Ferntree Rainforest Lodge

“Comfortable rainforest retreat”

Comfortable accommodation in the Daintree rainforest environment. Spacious cabins well spaced apart. Great swimming pool that looks like a crystal clear pond in its rainforest environment. Staff were initially hard to find at reception but were friendly and helpful (as was the restaurant staff).… more

Comfortable accommodation in the Daintree rainforest environment. Spacious cabins well spaced apart. Great swimming pool that looks like a crystal clear pond in its rainforest environment. Staff were initially hard to find at reception but were friendly and helpful (as was the restaurant staff). Restaurant was not open for breakfasts and my room did not have kitchenette (need to bring breakfast supplies in transit before arrival). Evening dinner service had limited food options seemingly awaiting for more food and beverages to be delivered. Overall well worth spending a two or three days there and take in tours that can be booked at the hotel.

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“Excellent location, roomy accommodation, limited restaurant”

We booked two cabins four seven of us. Each had downstairs king bed and upstairs twins. One had an extra twin downstairs. Bathroom was roomy and both bath and pool towels were provided. One unit had an outdoor kitchen. Both had small indoor fridges and water boiler with instant coffee , tea, and su… more

We booked two cabins four seven of us. Each had downstairs king bed and upstairs twins. One had an extra twin downstairs. Bathroom was roomy and both bath and pool towels were provided. One unit had an outdoor kitchen. Both had small indoor fridges and water boiler with instant coffee , tea, and sugar. Both units had outdoor porch, one with four chairs and a coffee table. Given the differences in our two units, be specific about the details of the accommodation you desire. There was a beautiful pool, unheated, so water was chilly in June. Restaurant on premises served only dinner, and only on Friday through Sunday. Must make reservations. Reception desk is open only in mornings. When we arrived, despite clear and recent communications confirming our reservations and arrival time (evening), their promise to leave keys on desk, etc., no one had followed through with the keys and check in. In fact, they did not even have our reservations for the correct days. Fortunately, the restaurant chef tracked down the proprietors and we got it sorted. We also made reservations through the reception desk for a Daintree River cruise. The desk told us where to meet the tour for pickup. That was wrong, so we missed our scheduled cruise. Fortunately, we were able to call tour company and reschedule. The Turtle Rock Cafe, about a five minute walk from Ferntree has good food and drink and offers Great Barrier Reef snorkeling tours. The Sandbar Restaurant, a short drive south, has good wood-fired pizza. Also nearby is Myall Beach and a nice boardwalk tour of the forest. Always stay out of water! Salties are always a danger.

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“Nice and neat cabin”

We booked a private cabin for 2 adults for four night. It was very nice, clean, had a ventilator but also an air-con. The parking was just a minute or so away from the cabin. We knew that the restaurant would not be open all the days that we stayed, but it turned out that the restaurant was closed … more

We booked a private cabin for 2 adults for four night. It was very nice, clean, had a ventilator but also an air-con. The parking was just a minute or so away from the cabin. We knew that the restaurant would not be open all the days that we stayed, but it turned out that the restaurant was closed all days. We did get that information, but only the day before we arrived. With all the amazing reviews about this restaurant, we were a little bit disappointed that we would not be able to experience this. We did get alternative places to eat but these places also changed their opening times due to the time of year. It really is low season so I understand that updates and renovations will be done in this time. With a little bit of double checking the places where we planned to eat, it turned out good. Even though the reception isn't staffed, the staff is easily reached by whats-app and telephone and they act quickly.

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“Honest review of Ferntree Rainforest Lodge.”

The following comments are meant to be an informative review for prospective clients. 1. There was a kettle and 4 mugs and teaspoons. A toaster was also supplied but no crockery or cutlery so not sure how the toast would work. 2. There were only 2 small open shelves for storage for possible 4 peopl… more

The following comments are meant to be an informative review for prospective clients. 1. There was a kettle and 4 mugs and teaspoons. A toaster was also supplied but no crockery or cutlery so not sure how the toast would work. 2. There were only 2 small open shelves for storage for possible 4 people staying there. 3. There was a TV on the wall but no mention of the fact that there were no free to air channels. You could supposedly hotspot to a device and only if you have the Telstra network. We could not get this to work and there were no staff who knew how to help us. 4. There was nowhere to hang towels hard again if there were 4 people staying. 5. No adequate lighting on paths at night - it was quite dangerous. Lots of the lights that were there were not working. 6. Childproof door at the top of the steep stairs had no latch. 7. Much of the time the reception staff were elsewhere but were exceptionally helpful when you could find someone. 8. We stayed at this resort 32 years ago and it is now showing signs that a lot of maintenance and financial investment is needed.

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