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Reviews of Daintree Wilderness Lodge 3.5 stars

1780 Cape Tribulation Road, 4873 Daintree, Australia

#6 of 11 hotels in Daintree

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 228 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    10
    We had a magical time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 8 nights

    We missed not being able to do our laundry. Coffee rations at breakfast were variable. Lovely coffee don't get me wrong.

    The location in the rainforest is wonderful. This is a small hotel, with the cabins placed to ensure your privacy. Our cabin was very comfortable. The shower room has a great window onto the rainforest. Our aircon unit was very noisy so we didn't use that. The ceiling fan was whisper quiet and even at the end of October that was all we needed. Being under the trees helps keep the cabins cool. The food was excellent. That was a real treat. We had no rain so were able to dine on the deck surrounded by the forest at night. THe water is from a bore hole on site and is lovely. The staff were very friendly and helpful and from all over the world. We were unusual in that we stayed for 8 days. Most people stay for less time. We didn't want to keep moving around with heavy cases too much. We found plenty to do but we are very interested in the natural world rather than more touristy things. The Madja boardwalk is a 10 minute drive away which we did most mornings before breakfast while it was quiet. There is a lovely nature walk on the premises down to their swimming hole. There was plenty of evidence of Cassowaries on the ground! We had a very close enounter with one on the Madja board walk. We were there to enjoy the rainforest itself. We did go on a croc cruise and a sunset bird watching trip from Daintree Village. We also did a zip wire tour through the canopy at Cape Tribulation where we saw a Bennets Tree Kangaroo! It doesn't get much better than that. The Daintree forest is stunning. It's dizzying in it's sheer diversity. The sound of the forest. The smell of the forest.. all very beautiful. There was a bumpy satinash tree outside cabin with it's fruit on the trunk... caulifery - looks very weird to european eyes! The accomodation isn't brand new. The rainforest takes it toll. We were not bothered by that I know some guests were.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    8.0
    The place is just amazing, in the heart of Daintree rainforest. Staff was helpful and nice but I unfortunately got charg
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately little issue with our lodge door that we could not securely close

    Living the Daintree Rainforest, if you want to experience being in the heart of the rainforest this is the perfect place!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful rainforest location with discrete cabins. Excellent food and great restaurant service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cabins not serviced. There is negligible internet - but not a problem for us

    Wonderful location- right in the rain forest- very secluded. Great food . Impeccable service. Lots of bird life and even a close up with a cassowary.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    No TV. Only DVDs. Air-con on a 2 hour timer.

    Dinner and breakfast were great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    7.0
    Great locality, good staff, good facility but expensive for the standard of the facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Required fresh towels / floor towels each day. Supply a mop to mop floor.- - shower drainage

    Breakfast was excellent, Choice was adequate. Meal times were limited - could have extended a bit later breakfast and dinner. Hospitality was great. Welcoming and accommodating staff in terms of using own grazing board / alcohol products given restricted local availability and alternative restaurant / pub facilities.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    8.0
    Lovely location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff could have been more invested in guests needs

    Great location in the rainforest

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    7.0
    it was a nice experience but don’t know if I would come back…. think for this price we can find something better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    a lot of humidity in the rooms, they looks a bit old… for the price I was expecting something better, cleaner…. same for the food. good products but way too much salad on side.

    the location is really nice, the bedding’s are really comfortable, the atmosphere of the restaurant at night is really cute.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    9.0
    This place is a great base for exploring the Daintree. Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Not the lodge's fault but we do like our wifi these days and its basically non-existent in the Daintree. I have been to remote places all over the world where wifi has worked perfectly well. You'd think Australia could manage it in one of our greatest tourist attractions.

    The remoteness. Living in the forest. The restaurant was surprisingly good. The staff friendly.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    9.0
    Amazing secluded charming retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spa was cold (in august) Obviously would have been fine in warmer months

    Location, forest, lovely staff, cassowary (Rick) Food was amazing Wine was delicious

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    8.0
    Great overall but getting fed was tricky.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited vegan options for us. It was really hard to get anything other than chips.

    The location, the room and the staff were all wonderful.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    9.0
    unique and worthwhile experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unique location, friendly helpful and welcoming staff excellent food

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The meals were very good. Staff were friendly.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was amazing, so peaceful. I was lucky enough to spot a cassawary walking around outside my cabin one morning. The staff were just lovelyy and let's not forget the beautiful breakfast every morning!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    7.0
    Amazing spot, great staff but place needs a bit of TLC.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Think for the amount of the stay a daily service could be provided. Such things as towels just don’t dry.

    Beautiful spot in the middle of the incredible Daintree! Such friendly and caring staff too!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    8.0
    A real rainforest , wilderness experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities looking a little “tired “

    Friendly helpful staff Lovely environment

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    8.0
    We loved our stay here and our rainforest experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the rooms were comfortable and loved the windows looking out into the rainforest, but the windows required cleaning and the rooms are a bit outdated.

    We loved staying right inside the rainforest. The meals and staff were excellent

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaner room. Space outside to sit next the cabin.

    Food was great. Staff were really friendly.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    8.0
    Accommodation surrounded by lush rainforest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a bit of maintenance e.g. lights on the boardwalk weren't working. Also the winelist needs improving!

    Location was excellent, meals very high quality and the staff very friendly & helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    10
    Rainforest hideaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ross the manager was great, very welcoming and accommodating during our stay and knowledgeable with where to go in the area and helping to book tours. The rest of the staff were wonderful too and the breakfast each morning was delicious. The cabins are spacious, private and amenities within are well thought out.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    8.0
    lovely cabin in the rainforest, really good breakfast and dinner
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location, privacy, peaceful setting in the middle of the forest

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    8.0
    great location and good dining experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it’s tired

    location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good.

    Thr cabin and the food in the restaurant were both great. The staff were happy and helpful and always had a smile.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No laundry facility. Kitchen ran out of supplies during our 3 night stay. Lack of good lighting in room

    Outdoor dining setting. Nice dinners. Friendly staff. Unit set in rainforest.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Cabin with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    stunning setting, great host

    Stayed in June 2023

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