Comfortable Accommodations: Daintree Crocodylus in Cow Bay offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Free WiFi is available throughout the lodge.
Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy the year-round outdoor swimming pool, and explore the lush garden. The property features a lounge, games room, and outdoor seating areas.
Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Australian cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Dinner is available in a traditional and modern ambience.
Nearby Attractions: Located 3 km from Daintree Discovery Centre and 115 km from Cairns Airport, the lodge provides easy access to hiking trails and lush forests.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
“Such a beautiful, authentic rainforest location.
Getting close to nature with comfortable lodging.
The Staff are amazing-so helpful, informative, friendly and nothing is too difficult or troublesome.”
Chi
Australia
“The location!! Close to the daintree rainforest discovery centre, the swimming holes and the jungle atmosphere to reground was amazing to immerse yourself into the daintree 😀”
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Dace
Latvia
“Perfect place for rainforest experience to get out in nature - can go to bed and wake up with the sound of birds and bugs. The staff was very nice, we managed to join the night tour in forest that was very informative and interesting.”
M
Matthew
Australia
“Lovely spot. Rustic experience (as clearly described) but the vibe was even better than the photos, particularly the common area. Food was good too.”
Robbert
Australia
“The owners/staff were great! Super friendly, very helpful. They gave our stay a great vibe!
And the kitchen was well utilized. Everyone receives a box with plates, cups and cutlery for their own use during the stay. Very well organized.”
Marina
Spain
“Great staff, we saw two cassowaries right next to our door! It feels like you are alone in the forest.”
Roberts
Australia
“Lasagna, cassowaries, and the night walk - top notch stuff!”
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Carol
United Kingdom
“We had an ensuite tent, which we found basic but more than adequate, with a comfortable bed. It's a very special experience to be surrounded by the rainforest and immersed in its sounds. The communal area is a lovely place to sit and relax. We...”
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Stephen
United States
“So special to stay in the midst of the rainforest!! We loved it. Plus good cafe and friendly and welcoming folks throughout.”
Natasha
Australia
“The property provided an exceptional "immersion" experience in the rainforest, in which we were lucky enough to see cassowaries in the wild (juvenile and full-grown). The accommodation was simple but comfortable, and we really loved the "lights...”
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Nonna
Australia
“Such a beautiful, authentic rainforest location.
Getting close to nature with comfortable lodging.
The Staff are amazing-so helpful, informative, friendly and nothing is too difficult or troublesome.”
Chi
Australia
“The location!! Close to the daintree rainforest discovery centre, the swimming holes and the jungle atmosphere to reground was amazing to immerse yourself into the daintree 😀”
D
Dace
Latvia
“Perfect place for rainforest experience to get out in nature - can go to bed and wake up with the sound of birds and bugs. The staff was very nice, we managed to join the night tour in forest that was very informative and interesting.”
M
Matthew
Australia
“Lovely spot. Rustic experience (as clearly described) but the vibe was even better than the photos, particularly the common area. Food was good too.”
Robbert
Australia
“The owners/staff were great! Super friendly, very helpful. They gave our stay a great vibe!
And the kitchen was well utilized. Everyone receives a box with plates, cups and cutlery for their own use during the stay. Very well organized.”
Marina
Spain
“Great staff, we saw two cassowaries right next to our door! It feels like you are alone in the forest.”
Roberts
Australia
“Lasagna, cassowaries, and the night walk - top notch stuff!”
C
Carol
United Kingdom
“We had an ensuite tent, which we found basic but more than adequate, with a comfortable bed. It's a very special experience to be surrounded by the rainforest and immersed in its sounds. The communal area is a lovely place to sit and relax. We...”
S
Stephen
United States
“So special to stay in the midst of the rainforest!! We loved it. Plus good cafe and friendly and welcoming folks throughout.”
Natasha
Australia
“The property provided an exceptional "immersion" experience in the rainforest, in which we were lucky enough to see cassowaries in the wild (juvenile and full-grown). The accommodation was simple but comfortable, and we really loved the "lights...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Crocodylus Cafe
Cuisine
Australian
Open for
Breakfast • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Daintree Crocodylus takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00 to 19:30
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Morning reception and breakfast hours are 08:00 to 09:30 and evening reception and dinner hours are 17:00 to 19:00.
Early or late arrivals will find a named map on a clipboard at the reception entry. Guests should take their map and find their room. There are no keys at Crocodylus. Guests will need to return to reception for formal check-in after 17:00.
Please note the following opening hours:
- Bar: 17:00-20:00
- Self-catering kitchen: open 24 hours a day.
The property offers a rain forest immersion experience. There are no-power phases from 10:30 to 17:00 and 22:00 to 07:00 each day and a period of silence from 21:30 to 06:00 each night. Guests are requested to respect the local fauna, including snakes and spiders. Rooms are minimally furnished.
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