Name: Paperbark Retreat
Address: 1133 Endeavour Valley Road, 4895 Cooktown, Australia, 1133 Endeavour Valley Road, Queensland, 4895, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $200 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.7

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Paperbark Retreat

1133 Endeavour Valley Road, 4895 Cooktown, Australia – Excellent location – show map

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Paperbark Retreat is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Cooktown where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool, garden, and shared lounge. This bed and breakfast features free private parking, free shuttle service, and free Wifi. The bed and breakfast offers garden views and a sun terrace. At the bed and breakfast, all units include a wardrobe. A balcony, a satellite flat-screen TV with streaming services, an air conditioning, and a heating are offered in all units. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and pancakes are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this bed and breakfast offers plenty of opportunities to wind down. The nearest airport is Cooktown Airport, 0.6 miles from Paperbark Retreat.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

Queen Room

1 full bed

Deluxe Queen Room

1 queen bed

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.9

Facilities

9.6

Cleanliness

9.9

Comfort

9.8

Value for money

9.6

Location

9.4

High score for Cooktown

Guests who stayed here loved

Smyth
Australia
“Beautiful tropical location. Very welcoming hosts. We will be back!!”
Fred
Australia
“Although the resort was 15Km out of Cooktown, one would need a vehicle to visit Cooktown anyway. The surroundings were exceptional and we were greeted with coffee and cake on arrival. On one night we took the availability of dinner at the...”
Stewart
Australia
“Hosts were fantastic - Breakfast & Dinner package well worth it Lovely food. Hosts joined us for meals - great chatting”
Jennifer
Australia
“Loved the lush gardens and delicious swimming pool.”
John
South Africa
“The extensive garden is magnificent Truly rainforest with birds and animals Beautifully maintained home and welcoming hosts”
Natalie
Australia
“Wonderfully peaceful location and garden. Beautiful fresh fruits and hot breakfast tailored to my liking. And good coffee! Excellent in house dinners and enjoyed the warm company of the owners Tony and Sue.”
Paul
Australia
“Sue & Tony have created a restful retreat 12 minutes drive out of Cooktown. We were offered more than expected eg home cooked meals ( Sue is a great cook) & a fishing trip on the river.”
Heinz
Australia
“The accommodation is located in the forest, not far from Cooktown Airport. Accommodation is nicely located, the toilet ist next door. Very fast internet. Tony and Sue, the owners, are a great company and very helpful . I recommend this property.”
Suzan
Australia
“We had a very relaxing stay in a gorgeous tropical setting. Sue and Tony were excellent hosts. We particularly enjoyed the delicious home cooked meals. A fabulous experience.”
Micaela
Portugal
“The accomodation was really great and loved it. Sue and Tony made us feel really comfortable, we were spoilt and enjoyed a few meals with them. The gardens and the resort style pool was amazing and really felt like home. We took our pet dog...”

Hosted by Tony & Sue

9.9

Host Review Score

Tony & Sue

Paperbark Retreat (formerly known as Barradise Lodge), is situated on the banks of the Endeavour River. This sprawling 6-bedroom country lodge is wrapped in a large verandah, offering shaded outdoor lounge areas complete with fans, tropical gardens and resort-style swimming pool. The accommodation includes four standard queen rooms, each with TV, ceiling fans, air-conditioning, ensuite shower and seperate toilet (toilet is next to the room) and one deluxe queen room with full ensuite (shower and toilet).

Tony & Sue have recently renovated Paperbark Retreat, originally built by Tony over 20 years ago as a fishing lodge - Barradise Lodge. The retreat is now more focussed towards relaxation, however Tony is always keen for a fish!

Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Paperbark Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

House rules
Paperbark Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 16 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Paperbark Retreat 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Paperbark Retreat is 6.2 miles from the center of Cooktown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
The prices at Paperbark Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Check-in at Paperbark Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Paperbark Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Swimming pool
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Guests staying at Paperbark Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
- À la carte
- Breakfast to go
Room options at Paperbark Retreat include:
- Double