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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. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. Guests can access the bed and breakfast via private entrance. Featuring a balcony, every unit is air conditioned and features a dining area and a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in each unit. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. Paperbark Retreat has a sun terrace and an outdoor fireplace. The nearest airport is Cooktown Airport, 1 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.5
High score for Cooktown
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  • Micaela
    Portugal Portugal
    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...
  • Esme
    Australia Australia
    Our room was beautifully presented and the wide verandahs made a very pleasant spot to sit outside. The gardens were beautifully kept and waking up to sounds of bird life was a plus. Sue and Tony were amazing and made our stay very special....
  • Karina
    Australia Australia
    Very friendly and welcoming bed and breakfast team (and evening drinks). They were over and above, it made the stay!!! The accommodation was great, but the company was once in a lifetime. Thank you, Rick, Di, Tony & Sue x

Hosted by Tony & Sue

10
10
Host review score
Host review score

Tony & Sue
Paperbark Retreat (formerly known as Barradise Lodge), is situated on the banks of the Endeavour River. This sprawling 6-bedroom country lodge is wrapped in a large verandah, offering shaded outdoor lounge areas complete with fans, tropical gardens and resort-style swimming pool. The accommodation includes four standard queen rooms, each with TV, ceiling fans, air-conditioning, ensuite shower and seperate toilet (toilet is next to the room) and one deluxe queen room with full ensuite (shower and toilet).
Tony & Sue have recently renovated Paperbark Retreat, originally built by Tony over 20 years ago as a fishing lodge - Barradise Lodge. The retreat is now more focussed towards relaxation, however Tony is always keen for a fish!
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Paperbark Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Tumble dryer
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Airport shuttle
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Paperbark Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 16 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash is not accepted Paperbark Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Paperbark Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Paperbark Retreat

  • Check-in at Paperbark Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Paperbark Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Room options at Paperbark Retreat include:

    • Double

  • Paperbark Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area

  • Paperbark Retreat is 6.2 miles from the centre of Cooktown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Paperbark Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.