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Reviews of Kuranda Ngorongoro Lodge 3 stars

8 Butler Drive, 4881 Kuranda, Australia

#2 of 8 hotels in Kuranda

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 115 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Best experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room - Zimbabwean
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sue and Patrick are wonderful owners, take good care of us! We really have great time there,and we all love Fritz!!! :)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    I loved my stay there
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sue and Patrick offer you a wonderful stay and if you love animals and nature this is the place to be. The house have a lot of space and the bathroom is big with a shower and bathtub. I enjoyed falling asleep and been awakened by the sound of the rainforest!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    8.0
    Relaxing and peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing really apart the fridge could be upgraded we enjoyed our stay. Thank you to our hosts Sue and Patrick

    The place is amongst natural rainforest with lots of fauna there is a swimming pool to cool off the hosts are lovely and helpful if you wish to experience tranquility it's a place to stay.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was more than perfect. Sue and Patrick are lovely hosts. We had lot of fun with Fritz (bird) and interesting conversations.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    10
    Beautiful location, super friendly owners and great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I love the fact that the property is on 1 acre of pure rainforest so lots of animals around and its beautiful. The people were super friendly and allowed me to sit on their balcony to watch the birds come in. There are 2 separate bedroom with an ensuite in the middle. The other bedroom was blocked off so no one else could book while i was there and the whole house i had for myself which was awesome! Breakfast was really generous.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    10
    Excellent service with excellent accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was good.

    Sue and Patrick were extremely welcoming and showed us their wildlife sanctuary with extra welcoming from their birds( their cocky just loved my wife!). The accommodation was excellent with luxurious setting right in the forest. Everything was spotless and we couldn't recommend this place enough.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    9.0
    A Beautiful Stay in the Rainforest
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Wifi seemed to drop out at night

    This is like staying at a retreat. Such a beautiful fully detached cottage set in the rainforest. All the facilities, hear the birds and a beautiful verandah area to relax. Patric and Sue were the most amazing hosts. Their love of Africa adds to the charm of the stay. From filtered and bottled rainwater to drink to having a space to cook and make our own meals, this was a wonderful stay.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We found the bed too soft

    Close to airport Good breakfast and very welcoming hosts.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sue and Patrick have spared nothing to make this the perfect stay in this beautiful environment a short drive from Kuranda township, and only 30' from busy Cairns yet a world away in this rainforest/garden environment. The bungalow is equipped with excellent cooking facilities if you would like to do your own meals, but close to Kuranda restaurants. Very tastefully decorated with an African theme. A very welcoming and friendly couple.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the hosts who were very welcoming and enjoyed sharing their love of Africa with us. Beautiful location. 😍

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    10
    Hosts were very welcoming and generous. Wonderful breakfast and respectful of privacy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very comfortable and great themed accommodation. Set within a wonderful rainforest environment

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    9.0
    Pleasant, interesting and fun.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room - Zimbabwean
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The drive is quite steep and some less mobile visitors might struggle with it. Having a car (own or hired) is pretty much essential. Wifi reception not great in rooms furthest from kitchen.

    The breakfast was excellent and ample, and to have it delivered to the room by cockatoo is unique in my experience. Sue and Patrick are fine and interesting hosts - inveterate travellers themselves and wildlife carers. Feels very private and in the middle of the rainforest even though there are other properties nearby. Quirky African-themed decor is fun.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    10
    Perfect stay in the jungle with wonderful hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything was perfect!

    Beautiful and large apartment surrounded by the jungle! All the amenities one could ask for. Sue and Patrick are extraordinary Hosts. We saw and heard many animals in the garden and were greeted by Fritz (cockatoo) with a friendly “Hello”. We wished we could have stayed longer!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    10
    A fantastic experience. Sue and Patrick were great hosts, sharing stories with them and the birds was a great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We loved where it was situated and how relaxing it was there.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    10
    Good folks Sue and Patrick were a pleasure. Learned a lot about the wildlife.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cozy and hidden with a jungle like feel

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owners were very welcoming. The accommodation was comfortable, spacious and beautiful!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Patrick and Sue are AMAZING hosts! They were very attentive and helpful. We had some great chats together with their birds (Zsa Zsa, Coco, Bubbles and Fritz!) The property and accommodations are beautiful with a nice breeze and rain falling. It was the best place to unwind. This is THE place to stay in Kuranda ❤️

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    9.0
    Great location out of Kuranda.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really 🙂

    A great little bnb in the rainforests of Kuranda. Out of the main town, this house style accommodation was set amongst the forest and its birds. It was very quiet in the evening, a great place to relax. The continental beakfast we selected was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2023

    10
    A welcoming, comfortable and clean place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room - Zimbabwean
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Sue, Patrick and their amazing birds! Their place was comfortable, clean and had everything you need. Breakfast ingredients delivered the night before was a nice touch too.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    fantastic hosts!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    10
    Unique rainforest exprerience with African twist
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    I loved the jungle atmosphere and the very cosy and clean apartment with all the African vibes. It was great having chats with Sue and Patrick and meeting their charming birds as well.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The snake 🐍 experience was awesome owners were beautiful and very accomadting loved our stay so much that we will be back ❤️

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2023

    9.0
    A peaceful stay in rainforest surrounds
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was one last minute cleaning job to be done. Sue addressed and resolved the minor issue quickly.

    Sue and Patrick are fantastic hosts. I was travelling to Cairns the next day from further west and the Lodge was the perfect stop. I really enjoyed having the breakfast tray so I could cook my breakfast when ready the next morning. The surrounds are quiet and very peaceful.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - Zambian
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very quiet and secluded. Surrounded by rainforest but no distance from the walks and visitor attractions. Complete bungalow all to ourselves. Host very friendly and informative. Very interesting to hear about their eotk in caring for rescued birds.

    Stayed in February 2023

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