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Reviews of Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

2614 Shute Harbour Road, Jubilee Pocket, 4802 Airlie Beach, Australia

#13 of 22 hotels in Airlie Beach

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Review Score

Based on 860 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    6.8

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  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    Its about 3 kilometres from the centre of Airlie near the lagoon nice room clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a cool spot heaps of trees and bushes

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Okay in a pinch
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Office closes early but they did provide key; no help getting a cab from ferry, room was TINY.

    Pool

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    9.0
    Modern, clean, friendly and secluded.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was a bit out of Airlie Beach (around a 40 minute walk each way). There was a bus that is cash only, is reliable and runs every 20 minutes ($2.40). The accommodation also offers bike rental. If you are after avoiding the busy centre then this would be okay for you.

    Very very friendly and helpful staff (especially Melanie)! Clean, modern, plenty of areas to cook and really nice room which was quiet. Affordable laundry facilities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    9.0
    Peaceful and relaxing, affordable as a treat for a backpacker!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really accessible by bus, relaxing atmosphere, great price, attentive staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Vintage Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lot facilities .very quiet place to relaxing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Takes up to 20 min to walk into town

    Nice staff, clean room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    7.0
    Peacefully relaxing.
    • Family with young children
    • Vintage Cabin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The accommodation of the vintage cabins really need some love. They are clean and tidy. Just need alittle maintenance.

    It was in a beautiful location and it was a very peaceful stay

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    9.0
    All good would visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Little things that don’t matter

    Move the location and value for money . The staff is amazing. They all were super helpful especially the staff at the front desk. Amazing service.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    9.0
    Great little self contained cabin if you are travelling on a bufget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Vintage Cabin
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sliding door and flyscreen door did not work properly. Extremely hard to close and lock the door properly.

    Relatively convenient and quiet location if you have a car. Easy parking. Cabins felt clean and tidy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The wifi was not working

    The pool was amazing

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints.

    The room size and privacy.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The ladies on the front desk were so lovely and helpful throughout our stay! The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. Aircon was good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi was a bit hit and miss

    Nice location and cool little room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Kitchen could have been a bit better equipped.

    Very friendly and helpful staff, especially in terms of tour bookings.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    9.0
    Our visit was calm and pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was a bit outside of central Airlie and the buses in the area were often late, although if you like to get a way from the chaos for a bit and especially if you have a car it’s great.

    We really enjoyed the nature in the area, the room was nice and it was great to have air conditioning. We also loved to have a pool.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Light didn’t work properly

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No soap holder, coat hangers, Do the washing up and water goes on the bench, fly screen door scrapes on other door, NO broom.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    8.0
    Nice
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing all good

    The rooms, the staff, specially Aitor that was very nice, and people in general

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    TV channels limited or pixelating.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    9.0
    Cool location, easy to reach from the centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed frame looked quite old but the mattress was new, so the bed wasn’t so bad

    Nice quiet location easy to get to from the centre, comfortable

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    7.0
    Kipara is affordable for single people or couple.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The 2 bedroom unit was too small for five people in that there was a sofa bed in the living/dining area, no room for privacy. The bathroom could have had a few extra robe hooks or bath rails. The unit also lacked a decent sized mirror anywhere. There was no stove top but we used the common kitchen instead. The single room we had booked was clean but had a terrible musty/mouldy smell. On inspection, it was found the airconditioner needed a thorough cleaning which was attended immediately. However, some of the musty/mouldy smell remained.

    The 2 bedroom unit we had was clean, slept 5 and had airconditioning. The accommodation is nestled in rainforest, was quiet at night and had easy parking for our car. The kitchenette had a good sized fridge with ample crockery and cutlery. Sarah was very helpful with any of our requests.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful. Great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately, we had not realised that uber did not exist in Airlie Beach. Therefore, if you are out in town it costs a lot of money to book the local taxis just for a 5 minute drive back to Kipara. The buses are also rather irregular, so it is great if you are living a relaxed island life but not so great if you’re trying to go back and forth from Kipara into town. I would really recommend Kipara but only if you had a car or have a tour//modes of transport aside from local taxis and buses. (The walk is 45 minutes on the road?

    The front desk team were so so kind and so so helpful. Every member of staff we bumped into were lovely. The pool had just been renovated and it was really nice. A great retreat.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a bit far from the main town. However, there are regular buses across the road, and the taxi service was also very effective.

    The team at Kilpara was very friendly and helpful. The place is very beautiful and overall clean. The family cabin was very spacious and had all we needed.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Cabin
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The cabins lacked in natural lighting so it feels like you're in a miners work camp rather than a rainforest lodge. The mattresses were quite soft and I think $250 per night was a little pricy (although we did book over new years).

    Cabins were new, fresh and clean with great amenities.

    Stayed in January 2024

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