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Ferntree Rainforest Lodge

3.0 star property
Oceanfront relaxation where rainforest meets shoreline, with a refreshing pool for sunny afternoons and garden pathways perfect for morning walks

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Ferntree Rainforest Lodge offers a peaceful retreat with ocean sounds in garden surroundings. Guests can cool off in the pool, enjoy breakfast at the Cassowary Cafe, and get help planning local adventures with the tour assistance service.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Traditional Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed

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Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

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Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Loft, Garden Area (trundle bed by request)

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Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Trundle Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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King Cabin - Double

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Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Budget Room - Triple | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Budget Room - Triple

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Room

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Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Cape Tribulation, Ferntree Rainforest Lodge is in a rural area and near the beach. Daintree Rainforest and Wet Tropics of Queensland reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bat House Cape Tribulation and Daintree Discovery Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Cape Tribulation travel guide
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36 Camelot Close, Cape Tribulation, QLD, 4873

What's nearby

  • Myall Beach
    Myall Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great Barrier Reef which includes colorful reefs and marine life
    Wet Tropics of Queensland
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Alexandra Lookout. Stop in here for beautiful views out over the Alexandra Range and Snapper Island. Here is where you see the Daintree River going into the sea and can get a clear picture of where two World Heritage Sites – the Daintree rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef meet. What a special part of the world.
    Cape Tribulation
    3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dubuji Boardwalk
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bat House Cape Tribulation
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
    140 min drive

Restaurants

  • Turtle Rock Cafe
    1 min walk
  • The Sandbar
    19 min walk
  • PK's Jungle Village
    1 min walk
  • The Jungle Bar
    1 min walk
  • Thornton Beach Kiosk
    15 min drive

About this property

Ferntree Rainforest Lodge

Lodge by the ocean
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Ferntree Rainforest Lodge. The on-site restaurant, Cassowary Cafe, offers breakfast, dinner, and a poolside location. In addition to 2 bars and conference space, guests can connect to WiFi in public areas (surcharge).
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 52 individually furnished rooms boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, in addition to amenities like air conditioning and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, cribs/infant beds, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 10 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 14 to 26 for adults and AUD 14 to 26 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cassowary Cafe

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 54 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1983
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Cassowary Restaurant]
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 14.00 to 26.00 for adults, and AUD 14.00 to 26.00 for children
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 10 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Ferntree
Ferntree Lodge
Ferntree Rainforest
Ferntree Rainforest Cape Tribulation
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge Cape Tribulation
Ferntree Rainforest
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge Lodge
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge Cape Tribulation
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge Lodge Cape Tribulation

Frequently asked questions

Does Ferntree Rainforest Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ferntree Rainforest Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ferntree Rainforest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ferntree Rainforest Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Ferntree Rainforest Lodge located?

Situated by the ocean, this lodge is steps from Bat House Cape Tribulation and Dubuji Boardwalk. Myall Beach and Kulki Anga Nature Refuge are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ferntree Rainforest Lodge Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 217 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ferntree was basic accommodation. Towels were shabby, lighting around the place was not sufficient at night, restaurant food was below par, the beds were uncomfortable and the noise between rooms was far too evident
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The garden villa was very private! The staff were amazing and very friendly and always happy to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs a LOT of TLC

Great location, extremely dated property, rooms not as described. Left a day early.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AN excellent location smack in the middle of Daintree. Close drives for sightseeing, freshwater swimming holes .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

PDM, Queensland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location in the rainforest so close to lots of activities that I think we didn't go more than 3km from the room for the first few days. Surprisingly good food - Aussie share platter & spicy chicken burger were tops. Friendly staff, great pool & aircon! The rainforest climate is harsh on all that timber though - boardwalks & walls in the resort need some upkeep. Will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mostly happy except a couple of annoying things

Mostly happy except a couple of annoying things. The room and restaurant quite nice. Staff friendly except a little annoyed when I asked for extra wifi. You get 200MB which I thought was per day and had a hard time getting another 200MB for 2nd day which coincidentally was on a separate booking. We probably used our 200MB watching a short news video ironically because no TV in the room despite the room pic and room description saying there was a TV. So no TV was the 2nd annoying issue. We actually cut our trip short preferring to stay south of the Daintree. But the hotel is mostly nice and would get higher score if the could fix the wifi and TV issues.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cape Trib visit

Love this area and accommodation was close to the beach and walks. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very clean and spacious cabin and lovely pool area. We even received a free upgrade... fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

C

Liked: Staff & service

Stay at the Daintree

It wasn’t bad but rooms need renovation. The Cassowary restaurant is fabulous & very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Will, Caloundra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation right in the rainforest, staff were friendly and professional. Beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

The property is a little run down but it is excellent value and a lovely ppace to stay in the rainforest. The dinner platter featuring kangaroo, crocodile and barramundi was delicious. Friendly staff, nice pool and close ro Cape Trib attractions. Our second stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

The facilities are a bit tired, but ok. The so-called "breakfast buffet" has little to offer, and what runs out is not necessarily replenished- eg no yoghurt once the first load is used up. I had toast with butter 3 days in a row. One day even cutlery was missing. The best: Staff on the floor are friendly and helpful. But the overall organisation seems lacking, as seems the will to spend any money on the business. The worst: we got overcharged by $520, and it took hours of emails and ph calls to get our money back. We got the refund about 24hrs before the deadline we had set for going to the small claims court. We were told on 3 occasions that the money was on the way, on 2 occasions were even given what on the surface appeared to be a genuine proof of payment, only to find out later that the money had not been transferred at all. Whatever relaxation benefit our stay in the lovely surrounds of Cape Tribulation had given us evaporated quickly in the aftermath of our stay. The overall feel was that of a dying business- we would not go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is about as unique as it gets. It was beautiful, lush and has a tranquil and inviting freshwater pool. Fantastic and well priced options at the restaurant - the Utopia Australian platter for $50 was more than enough to feed three people - the best value quality restaurant we’ve come across in Queensland - the crocodile skewers with lemon myrtle, rib eye, kangaroo steak with pomegranate jus, calamari were all delicious and perfectly cooked. Our family loved the loft lodges which are in a private setting nestled within the rainforest - clean rooms, good towels, bed a little too firm for my liking but fine. There isn’t any phone coverage or internet in this remote area but you can purchase a wifi card and log in to wifi on your device at the restaurant. Important to note there are no TVs in the rooms. As this property is set within the Daintree there is an abundance of plants and trees, and wildlife. If you like remote and unique destinations, close to rainforest waterholes and jump off point to outer reef snorkeling trips, you’ll enjoy this one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt like i was in the rain forest the whole time. Relaxing and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Must be a monumental task maintaing a hotel in damp rainforest conditions, though it doesn't look like much was achieved during recent 3 month dry spell. The place looks a little run down and tired, as do the backpacker staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property, great location, about 5 min walk to the beach or less (but no stinger nets so you can't swim there anyway). We ate at the restaurant which was great (barramundi, croc spring rolls and salt and pepper squid) we ate the same meals two nights in a row because they were so good. Great Melbourne-style coffee nearby at the Turtle Rock Cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First impressions of this eco accommodation had me a little hesitant and disappointed – & I didn’t think I’d stay more than 1 night. To check in we found the place abandoned. We had to walk down to the second driveway where the restaurant is located & found a young lady who checked us in. It is rustic & a little dilapidated in spots. The place was probably magnificent in its heyday and still has so much potential. The edges of our veranda were succumbing to a bit of rot and the door to our bathroom has seen much better days too – it was flaking paint & literally falling apart. The lighting is so dim, it hardly makes a difference. I understand it must be incredibly difficult to keep up with maintenance in this tropical climate but there’s no excuse for some things eg. the sink plug was mouldy & should have been replaced & the cabin had a musty smell, which we rectified with some tea tree oil. Now for the positives – & there are so many! Our beautiful loft was bright and sunny during the day, extremely clean & the huge bed is very comfortable. We slept so well. The shower is great. There’s ceiling fans & an air conditioner if you need some cool – however there is no television or hairdryer, which was not an issue & keeps in with the whole ecology movement. The grounds of the lodge have spectacular vegetation. The pool is great & so is the restaurant. The breakfast at $10 for cereal & toast is too expensive when you can get better down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
arrivée tardive de nuit. personne à la réception et "jeu de piste" pour la trouver car c'était très mal indiqué. Finalement c'était au restaurant situé avant. Pourquoi alors ne pas l'avoir mentionné. (remarque faite sur place).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous private location amongst the trees ! A little ‘tired’ but still perfectly comfortable and satisfactory. Great staff. Wonderful pool and gorgeous dinning area !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous setting amongst the rainforest, delicious meals at the restaurant and lovely staff. Just a pity our room smelled like mould. The dampness of the rainforest has definitely taken its toll on this gorgeous property,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic but had what we needed. The room was one of four in a building with a lovely wrap around verandah, surrounded by rainforest. However any movement in the other rooms, opening of a sliding door or walking on the verandah could be quite well heard and/or felt, but would be fine with quiet neighbours. Location was great. A little bit of a walk from the car park to the room, but fine if not carting too much luggage. Overall, a lovely rainforest feel to the place as a whole, good location and good budget pick.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property was in a fantastic location. The rooms themselves need maintenance. Our bed was very hard which did make sleeping difficult. The room was very clean though. Staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant area is amazing and food is good as well. I would stay again if we had a different bed.The price is very reasonable. There is also not any cell phone coverage and you need to buy wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
In need of some TLC, some of which would be costly but some pretty easy and straight forward.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service was very poor and not very accommodating. Pricey for what I would consider a 2 star resort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cool loft room for the kids. Bar was nice. Pool looked nice but was closed for maintenance
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Kirilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great Location, Average comfort

Loved the location and the layout of the resort however the beds were quite hard and uncomfortable and very hard to get the right temp in the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019