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Reviews of Daintree Rainforest Retreat Motel 4 stars

1473 Cape Tribulation Road, 4873 Cape Tribulation, Australia

Review score

Based on 223 hotel reviews

6.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    6.7

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    6.1

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    4.1

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  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    1.0
    no water for one night no power the other
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Triple Room - 3 Guests (#7)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    poor maintaining

    the worst of all the travel

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    8.0
    Great for a one night stay whilst travelling Far north Qld.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Kitchenette - 2 Guests (#1,3,4,6)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noting the remoteness of site wi-fi was intermitent.

    Location was very good but somewhat remote from the majority of main attractions but within driving distance if you have a car/transport. It was a forest feel with great pool and undercover parking.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2022

    1.0
    Very disappointed for the money paid, $153.09. Place is run down with nil maintenance program.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room - 6 Guests (#11)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very dirty, tv was there but no set box, wifi didn’t work even when standing near modem. Dirty towel left in room from previous occupant, had to wait for clean towels, had to ask for a tea towel. Cupboard door missing, mould everywhere in room, room was a family room but only had 3 plates old mugs, 1 glass. There was a pot and fry pan but no cooking facilities in the room. Fan in second room was disgraceful. Big hole in screen door letting insects in. No AC, ash tray not emptied from previous occupant. Smoke alarm sitting on top of cupboard not connected. Cutlery draw full of rust, fridge covered with rust, dirty stained pillow, dust in room everywhere, no water from taps after 10pm. Informed manager who stated the owners know about problems but don’t do anything about it.

    Rain Forrest location.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2022

    10
    Basic accommodation right in the rainforest, lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Triple Room - 3 Guests (#7)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked the property, no complaints.

    Right in the middle of the rainforest!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2022

    2.0
    The staff were nice and the location was good but it was extremely dirty.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - 5 Guests (#9)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was very unclean.

    location was good

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room - 4 Guests (#10)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Out dated. Needs a good clean.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - 5 Guests (#9)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room cleanliness and maintenance was pretty crap...window screen held on to the door with sticky tape, carpet filthy, kitchen clean on the outside but all the cupboards and draws dirty inside. No tea towels to help with dishes. Coffee/tea jar had rusty lid and it was all stale. Floor where you walked and beds/linen was clean, but windows, blinds, walls, under beds all very dusty. Found an old, mouldy bra and old child's dummy from past guests under the edge of the bed bed when I reached down to get something I had dropped.....Bleach stains on towels..... Toasters old and stained. Fridge rusty and wobbled/tipped forward every time you open it, and they had a vase on top that nearly fell on me (lucky I caught it). Very lacking in most basic cutlery or mugs for coffee/tea.....I grew up here for 20 years and did housekeeping at two of the local resorts as my first jobs, so understand more than most the challenges of housekeeping in the tropics; the maintenance on this place has slipped well below acceptable even given those challenges.

    Surrounding location was lovely, staff were friendly.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2022

    1.0
    The health department need have a good look . Shut the place down
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Kitchenette (#2)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No smoke detector, mould on the ceilings . No running hot water. Was given a poor excuse , could shower in another room with running hot water... No female bins in rooms . The towels belong to a cleaning contractors, sudexo...

    N/A

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room - 2 Guests (#8)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Well maintained Daintree Motel adjacent to the Cow Bay turnoff No eating or drinking facilities but you can cook your own food Very pleasant enviroment

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Kitchenette (#2)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water. Low water pressure. Mildew smell throughout. Wifi weak. No TV. Safety - smoke alarm disconnected and sitting on shelf.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - 4 Guests (#10)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet and mobile phone coverage very poor Rooms were clean but very dated Needs an upgrade

    Immersed in thick rainforest The pool , BBQ and entertainment area were also surrounded by thick rainforest Very quite and tranquil Cameron the manager was very helpful and had vast resort manager experience

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2022

    3.0
    Daintree Rainforest Retreat Remiss on Essential Requirements
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room - 4 Guests (#10)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No TV.Very poor WiFi. Kitchen utensils sparce. Public Lounge had very poor SD set top box TV only. Owners need to spend some money on upkeep.BBQ dangerously inadequate. A ONE MAN SHOW as Owners want to sell. Not Good enough as payment of $130 way above service and comfort provided.Other Guests equally disappointed and somewhat 😠 Annoyed

    Helpful Manager Cameron.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    10
    had a lovely relaxing stay and felt very welcomed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Kitchenette (#2)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    being surrounded by the rain forrest, friendly staff, good size clean comfortable rooms

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2022

    8.0
    we enjoyed our stay. Rooms were clean & roomy. Cam was a great host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - 2 Guests (#8)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice spot to relax before going on a river tour or heading to Cape Tribulation

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Kitchenette (#2)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well themed room that blends in with the atmosphere of the area. Great hot water.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2022

    9.0
    Peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Triple Room - 3 Guests (#7)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely peaceful surroundings. Friendly host.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2022

    3.0
    The place has potential.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room - 5 Guests (#9)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    unclean and not enough cutlery/crockery, no towels until we asked for them, pool shut due to improper maintenance, manager was nice but clearly not well supported by the owner

    beautiful location and lovely to hear the rainforest as we slept

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - 5 Guests (#9)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was really nice. Besides, the host waited for us until late because our flight was delayed.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room - 4 Guests (#10)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was very dirty and unclean it seems like it was clean two years ago and never clean again

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2022

    1.0
    we stayed somewhere else instead
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - 5 Guests (#9)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything

    nothing

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2022

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - 5 Guests (#9)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facility was old and the room is dirty. Dusted everywhere, not recommended.

    Staff is nice and friendly.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2022

    3.0
    Overpriced at $152.00 p/night for what they offer, very very disappointed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room - 4 Guests (#10)
    • Stayed 1 night

    So no room TV at all in any of the units, apparently the previous management team removed them all for reasons unknown. They were very short on towels as the washers and dryers were playing up so the manager asked if we would mind using our beach towels as he was expecting 2 families in later that afternoon and would not have enough fresh towels for them all. No shared cooking facilities and the BBQ was absolutely filthy with only 2 of the 4 burners working due to rust. If you wanted a swim the pool was far from looking healthy, a check of the chlorinate unit found it to be covered in calcium buildup and not functioning. The free WiFi did not exist to the point you could try to logon but it got you nowhere.

    Location was suitable, we new we were a fair distance to the Cape. The bed was comfortable and we had adequate hot water in the bathroom.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2022

    4.0
    Would not stay at this establishment again and would not bother with visiting Daintree again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - 2 Guests (#8)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Difficult to find - roadside signs not prominent and not lit , driveway obscured and overgrown. Wifi intermittent and slow at best - zero availability at worst. No Telstra coverage and Optus coverage weak to non existent. No TV in room (one TV with free to air channels in small communal lounge). No Aircon and no exhaust fan in bathroom. No smoke detector in room. No hand towel or face cloth provided. No tea provided. Property grounds somewhat overgrown.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2022

    1.0
    very disappointing and messed up my whole Daintree rainforest experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Kitchenette (#2)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    wasn’t as advertised, the bedding was dirty, the room was dirty, no tv in room as advertised on photos

    nothing

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2022

    4.0
    place is clean and nice bed but the company needs to do more work for the price it was charging
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - 2 Guests (#8)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no TV in room Internet but not possible to get on no mobile phone signal

    nothing

    Stayed in May 2022

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