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Our top choices for Cow Bay hotels

1. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Australia
Charisse Mignon
NZ$495
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

2. Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Australia
Chris
NZ$322
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

3. Daintree Wilderness Lodge

Daintree Wilderness Lodge
Diwan
Australia
David
NZ$560
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Daintree Wilderness Lodge

4. Daintree Crocodylus

Daintree Crocodylus
Cow Bay
Australia
Barbara
NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Daintree Crocodylus

5. The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast

The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast
Cow Bay
Australia
Lauren
The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast

6. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Oaks Port Douglas Resort
Port Douglas
Australia
Larissa
NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Oaks Port Douglas Resort

7. Peppers Beach Club

Peppers Beach Club
Port Douglas
Australia
Brian
NZ$470
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Peppers Beach Club

8. Daintree Beach Resort

Daintree Beach Resort
Wonga Beach
Australia
Heather
NZ$100
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Daintree Beach Resort

9. Heritage Lodge

Heritage Lodge
Diwan
Canada
Kuldip
NZ$330
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Heritage Lodge

10. Mantra PortSea

Mantra PortSea
Port Douglas
Australia
June Lorraine
NZ$310
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Mantra PortSea

11. Daintree Peaks ECO Stays

Daintree Peaks ECO Stays
Diwan
Canada
Harvey
NZ$342
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Daintree Peaks ECO Stays

12. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Craiglie
Australia
Belinda Phillis
NZ$515
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

13. Safari Lodge

Safari Lodge
Cape Tribulation
Australia
Jacqui
NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Safari Lodge

14. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Australia
david
NZ$282
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

15. By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
Port Douglas
United States
Wayne
NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
By The Sea Port Douglas

16. Mantra Aqueous on Port

Mantra Aqueous on Port
Port Douglas
Australia
Louise Anne
NZ$346
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Mantra Aqueous on Port

17. Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
Port Douglas
Australia
Alan
NZ$892
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

18. Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only

Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only
Port Douglas
Australia
Jennifer Georgina
NZ$461
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only

19. Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove
Port Douglas
Australia
Dougal
NZ$1,056
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Coconut Grove

20. Peninsula Boutique Hotel Port Douglas - Adults Only Haven

Peninsula Boutique Hotel Port Douglas - Adults Only Haven
Port Douglas
Australia
Sally
Peninsula Boutique Hotel Port Douglas - Adults Only Haven
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Stay near popular Cow Bay attractions

The entrance to the Discovery Centre with a sign, a staircase, and a large potted plant.

Daintree Discovery Centre

9.0/10 (32 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Daintree Discovery Centre during your stay in Cow Bay. Wander the lush rainforests in this relaxing area.
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A wooden boardwalk with benches surrounded by dense tropical foliage.

Jindalba Boardwalk

9.6/10 (19 reviews)
You can take time to visit Jindalba Boardwalk during your travels to Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
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Cow Bay

9.4/10 (23 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cow Bay during your trip to Cow Bay? Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
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Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge

8.0/10 (2 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge, a lovely green space in Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
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Acaciavale Nature Refuge

8.0/10 (2 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Acaciavale Nature Refuge, a lovely green space in Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
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Kaba-Kada Nature Refuge

7.6/10 (4 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Kaba-Kada Nature Refuge, a lovely green space in Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
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Learn more about Cow Bay

This gateway to the Daintree Rainforest offers pristine beaches where you can spot wild cassowaries between swims at Cow Bay Beach. Take a guided night walk to see nocturnal creatures or join local Aboriginal tours that reveal traditional uses of rainforest plants.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a densely forested hill.

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Recent Reviews in Cow Bay

Mantra Aqueous on Port

Mantra Aqueous on Port

10/10 Excellent
"The perfect location! So easy to walk to the shops and beach. Direct access to the pool was also wonderful! Highly recommend, we had such a lovely stay!"
Geraldine 7-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Mantra Aqueous on Port
Bay Villas Resort

Bay Villas Resort

8/10 Good
"Well equipped flat with really good staff in a good location. Za was super kind and booked all my tours efficiently. The only negative is the price, the resort is quite old and for just a bit more you can get a significantly nicer room elsewhere."
Federico 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Bay Villas Resort
Daintree Crocodylus

Daintree Crocodylus

10/10 Excellent
"This place was brilliant. The staff were fantastic and always had time to chat and recommend great spots. Breakfast and dinner was always great with good portion sizes to keep you fed. We had an amazing visit to the rainforest and I would recommend the crocodylus to anyone who wants to stay IN the rainforest (and doesn’t mind the power being off at night). Also! If you have the opportunity to go on the night walk it really is a must do. Our guide Odin was unbelievably tuned in to everything going on, he spotted things we would’ve walked straight past and could tell us about all of it. We saw some incredible animals and plants and it was a highlight of the whole trip to NQ."
Esme 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Daintree Crocodylus
Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments

Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments

8/10 Good
"A lovely stay, comfortable apartment enjoyed by all guests"
Cathy 6-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments
Peppers Beach Club

Peppers Beach Club

8/10 Good
"Everything about the hotel was lovely. The only complaint we had was the hallways echo so every time a neighbor leaves you can hear their door slamming shut. Other than that it was a beautiful property and close to the beach!"
Katlyn 2-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Peppers Beach Club
Regal Port Douglas

Regal Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent
"Place was just what we needed. Close to the beach, restaurants, shops. Room was clean, staff were helpful and we loved our balcony where we had our breakfast and after drinks."
Brian 7-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Regal Port Douglas
Le Cher Du Monde

Le Cher Du Monde

8/10 Good
"This was a beautiful little hotel. It was walkable to lots of restaurants and shops. I was looking forward to doing some laundry while here on my one night stay but the young man from the front desk had 1 of the 2 washing machines and the only dryer tied up most of the day so I was not able to get any laundry done. Even when I told him I had a short time to stay, he did not offer to let me go ahead of him and use the dryer, which takes over an hour to dry clothes. I could have stayed at the hotel for the rest of the day to get my laundry done but I wanted to get out and explore the beautiful little town and I’m hoping to do laundry at my next hotel."
Julie 3-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Le Cher Du Monde
Villa San Michele

Villa San Michele

10/10 Excellent
"The property was equiped very comfortable and central to shops, restaurants, cafes ,Marina and the Beach. Angie was friendly and obliging in everything and made our stay very easy. Angie booked all our activities and airport transfers."
Debbie 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Villa San Michele
Daintree Beach Resort

Daintree Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Great place"
Heather 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Daintree Beach Resort

More cheap accommodation in Cow Bay

Daintree Crocodylus

Daintree Crocodylus

161 Buchanan Creek Road Cow Bay QLD
NZ$170
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
Daintree Crocodylus
Mantra on the Inlet Port Douglas

Mantra on the Inlet Port Douglas

Cnr Wharf Street & Macrossan Street Port Douglas QLD
NZ$283
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (1 review)
Mantra on the Inlet Port Douglas
Wait-a-While Eco Retreat

Wait-a-While Eco Retreat

Lot 445 Buchanan Creek Road Cow Bay Queensland
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Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

38 Macrossan Street Port Douglas QLD
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7.6/10 Good! (30 reviews)
Global Backpackers - Port Douglas
Port Douglas Apartments

Port Douglas Apartments

63 Macrossan St Port Douglas QLD
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Beaches Holiday Apartments - Official Onsite Reception & Check IN

Beaches Holiday Apartments - Official Onsite Reception & Check IN

19 Esplanade Port Douglas Queensland
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels in Cow Bay that travellers recommend?
For an excellent stay in Cow Bay, The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast comes highly recommended by travellers.This 3-star property, with an outstanding 9.6 rating, offers a wonderful experience with its historic design. Guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast and appreciate its location near the beach and ocean, with some private beach access. It is also conveniently located close to the Jindalba Boardwalk, which is just 0.7 km away, and the Daintree Discovery Centre, which is 1.4 km away.
What are the best family hotels in Cow Bay?
For a family-friendly hotel in Cow Bay, consider the Daintree Crocodylus.This hotel, with an 8.8 rating, is well-equipped for families, offering amenities such as toys and books for children, a playground, bed guards, and highchairs. It is conveniently located near the Jindalba Boardwalk, just 1.4 km away, and the Daintree Discovery Centre, 1.7 km distant. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Cow Bay
What are the best spa hotels in Cow Bay?
For a relaxing spa hotel experience in Cow Bay, The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast is an excellent choice.The 3-star Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast, with an impressive 9.6 rating, offers invigorating massage services. Guests appreciate the complimentary breakfast and free self-parking. The hotel also provides free WiFi and enjoys scenic mountain views, being conveniently located near Daintree National Park, approximately 16.6 km away. See all spa hotels in Cow Bay
What hotels in Cow Bay offer free breakfast?
For hotels in Cow Bay offering a complimentary breakfast, The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast is an excellent choice.This 3-star bed and breakfast, with an outstanding 9.6 rating, provides a delightful free breakfast daily for its guests. Situated amongst the mountains, many rooms offer stunning mountain views. Guests will also appreciate the convenience of free self-parking and complimentary WiFi. The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast is also conveniently located near several natural attractions, including the Jindalba Boardwalk, which is just 0.7 km away, and the Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge, 1.3 km away. Find more hotels with breakfast in Cow Bay
What are the best budget hotels in Cow Bay?
For budget-friendly accommodation in Cow Bay, The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast and Daintree Crocodylus are both highly regarded options.The 3-star Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast, with an impressive 9.6 rating, offers complimentary self-parking and free breakfast, along with free WiFi. Guests appreciate its location, providing mountain views. It is conveniently close to Jindalba Boardwalk, just 0.7 km away, and Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge, 1.3 km away.Another excellent choice is Daintree Crocodylus, rated 8.8. This accommodation is particularly well-suited for families, offering a range of amenities for children including toys, books, a free crib, a playground, and highchairs. It also provides complimentary toiletries and free self-parking. It is located 1.4 km from both Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge and Jindalba Boardwalk. View all budget hotels in Cow Bay
What are the most romantic hotels in Cow Bay for couples?
For a romantic stay in Cow Bay, The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast is a highly recommended choice for couples.The 3-star Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast boasts an exceptional 9.6 rating and is located amidst mountains, offering stunning mountain views from a furnished balcony in each room. Guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast and free WiFi, along with convenient free self-parking. It's also well-located for exploring Daintree National Park, which is just 16.6 km away. See all romantic hotels in Cow Bay
When is the best time to go to Cow Bay?
The best time to go to Cow Bay is during the dry season, from May to October, when the weather is consistently pleasant and ideal for exploring.During these months, you'll experience warm, sunny days with lower humidity and minimal rainfall, making it great for outdoor activities like swimming, snorkelling, and hiking through the Daintree Rainforest. The ocean is generally calmer, and the chances of encountering marine stingers are reduced, though it's always advisable to check local conditions.This period is particularly good for couples looking for a relaxing escape. The agreeable weather allows for comfortable drives along the scenic coastal roads and leisurely strolls on the beaches without the intensity of the wet season's heat and humidity. Many local tours and activities, such as rainforest walks and reef trips, operate reliably during this time.Families will also find these months ideal. The dry conditions make it easier to enjoy the natural attractions with children, from splashing in the ocean to exploring the Daintree Discovery Centre.
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