Lodge Daintree Crocodylus

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Lot 5 Buchanan Creek Road, Cow Bay, 4873 Cow Bay, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 364 reviews)

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8.7
Excellent
364 reviews

A rustic, tranquil experience in the rainforest. It is not packed with people and you are well looked after by the hosts. Dinner meals are tasty and good value. Enjoyed the walk to the ice cream factory and beautiful Hutchinsons Creek. Enjoyed the night walk too.

Melissa Australia

Great ambience, great rooms- actually feels like you’re sleeping in the open rainforest.

Jasmin Australia

I really appreciated how the staff treated us during our stay. The couple that manages the property went out of their way to give us recommendations for local activities and when wildlife turned up at the resort they were happy to give us tips about how to respectfully observe the animals in their natural habitat. If given the opportunity, definitely go on a night walk through the jungle!

Kristin United States of America

The food, the facilities, the location, and the staff were all wonderful. It was really relaxing, and the community bathrooms were very clean and roomy.

Elizabeth United States of America

How natural it was. You can hear all of the rainforest from the rooms.

Gabrielle Australia

The buildings/tents/shelters were so great and i'm really impressed by how they set it up! It was a really lovely set up and it felt like we were so close to nature. I liked how they cooked a whole big meal for everyone and locals came to eat there too.

Katherine Singapore

Staff was friendly and kind, Sally is the great cook, portions are big and yummy.

Albina Russia

It's great for what it is, very basic but efficient. It's in the middle of nature and very lovely.

Ashley Indonesia

sally is a good cook and her top of the line cooked breakfast was plentiful and sustaining. she also made excellent evening meals to order [which we did] and served reasonably priced and quite acceptable wines. she led the rainforest night walk which we found fascinating. steve was also full of useful information and makes good tea and coffee from locally produced material.

Carmichael United Kingdom

Exceptional hostel stay. Peaceful forest setting, great swimming hole nearby, comfy beds. Great food options and kitchen facilities. exceptionally clean and the owners are great. Cow beach nearby is beautiful and it’s close to all daintree things. highly recommend.

Misty Australia
8.7
Excellent
364 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “A rustic, tranquil experience in the rainforest. It is not packed with people and you are well looked after by the hosts. Dinner meals are tasty and good value.”
    Melissa Melissa Australia Australia
  • “Great ambience, great rooms- actually feels like you’re sleeping in the open rainforest.”
    Jasmin Jasmin Australia Australia
  • “I really appreciated how the staff treated us during our stay. The couple that manages the property went out of their way to give us recommendations for local activities and when wildlife turned up at...”
    Kristin Kristin United States of America United States of America
  • “The food, the facilities, the location, and the staff were all wonderful. It was really relaxing, and the community bathrooms were very clean and roomy.”
    Elizabeth Elizabeth United States of America United States of America
  • “How natural it was. You can hear all of the rainforest from the rooms.”
    Gabrielle Gabrielle Australia Australia
  • “The buildings/tents/shelters were so great and i'm really impressed by how they set it up! It was a really lovely set up and it felt like we were so close to nature.”
    Katherine Katherine Singapore Singapore
  • “Staff was friendly and kind, Sally is the great cook, portions are big and yummy.”
    Albina Albina Russia Russia
  • “It's great for what it is, very basic but efficient. It's in the middle of nature and very lovely.”
    Ashley Ashley Indonesia Indonesia
  • “sally is a good cook and her top of the line cooked breakfast was plentiful and sustaining.”
    Carmichael Carmichael United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Exceptional hostel stay. Peaceful forest setting, great swimming hole nearby, comfy beds. Great food options and kitchen facilities. exceptionally clean and the owners are great.”
    Misty Misty Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.7
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi6.2

Daintree Crocodylus offers environmentally friendly accommodations, with the sights, sounds and smells of the Daintree Rainforest at your door. Facilities include a café, bar and outdoor pool.

Nestled deep within 21 acres of private rainforest, Daintree Crocodylus Resort is just 10 minutes’ drive north of the Daintree River Ferry Crossing. Cow Bay Beach is only 1.9 mi away.

The safari-tent style rooms are built from wood and canvas, with high ceilings, fans and mosquito net. Some have a private bathroom. All have a private or shared veranda with chairs and rainforest views.

The lodge has a cafe and bar serving breakfast, dinner and drinks or you can self cater in the fully equipped self-catering kitchen.

Self-service laundry and ironing facilities are available. Guests have access to a games room, pool table and bicycle hire. The tour desk can arrange guided night walks and Great Barrier Reef cruises.

You will be surrounded by and immersed in nature in the raw. No manicured lawns, no air conditioning, no glass and steel. We are minimalist "glamping" in the rainforest encouraging you to re-wild and re-earth in our Rainforest Bathing space. Expect to encounter wildlife up close and personal

We embrace the practice of rainforest bathing by being silent and letting the jungle do the talking overnight, have a no-power phase during the day (10.30am-5pm) when you are out and about exploring the rainforest and overnight while you are asleep (10.30pm-7am unless super hot when we leave it on). Guests are encouraged to spend their evening playing board games and chatting with other guests for some 'old-school' fun. We are not like a normal hotel.

All our rooms are minimally furnished with just a bed, a mozzie net, a couple of hooks and a bench to put things on plus a table and chairs on the veranda. There are no power points in your room however a charging station is provided in the common area for charging when the power is on. This as with the whole of our lodge, allows you to focus on re-wilding without any of the distractions of modern life.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Bar

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Max adults: 8. Max children: 4
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  • 1 full bed and 6 bunk beds
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 3
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  • 2 bunk beds
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  • 2 twin beds
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  • 1 full bed and
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Guest reviews

8.7
Excellent
 · 364 reviews
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  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.7
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi6.2

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  • Melissa Australia

    “A rustic, tranquil experience in the rainforest. It is not packed with people and you are well looked after by the hosts. Dinner meals are tasty and good value. Enjoyed the walk to the ice cream factory and beautiful Hutchinsons Creek. Enjoyed the night walk too. ”

  • Jasmin Australia

    “Great ambience, great rooms- actually feels like you’re sleeping in the open rainforest.”

  • Kristin United States of America

    “I really appreciated how the staff treated us during our stay. The couple that manages the property went out of their way to give us recommendations for local activities and when wildlife turned up at the resort they were happy to give us tips about how to respectfully observe the animals in their natural habitat. If given the opportunity, definitely go on a night walk through the jungle!”

  • Elizabeth United States of America

    “The food, the facilities, the location, and the staff were all wonderful. It was really relaxing, and the community bathrooms were very clean and roomy. ”

  • Gabrielle Australia

    “How natural it was. You can hear all of the rainforest from the rooms. ”

  • Katherine Singapore

    “The buildings/tents/shelters were so great and i'm really impressed by how they set it up! It was a really lovely set up and it felt like we were so close to nature. I liked how they cooked a whole big meal for everyone and locals came to eat there too.”

  • Albina Russia

    “Staff was friendly and kind, Sally is the great cook, portions are big and yummy. ”

  • Ashley Indonesia

    “It's great for what it is, very basic but efficient. It's in the middle of nature and very lovely. ”

  • Carmichael United Kingdom

    “sally is a good cook and her top of the line cooked breakfast was plentiful and sustaining. she also made excellent evening meals to order [which we did] and served reasonably priced and quite acceptable wines. she led the rainforest night walk which we found fascinating. steve was also full of useful information and makes good tea and coffee from locally produced material.”

  • Misty Australia

    “Exceptional hostel stay. Peaceful forest setting, great swimming hole nearby, comfy beds. Great food options and kitchen facilities. exceptionally clean and the owners are great. Cow beach nearby is beautiful and it’s close to all daintree things. highly recommend. ”

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About Daintree Crocodylus

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  • How can I get to the closest beach from the property?

    Cow Bay Beach is 3.5km from us so walking about 40mins and driving about 5mins

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    Answered on August 1, 2020
  • hi, Is there a shuttle service or any public transport options from cairns airport? if so, what is the cheapest option? thanks.

    If you phone Coral Coaches in Mossman, they will be able to help you with time table and availability

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    Answered on December 22, 2019
  • Is smoking permitted outside?

    Only in the smoking area - not in the cabins or surrounds so others are not affected by the smoke

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    Answered on April 21, 2021
  • Hi is there room to park a small 4m tinny as well as our car?

    Hi There, usually we have plenty of room however in July when we are super busy you may have to park it along the curb off road Sally

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    Answered on June 30, 2021
  • Hello, this place looks amazing, I'm very close to booking but I would be flying up from Sydney and can find any freezable way to get around. Are there any other options for getting from Cairns airport, to your property and around the Daintree that's not an $800 hire car for 3 days? cheers!

    Hi there, a car really is the best way to explore the area as all things are spread evenly across the 30km strip of coastline between Cape Tribulation in the North and us at Cow Bay in the South. Buses via Trans North Coastal Cooktown Route

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    Answered on June 30, 2021
  • Hi. I just want to check if I need a 4WD to access your property / the Daintree River ferry / Cow Bay etc? We only have a sedan.

    All the roads are sealed and accessible for a sedan.

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    Answered on November 20, 2019
  • Is there a shuttle available to get to the closest beach nearby? What are the other transportation options?

    No shuttle buses or any other type of public transport up here north of the Daintree River - you really need a car to get anywhere

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    Answered on August 1, 2020
  • Can I check in before 17.00?

    YES the rooms are generally ready from midday so you can come in. grab your map and make yourselves at home as there are no keys at Crocodylus :-) Formal checkin after 5pm when reception opens

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    Asked about: Jungle Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom • Answered on November 26, 2020
  • Is the property pet friendly, we have a small dog.

    Sorry guys but no we are not pet friendly as our rainforest is treated like home for all the natives

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    Answered on August 1, 2020
  • Hi - just checking bedding is included with each booking. Cheers. Bruce

    Yes bedding is included with all rooms except dorms which don't include towels

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    Answered on August 1, 2020
  • If I book will I be able to get across the river on the barge this weekend? Does flooding affect us getting to your accomodation?

    No flooding here and the ferry is open Most of the rain is in Cairns and south

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    Asked about: Tropical Cabin • Answered on April 21, 2021
  • What does the power phase mean? How far is the pool from cabins? In June/July what is the weather like?

    No power means no power at all - no lights, no fans (generator is off) Pool is between 10 and 100m from cabins Weather is 26 degreesish and sunny usually

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    Answered on April 21, 2021
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Daintree Discovery Centre
    0.9 miles
  • Cape Tribulation
    10.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Cow Bay Pub
    1.9 miles
  • Restaurant Lynchaven
    6.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Hutchisons Creek Swimming Hole
    3.1 miles
  • Mountain Thornton Peak
    9.3 miles
  • River Masons Cafe Swimming Hole
    18.6 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Great Barrier Reef
    24.9 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Cow Bay Beach
    2.3 miles
  • Thornton Beach
    3.4 miles
  • Noah Beach
    6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Cairns Airport
    49.8 miles
How to get to Daintree Crocodylus from Cairns Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: Australian

    Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Daintree Crocodylus

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Archery Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling Additional charge
  • Horseback riding Additional charge
  • Diving Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Library
  • Darts
  • Pool table Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Fishing Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • Fenced pool
  • Shallow end
Spa
  • Full-body massage Additional charge
  • Hand massage Additional charge
  • Head massage Additional charge
  • Couples' massage Additional charge
  • Foot massage Additional charge
  • Neck massage Additional charge
  • Back massage Additional charge
  • Massage Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Thai
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Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Daintree Crocodylus takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Daintree Crocodylus accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Morning reception and breakfast hours are 08:00 to 09:30 and evening reception and dinner hours are 17:00 to 19:00.

Early or late arrivals will find a named map on a clipboard at the reception entry. Guests should take their map and find their room. There are no keys at Crocodylus. Guests will need to return to reception for formal check-in after 17:00.

Please note the following opening hours:
- Bar: 17:00-20:00
- Self-catering kitchen: open 24 hours a day.

The property offers a rain forest immersion experience. There are no-power phases from 10:30 to 17:00 and 22:00 to 07:00 each day and a period of silence from 21:30 to 06:00 each night. Guests are requested to respect the local fauna, including snakes and spiders. Rooms are minimally furnished.

FAQs about Daintree Crocodylus

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Daintree Crocodylus (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Parking
    • Street parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Room options at Daintree Crocodylus include:

    • Double
    • Bungalow
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Quad

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Daintree Crocodylus by:

    • Car 2h 30min

  • Daintree Crocodylus is 1,650 feet from the center of Cow Bay.

  • Daintree Crocodylus offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Library
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour
    • Beach
    • Archery
    • Horseback riding
    • Hand massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Back massage
    • Live music/Performance
    • Neck massage
    • Head massage
    • Full-body massage

  • Daintree Crocodylus has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Daintree Crocodylus may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Daintree Crocodylus is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.