this is a captivating hotel set amidst the wild surroundings of daintree rainforest and the great barrier reef its proximity to the white sands of coconut beach makes this 66-room hotel a unique retreat facilities include a lobby with 24-hour reception and a hotel safe there is a bar and a restaurant on-site, whilst entertainment is provided in the games room business guests will appreciate the conference facilities and internet access, and a laundry service is provided for a fee guests arriving by car can leave their vehicles in the nearby car park, and those looking to explore the surrounding area can hire bikes from reception (fees apply)reception is open from 6 am to 9 pm complimentary car parking is availablefrom cairns airport: head north towards port douglas and mossman, drive past the port douglas and turn right through the township of mossman after passing mossman (30 km), turn right towards the daintree river ferry crossing (a large sign indicates turn) do not drive straight ahead, as this will lead to daintree village join the vehicle ferry (approximately aud 20 return) as directed by ferry staff after the ferry crossing is the daintree national park the road here is windy and dark in places due to rainforest canopies, so drive slowly and with care the resort is located approximately a 45-minute drive from the ferry crossingthis resort hotel is situated minutes from the beach in cape tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef cape tribulation is the only place on earth where two world heritage-listed environments thrive alongside each other: on the one side lies the extraordinary tropical underworld of the daintree rainforest national park, whilst the other is home to the sparkling turquoise of the great barrier reef guests will find restaurants, woods and the beach all right by the hotel, whilst the centre of cape tribulation is some 3 km away cairns international airport is 140 km from the accommodationthe exquisite daintree flora and fauna surrounding each room create a natural ambience in all accommodation units the guest rooms are en suite with bathtub/shower and offer private rainforest views from the balcony/terrace the rooms décor features natural colours and materials in a simple and luxurious style facilities include hairdryer, direct dial telephone, radio, hifi, minibar/mini fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and an ironing set for guests comfort, insect screens, ceiling fans and individually regulated air conditioning units come as standard to help guests leave the outside world behind them, there are no tvs in the guest roomsguests are invited to rejuvenate at the brand-new ocean day spa located on the shores of coconut beach the hotel grounds include 2 outdoor swimming pools with sun loungers laid out poolside for an additional fee, guests can enjoy massage and spa treatments or go diving, canoeing, horse riding or cycling other available activities include bushwalking, snorkelling, jungle surfing and much more an entertainment programme is provided for a fee; alternatively, guests can simply unwind in one of australias most beautiful, untouched settingsthe cape restaurant and bar offers à la carte evening dining, buffet lunches and light snacks a complimentary full breakfast is served daily
