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Ferntree Rainforest Lodge

3.0 star property
Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3-star Cape Tribulation lodge

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Breakfast and dinner served, pool views
Breakfast and dinner served, pool views
Loft, Garden Area (trundle bed by request) | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Luxury Room | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Luxury Room | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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36 Camelot Close, Cape Tribulation, QLD, 4873
  • Bat House Cape Tribulation
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dubuji Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Myall Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Port Douglas, QLD (PTI-Port Douglas Heliport)
    ‪96 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Budget Room - Triple | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Budget Room - Triple

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Loft, Garden Area (trundle bed by request) | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Loft, Garden Area (trundle bed by request)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Trundle Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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King Cabin - Double | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Cabin - Double

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Tribulation

Oceanside stay.At this lodge, you'll be steps from Bat House Cape Tribulation and Dubuji Boardwalk. Also, Myall Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Kulki Anga Nature Refuge is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bat House Cape Tribulation - 1 min walk
  • Dubuji Boardwalk - 2 min walk
  • Myall Beach - 5 min walk
  • Cape Tribulation - 18 min walk
  • Daintree Rainforest - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mason's Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Turtle Rock Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪PK's Jungle Village - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cassowary Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Safari - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ferntree Rainforest Lodge

Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3-star Cape Tribulation lodge
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Event space at this lodge measures 54 square feet (5 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Ferntree Rainforest Lodge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cape Tribulation lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 54 sq ft of conference space
  • 5 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1983
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 10 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 14 to 26 for adults and AUD 14 to 26 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Cassowary Restaurant]
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10 per stay.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 14.00 to 26.00 for adults, and AUD 14.00 to 26.00 for children
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 10 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per night

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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Ferntree
Ferntree Lodge
Ferntree Rainforest
Ferntree Rainforest Cape Tribulation
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge Cape Tribulation
Ferntree Rainforest
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge Lodge
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge Cape Tribulation
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge Lodge Cape Tribulation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ferntree Rainforest Lodge to the airport?

Ferntree Rainforest Lodge is 86.8 mi (140-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ferntree Rainforest Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ferntree Rainforest Lodge.

How close is Ferntree Rainforest Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is a short 5-minute walk from Myall Beach and 0.9 mi (3-min drive) from Cape Tribulation. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ferntree Rainforest Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Ferntree Rainforest Lodge, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 14.00 and 26.00 for adults, AUD 14.00 and 26.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ferntree Rainforest Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Ferntree Rainforest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

Is there free parking at Ferntree Rainforest Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Ferntree Rainforest Lodge have a pool?

Ferntree Rainforest Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Ferntree Rainforest Lodge have a restaurant?

Ferntree Rainforest Lodge is home to Cassowary Cafe, which features a poolside location.

Does Ferntree Rainforest Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Ferntree Rainforest Lodge to downtown Cape Tribulation?

Ferntree Rainforest Lodge is 0.9 mi away from Cape Tribulation.

Ferntree Rainforest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 217 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ferntree was basic accommodation. Towels were shabby, lighting around the place was not sufficient at night, restaurant food was below par, the beds were uncomfortable and the noise between rooms was far too evident
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The garden villa was very private! The staff were amazing and very friendly and always happy to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs a LOT of TLC
Great location, extremely dated property, rooms not as described. Left a day early.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AN excellent location smack in the middle of Daintree. Close drives for sightseeing, freshwater swimming holes .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

PDM, Queensland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location in the rainforest so close to lots of activities that I think we didn't go more than 3km from the room for the first few days. Surprisingly good food - Aussie share platter & spicy chicken burger were tops. Friendly staff, great pool & aircon! The rainforest climate is harsh on all that timber though - boardwalks & walls in the resort need some upkeep. Will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mostly happy except a couple of annoying things
Mostly happy except a couple of annoying things. The room and restaurant quite nice. Staff friendly except a little annoyed when I asked for extra wifi. You get 200MB which I thought was per day and had a hard time getting another 200MB for 2nd day which coincidentally was on a separate booking. We probably used our 200MB watching a short news video ironically because no TV in the room despite the room pic and room description saying there was a TV. So no TV was the 2nd annoying issue. We actually cut our trip short preferring to stay south of the Daintree. But the hotel is mostly nice and would get higher score if the could fix the wifi and TV issues.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cape Trib visit
Love this area and accommodation was close to the beach and walks. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very clean and spacious cabin and lovely pool area. We even received a free upgrade... fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

C

Liked: Staff & service
Stay at the Daintree
It wasn’t bad but rooms need renovation. The Cassowary restaurant is fabulous & very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Will, Caloundra

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation right in the rainforest, staff were friendly and professional. Beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value
The property is a little run down but it is excellent value and a lovely ppace to stay in the rainforest. The dinner platter featuring kangaroo, crocodile and barramundi was delicious. Friendly staff, nice pool and close ro Cape Trib attractions. Our second stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

The facilities are a bit tired, but ok. The so-called "breakfast buffet" has little to offer, and what runs out is not necessarily replenished- eg no yoghurt once the first load is used up. I had toast with butter 3 days in a row. One day even cutlery was missing. The best: Staff on the floor are friendly and helpful. But the overall organisation seems lacking, as seems the will to spend any money on the business. The worst: we got overcharged by $520, and it took hours of emails and ph calls to get our money back. We got the refund about 24hrs before the deadline we had set for going to the small claims court. We were told on 3 occasions that the money was on the way, on 2 occasions were even given what on the surface appeared to be a genuine proof of payment, only to find out later that the money had not been transferred at all. Whatever relaxation benefit our stay in the lovely surrounds of Cape Tribulation had given us evaporated quickly in the aftermath of our stay. The overall feel was that of a dying business- we would not go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is about as unique as it gets. It was beautiful, lush and has a tranquil and inviting freshwater pool. Fantastic and well priced options at the restaurant - the Utopia Australian platter for $50 was more than enough to feed three people - the best value quality restaurant we’ve come across in Queensland - the crocodile skewers with lemon myrtle, rib eye, kangaroo steak with pomegranate jus, calamari were all delicious and perfectly cooked. Our family loved the loft lodges which are in a private setting nestled within the rainforest - clean rooms, good towels, bed a little too firm for my liking but fine. There isn’t any phone coverage or internet in this remote area but you can purchase a wifi card and log in to wifi on your device at the restaurant. Important to note there are no TVs in the rooms. As this property is set within the Daintree there is an abundance of plants and trees, and wildlife. If you like remote and unique destinations, close to rainforest waterholes and jump off point to outer reef snorkeling trips, you’ll enjoy this one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt like i was in the rain forest the whole time. Relaxing and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Must be a monumental task maintaing a hotel in damp rainforest conditions, though it doesn't look like much was achieved during recent 3 month dry spell. The place looks a little run down and tired, as do the backpacker staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property, great location, about 5 min walk to the beach or less (but no stinger nets so you can't swim there anyway). We ate at the restaurant which was great (barramundi, croc spring rolls and salt and pepper squid) we ate the same meals two nights in a row because they were so good. Great Melbourne-style coffee nearby at the Turtle Rock Cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First impressions of this eco accommodation had me a little hesitant and disappointed – & I didn’t think I’d stay more than 1 night. To check in we found the place abandoned. We had to walk down to the second driveway where the restaurant is located & found a young lady who checked us in. It is rustic & a little dilapidated in spots. The place was probably magnificent in its heyday and still has so much potential. The edges of our veranda were succumbing to a bit of rot and the door to our bathroom has seen much better days too – it was flaking paint & literally falling apart. The lighting is so dim, it hardly makes a difference. I understand it must be incredibly difficult to keep up with maintenance in this tropical climate but there’s no excuse for some things eg. the sink plug was mouldy & should have been replaced & the cabin had a musty smell, which we rectified with some tea tree oil. Now for the positives – & there are so many! Our beautiful loft was bright and sunny during the day, extremely clean & the huge bed is very comfortable. We slept so well. The shower is great. There’s ceiling fans & an air conditioner if you need some cool – however there is no television or hairdryer, which was not an issue & keeps in with the whole ecology movement. The grounds of the lodge have spectacular vegetation. The pool is great & so is the restaurant. The breakfast at $10 for cereal & toast is too expensive when you can get better down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous private location amongst the trees ! A little ‘tired’ but still perfectly comfortable and satisfactory. Great staff. Wonderful pool and gorgeous dinning area !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous setting amongst the rainforest, delicious meals at the restaurant and lovely staff. Just a pity our room smelled like mould. The dampness of the rainforest has definitely taken its toll on this gorgeous property,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic but had what we needed. The room was one of four in a building with a lovely wrap around verandah, surrounded by rainforest. However any movement in the other rooms, opening of a sliding door or walking on the verandah could be quite well heard and/or felt, but would be fine with quiet neighbours. Location was great. A little bit of a walk from the car park to the room, but fine if not carting too much luggage. Overall, a lovely rainforest feel to the place as a whole, good location and good budget pick.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019