Name: Thala Beach Nature Reserve
Address: Private Road, Oak Beach, 4871 Oak Beach, Australia, Private Road, Oak Beach, Queensland, 4871, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £142 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9

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Thala Beach Nature Reserve

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Accommodation, surrounds and staff were superb. We were there to celebrate my mother's 80th who was made to feel so special. Book cabins with a view of the Coral Sea, well worth the extra. Highly recommend this resort!

Thala, Australia

It was awesome my wife and I love it and the stuff were very friendly and helpful

Shane, Australia

We've purposely booked this resort purely from the fact that it is away from the noise, crowd, and anything else that are stressful. And it certainly didn't disappoint us. We love how the natural noise of trees right outside our cabin balcony all swaying due to the gentle sea breeze and gently puts us to sleep in the afternoon. The (almost) exclusive, private access and 2km long beach was perfect for my morning bear-feet run! It's a beautiful beach. Thala has its own sundecks down that beach too as the reception or main resort building is quite a walk up the hill. Staff is friendly and welcoming.

Thetraveller, Australia

Staff friendly and accommodating. The rooms and maid service were impeccable beaches and pools were perfectly maintained and picture perfect

Kim, USA

The beach was excellent and I enjoyed walking through the reserve. Staff were very knowledgeable and very friendly.

David, United Kingdom

Gorgeous location, super comfortable rooms, loved the bath, delicious food, delightful walks through the various types of forest and on the beaches. We booked very last minute and it exceeded expectations significantly. The children loved Thala too.

Andrew, Australia

Surrounded by beautiful nature. Calm and relaxed. At beautiful long sandy beach.

Marietta, Switzerland

The setting in the natural environment, the view from our tree house, the serenity and the beautiful weather.

Graeme, Australia

The size of the room was great, the views spectacular, the pool stunning and restaurant very accommodating for catering to a vegetarian

Karen, Australia

Location, facilities, staff, peacefulness. We loved our stay and will definitely come back.

Philippa, Australia

One of our top picks in Oak Beach.

Set on over 140 acres of native forest and boasting a private beach, Thala Beach Nature Reserve is an Eco-friendly wildlife retreat. This secluded sanctuary is nestled on a coastal headland and offers magnificent views of the sparkling Coral Sea.

Thala Beach Nature Reserve is conveniently located within 10 minutes’ drive of Port Douglas. It is 45 minutes’ drive from Cairns City Centre. Guests can explore the nearby Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.

These boutique timber bungalows offer ocean, mountain or forest views. Guests can relax on their private balcony and enjoy the native birds and wildlife. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer a bathtub, a refrigerator, and a minibar.

The property features an organic coconut plantation, and natural swimming pools formed by granite boulders and waterfalls. Free guided nature tours are available and include tree planting, stargazing at an outdoor observatory, beach discovery, wildlife walks and bird-watching tours.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Oak Beach! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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	Standard Bungalow 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Bungalow size: 484 ft² This beautiful bungalow is set within tropical forest surrounds. Bungalow facilities: Tea/Coffee Maker, Minibar, Shower, Bath, Safety Deposit Box, TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Iron, Balcony, Bathrobe, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, DVD Player, Fan, Toilet, Patio, Slippers Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Superior Bungalow with Forest View 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Bungalow size: 484 ft² This bungalow is nestled amid the forest canopy and surrounded by native bird life. It looks out over the rainforest and natural surrounds. Bungalow facilities: Minibar, Shower, Bath, Safety Deposit Box, TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Balcony, Bathrobe, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, DVD Player, Fan, Toilet, Patio, Slippers, Mountain view Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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Bungalow size: 484 ft² This secluded, luxurious bungalow offers spectacular ocean views across the forest. It features stylish natural décor and is surrounded by tropical forests. Bungalow facilities: Tea/Coffee Maker, Minibar, Shower, Bath, Safety Deposit Box, TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Iron, Balcony, Bathrobe, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, DVD Player, Fan, Toilet, Patio, Slippers, Sea view Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children

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Thala Beach Nature Reserve is a deluxe eco retreat on 58ha of beachfront native forest in Tropical North Queensland. Located between Cairns and Port Douglas, Thala’s guests enjoy spacious, indulgent eco designed bungalows in a peaceful sanctuary that appeals to nature-loving travellers. Thala’s native forests provide a habitat for a thriving wallaby population along with hundreds of birds and butterfly species. Guests join complimentary guided walks with knowledgeable rangers or explore independently via Thala’s network of forest trails and private access beach.

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Closest landmarks

Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary 6.2 miles
Four Mile Beach 6.8 miles
Macrossan Street 7.8 miles
Marina Mirage 7.9 miles
Port Douglas Wharf and Shipwreck Museum 8.1 miles
Flames of the Forest 11.6 miles
Mossman Gorge 13 miles
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway 18.1 miles

Natural beauty

Coral Sea Sea/ocean 0.1 miles

Closest airports

Cairns Airport 25.6 miles

What travellers love about this location

“The staff are very nice and the locations great. The swimming pool is nice.”

laurence

Monaco

“Quiet and secluded; beach; experienced staff for tours; restaurant on site; very cool pools; easy access to Port Douglas & other attractions”

Charlotte

Australia

“Amazing location. Good infrastructure such as paths, signage, lounges, beach hammocks, pools & rain forest walk all without being intrusive. Was very pleased to discover the Palm forest. Really appreciated the car valet service and DVD library. Next time i will go to the bird hide.”

Bernadette

Australia

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Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.

All children under 12 years are charged AUD 50 per person per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

The maximum number of children's cots/cribs in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

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

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Pets are not allowed.

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15 September 2017

Thala
Australia
10

“Without a doubt, the most relaxing and beautiful place we have ever stayed. Staff are superb also.”
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
눇Accommodation, surrounds and staff were superb. We were there to celebrate my mother's 80th who was made to feel so special. Book cabins with a view of the Coral Sea, well worth the extra. Highly recommend this resort!
11 September 2017

Shane
Australia
10

“I wished I could live there it was beautiful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Bungalow with Forest View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Nothing
눇It was awesome my wife and I love it and the stuff were very friendly and helpful
9 September 2017

Thetraveller
Australia
4.6

“Great location, but that is it! We'll never go back!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Bungalow with Forest View
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉1. The lack of or extremely limited WiFi Connection - only available in the main reception. Sadly, just because we like to be away from the noise and crowd, it doesn't mean that we want to be 'totally cut-off' from the civilization! To be perfectly honest, in this day and age, availability and access to a WiFi is a commodity, just like water and air. Try and limit, cut-off or ask your guests to pay for a WiFi connection would result in an unpleasant conversation. Trust me. But don't get me wrong, as I (for one) hate to dine in a resort/hotel and be surrounded by people on their mobile phones. Hence it's now a standard for any hotels or resorts to only make WiFi connections available only in the guest rooms AND the main lounge. However, in this case, Thala resort has an extremely weak WiFi connection that is only available in one corner of their main lounge upstairs. Without going into detail, I need to check my personal emails at the beginning and/or end of the day for some personal and important reasons. But since all cabins are a 5 minute (or more) walk from the main building (except the expensive two cabins), I then have to walk to the main building each day just to get a connection. It didn't end my world, but it certainly contributed to my unrelaxed stay at this resort. 2. Food. Yes, food. If you run a resort like Thala, that's far enough for any guests to walk to the nearest bar or restaurants available, you would certainly make sure that you have at least two restaurants. If not, you make sure that the one and only restaurant you run is up to scratch. By that, I don't mean it to be a Michelin starred. Just good, pleasant and enjoyable would be enough. But on our first night, when obviously it's too late and far for us to book a restaurant at Port Douglas town, we've decided to dine in and booked a table before hand. My entré, which was a double-smoked prosciutto, feta cheese, and salad was totally stale!
눇We've purposely booked this resort purely from the fact that it is away from the noise, crowd, and anything else that are stressful. And it certainly didn't disappoint us. We love how the natural noise of trees right outside our cabin balcony all swaying due to the gentle sea breeze and gently puts us to sleep in the afternoon. The (almost) exclusive, private access and 2km long beach was perfect for my morning bear-feet run! It's a beautiful beach. Thala has its own sundecks down that beach too as the reception or main resort building is quite a walk up the hill. Staff is friendly and welcoming.
8 September 2017

Anonymous
Australia
6.3

“Fantastic location, great Manager, restaurant staff a little underdone, way overpriced”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉Restaurant staff. A little 1980's.
3 September 2017

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Australia

1 helpful vote
7.1

“Very relaxing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Bungalow
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉The resort looks at places a bit aging and therefor a bit overpriced.
눇Beautiful setting especially the restaurant.
28 August 2017

Pamela
Australia
10

“Relaxing, relaxing , relaxing.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Bungalow
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉Had a craving for some plain old sandwiches after three days of fancy meals, we drove up to Port Douglas to get one!!!!.
눇Everything,
26 August 2017

Kim
USA
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Bungalow
- • Stayed 3 nights
눇Staff friendly and accommodating. The rooms and maid service were impeccable beaches and pools were perfectly maintained and picture perfect
24 August 2017

David
United Kingdom
8.3

“Brilliant place to stay if you enjoy nature and want to get asway from it all.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Bungalow
- • Stayed 6 nights
눇The beach was excellent and I enjoyed walking through the reserve. Staff were very knowledgeable and very friendly.
22 August 2017

Andrew
Australia
10

“Gorgeous location, great service, would recommend this to anyone.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Bungalow
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Nothing
눇Gorgeous location, super comfortable rooms, loved the bath, delicious food, delightful walks through the various types of forest and on the beaches. We booked very last minute and it exceeded expectations significantly. The children loved Thala too.
21 August 2017

Rhonda
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Bungalow
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉more choice on the menu, some simpler dishes
21 August 2017

Marietta
Switzerland
10

“A perfect place!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Bungalow
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Nothing that I did not like. The only thing to be aware of is that if you don't have a car, you will need to book transport to get to any other place (Port Douglas, other beaches, alternative restaurants )
눇Surrounded by beautiful nature. Calm and relaxed. At beautiful long sandy beach.
20 August 2017

Graeme
Australia
10

“An amazing relaxing and rejuvenating holiday. Looking forward to a return visit.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Bungalow with Forest View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Why aren't there crocodile warning signs on Sandy Beach at The Thala Lodge end and and there is at the other end? They should be using and promoting local products and not commercially grown "imported" products - eg Daintree tea. Water wise shower heads. Having to leave.
눇The setting in the natural environment, the view from our tree house, the serenity and the beautiful weather.
15 August 2017

Michael
New Zealand
9.6

“Fantastic! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Nothing
눇Loved the location amongst the trees.
15 August 2017

Karen
Australia
10

“The size of the room was great, the views spectacular, the pool stunning and restaurant very accommo”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Bungalow with Forest View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇The size of the room was great, the views spectacular, the pool stunning and restaurant very accommodating for catering to a vegetarian
5 August 2017

Philippa
Australia
10

“Best part of our trip”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Bungalow
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Limited healthy eating options
눇Location, facilities, staff, peacefulness. We loved our stay and will definitely come back.

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