This 4-star resort in the centre of Cooktown is set in extensive tropical gardens and boasts a lagoon-style swimming pool. It offers rooms with balconies and outdoor furniture.
Susan
Australia
Great location in middle of town, could walk to everything. Next door to pub, short walk to RSL and bistro. Lovely pool area. Comfortable bed.
Milkwood Lodge features secluded cottages with a veranda offering mountain views. Guests can relax in the outdoor saltwater pool complete with waterfall. A free airport shuttle service is available.
Verena
Switzerland
Beautiful lodge on super nice property. We really loved the view from our lodge terrace into the forrest. You are in the middle of nature but still have all the luxuries with a hot shower, new aircon and a small but well equipped kitchen. Everything was perfectly clean as well.
Gecko Guest House is situated in Cooktown and has a saltwater pool and pool views. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.
Featuring air conditioning, Cooktown Harbour View Luxury Apartments offers accommodation in Cooktown. All units feature a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV.
Janet
Australia
Views , happy staff. Luxury fixtures and fittings.
Located in Cooktown, within 2.3 km of Finch Bay Beach, Endeavour Reach offers accommodation with air conditioning. The property has garden views.
pierre
France
Beautiful and large house, very well located in Cooktown. Rooms are large and nice, enjoyable terrace with view on the Endeavour river. Choice to use a ceiling mounted fan or air conditioning, which is very appreciated!
Situated in Cooktown in the Queensland region with Finch Bay Beach nearby, 122 on Charlotte features accommodation with free private parking. The property has river and garden views.
Antoinette
Australia
Excellent and thank you for the hospitality including breakfast which was wonderful
Paperbark Retreat is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Cooktown, where guests can makes the most of its outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.
Micaela
Portugal
The accomodation was really great and loved it. Sue and Tony made us feel really comfortable, we were spoilt and enjoyed a few meals with them. The gardens and the resort style pool was amazing and really felt like home. We took our pet dog there too and she loved it.
Situated in Cooktown in the Queensland region, The Frangipani Suite - One bedroom apartment in Cooktown features a garden. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.
Cheryl
Australia
The property was in an ideal location with great views, close to the town centre and in a very quiet street. The unit was very clean and tidy
The museum is closed Mon-Tue. We went on Wednesday.
The museum is closed Mon-Tue. We went on Wednesday. Fairly small. The town is small with some beautiful views. Grassy Hill has very nice 260 degree view. The botanic gardens are lovely. Finch beach was unexpectedly pretty. The Mulligan Highway from Cairns is in superb shape.
Antonius
Canada
10
Scored 10
Cooktown was not what I expected, it was far better than I...
Cooktown was not what I expected, it was far better than I was expecting.
The town is very clean and tidy, great amenities and services. October just starting to a bit humid. Winter would be a better time to visit.
Keith
Australia
8.0
Scored 8.0
Lots of history on Capt Cook.
Lots of history on Capt Cook. Beautiful new river Prescinct with interesting signage of history in the area. Historical museum and cemetery worth a visit . The railway shop has lots of local handicrafts for sale . Good Cornett IGA on Helen St ( back street , not on Charlotte St ) Lots of bottle shops and options for eating out including bowls club, Pubs and Thai restaurant. Takeaway vans selling lunch food and coffee shops near the water . Easy to walk around . Bus trip from Cairns Trans North goes to Cooktown and return daily . Pick the days they drive the Bloomfield Track for an amazing experience
Debbie Tidswell
Australia
10
Scored 10
Cooktown is a a layback quiet town which has become more...
Cooktown is a a layback quiet town which has become more popular with tourists over the 20 years we have visited. It it a Southerners Haven May to October. If you are into Fishing the Charters out of Cooktown are among the best in Australia!
If not, then it is simply a restful no pressure town with very friendly locals who are only so pleased that you have come to visit their little paradise!
Barton
Australia
8.0
Scored 8.0
It's a long drive from Cairns on a very good road (allow 4...
It's a long drive from Cairns on a very good road (allow 4 hours), and there's not a great deal to do once you get there. There's a nice river-front walk, fishing jetties, playground for the kids, and a new water-park towards the end of the bay. Some nice pubs and restaurants to choose from, (Cooktown is noted for its seafood), and the usual souvenir shops. The museum is interesting but quite expensive at $25 per adult admission; worth it if you want to see the anchor from Capt. Cook's Endeavour and how it was retrieved. The sunset cruise on the Endeavour river is worth doing; byo drinks, but glasses, ice and a nice cheese platter is included, and Nick's commentary is worth the price of the cruise in itself.
The Grassy Hill lookout is quite spectacular but you'll need to hold on to your hat as it gets very blustery up there, and the Botanic Gardens near Finch Bay are also worth a visit.
If you're based in Cairns and just want to see Cooktown to tick it off your "been there, done that" list, I'd suggest heading north towards Port Douglas then veer off to Mount Molloy is a better way than the usual recommended route via Mareeba. Don't even try going via the Bloomfield Track through the Daintree unless you have a big 4WD.
Stuart
Australia
8.0
Scored 8.0
What I like about Cooktown is the laid back atmosphere of...
What I like about Cooktown is the laid back atmosphere of the place and all locals are friendly and willing to help you. The food is good in the pubs or clubs and served in a timely manner. The view from the lookout is great and it's a nice stroll around the botanic gardens. It's a great place to getaway and do very little but mix with the locals.
Recommend for weekend trip.
Good location above the town, with everything you could possibly need for a short or extended stay for friends or families.
Breakfast provisions - including a loaf of fresh baked bread - in the fridge along with all the basics.
Bathroom products provided.
Very clean with air conditioning in both bedrooms as well as the living area.
Full laundry with washing products supplied.
Nice outdoor decked area with a table and chairs.
Hostess who offered advice on where to go and what to do, with a message through our stay checking that all was well.
The location of the property was convenient for exploring Cooktown.
The property is very well appointed and has everything needed to make a stay as pleasant as possible. The house is designed for free cross flow ventilation and is set in a canopy of trees where bird songs are heard in the morning.
Margo was very welcoming and she provided a lot of very useful “tourist information” which helped us plan our time in Cooktown.
Location was great and room was very clean. They had an area that could be used for gatherings, cooking and generally relaxing. Owners are super friendly and were exceptional in providing advice on where to visit in the Cooktown area.
The whole facility was supper clean and a credit to Diane & Andrew and we would highly recommend Gecko Guest House to any considering a visit to this beautiful area.
Our room was beautifully presented and the wide verandahs made a very pleasant spot to sit outside. The gardens were beautifully kept and waking up to sounds of bird life was a plus. Sue and Tony were amazing and made our stay very special. Breakfast was incredible and Sue cooked a delicious meal on our second night. A great place to stay and can’t wait to stay again on our next visit to Cooktown
Di & Andrew are the most hospitable hosts. They are extremely friendly & helpful, willingly providing us with lots of information to help us make the most of our time in Cooktown. The rooms are beautifully appointed and include some thoughtful touches to make your stay feel special. The swimming pool was an added delight after our day of exploring this lovely historic town on foot.
Lovely private and well appointed cottage. Very comfortable king bed, great shower, and spotlessly clean. The private deck overlooks the rainforest with its interesting wildlife visitors. The pool area is nice for a cool off. A car is handy but they also do car rentals here. We made use of the RSL courtesy bus to go out. Loved Cooktown and Milkwood Lodge.
Although the resort was 15Km out of Cooktown, one would need a vehicle to visit Cooktown anyway. The surroundings were exceptional and we were greeted with coffee and cake on arrival. On one night we took the availability of dinner at the resort. It was nice to be with the hosts Sue and Tony to hear about local events in Cooktown.
Very helpful staff who gave great information about the area. Close to centre of Cooktown. Fully equipped with all we needed including coffee pod machine and pods and real milk not the long life variety. Gave us the experience of staying in a caravan. Liked the en-suite in the van but so small.
The location in the rainforest was beautiful, and the cabin was very private. Although it's not right in Cooktown the property is only a few minutes drive out of town and was well worth it. We were warmly greeted by the owner who was very friendly and took us to our rooms.
Beautiful location in rainforest. Interesting pole house construction, felt part of forest being elevated and in the treetops . Very quiet at night. Kitchen was small but functional, with cooktop, microwave and bbq in public area. Hosts were friendly and helpful.
This is a well equipped modern apartment with fantastic views across the water with amazing sunsets . It is situated in a quiet residential road a short stroll from the centre of Cooktown. Off road parking provided. The owner is very friendly and helpful.
Our hosts Di and Andrew were most welcoming. Filled out us in on all Cooktown and surrounds has to offer. We will definitely stay at Gecko lodge on our next trip to Cooktown.
The location, cleanliness, travelling information around the local area, historical information books on coffee table, ginger nut biscuits and a lot of other little details.
very cosy, clean and well located.
all necessary amenities you’d expect in a high class hotel and even more
(chocolate eggs was a nice gesture for our Easter gateway)
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