This 4-star resort in the center of Cooktown is set in extensive tropical gardens and features a lagoon-style swimming pool. It offers rooms with balconies and outdoor furniture.
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.
Riva-La-Vista-Cooktown offers accommodations in Cooktown, 1.4 miles from Finch Bay Beach. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.
122 on Charlotte features air-conditioned accommodations in Cooktown. Featuring free private parking, the apartment is 1.1 miles from Finch Bay Beach. Guests can enjoy river views.
Offering a garden, Coral Sea Allure - Your Home Away From Home offers accommodations in Cooktown. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.
Damian
Australia
This place is simply brilliant. Outstanding view, private location plus great kitchen, lounge, balcony and bedrooms. Whilst it's a little on the expensive side, for our long weekend away we were happy we paid the extra.
Offering saltwater swimming pool and a BBQ area surrounded by tropical garden, Cooktown Motel is located at the southern end of Cooktown's main street.
1.4 miles from Finch Bay Beach in Cooktown, Gecko Guest House provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.
Keith
Australia
Clean and well laid out. Host's were nice people. That makes a difference in my opinion.
J & Ella's Holiday House - 2 Bedroom Stays offers accommodations in Cooktown, one mile from Finch Bay Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.
Dalisay
Australia
A very friendly vibe, exceptionally clean. J and Ella go way above and beyond to make it a comfortable and happy place to stay.
Featuring air conditioning, Cooktown Harbor View Luxury Apartments offers accommodations in Cooktown. All units feature a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV.
Providing a garden, Cooktown Central Villa provides accommodations in Cooktown. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The property offers barbecue facilities.
Oleh
Australia
The villa is excellent. The sunset view from the living room is awesome. Location is great - 3 minutes walk to Esplanade.
Paperbark Retreat is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Cooktown where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool, garden, and shared lounge.
Smyth
Australia
Beautiful tropical location. Very welcoming hosts. We will be back!!
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.
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.
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.
Perfect in every way. Our room was spotlessly clean, modern and extremely spacious. The outdoor area, along with the room, was beautiful and perfectly designed to relax and take in the superb panoramic views over Cooktown, the sunset, and Endeavour River. The photos don't do it justice. Terri is a lovely host. 100% perfect.
This is a gorgeous comfortable apartment with true “tropical styling”! The apartment is upstairs with a lovely veranda on two sides. The louvres in every room were wonderful, allowing the cool breeze to flow through. Thank you, Margo, for your warm welcome to Tropical Styling and to Cooktown.
The perfect location in Cooktown. Short walk to main street. Di was the most perfect host and had the most perfect property. The bed was very comfortable, better than any 5 star hotel I've stayed.
If you are going to Cooktown, this is the place to stay.
This facility is 5 star.
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 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!
We really enjoyed our stay and will recommend it to anyone thinking about going up to Cooktown. J and Ella's little touches made it a most comfortable stay and hopefully we'll be back one day soon.
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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