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Daintree Crocodylus

2.5 star property
Family-friendly lodge with fitness centre and coffee shop/cafe
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Exterior
Family Room (Safari Hut) | Property grounds
Hiking
Outdoor pool
Breakfast, dinner served; soul food, al fresco dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
161 Buchanan Creek Road, Cow Bay, QLD, 4873
  • Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge
    18 min walk
  • Daintree Discovery Centre
    2 min drive
  • Acaciavale Nature Refuge
    5 min drive
  • Port Douglas, QLD (PTI-Port Douglas Heliport)
    64 min drive

Room options

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Tree House, Ensuite (Tropical Cabin)

Tree House, Ensuite (Tropical Cabin)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Economy Tree House, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds (Rainforest Bungalow)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Rainforest Bungalow)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room (Safari Hut)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

Family Room (Safari Hut)

Highlights

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

About the area

Cow Bay

A family-friendly stay in Cow Bay awaits you at Daintree Crocodylus. You'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Daintree Discovery Centre and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Jindalba Boardwalk. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Jungle Nest serves soul food and is open for breakfast and dinner. Crocs Bar is the lodge's own bar. Enjoy the gym along with access to ecotours and a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Cow Bay lodge include Daintree Rainforest and Thornton Beach.
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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, 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

Family-friendly lodge with fitness centre and coffee shop/cafe
Daintree Crocodylus offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Daintree Crocodylus. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cow Bay lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 15 buildings
  • Built in 1987
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Daintree Crocodylus offers 25 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: AUD 4 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Crocs Bar
  • Jungle Nest

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 4 to 15 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Daintree Crocodylus?

Daintree Crocodylus offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Daintree Crocodylus?

Yep, Daintree Crocodylus has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Daintree Crocodylus?

The closest beach to Daintree Crocodylus is Thornton Beach (5.6 km).

Does Daintree Crocodylus have a pool?

Daintree Crocodylus has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes Daintree Crocodylus a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Daintree Crocodylus.

Is Daintree Crocodylus family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a playground, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Daintree Crocodylus is a hit with families.

Does Daintree Crocodylus serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Daintree Crocodylus?

No, Daintree Crocodylus does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Daintree Crocodylus?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves soul food. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Daintree Crocodylus?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Daintree Crocodylus?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Daintree Crocodylus Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 162 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Kurt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved Loved this place. Especially the limited wifi and power - great for teens!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Daintree experience for the family.
Best Daintree experience for the family. Great food and stay, such a good vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The safari tent experience is fantastic, the owners are lovely and cook great meals.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet place to immerse in a jungle setting. Sleeping to the sounds of the rainforest at night is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Shane, Toowoomba, australia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful hosts. A most interesting location and style of accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Tasha, Townsville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daryn, Visalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019