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Reviews of Sharlynn by the River 4 stars

11 Kidd Close, 4885 Malanda, Australia

#1 of 3 hotels in Malanda

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 58 hotel reviews

9.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    10.0

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    10.0

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    We felt welcomed into a piece of paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning location in rainforest above the river. Oodles of wildlife to observe. Absolutely beautiful cabin/house. The food provided by the hosts was top quality and ample.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    Getaway
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, wish I had learnt how to play guitar. Didn't bring enough film for my camera. Really would like to have used fire place, need to go in winter next time,

    Loved the location and accomodation. Our hosts John and Pam were excellant nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast goods and local produce very ample, didn't want for anything. Learn't a few tips and tricks to living in a wet tropical environment.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    John and Pam made our stay so delightful. We just wanted to relax and that’s exactly what we did. Feeling very refreshed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was as advertised and more. We just wished we could have hung out with their dog (Charlie) more! :P

    The peacefulness and tranquility. John & Pam made us feel very comfortable and even stocked up our fridge with a lot of fresh, delicious foods, which we loved and appreciated very much. We enjoyed every minute, thank you again!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    9.0
    Loved our stay, we will be back again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location in the rainforest. Cabin was fantastic. Local produce supplied for breakfast was excellent. Everything you could ever need was supplied in the cabin - attention to detail was exceptional 😊

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

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

    Nothing

    The cabin is so cosy and just beautiful. Everything you need is there and nothing is too much trouble. The little touches in the fridge and the breakfast ingredients were absolutely amazing and just so thoughtful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    10
    An absolute perfect place to stay 💕
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything is perfect such an amazing place and very friendly owners couldn’t fault anything my dream home 💕

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    10
    Magical rainforest escape
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was very well set out, comfortable and had many “surprise and delight” touches such as fancy chocolates, ice creams, fresh flowers and good coffee included in the room.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    10
    OMG, what a beautiful place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    OMG, what a beautiful place to stay. We saw tree kangaroos, platypuses, fireflies and had breakfast with Charlie. Thank you Pam and John for the fridge and kitchen full of very tasty goodies.  Very comfy cabin with an awesome deck for spotting tree kangaroos.  Thanks so much, great place to stay. We'll be letting our friends & family know we had a great visit. 

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    10
    Clean, quiet & cosy. Beautiful getaway!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access into the beautiful running North Johnstone River was very undulating.....moving some of the rocks for a clearer access would make it easier to gain access for a beautiful swim.

    Clean quiet & cosy. Great location. Great hosts & facilities. Breakfast supplies were the best!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

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

    A great perfect way to wind down. Facilities spotless. Located five minutes from Malanda township and central location to explore region. Hosts very obliging and friendly. Could not fault.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

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

    We loved how relaxing, comfortable and private this stay was. The attention to detail for every need, plus extras that made our stay magical. The breakfast food supplied was through their farm and local produce which added that extra touch. The sound and sights of the rainforest and river, the decking, private veranda and viewing deck. The fireplace and also the spa bath... The robes and complimentary port before bed. The owners are very passionate about their property and hosting. The dog (Charlie) is so adorable.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    10
    Fantastic accommodation in a beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful accommodation in a beautiful location. Tasty breakfast. Spotlessly clean. Can't recommend both the area and Sharlynn by the River enough.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was provided - couldn’t have asked for more!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    10
    A well equipped cabin in a very beautiful location with great hosts - what more could you ask for?
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Sharlynn by the River is in a beautiful and peaceful setting and sitting outside on the private verandah was an absolute treat. The cabin was spacious and had everything we needed. The provided breakfast food was excellent and plentiful - we had more than enough for our two breakfasts. Pam and John were very welcoming hosts as was Charlie.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Excellent home away from home!! with very cosy, warm, and private surroundings. Pam & John really take care and welcome their guests really well (with only one guest group taken up at any time). The cabin was located in a natural private rain forest resort with river and birds chorus in the background. The cabin was very well equipped with top rated fittings and appliances and loaded with all the goodies from local organic fruits and dairy supply. We, as a family of three adults, ended up spending more time relaxing in the accommodating than touring. It was the highlight of our five days trip.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2023

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

    There was nothing not to like.

    The cabin is beautifully modern and the sound of the river all the time is so relaxing. The food was amazing.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2023

    10
    Just a most amazing place to stay!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    'Wow' is the only word to describe 'Sharlynn'! We spent two wonderful nights here and wished we could have stayed longer. A place to chill, relax and simply enjoy the surroundings - rain forest outside the door; Johnson River at the bottom of the slope; massive, comfortably furnished terrace'/verandah with BBQ overlooking the rain forest. And the accommodation - spacious, incredibly well equipped kitchen, comfortable longe area, very comfortable bed and huge, well equipped bathroom. And enough food for two, large gourmet breakfasts with plenty of choice (and there will still be some left over). You make breakfast yourself, but that's all part of the experience. Absolutely loved it!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing hosts, amazing location and amazing property. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2023

    10
    Everything was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We loved everything about the property. The accommodation had everything we needed and more. Room was spacious, bed was comfortable, facilities were great and location was beautiful. The breakfast food (local produce) that was provided were excellent and they also catered to our dietary requirements. There was a big variety and the amount of food fed us for lunch as well. Thank you very much for a wonderful stay, Pam & John.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    10
    we are back again this year. such a great find up in the tablelands.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    stay wasn’t long enough

    very comfortable, great facilities, awesome hosts

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2022

    10
    peaceful and serene
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no platypus😥

    beautiful, large and tranquil with a lot more food then just breakfast.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2022

    10
    Lovely relaxing and beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. 10/10

    Location was great. Beautiful and quiet place. Lovely to relax and switch off for a while. Close to alot of beautiful sightseeing locations. Breakfast was great and was alot of options, also wasn't very far from lots of dinner options. Service was awesome and we really enjoyed meeting our hosts and having a chat over a coffee before we made our way home.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2022

    10
    Magical stay in the rainforest!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to not like.

    Loved the location, the comfort of the property, the proximity to the river, the quietness, the provisions provided by the owners, Pam & John and loved that we saw one of the elusive Tree Kangaroos right off the balcony, it was magical.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2022

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

    Hospitality, garden, location , wildlife

    Stayed in September 2022

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