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Sovereign Resort Hotel, hotel in Cooktown

This 4-star resort in the centre of Cooktown is set in extensive tropical gardens and boasts a lagoon-style swimming pool. It offers rooms with balconies and outdoor furniture.

Comfortable, modern and clean rooms. Staff were very friendly.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
469 reviews
Price from£125.91per night
Milkwood Lodge, hotel in Cooktown

Milkwood Lodge features secluded cottages with a veranda offering mountain views. Guests can relax in the outdoor saltwater pool complete with waterfall. A free airport shuttle service is available.

Gorgeous cottage set amongst the flora
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
565 reviews
Price from£97.46per night
Riva-La-Vista-Cooktown, hotel in Cooktown

Riva-La-Vista-Cooktown provides rooms in Cooktown. The property features mountain and river views, and is 2.3 km from Finch Bay Beach.

amazing location, spectacular view, spacious room with fantastic facilities.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
393 reviews
Price from£63.22per night
Endeavour Reach, hotel in Cooktown

Located in Cooktown, within 2.3 km of Finch Bay Beach, Endeavour Reach offers accommodation with air conditioning. The property has garden views.

Beautiful and large house, very well located in Cooktown. Rooms are large and nice, enjoyable terrace with view on the Endeavour river. Choice to use a ceiling mounted fan or air conditioning, which is very appreciated!
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
5 reviews
Price from£316.09per night
122 on Charlotte, hotel in Cooktown

Situated in Cooktown in the Queensland region with Finch Bay Beach nearby, 122 on Charlotte features accommodation with free private parking. The property has river and garden views.

Host was very friendly and very informative with everything. Was very pleasant
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
7 reviews
Price from£170.69per night
Coral Sea Allure - Your Home Away From Home, hotel in Cooktown

Coral Sea Allure - Your Home Away From Home is set in Cooktown and offers a garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

Beautiful view and tastefully decorated house. Close to walk to everything in Cooktown.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
8 reviews
Price from£376.68per night
Cooktown Motel, hotel in Cooktown

Offering saltwater swimming pool and a BBQ area surrounded by tropical garden, Cooktown Motel is situated at the southern end of Cooktown's main street.

Nice and simple
5.4
Scored 5.4
Average
Rated passable
209 reviews
Price from£52.68per night
J & Ella's Holiday House - 2 Bedroom Stays, hotel in Cooktown

Set in Cooktown in the Queensland region, J & Ella's Holiday House - 2 Bedroom Stays has a patio and garden views.

It was quiet and central
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
108 reviews
Gecko Guest House, hotel in Cooktown

Gecko Guest House is situated in Cooktown and has a saltwater pool and pool views. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

Terrific amenities, helpful friendly hosts and a relaxing atmosphere.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
218 reviews
Cooktown Harbour View Luxury Apartments, hotel in Cooktown

Featuring air conditioning, Cooktown Harbour View Luxury Apartments offers accommodation in Cooktown. All units feature a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV.

Friendly staff, great location close to restaurants and pubs, lovely modern apartment, good view, secure parking
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
51 reviews
Cooktown Central Villa, hotel in Cooktown

Located in Cooktown in the Queensland region, Cooktown Central Villa has a garden.

Location
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
6 reviews
Paperbark Retreat, hotel in Cooktown

Paperbark Retreat is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Cooktown, where guests can makes the most of its outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.

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 there too and she loved it.
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
25 reviews
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What guests said about Cooktown:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    The museum is closed Mon-Tue. We went on Wednesday.

    The museum is closed Mon-Tue. We went on Wednesday. Fairly small. The town is small with some beautiful views. Grassy Hill has very nice 260 degree view. The botanic gardens are lovely. Finch beach was unexpectedly pretty. The Mulligan Highway from Cairns is in superb shape.
    Antonius
    Canada
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Cooktown was not what I expected, it was far better than I...

    Cooktown was not what I expected, it was far better than I was expecting. The town is very clean and tidy, great amenities and services. October just starting to a bit humid. Winter would be a better time to visit.
    Keith
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Lots of history on Capt Cook.

    Lots of history on Capt Cook. Beautiful new river Prescinct with interesting signage of history in the area. Historical museum and cemetery worth a visit . The railway shop has lots of local handicrafts for sale . Good Cornett IGA on Helen St ( back street , not on Charlotte St ) Lots of bottle shops and options for eating out including bowls club, Pubs and Thai restaurant. Takeaway vans selling lunch food and coffee shops near the water . Easy to walk around . Bus trip from Cairns Trans North goes to Cooktown and return daily . Pick the days they drive the Bloomfield Track for an amazing experience
    Debbie Tidswell
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Cooktown is a a layback quiet town which has become more...

    Cooktown is a a layback quiet town which has become more popular with tourists over the 20 years we have visited. It it a Southerners Haven May to October. If you are into Fishing the Charters out of Cooktown are among the best in Australia! If not, then it is simply a restful no pressure town with very friendly locals who are only so pleased that you have come to visit their little paradise!
    Barton
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    It's a long drive from Cairns on a very good road (allow 4...

    It's a long drive from Cairns on a very good road (allow 4 hours), and there's not a great deal to do once you get there. There's a nice river-front walk, fishing jetties, playground for the kids, and a new water-park towards the end of the bay. Some nice pubs and restaurants to choose from, (Cooktown is noted for its seafood), and the usual souvenir shops. The museum is interesting but quite expensive at $25 per adult admission; worth it if you want to see the anchor from Capt. Cook's Endeavour and how it was retrieved. The sunset cruise on the Endeavour river is worth doing; byo drinks, but glasses, ice and a nice cheese platter is included, and Nick's commentary is worth the price of the cruise in itself. The Grassy Hill lookout is quite spectacular but you'll need to hold on to your hat as it gets very blustery up there, and the Botanic Gardens near Finch Bay are also worth a visit. If you're based in Cairns and just want to see Cooktown to tick it off your "been there, done that" list, I'd suggest heading north towards Port Douglas then veer off to Mount Molloy is a better way than the usual recommended route via Mareeba. Don't even try going via the Bloomfield Track through the Daintree unless you have a big 4WD.
    Stuart
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    What I like about Cooktown is the laid back atmosphere of...

    What I like about Cooktown is the laid back atmosphere of the place and all locals are friendly and willing to help you. The food is good in the pubs or clubs and served in a timely manner. The view from the lookout is great and it's a nice stroll around the botanic gardens. It's a great place to getaway and do very little but mix with the locals. Recommend for weekend trip.
    samantha
    Australia

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Cooktown

  • From £160.68 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 108 reviews
    Good location above the town, with everything you could possibly need for a short or extended stay for friends or families. Breakfast provisions - including a loaf of fresh baked bread - in the fridge along with all the basics. Bathroom products provided. Very clean with air conditioning in both bedrooms as well as the living area. Full laundry with washing products supplied. Nice outdoor decked area with a table and chairs. Hostess who offered advice on where to go and what to do, with a message through our stay checking that all was well.
    Sheila
    Australia
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 104 reviews
    Felt like home with all the little extras that Margo provides. Plenty of bathroom product, well appointed kitchen. lots of interesting reading on local history, generous space and a comfortable bed. But it was the things like cling-rap, Olive Oil, paper towelling, salt and pepper and little trinkets etc., that set it apart from similar stays. We really enjoyed our three days in Cooktown and our accommodation played an important part.
    Frederick
    Australia
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 218 reviews
    Di & Andrew are the most hospitable hosts. They are extremely friendly & helpful, willingly providing us with lots of information to help us make the most of our time in Cooktown. The rooms are beautifully appointed and include some thoughtful touches to make your stay feel special. The swimming pool was an added delight after our day of exploring this lovely historic town on foot.
    Gail
    Australia
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 565 reviews
    Lovely private and well appointed cottage. Very comfortable king bed, great shower, and spotlessly clean. The private deck overlooks the rainforest with its interesting wildlife visitors. The pool area is nice for a cool off. A car is handy but they also do car rentals here. We made use of the RSL courtesy bus to go out. Loved Cooktown and Milkwood Lodge.
    Jo-Anne
    Australia
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 25 reviews
    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 resort. It was nice to be with the hosts Sue and Tony to hear about local events in Cooktown.
    Fred & Jess
    Australia
  • From £160.68 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 108 reviews
    Super friendly and helpful host and the property was beautifully presented, in a great location and with generous inclusions such as fresh baked bread and eggs for breakfast. We loved our two night stay and would happily recommend it to anyone looking for Cooktown accomodation.
    Anthoby
    Australia
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 565 reviews
    The location in the rainforest was beautiful, and the cabin was very private. Although it's not right in Cooktown the property is only a few minutes drive out of town and was well worth it. We were warmly greeted by the owner who was very friendly and took us to our rooms.
    Scott
    Australia
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 218 reviews
    The whole area was very well set out, super clean and tidy. Our hosts were wonderful people and very knowledgeable on the local area and beyond, offering advice on all the highlights of Cooktown, Qld plus the local eateries.
    V
    Vanessa & John
    Australia
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews
    Beautiful and large house, very well located in Cooktown. Rooms are large and nice, enjoyable terrace with view on the Endeavour river. Choice to use a ceiling mounted fan or air conditioning, which is very appreciated!
    pierre
    France
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 218 reviews
    Our hosts Di and Andrew were most welcoming. Filled out us in on all Cooktown and surrounds has to offer. We will definitely stay at Gecko lodge on our next trip to Cooktown.
    Clive Bell
    Australia
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 104 reviews
    The location, cleanliness, travelling information around the local area, historical information books on coffee table, ginger nut biscuits and a lot of other little details.
    duncan peden
    Australia
  • 5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 209 reviews
    Cooktown accommodation seems to be very expensive, maybe Cooktown Motel is among the cheapest. Our shared bathroom accommodation was inexpensive but not value for money.
    Timothy
    Australia
  • From £160.68 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 108 reviews
    very cosy, clean and well located. all necessary amenities you’d expect in a high class hotel and even more (chocolate eggs was a nice gesture for our Easter gateway)
    A
    Anonymous
    Spain
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 565 reviews
    Beautiful setting. Friendly, lovely helpful hosts. Cabin was a perfect place to relax, read and just hang out when not looking around Cooktown.
    Curtis
    Australia
  • From £162.79 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 469 reviews
    Convenient to local activities. Beautiful pool area although wasn't staying long enough to swim myself.
    Michelle Nebe
    Australia
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 8 reviews
    Beautiful view and tastefully decorated house. Close to walk to everything in Cooktown.
    Lynne
    Australia
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 393 reviews
    Breathtaking view. Great indoor and outdoor living areas. Clean and comfortable.
    Peter
    Australia
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 56 reviews
    Location within Cooktown, Prompt attention when needed, Friendly Service.
    John
    Australia
  • From £162.79 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 469 reviews
    Best hotel in Cooktown and very central for everything
    Mark
    Australia
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 393 reviews
    Best sunset view in Cooktown from your balcony.
    Bruce
    Australia