Fodor's Expert Review Daintree EcoLodge & Spa
3189 Mossman-Daintree Rd., Mossman, Queensland, 4873, Australia
At this 30-acre boutique eco-resort in the ancient Daintree rain forest, elevated boardwalks protect the fragile environs and link the day spa, heated pool, restaurant/bar, and 15 freestanding tree houses or "bayans." All are air-conditioned and equipped with ceiling fans, satellite TVs, and king-size canopy beds. Every bayan has a balcony with mosquito screens. Julaymba Restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serves modern Australian food (average main course A$38) incorporating local seafood and fresh seasonal produce. There's an adjoining bar/lounge, a small gallery-gift shop, and a large outdoor dining deck. Activities here include guided rain-forest walks, relaxing treatments in the day spa, longer excursions with Indigenous-owned Walkabout Cultural Adventures, and Daintree River wildlife-spotting cruises. Note that no kids under six are allowed at the resort.
PROS
- alfresco spa treatments
- eco-friendly
- lower rates with longer stays or early bookings
CONS
- no in-room Internet access
- noise from public areas carries to proximate rooms and spa
- no one at reception desk from 8 pm to 8 am
HOTEL INFO
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast
