Book a hotel near Daintree Village, Daintree

This property is tucked back off of Cape Tribulation Road, and is a little difficult to spot. If you see the Cow Bay Hotel on the east side of the road, you have gone a little too far north. This property is set back off the road amidst the rain forest, and you feel like you have stepped back in time. The new owner of the motel bought it about two months ago, and she and her daughter are putting a lot of love into the property. The building is concrete block, colorfully painted, and reminded us of some places we have stayed in Costa Rica. The rooms are basic but clean. The bed was comfortable, and we had a refrigerator and kettle for coffee or tea, but no microwave. They do provide an outdoor grilling area and supplies needed to BBQ. The shower was a little slow getting started, but there was plenty of hot water. There is no electrical grid north of the Daintree River, so businesses and homes rely on solar power and generators. We did not have cell phone coverage, and I was surprised to have Internet access at the motel. The motel operator suggests bringing supplies you need to cook, as things are more expensive north of the river. However, if you choose not to cook, they do serve food and alcohol at the Cow Bay Hotel, which is within walking distance.