pets allowed at Daintree Rainforest Retreat?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Daintree Rainforest Retreat?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Daintree Rainforest Retreat?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Daintree Rainforest Retreat and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as zip-lining. Additional recreation on-site includes helicopter/aeroplane tours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the motel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Daintree Rainforest Retreat like?
Daintree Rainforest Retreat is a short 12-minute walk from Daintree Discovery Centre and 19 minutes' walk from Daintree National Park.

Daintree Rainforest Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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 Poor

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!
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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
Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

2/10 Poor

Booked and paid for accomodation only to arrive and find the place has closed down, so we had nowhere to stay for the night.
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
robin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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 ..
Clint, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Simon, 5-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Anusha Vijay, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Trent, 4-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Sandra, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Sue, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Taylor, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Gerry, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Brett, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Heaps of potential
This place has heaps of potential but needs some tlc Very friendly staff
Brenden, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

It’s a joke. Unclean
Neil, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Emilie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Brett, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
ZH, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Ben, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Phoebe, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Cherie, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
steven, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review