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Daintree Crocodylus

2.5 star property
Family-friendly lodge with outdoor pool, near Jindalba Boardwalk

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Escape to a serene forest retreat surrounded by lush vegetation and trees.
Escape to a serene beach surrounded by mature trees and calm waters.
Relax in a serene room with a canopy bed, lush views, and a rustic touch.
Sit and enjoy the serene surroundings in this shaded outdoor seating area.
Escape to a serene cabin surrounded by lush foliage, offering a glimpse into its cozy interior through large glass windows.
Immerse yourself in nature at Daintree Crocodylus, where lush gardens meet adventure activities like archery and ecotours. Unwind by the outdoor pool or treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage; previous guests have praised this family-friendly lodge.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Library
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul

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Tree House, Ensuite (Tropical Cabin)

Tree House, Ensuite (Tropical Cabin)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Tree House, 1 Double Bed

Economy Tree House, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Tree House, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (Rainforest Bungalow)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Safari Hut)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
161 Buchanan Creek Road, Cow Bay, QLD, 4873

What's nearby

  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Jindalba Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Daintree Rainforest - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Alexandra Bay Waterfall - 18 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Thornton Beach - 19 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lync-Haven - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Cape Trib Beach House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪On the Turps - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Daintree Tea Company - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Daintree Crocodylus

Daintree Crocodylus puts you within a 15-minute drive of Daintree Rainforest. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. There's an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish, Thai

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Children's books
  • Musical instruments
  • Bed rails
  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Archery
  • Ecotours
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 15 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1987
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Jungle Nest – This bar specialises in soul food and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Crocs Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 4 to 15 per person

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool open 24 hours

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Crocodylus Daintree
Crocodylus Hostel
Daintree Crocodylus
Daintree Crocodylus Hostel
Crocodylus Village Daintree Region/Cow Bay
Crocodylus Village Hotel Cow Bay
Daintree Crocodylus Lodge
Crocodylus Lodge
Crocodylus
Daintree Crocodylus Region/Cow Bay
Daintree Crocodylus Lodge
Daintree Crocodylus Cow Bay
Daintree Crocodylus Lodge Cow Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Daintree Crocodylus offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Daintree Crocodylus does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Daintree Crocodylus?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

Are pets allowed at Daintree Crocodylus?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Daintree Crocodylus?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Daintree Crocodylus?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Daintree Crocodylus and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a fitness centre and an arcade. Daintree Crocodylus also has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Daintree Crocodylus?

Yes, Jungle Nest offers al fresco dining and soul food.

Does Daintree Crocodylus have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Daintree Crocodylus like?

Daintree Crocodylus is located on the boardwalk, a short 1-minute walk from Wet Tropics of Queensland and 18 minutes' walk from Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge.

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Daintree Crocodylus Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Loved Loved this place. Especially the limited wifi and power - great for teens!!
Karen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Ray, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our family had a great stay. It is what it says it is. Great atmosphere chilling out in communal space. Kids enjoyed connecting with some other kids. Steve and staff were friendly and helpful. Nice clean linen and towels
Stephanie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful surprise to stay at this property. The tent style accommodation was a bit confronting at first, but as soon as you lay down and listened to the wildlife outside you soon realised how special Crocodylus is. Getting your bags to your gut was a bit of an effort, but, hey, how much “stuff” do you really need? We enjoyed our two night stay very much and would tell anyone interested to give it a go. Obviously, it’s not a 5 Star Hotel, but does offer something different that not all 5 Star Hotels can/do.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exactly what we were told :)

Daintree Crocodylus are very clear in what they are and what they are not. We found their advice to be very accurate. Yes, they are "very JUNGLY" and that was great for us. My two kids had a great time and really enjoyed being in the rain forest with all the sounds. We met lots of great people in the communal area. We purchased food and it was great (leaning toward spicy for dinners so you might want to consider that with kids). My wife was impressed with the cleanliness of the toilets and showers. Check-in is casual. You can usually turn up about 12pm and check your room out. Actual formal checkin is at 5pm. I'd recommend exploring more of the Daintree and then arriving later for a swim in their pool. DC give good advice on what you can do. Before crossing the car ferry on the way up, consider doing a crocodile cruise at Daintree Village with Daintree Crocodiule Tours or similar. We did this and it saved an extra car ferry trip ($$). Saw 3 crocs :)
Kurt, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great place to wind down.
Chetan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

DENIS, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

ISHIGE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best Daintree experience for the family.

Best Daintree experience for the family. Great food and stay, such a good vibe.
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jocelyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The safari tent experience is fantastic, the owners are lovely and cook great meals.
Jon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jungle experience.

Gorgeous setting. Friendly welcome. Tents are solid as they withstood a very windy and rainy night. We didn't mind the limited availability of power. Food was tasty. One minor suggestion to managment - blankets could do with replacement.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sleeping in the rainforest

Loved the rainforest feel of this place. It rained all night and listening to it hit the roof of our room was very relaxing. Unfortunately someone was smoking outside the room next door and came straight through our room all night.
Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Liked it’s isolation and minimalist approach. Simple but comfortable. No TV and limited electronic media devices. No a/c - just a fan. Jungle walk was a highlight.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A quiet place to immerse in a jungle setting. Sleeping to the sounds of the rainforest at night is wonderful.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay. The friendly staff, Steve and Sally. Great home cooked food. Beautiful forest experience and loved the night forest walk. Kids loved the pool too. Thanks
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Camping in the Daintree

I'll be honest and say I didn't read reviews of Crocodylus before we stayed. I saw a tent with a bathroom and I was in. Great communication from Sally prior to our stay regarding things to do and we booked the night walk. It's quite an experience staying here. The noise from the arguing scrub fowls is incredible. Bring earplugs! Power on at 7am for a few hours, back on at 5pm and off again at 10:30pm. If you are out and about after 10:30 make sure you have a torch. It's very, very dark as my partner found out... Follow the rules and do not leave food of any kind in your huts. We had a couple of clip lock bags with meds in them. A Menomys got into one that had been left open and had a chew on some blood thinning tablets! We got a picture of it still in the bag but let it out unharmed after it's photo op. The double bed is really small when you're used to a bigger bed. Maybe as they come up for replacement put queen beds in some of the cabins? Sally is a great cook!! Sally's dinners and breakfasts were excellent. Steve makes a mean coffee. Beer and cider was very reasonably priced. We didn't use the pool but it was clean and virtually leaf free, amazing considering the trees that surround it. Bring a pack of cards with you and either headlamps or a battery lamp to use in your hut after power off. If we return to the Daintree I'm pretty sure we'll stay another couple of nights at Crocodylus.
Pender was our hut
Great breakfasts from Sally
Our hut from the rainforest
Day time inside the hut
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic spot in Heart of the rainforest

Basic accommodation in a superb setting. If you don’t come expecting luxury and want a real slice of living amid the rainforest then you’ll love it. Super Friendly welcome. Good quality, excellent value meals if you decide not to cook in the well set-up communal kitchen . The night walk is well worth it
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly and helpful hosts. A most interesting location and style of accomodation.
Shane, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Wasn’t very friendly or kid friendly. We arrived and we had 2 mice in room and we got blamed we just got there and had been in room for 30 mins when we found them.
Tasha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Das Personal war super nett. Der Ort selbst ist ein ganz besonder
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The setting is beautiful but the family who are the current caretakers made the experience outstanding. They are wonderful people, great cooks, and helpful hosts in every way. They made this the highlight of our Australia trip.
Daryn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay near Daintree NP

If you are looking for a rainforest experience to watch birds, look no further. The location is great - a trail starts from your room. An added plus is a large self-service kitchen complete with everything you need to prepare your meals and a large outside dining area. Nice vibe to the place. We stayed in one of the safari tents, very thin walls requiring consideration of your neighbors! Overall, a great experience and a good chance to see cassowary.
Lynn, 2-night trip