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 Hillcrest Guest House

130 Hope street, 4895 Cooktown, Australia – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 317 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.8
Fabulous
317 reviews

Our host was warm and friendly and helpful in providing us with information about the local sites and how to access them. The grounds of the guest house have a tranquil, relaxed feel. Perfect for a couple of days of down time.

Paul Australia

The host Katrina was absolutely lovely making the stay that much more personal -breakfast in the morning then local advice on hidden jems around the area made our stay so wonderful 😊

Theresa Australia

The very friendly staff, the high standard of cleaniness and the great breakfast

John Australia

Katrina (host) is very friendly. Breakfast is really fresh and lovely. Clean rooms. Pool is nice. Close to town

Nicolas Australia

Very clean and accommodating staff, walking distance to everything.

Maria Australia

staff very friendly and accomodating, plus the breakfast was exceptional

Carly Australia

Excellent room, friendly staff with really nice facilities in the room. This is my 4th stay here and it is great every time.

John Australia

The most delicious fruit salad I have enjoyed since my childhood. Very friendly relaxed atmosphere, a great selection of books at the mini library and access to tea, coffee and biscuits at any time of day.

Kaye Australia

Breakfast was absolutely delicious and they readily catered to a vegan diet. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thank you.

Toni-ann Australia

Excellent host, great location, wonderful rooms/amenities, lovely continental breakfast, relaxing pool, facilities available if your wanting to launder your cloths and welcoming sitting areas if your seeking some down time, all within walking distance of the heart of Cooktown. Katrina is a most thoughtful and welcoming host with everything on hand to assist in enjoying your stay, we certainly did. We stayed both in one of the units and also in a room within the home with the shared bathroom, both were excellent. We would definitely recommend 'Hillcrest Guest House', so don't hesitate to book for you won't be disappointed. Roy & Carmen🤗

Roy Australia
8.8
Fabulous
317 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Our host was warm and friendly and helpful in providing us with information about the local sites and how to access them. The grounds of the guest house have a tranquil, relaxed feel.”
    Paul Paul Australia Australia
  • “The host Katrina was absolutely lovely making the stay that much more personal -breakfast in the morning then local advice on hidden jems around the area made our stay so wonderful 😊”
    Theresa Theresa Australia Australia
  • “The very friendly staff, the high standard of cleaniness and the great breakfast”
    John John Australia Australia
  • “Katrina (host) is very friendly. Breakfast is really fresh and lovely. Clean rooms. Pool is nice. Close to town”
    Nicolas Nicolas Australia Australia
  • “Very clean and accommodating staff, walking distance to everything.”
    Maria Maria Australia Australia
  • “staff very friendly and accomodating, plus the breakfast was exceptional”
    Carly Carly Australia Australia
  • “Excellent room, friendly staff with really nice facilities in the room. This is my 4th stay here and it is great every time.”
    John John Australia Australia
  • “The most delicious fruit salad I have enjoyed since my childhood. Very friendly relaxed atmosphere, a great selection of books at the mini library and access to tea, coffee and biscuits at any time of...”
    Kaye Kaye Australia Australia
  • “Breakfast was absolutely delicious and they readily catered to a vegan diet. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thank you.”
    Toni-ann Toni-ann Australia Australia
  • “Excellent host, great location, wonderful rooms/amenities, lovely continental breakfast, relaxing pool, facilities available if your wanting to launder your cloths and welcoming sitting areas if your...”
    Roy Roy Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 8.4
High score for Cooktown

Renovated in 2011, Hillcrest Guest House is housed in a classic Queenslander building built in the 1880s. Just 750 yards from James Cook Museum, it offers a 10 yards swimming pool, free parking and free WiFi access.

Offering a self-contained studio and guest rooms with shared or private bathrooms, all accommodation is equipped with a fridge and a flat-screen TV. The studio is in the main house whereas the en suite rooms are set within the gardens and detached from the main house.

Self-service laundry facilities are available on site. Guests can prepare simple meals in the shared kitchen.

The daily continental breakfast includes cereals, toast, yoghurt and fresh fruit.

Cooktown Hillcrest Guest House is 1.2 miles from the botanic gardens and 1.9 miles from Finch Bay. Various local shops and restaurants are 550 yards away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Hillcrest Guest House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 27 Nov 2012.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site

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  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

8.8
Fabulous · 317 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 8.4
High score for Cooktown

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Paul
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Our host was warm and friendly and helpful in providing us with information about the local sites and how to access them. The grounds of the guest house have a tranquil, relaxed feel. Perfect for a couple of days of down time.”
  • Theresa
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The host Katrina was absolutely lovely making the stay that much more personal -breakfast in the morning then local advice on hidden jems around the area made our stay so wonderful 😊”
  • John
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The very friendly staff, the high standard of cleaniness and the great breakfast”
  • Nicolas
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Katrina (host) is very friendly. Breakfast is really fresh and lovely. Clean rooms. Pool is nice. Close to town”
  • Maria
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Very clean and accommodating staff, walking distance to everything.”
  • Carly
    AustraliaAustralia
    “staff very friendly and accomodating, plus the breakfast was exceptional”
  • John
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Excellent room, friendly staff with really nice facilities in the room. This is my 4th stay here and it is great every time.”
  • Kaye
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The most delicious fruit salad I have enjoyed since my childhood. Very friendly relaxed atmosphere, a great selection of books at the mini library and access to tea, coffee and biscuits at any time of day.”
  • T
    Toni-ann
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Breakfast was absolutely delicious and they readily catered to a vegan diet. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thank you.”
  • Roy
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Excellent host, great location, wonderful rooms/amenities, lovely continental breakfast, relaxing pool, facilities available if your wanting to launder your cloths and welcoming sitting areas if your seeking some down time, all within walking...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi guys What time is check in and check out?
    2pm - 6pm check in. 10am check out. Thankyou.
    Asked about: Family Room with Shared Bathroom • Answered on 19 September 2020
  • hi, do you have portacots for hire
    I have a small timber cot for guest use.
    Answered on 28 March 2021
  • Thanks for that Ray. If we book the room, any chance we have access to the pool area? Or its part of the guest house?
    Good morning, The pool is for all guests to use. Thank you, Rays wife, Katrina.
    Answered on 3 August 2020
  • Katrina, I've stayed with you a few times now. Hoping to come up for 1 night stay 14th August. Does your family room with 2 bunks have a door to separate from double bed? $145. Thanks
    The room has a curtain dividing the Queen bed from the bunks and a separate door out onto the hallway.
    Answered on 2 August 2020
  • Hi. We’re planning to stay there over the weekend just for 1 night. We saw your place when we pass there last week. Just wanted to staycation and enjoy the pool. We’re just down here from lakeland.
    Hi, At the moment we are only renting the Ensuite Rooms which are detached from the Guest House $145 per night. Including breakfast. Thank you. Ray.
    Answered on 1 June 2020

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Hosted by Katrina Wright (Proprietor) and Laura Armstrong (Manager)

9.6
Host review score
Katrina Wright (Proprietor) and Laura Armstrong (Manager)
A tropical paradise tucked away in the heart of Cooktown, The Hillcrest Guest House, can be found nestled into the foot of Grassy Hill, just 500m away from the hustle and bustle of the town’s main street. Set within private luscious grounds, The Hillcrest Guest House is the perfect place to escape the normality of day to day living. The Guest House offers 12 very special rooms, each equipped with air-con, flat-screen TV and a fridge…for keeping your treats cool. Meanwhile, while you relax and recharge in the serene and wholesome environment that encompasses The Hillcrest Guest House, our staff will be on hand to provide a professional and personal service to ensure your stay is nothing but exceptional.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
How to get to Hillcrest Guest House from Cairns Airport
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    Free parking is available.
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Facilities of Hillcrest Guest House
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Yoga classes
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Secured parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Shallow end
Wellness
  • Pool/beach towels
Languages spoken
  • English
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House rules Hillcrest Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:00 - 18:00

Check-out

Until 10:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 13 years and above are considered adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
AUD 20 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
AUD 35 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 35 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Hillcrest Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please let Hillcrest Guest House know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.