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.

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).

Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

8/10 Good

Søren

2022/10/31

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

2022/9/28

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

2022/8/13

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

2022/11/9

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

2022/9/19

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

2023/5/19

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

2023/5/7

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

2022/9/27

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

2023/5/24

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

2022/9/22

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

2022/8/7

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

It’s a joke. Unclean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

ZH

2022/7/2

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

2022/10/15

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

2023/6/12

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

2022/9/21

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

2022/9/18

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Gerry

2022/8/23

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Brett

2022/8/22

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

2022/8/2

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Brett

2022/7/19

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Ben

2022/4/28

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

2022/1/6

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Cherie

2021/8/24

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

2021/7/17

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

2021/7/10

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

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Søren

Hotel in need for refurbishment

Søren

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