"We really enjoyed this beautiful, peaceful lodge. Breakfast was good and the hosts delightful. They shared a lot about the local history and culture. Don’t miss the historic rock art nearby."
"We really enjoyed this beautiful, peaceful lodge. Breakfast was good and the hosts delightful. They shared a lot about the local history and culture. Don’t miss the historic rock art nearby."
"The location was perfect—right on the marina and close to all the activities around the reef and shopping plus parks and restaurants. The staff were amongst some of the friendliest and most helpful we’ve had on our travels!"
"The location was perfect—right on the marina and close to all the activities around the reef and shopping plus parks and restaurants. The staff were amongst some of the friendliest and most helpful we’ve had on our travels!"
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Lodge exceeded our expectation. The individual lodges were very well appointed and tucked away in the forest. When we arrived the staff were very helpful, as they were throughout our four day stay. The meals were varied and imaginative ... well done chef! Diwan is centrally located in the Daintree so the Lodge is a good spot from which to explore. We loved it.
The Lodge exceeded our expectation. The individual lodges were very well appointed and tucked away in the forest. When we arrived the staff were very helpful, as they were throughout our four day stay. The meals were varied and imaginative ... well done chef! Diwan is centrally located in the Daintree so the Lodge is a good spot from which to explore. We loved it.
It was a great time also our engagement almost got spilt due to the older lady at the front desk when we checked in. Lucky my parents wasn’t listening to what she said…
Overall we loved thala and will be back. Thanks for the great experience!
It was a great time also our engagement almost got spilt due to the older lady at the front desk when we checked in. Lucky my parents wasn’t listening to what she said…
Overall we loved thala and will be back. Thanks for the great experience!
Toby
Reviewed December 26, 2022Reviewed December 26, 2022
Beautifully renovated building in Art Deco style. The high gloss timber floors, the wallpaper, the ceiling rosettes, this property has it all. I fell in love the moment I walked in and will never stay in another cold impersonal motel room in Cairns again.
Beautifully renovated building in Art Deco style. The high gloss timber floors, the wallpaper, the ceiling rosettes, this property has it all. I fell in love the moment I walked in and will never stay in another cold impersonal motel room in Cairns again.
A nice quiet haven to unwind and relax. Well maintained property, great pool and staff were really hospitable and helpful.
Can't wait to go back next year.
A nice quiet haven to unwind and relax. Well maintained property, great pool and staff were really hospitable and helpful.
Can't wait to go back next year.
My partner and I stayed here for three days, two nights. We arrived at 9am on our first day and was shown immediately to our room, which was an unexpected surprise given that the checkin time was 2pm. The Reception staff made us very welcome from the start, offering some helpful hints for our stay and organising transfers, and even a complimentary late checkout. The room, a one bedroom suite, was enormous, large bedroom, two bathrooms, full size kitchen, large lounge/dining room and balcony...
My partner and I stayed here for three days, two nights. We arrived at 9am on our first day and was shown immediately to our room, which was an unexpected surprise given that the checkin time was 2pm. The Reception staff made us very welcome from the start, offering some helpful hints for our stay and organising transfers, and even a complimentary late checkout. The room, a one bedroom suite, was enormous, large bedroom, two bathrooms, full size kitchen, large lounge/dining room and balcony...
Kev
Reviewed February 2, 2016Reviewed February 2, 2016
We were very impressed with this hotel. Lovely welcoming staff make a trip so much more enjoyable. The kitchen was well stocked with crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils, and plenty of room for your own food. TV has a few austar channels and there is a DVD player for which you can borrow dvds from the kiosk for free. Pool area and bbq were very clean.
Mel, the new owner, was very happy to help when I called to ask about local weather warnings and holiday opening times of local shops for...
We were very impressed with this hotel. Lovely welcoming staff make a trip so much more enjoyable. The kitchen was well stocked with crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils, and plenty of room for your own food. TV has a few austar channels and there is a DVD player for which you can borrow dvds from the kiosk for free. Pool area and bbq were very clean.
Mel, the new owner, was very happy to help when I called to ask about local weather warnings and holiday opening times of local shops for...
We had a wonderful stay! The property was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The staff were incredibly helpful, kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The pool was fantastic, the rooms were lovely and quiet, and the beds were so comfortable. Breakfast was a lovely added touch and made mornings so easy — one less thing to think about when travelling!
We would happily stay here again (actually this is our 3rd or 4th stay) and highly recommend it to anyone looking...
We had a wonderful stay! The property was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The staff were incredibly helpful, kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The pool was fantastic, the rooms were lovely and quiet, and the beds were so comfortable. Breakfast was a lovely added touch and made mornings so easy — one less thing to think about when travelling!
We would happily stay here again (actually this is our 3rd or 4th stay) and highly recommend it to anyone looking...
Lana
Reviewed November 1, 2026Reviewed November 1, 2026
Expensive, but the rooms are wonderful, very new clean and well appointed. Great pool and bar and easy to book snorkle, fins etc. Staff amazing and helpful. We loved the experience and being pampered by the wonderful staff. The Chef is top class, some of the best food you will enjoy.
Expensive, but the rooms are wonderful, very new clean and well appointed. Great pool and bar and easy to book snorkle, fins etc. Staff amazing and helpful. We loved the experience and being pampered by the wonderful staff. The Chef is top class, some of the best food you will enjoy.
Andrew
Reviewed February 3, 2022Reviewed February 3, 2022
The Sea Temple is a lovely hotel with a great relaxing atmosphere, well looked after facilities, modern rooms (not to forget the incredible spa bath) and fantastic food! I extended my stay twice as I couldn't have enough of this hotel! The location was great, only a short drive to the main stretch of port douglous.
I would rate this hotel 10/10 with the only negative being the service delivered by room service. Twice parts of our order was missing although this wasn't a problem, the room...
The Sea Temple is a lovely hotel with a great relaxing atmosphere, well looked after facilities, modern rooms (not to forget the incredible spa bath) and fantastic food! I extended my stay twice as I couldn't have enough of this hotel! The location was great, only a short drive to the main stretch of port douglous.
I would rate this hotel 10/10 with the only negative being the service delivered by room service. Twice parts of our order was missing although this wasn't a problem, the room...
You know how you're often disappointed after arriving at a venue that you've booked online? This is NOT one of those venues! What a spectacular location. Shantara Resort was everything we'd hoped for and more. Fantastic facilities, very clean and well cared for. All staff were friendly, helpful and very accommodating. Handy to the centre of town, marina and beach - we had a car but didn't need it at all. Extra bonus of being a child free venue - very peaceful! We had an amazing time and will...
You know how you're often disappointed after arriving at a venue that you've booked online? This is NOT one of those venues! What a spectacular location. Shantara Resort was everything we'd hoped for and more. Fantastic facilities, very clean and well cared for. All staff were friendly, helpful and very accommodating. Handy to the centre of town, marina and beach - we had a car but didn't need it at all. Extra bonus of being a child free venue - very peaceful! We had an amazing time and will...
The dishwasher didn't work in Villa 5
The breakfast menu was a little disappointing considering it was supposed to be ala carte breaky included in package. We paid good money to stay there.
The dishwasher didn't work in Villa 5
The breakfast menu was a little disappointing considering it was supposed to be ala carte breaky included in package. We paid good money to stay there.