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Thala Beach Nature Reserve

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Private Road. 5078 Capt Cook Highway, Oak Beach, QLD, 4877
  • Four Mile Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Macrossan Street
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Coral Sea Bungalow

Coral Sea Bungalow

  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Beach View

  • 65 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Eucalypt Bungalow

Eucalypt Bungalow

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Jungle Walk Bungalow

Jungle Walk Bungalow

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Birdwing Suite

Birdwing Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kingfisher Suite

Kingfisher Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Oak Beach

Beachside getaway.Within 9 miles (15 km) of this resort, you'll find Four Mile Beach and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina and Rex Smeal Park are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Oak Beach - 11 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Four Mile Beach - 21 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Four Mile Beach Park - 21 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Macrossan Street - 25 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 26 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Kuranda Station - 55 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beach Shack - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aluco Restaurant and Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Treetops Spa at Ramada - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪4 Mile Seafood & Takeaway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oaks Kitchen and Garden - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Thala Beach Nature Reserve

4.5-star beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. After a day at the beach, cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools at Thala Beach Nature Reserve and enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool.

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Oak Beach resort.

  • 1 floor
  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • 83 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 150 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1998
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Thala Beach Nature Reserve offers 83 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and safes. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 km
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 24 to 38 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Beach yoga
  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • Video library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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 full breakfast: approximately AUD 24 to 38 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 60 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

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 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Thala Beach Nature Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 574 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 574 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 574 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 574 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 574 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

heidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

jayendra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located on a nature reserve, so it very quiet. There are a couple of walks the stargazers is worth doing it is step access so to stay here you do need to be mobile steps to your rooms and to reception it is in the middle of nowhere so if your happy to have one choice of restaurant it is fine
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Edward, Duvall

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Couldn’t give five starts because no internet in rooms and fairly poor even at the lodge- this is important to almost everyone now, get it fixed!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic customer service! Property is remote and it truly is a lovely get away. Transportation to the nearest town can be arranged by the hotel but times may not be the most convenient. Dining was great, service very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thala Beach Nature Reserve is a wonderful escape! We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with friendly and helpful staff. We really enjoyed our stay here and was fantastic for a few days relaxing and exploring the area up to Daintree and Port Douglas. We spent two nights eating in the restaurant and the food was top class. If I had any improvement it would be to heat the pool as it was freezing at this time of the year so we only used it for a quick dip and where the ones I saw use it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing. Bungalow style rooms scattered through the rainforest, connected by very walkable paved paths. The staff was great. The food was good. But it is the property itself that makes this place special.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay at Thala Beach. Such a relaxing getaway in a wonderful location. Our private bungalow was perfect and we spent most of our stay exploring the properties many walks, lookouts and beach, and thanks again for organising the day tour to Cape Tribulation for us, it was fantastic! Can't wait to come again, and already sending others your way!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place with a fantastic story
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

louise

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved being away from any built environment, nestled amongst the trees, ocean and cliffs, lots of birds and feeling of being in nature. The restaurant is a stunning location but the food is hit and miss, limited menu, and expensive. Staff are warm and friendly. The resort has a slightly worn fee about it. But if you’re looking for a slightly rustic eco retreat vibe, it’s great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

elizabeth, Chester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful secluded rainforest property with its own beautiful beach. Good size room; eco friendly but parking was not near the room and restaurant was so/so
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Great food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb rainforest setting. Attentive staff. Good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hollee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is wonderful, just south of Port Douglas. Right in the bush! Right in nature! Great facilities, bungalow up to date and luxurious.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Inga A

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barclay, Spokane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great resort, no weaknesses
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Bishops Stortford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unique location for a peaceful break. It was useful to have a taxi service into Port Douglas several times a day. Would recommend the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and beach. Great staff, delicious breakfast and dinners, onsite birding & nature .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise

Always amazing to stay here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023