5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
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 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$124
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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! (173 reviews)
What a fabulous location to experience the beauty of the Daintree. Will definitely return if ever in the area again.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
The price is AU$389 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$389
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Pretty resort, lovely food, reception staff were friendly, pool bar staff were not attentive. The room was a great size and had a awesome view.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Oaks Port Douglas Resort
87 Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
The price is AU$165 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$165
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
Staff all lovely, pool fabulous
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
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.
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! (699 reviews)
Very clean room, super great / helpful staff, great free amenities (bikes, beach chairs, games, coolers etc). Location is perfect, right by the beach and in a quiet area. If we could give it 10 stars, we would. This was our 12th accommodation in 5 weeks and, by far, the best.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only
15-17 Davidson Street Port Douglas QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Port Douglas Splash Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (417 reviews)
Impressive, intimate, private, great location. Lively small pool. Clean.
Reviewed on 24 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (677 reviews)
Clean room easy access car park lift from car park to rooms.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
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
Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
AU$72
per adult
Cape Tribulation Ocean Safari - Great Barrier Reef Adventure
AU$207
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Daintree River 'Dawn' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
AU$72
per adult
1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise
AU$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Daintree Discovery Centre Family Pass Ticket
AU$100
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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