Name: Hillcrest Guest House
Address: 130 Hope street, 4895 Cooktown, Australia, 130 Hope street, Queensland, 4895, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $86 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.3

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It felt like home away from home. Beautifully clean, lovely grounds and pool, and an excellent breakfast. Katrina is an exceptional host and made us feel very welcome. Would definitely stay again.

Ruth, Australia

From the very start to my reluctant departure I adored this place. The lovely host was gracious and friendly . The facilities are amazing. The communal area is to be treasured. Lovely people with stories to tell and friendships to share. Thanks you

Stuart, Australia

Great guesthouse! Good simple breakfast. Friendly staff. Good Wi-Fi. Washing machine available.

Wonderlust257, Australia

I have celiac's disease and this was no problem at all, the hosts were wonderful with the selection of breakfast items, they were cheerful every morning. A delightful stay.

Michelle, Australia

BREAKFAST WAS VERY GOOD AS WAS THE HOSTS. GREAT LOCATION

Elliott, Australia

Nice location, beautiful property and a lovely hostess who makes nice fruit salads.

Ian, Canada

proprietor and staff garden views and access easy access to town bed was comfortable good continental and fruit breakfasts Shared bathrooms were clean and well lit with loads of hot water access to kitchen and laundry

David, Australia

My husband, adult daughter and I shared a room for one night at the beautiful Hillcrest Guest House. It has a lovely ambience. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The lady that checked us in upon arrival suggested that we try to visit the Laura dance festival which coincided with our visit (a biannual event) and it was a wonderful experience for our family. The owner bakes fresh bread every morning for breakfast which along with the coffee smelled diving. Unfortunately we had to go to the pub to buy our breakfast as the guest house only offers a continental breakfast and there was nothing that we are able to eat. We still very much enjoyed our stay and regretted that we could only stay for one night.

Shane, Australia

Extra friendly staff, very helpful. Breakfast was great.

Jack, Australia

Could not fault this fantastic place. Extremely friendly staff and all facilities perfect. 10 out of 10 from us. Easy walk to town and great place to relax in.

Trevor, Australia

9.7

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“It felt like home away from home. Beautifully clean, lovely grounds and pool, and an excellent breakfast. Katrina is an exceptional host and made us feel very welcome. Would definitely stay again.”

Ruth Australia
“From the very start to my reluctant departure I adored this place. The lovely host was gracious and friendly . The facilities are amazing. The communal area is to be treasured. ”

Stuart Australia
“Great guesthouse! Good simple breakfast. Friendly staff. Good Wi-Fi. Washing machine available. ”

Wonderlust257 Australia
“I have celiac's disease and this was no problem at all, the hosts were wonderful with the selection of breakfast items, they were cheerful every morning. A delightful stay.”

Michelle Australia
“BREAKFAST WAS VERY GOOD AS WAS THE HOSTS. GREAT LOCATION”

Elliott Australia
“Nice location, beautiful property and a lovely hostess who makes nice fruit salads.”

Ian Canada
“proprietor and staff garden views and access easy access to town bed was comfortable good continental and fruit breakfasts Shared bathrooms were clean and well lit with loads of hot water access to...”

David Australia
“My husband, adult daughter and I shared a room for one night at the beautiful Hillcrest Guest House. It has a lovely ambience. The staff are very friendly and helpful. ”

Shane Australia
“Extra friendly staff, very helpful. Breakfast was great.”

Jack Australia
“Could not fault this fantastic place. Extremely friendly staff and all facilities perfect. 10 out of 10 from us. Easy walk to town and great place to relax in.”

Trevor Australia

Renovated in 2011, Hillcrest Guest House is housed in a classic Queenslander building built in the 1880s. Just 2,300 feet from James Cook Museum, it offers a 30 feet swimming pool, free parking and free WiFi access.

Offering a self-contained studio and guest rooms with shared or private bathrooms, all accommodations is equipped with a fridge and a flat-screen TV. The studio is in the main house whereas the rooms with attached bathroom 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, yogurt and fresh fruit.

Cooktown Hillcrest Guest House is 1.2 mi from the botanic gardens and 1.9 mi from Finch Bay. Various local shops and restaurants are 1,650 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Cooktown! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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“Host was very friendly and helpful with her knowledge of where to visit in the area and where to eat. Room was comfortable and breakfast met expectations.”

Warren

Australia

9.5

“Friendly and welcoming reception. Good to have access to a kitchen for families and the continental breakfast was yum. Wished we could have stayed longer!”

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2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.

All children from 5 to 12 year are charged AUD 20 per person per night when using existing beds.

All older children or adults are charged AUD 35 per person per night when using existing beds.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

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

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Pets are not allowed.

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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.

Cleanliness9.6
Comfort9.1
Facilities9.0
Staff9.7

Value for money9.0
Free WiFi9.3
Location9.2

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“It felt like home away from home. Beautifully clean, lovely grounds and pool, and an excellent breakfast. Katrina is an exceptional host and made us feel very welcome. Would definitely stay again. ”

Ruth

“From the very start to my reluctant departure I adored this place. The lovely host was gracious and friendly . The facilities are amazing. The communal area is to be treasured. Lovely people with stories to tell and friendships to share. Thanks you”

Stuart

“proprietor and staff garden views and access easy access to town bed was comfortable good continental and fruit breakfasts Shared bathrooms were clean and well lit with loads of hot water access to kitchen and laundry”

David

“My husband, adult daughter and I shared a room for one night at the beautiful Hillcrest Guest House. It has a lovely ambience. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The lady that checked us in upon arrival suggested that we try to visit the Laura dance festival which coincided with our visit (a biannual event) and it was a wonderful experience for our family. The owner bakes fresh bread every morning for breakfast which along with the coffee smelled diving. Unfortunately we had to go to the pub to buy our breakfast as the guest house only offers a continental breakfast and there was nothing that we are able to eat. We still very much enjoyed our stay and regretted that we could only stay for one night.”

Shane

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Reviewed: December 31, 2018

Ian
Australia
10

“it was brilliant”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
The weather but that is just one of those things
Despite the poor weather we had an excellent time in Cooktown at the HillCrest, the people who we met were very friendly and helpful and we will be going back as soon as we can.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 26, 2018

Liana
Australia
10

“It was great to stay and we could not fault it”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was all great

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 19, 2018

Heinz
Indonesia
7.5

“Great place, good value for money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
unfortunately not much can do about the weather which was serious warm. As such all rooms where super hot when the Aircon was not on. Lots and lots of mosquitoes in the bath room.
Different as you regular hotel. Able to use kitchen. Where well assisted in looking for a suitable cruise. We will definitely recommend the place to our friends

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 1, 2018

Seth
United Kingdom
9.2

“Katrina friendly and helpful. Maybe see her in the mill one day”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Maybe could have been tourist leaflets other that the very useful street map.
Room very private and quiet. Since there are crisoles in the river, the little plunge pool was a pleasure. Air con was effective. Breakfast simple but more than adequate with good coffee.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 23, 2018

James
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Room was lovely ( we had an en-suite room) and breakfast was great. Very nice stay. Would like to have stayed longer

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 6, 2018

Alissa
Australia
10

“Coming back to the Hillcrest Guesthouse every night was a delight!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Comfortable and very clean with a very welcoming host, Katrina - thanks! Felt like a home away from home that had everything we needed to make our stay in Cooktown so enjoyable! Breakfast included was an added bonus and more than acceptable.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 3, 2018

Kevin
United Kingdom
10

“Lovely place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great friendly service, advice on things to do. Calm peaceful place to rest and relax

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 30, 2018

Zoe
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Loved this place. It makes you feel at home. Very clean and comfortable en-suite room. Breakfast was nice and a nice place to relax outside.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 24, 2018

Damien
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The slight smell of vomit in the room on entering....
Lovely place, only a couple of minutes walk from the Main Street. Nice homely feel.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 22, 2018

Jacquie
Australia
8.3

“Lovely old Queenslander”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautifully renovated old Queenslander house. Close to everything.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 21, 2018

Geoffrey
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Polished wooden floors a delight. All facilities and rooms very clean and tidy. Breakfast first class with fruit salad to die for.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 18, 2018

Murray
Australia
10

“Cooktown style.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some might be put off by the older premises but it really suits the Cooktown vibe. All nicely kept and tropical stylish.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 17, 2018

Diane
France
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing,it suited us very well.
We liked everything about Hillcrest especially the large garden with palms and birdsong. The property was peaceful and charming. Breakfast was perfect for us and everything was fresh. Katrina is the most pleasant and helpful owner that you could possibly wish to meet. The location is great ,at the foot of Grassy Hill and we would certainly return again.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 11, 2018

Horrie
New Zealand
10

“OUTSTANDING ALL ROUND”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Large Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
NOTHING
Excellent location handy to town. Extremely clean and cool in rooms and facilities Very clean bathrooms , whole property well maintained. Katrina is a very good host and presents an outstanding breakfast. Highly recommended by the four of us.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 6, 2018

Anonymous
Australia
7.5

“Comfortable, convenient, layback and I'd buy the place with a upcoming Tattsloto win”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Stayed in September 2018

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	Queen Room with Shared Bathroom 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This air-conditioned room has a fridge and TV. Bathroom facilities are shared. Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Refrigerator • Shared bathroom • Sitting area • Shared toilet • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Queen Suite 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite has a private bathroom and a veranda. Also includes air conditioning, TV and a fridge. Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests. Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Balcony • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Toaster • Garden view Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Family Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This spacious, air-conditioned room has a fridge and TV. Bathroom facilities are shared. Please note that the price is based on 3 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies). Please advise the property of the number of guests staying in each room. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Refrigerator • Shared bathroom • Sitting area • Fan • Shared toilet • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Electric kettle Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Large Family Room with Shared Bathroom 4 bunk beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This large, air-conditioned room has a fridge and TV. Bathroom facilities are shared. Please note that the price is based on 3 guests. Maximum occupancy is 6 (see Hotel Policies). Please advise the property of the number of guests staying in each room. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Refrigerator • Shared bathroom • Sitting area • Fan • Shared toilet • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Electric kettle Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Studio 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This self-contained studio offers a washing machine, a well-equipped kitchen and a veranda. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies). Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Washing machine • Private Bathroom • Kitchen • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Hardwood or parquet floors • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Oven • Stovetop • Toaster • Garden view Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Room with Garden View 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This single room features air conditioning and a sitting area. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Garden view Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This twin room features air conditioning and seating area Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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