5/5 - Excellent
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Lovely to have a quiet, natural escape after an active day.
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Daintree Crocodylus
161 Buchanan Creek Road Cow Bay QLD
The price is AU$124 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$124
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly lodge in Cow Bay. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Daintree Rainforest and Baralba Corridor ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (176 reviews)
Very warm welcome. Very clean rooms. Big kitchen with all utensils. Beautiful swimming pool. Clean washroom. Nice location. Would love to stay again.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Moo Creek Rainforest hideaway
Cow Bay QLD
Stay at this holiday home in Cow Bay. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Daintree Rainforest and Cow Bay are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
I loved everything about my stay here. The property is so quirky that it instantly feels like home. We were so blessed to see so much wildlife right at the door step, we even had critters trying to join us when we had a fire to cook. My friends that I travelled with became a little overwhelmed when ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
The price is AU$369 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$369
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Staff were so welcoming and helpful, they really went out of their way to make our stay feel special. The room was beautiful and very clean. A nice touch was the on tap sparkling and chilled water in the corridor.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
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.
Moo Creek Rainforest hideaway
Cow Bay QLD
Stay at this holiday home in Cow Bay. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Daintree Rainforest and Cow Bay are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
I loved everything about my stay here. The property is so quirky that it instantly feels like home. We were so blessed to see so much wildlife right at the door step, we even had critters trying to join us when we had a fire to cook. My friends that I travelled with became a little overwhelmed when ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Mantra Aqueous on Port
3-5 Davidson Street Port Douglas QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (692 reviews)
Great location, close to everything, pool was good, albeit it was low season but having 4 of them meant you probably always get a lounge no matter what time of year it is! Spa in the room is a great touch, although loud, it was comfortable. Room wasn’t spotless on arrival, bathroom had a slight odour ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
By The Sea Port Douglas
72 Macrossan Street Port Douglas QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (712 reviews)
By The Sea Port Douglas is a very friendly and excellent place to stay in Port Douglas. It’s location, right off 4 Mile Beach is very unique, and the staff, rooms and ambiance of the hotel made our stay there very enjoyable.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
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.
Popular places to visit
Daintree Discovery Centre
4/5(7 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Daintree Discovery Centre during your stay in Cow Bay. Wander the lush rainforests in this relaxing area.
Jindalba Boardwalk
5/5(5 reviews)
You can take time to visit Jindalba Boardwalk during your travels to Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
Acaciavale Nature Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Acaciavale Nature Refuge, a lovely green space in Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
Activities
Daintree River Rainforest: Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises (DG)
AU$40
per adult
Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)
AU$255
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise
AU$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cape Tribulation Ocean Safari - Great Barrier Reef Adventure
AU$207
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas
AU$146
per adult
Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Julaymba Dungay Half Day
AU$190
per adult
Reviews of Cow Bay
4.3
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Quiet
4/5 - Good
Michelle
Very peaceful and a few eating options, but there's not a lot at Cow Bay - more food options etc further north.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Small town with a lot of activities. Must try the ice cream place down the road.
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