Bed and Breakfast Licuala Lodge
11 Mission Circle, 4852 Mission Beach, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 107 reviews)
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Breakfast was exceptional. They pandered to the groups various dietary needs and the view at the breakfast table was beautiful.

Breakfast was excellent ...strong coffee, home made bread plus great fruits and a cooked stuff.

The breakfast was amazing! Great location beautiful rooms and could not have asked for more . The place was super clean and cosy- right in the rainforest only 5 min drive to beach.

Absolutley beautiful accomidation, the owners are beautiful and so accomidating, and the breakfast amazing. Not to forget the resident cassowary that is foraging for berries in the forest.

We totally enjoyed our stay at this lodge. The surroundings are beautiful, quiet and serene. It was a hot steamy weekend, with lots of rain, but sitting out on the balcony watching the rain pelt down, was the best part. There's something special about being in a rain forest while its raining! We unfortunately didn't see any cassowaries, but was told we missed them by minutes, when we ducked out to do some exploring of the surrounding area. The room we stayed in was comfortable and clean, lots of special touches added to make it cosy. thank you, Dawn & Blair were the best hosts , friendly and welcoming. They also make a mean breakfast, cooked to perfection. I would recommend Licuala Lodge as a getaway, because its different, its beautiful, friendly hosts, amazing breakfast, clean cosy rooms.

This was a lovely stay. Dawn and Blair are excellent hosts, friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Breakfast was awesome. Room lovely, with a great veranda and lovely garden view. Would highly recommend staying here. Charlie the Cassowary and his chicks was an added bonus.

A beautiful location surrounded by wildlife, comfortable and clean rooms and the owners were exceptionally friendly and helpful.

Absolutely lovely, helpful and friendly owners. Very nice and extremely clean accommodation. Amazing breakfast too! Will definitely visit again!

Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Cassawories wander around the property.

Fantastic setting, fantastic breakfast, fantastic hosts, calming and relaxing, clean.

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About Licuala Lodge
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Hosted by Dawn, Blair & Rowan Shimmield

Dawn, Blair & Rowan Shimmield
The Lodge is situated next to World Heritage rainforest. Cassowaries wander through the property on a daily basis - a wonderful opportunity to see this endangered bird.
Hello, we are the owners of Licuala Lodge - Dawn, Blair and Rowan and we would like to welcome you to our property where the rain forest almost meets the reef! Enjoy our amazing garden, filled with birds and butterflies, with visits by our Cassowary family.....our wonderful swimming pool and our friendly hospitality. In the mornings share your breakfast time with other like-minded guests and share your experiences. We can book your Mission Beach tours and give advice on things to do in the area. We are a family of Diving Instructors, can teach you to dive on site and organise your trips to the Reef! We look forward to meeting you.
Mission Beach is a small town, where crime is almost unheard of. Our population is around 1500. Lots of rainforest walks are to be found along with 14 kms of unspoilt beach. Plenty of restaurants in the area, including two excellent Thai restaurants. A large supermarket is close by, a new local heated swimming pool, and loads of activities for the adventurous amongst you - scuba diving, sky diving, white water rafting, horse riding!! it is a fabulous place for photography due to its amazing flora and fauna - the magnificent Cassowary is a frequent sighting at Mission Beach - we see them at the Lodge most days....Or if you simply want to relax - kick back and read a book - easy to find a spot in the neighbourhood!
Languages spoken: English, French
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Restaurant Thai Chill1.9 miles
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Cafe/Bar Bibesia, Castaways1.9 miles
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Cafe/Bar The Garage1.9 miles
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Restaurant Spicy Thai2.5 miles
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Restaurant Cafe Rustica2.5 miles
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Cafe/Bar Bingil Bay Cafe6.2 miles
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Ocean/Sea Coral Sea0.9 miles
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Mountain Bicton Hill4.3 miles
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Mission Beach Golden sandSwimming, Surfing, Water Sports4,550 feet
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Amenities of Licuala Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Washing machine
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Walking tours
- Full-body massage Additional charge
- Head massage Additional charge
- Foot massage Additional charge
- Neck massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
- Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
- Diving Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Library
- Massage Additional charge
- Game room
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Living Area
- Sitting area
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service (free)
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- The property makes efforts to reduce food waste
- Water-efficient toilets
- Option to reuse towels
- Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- 100% renewable electricity used throughout
- Offsets a portion of their carbon footprint
- Wild (non-domesticated) animals are not displayed or interacted with while kept at the property, nor are they harvested, consumed, or sold.
- Green spaces like (rooftop) gardens at the property
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 over 10 are welcome.
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
Extra bed by request
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AUD 50 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
The maximum number of extra beds 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.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 10 and up are allowed)
Licuala Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform Licuala Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Licuala Lodge
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The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Licuala Lodge.
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Licuala Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Library
- Diving
- Fishing
- Head massage
- Horseback riding
- Neck massage
- Walking tours
- Back massage
- Full-body massage
- Foot massage
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Licuala Lodge (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Secure parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Licuala Lodge by:
- Car 1h 40min
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The prices at Licuala Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Licuala Lodge is 1.9 miles from the center of Mission Beach.
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Guests staying at Licuala Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
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Check-in at Licuala Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Room options at Licuala Lodge include:
- Double
- Twin/Double