5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Lovely to have a quiet, natural escape after an active day.
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Daintree Crocodylus
161 Buchanan Creek Road Cow Bay QLD
The price is NZ$129 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
NZ$129
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly lodge in Cow Bay. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Daintree Rainforest and Baralba Corridor ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (173 reviews)
What a fabulous location to experience the beauty of the Daintree. Will definitely return if ever in the area again.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
The price is NZ$446 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$446
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Pretty resort, lovely food, reception staff were friendly, pool bar staff were not attentive. The room was a great size and had a awesome view.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Oaks Port Douglas Resort
87 Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
The price is NZ$189 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$189
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
Staff all lovely, pool fabulous
Reviewed on 28 Nov 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.
Mantra Aqueous on Port
3-5 Davidson Street Port Douglas QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (677 reviews)
Clean room easy access car park lift from car park to rooms.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
By The Sea Port Douglas
72 Macrossan Street Port Douglas QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (699 reviews)
Very clean room, super great / helpful staff, great free amenities (bikes, beach chairs, games, coolers etc). Location is perfect, right by the beach and in a quiet area. If we could give it 10 stars, we would. This was our 12th accommodation in 5 weeks and, by far, the best.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
27-31 Davidson St Port Douglas QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (800 reviews)
Very friendly staff at reception on arrival and easy book in. Beautiful room clean comfortable and quiet. Amenities first class and would recommend to anyone and in no hesitation for a return visit. Sorry we had to leave.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 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.
Kaba-Kada Nature Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Kaba-Kada Nature Refuge, a lovely green space in Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
Activities
Daintree River Rainforest: Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises (DG)
NZ$45
per adult
Daintree: River Rainforest Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise (DV)
NZ$45
per adult
Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
NZ$83
per adult
1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise
NZ$36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Daintree River 'Dawn' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
NZ$83
per adult
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
- Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
- Sugar Wharf
- Daintree National Park
- Port Village Shopping Centre
- Daintree Village
- St Mary's by the Sea Chapel
- Flagstaff Hill
- Myall Beach
- Anzac Park
- Rex Smeal Park
- Alexandra Bay Waterfall
- Bat House Cape Tribulation
- Mount Sorrow
