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The 7 Best Guest Houses in Cooktown, Australia

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Each unit comes with a patio offering sea views, a cable flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchenette and a private bathroom with free toiletries. All units feature private entrance. At the guest house, each unit comes with bed linen and towels.

Wonderful view from the terrace. Ideal if you have both rooms.

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9.6
Exceptional
393 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

The units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with free toiletries and a smartphone. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, all units at the guest house have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms have a balcony. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Denise and Andrew were such great hosts with marvelous local knowledge that they shared all the time, from restaurants to flowers and history plus great walks in the area. Room, bathroom and all amenities were spotless including pool. Big central cooking and living area was so roomy and had everything you could wish for.

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9.5
Exceptional
218 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

With free WiFi, this guest house offers a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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Guest houses that travellers love in Cooktown

  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 36 reviews
    Great location Spotless clean Super helpful and friendly host Pranom
    Margarida
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 566 reviews
    Very nice location, close to the city centre yet nice and quiet. Really friendly people and great service!
    Beatrice
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 36 reviews
    Great location, amazing view, quiet neighbourhood
    Alison
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 218 reviews
    The accommodation was excellent- perfect for walking into Cooktown ! Di and Andrew were perfect Hosts - we were made to feel very welcome and well looked after! The Pool was a great bonus for us in the heat. We would definitely return if in the area and can fully recommend this fantastic Guest House. Just wished we could have stayed longer!
    Christina
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 218 reviews
    Great location. Very clean, neat and ammenities were awsome. Nice and quiet. Hosts were so friendly and knowledgable of the area.
    John
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 218 reviews
    great hosts, quiet location, comfy bed, right next to the pool, fresh and clean, convenient parking
    Allan
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 104 reviews
    Tropical Styling is in a great location, well equipped, very comfortable and clean. Thanks Margo you are a great host and you should be very proud of your accommodation
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 218 reviews
    Quiet, very comfortable and great hosts. Fantastic kitchen/dining facilities for quests use.
    Juliet
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 392 reviews
    Great location with exceptional views. The king room was clean and comfortable with all bathroom products supplied. Everything down to the towels and linen was high quality. The hosts, Terri and Rick were exceptional. Friendly and helpful and just really nice people. The price is cheap for all the extras supplied and you feel so relaxed. Well done.
    Rhonda Gale
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 392 reviews
    Great hosts, great location, clean and tidy, well presented. Terri and Rick are wonderful people, many thanks. Paul and Tamara.
    Paul and Tamara.
    Young couple