Daintree Crocodylus

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

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Exterior
Hiking
Breakfast, dinner served; soul food, al fresco dining
Property grounds
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8,8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
Feel at home
  • Playground on site
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Tree House, Ensuite (Tropical Cabin)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Tree House, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

Economy Tree House, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Rainforest Bungalow)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Family Room (Safari Hut)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge - 18 min walk
  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 2 min drive
  • Jindalba Boardwalk - 7 min drive
  • Daintree Rainforest - 11 min drive
  • Thornton Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 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

When visiting Cow Bay, Daintree Crocodylus is a great choice to consider. 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 refrigerators 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 more details, 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
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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

Traveling 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
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game 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

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair

More

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

Special features

Dining

Jungle Nest - This bar specializes in soul food and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Crocs Bar - Onsite 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 does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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 to 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 onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a fitness center 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 alfresco 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/promenade, a short 1-minute walk from Wet Tropics of Queensland and 18 minutes' walk from Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge.

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

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jim, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

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 with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Ray, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

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 family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

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 family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jocelyn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The safari tent experience is fantastic, the owners are lovely and cook great meals.
Jon, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

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 family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very friendly and helpful hosts. A most interesting location and style of accomodation.
Shane, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Very peaceful place to stay.
If you want to hear the amazing sounds of the rainforest stay here. Friendly staff. Have no problems recommending this place to stay.
Michael, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved staying in the forest with minimal barriers between our room and the morning bird calls. Very warm, helpful staff - a joy to be around.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Lastminute guest review

6/10 Good

Amazing experience sleeping out with the sounds of the rainforest, but still having the protection of canvas walls, roof and mosquito nets. I would definitely not call this glamping and found my cabin a little overpriced for two basic, unmade single beds with not a hook or table to rest anything on. I would've been just as happy on a camp stretcher in a lightweight sleeping bag, which I would pay half the price for. The food was also a little overpriced for few options and how basic it is. But there are not alot of other places to eat so good to have something available - though it is also just for an hour or two twice a day.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review