5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Lovely to have a quiet, natural escape after an active day.
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Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD
The price is NZ$438 per night from 1 May to 2 May
NZ$438
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (940 reviews)
"We enjoyed the resort style layout and the whole stay was excellent. Would highly recommend and stay there again."
Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025
Mantra PortSea
76 Davidson Street, Port Douglas, QLD
The price is NZ$219 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (844 reviews)
"Nice resort! Clean room, friendly staff, wonderful pools! Decent continental breakfast, and we loved the pancake machine! The only one thing. We booked 1 bedroom apartment and we thought it wil be a separate bedroom, but unfortunately it was a studio, with a wall pretending to separate it in the ..."
Reviewed on 5 Mar. 2025
Oaks Port Douglas Resort
87 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD
The price is NZ$258 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
"I was upgraded to an apartment which was so spacious and comfortable. Only drawback was that wifi did not work anywhere in the complex, which is unusual. There was also a very loud smoke alarm at 12.30am that would have woke up everybody. I was informed a fire in a microwave in a room triggered it. ..."
Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Moo Creek Rainforest hideaway
Cow Bay
Stay at this vacation home in Cow Bay. Enjoy balconies, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Daintree Rainforest and Cow Bay are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews)
Very peaceful
"i felt safe knowing I could get help from the neighbor/caretaker, Connie. she was very helpful and supportive since I was traveling by myself."
Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025
Villa San Michele
39-41 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Macrossan Street and Port Village ...
9/10 Wonderful! (469 reviews)
"Great location. Apartment was clean, comfortable with great facilities."
Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
27-31 Davidson St, Port Douglas, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (764 reviews)
"Amazing property and facilities and staff are lovely. Lots of restaurants, shops and rhings to do within walking distance. Close to the marina and easy to book tours nearby."
Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Daintree Discovery Centre
4/5(7 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Daintree Discovery Centre during your stay in Cow Bay. Wander the lush rainforests in this relaxing area.
Jindalba Boardwalk
5/5(5 reviews)
You can take time to visit Jindalba Boardwalk during your travels to Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
Acaciavale Nature Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Acaciavale Nature Refuge, a lovely green space in Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
Activities
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
NZ$261
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip
NZ$251
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas
NZ$284
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cape Tribulation Ocean Safari - Great Barrier Reef Adventure
NZ$216
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wonga Beach: Hook-A-Barra Fishing Experience
NZ$73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Cow Bay
4.3
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Quiet
4/5 - Good
Michelle
Very peaceful and a few eating options, but there's not a lot at Cow Bay - more food options etc further north.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Small town with a lot of activities. Must try the ice cream place down the road.
- Daintree Discovery Centre
- Jindalba Boardwalk
- Daintree Rainforest
- Four Mile Beach
- Sugar Wharf
- Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
- Daintree National Park
- Port Village Shopping Centre
- St Mary's by the Sea Chapel
- Rex Smeal Park
- Anzac Park
- Daintree Village
- Flagstaff Hill
- Myall Beach
- Alexandra Bay Waterfall
- Bat House Cape Tribulation
- Mount Sorrow
- Marrdja Botanical Walk