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Cockatoo Hill Retreat
At a Glance
- helpful, thoughtful hosts
- good breakfasts
- tranquil
- fab views
Pros
- few modern conveniences
- minimum three-night stay
- must go offsite to dine or (in the cottage), self-cater
Cons
Cockatoo Hill Retreat Review
The simple but elegant treehouses at this impeccably-run, eco-friendly boutique retreat have king-size, handcrafted Balinese-style beds, billowing white mosquito nets, romantic underfloor lighting, and sea-breezy balconies overlooking the infinity-edge pool (with pool bar), the Coral Sea, and a rain forest teeming with wildlife—frogs, birds, and butterflies—with lots of walks nearby. Breakfast baskets include fresh fruit and home-made jams, but after that you're on your own foodwise (so bringing your own car, or at least provisions, is a must). There's a small library and pool table, and a cheaper, fully self-contained retreat nearby (A$245-A$275 per night). Your hosts can help arrange tours, restaurant bookings, and reef trips.
- Address: 13 Cape Tribulation Rd., Daintree, Cape Tribulation, QLD, 4873 | Map It
- Phone: 07/4098-9277
- Website: www.cockatoohillretreat.com.au
- Location: Cape Tribulation
Contact Information
- 3 treehouses, 1 cottage.
- Credit cards accepted.
Hotel Details
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