Helenvale Travel Guide

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The Lion’s Den Hotel is the stop for a well-earned beer after completing the Bloomfield Track, but even worth a drive out from Cooktown. The pub opened in 1875 and stayed in the same family for nearly 90 years. It’s covered in hand-written messages, which is a tradition going back decades when the workers at the nearby mines would give their wages to the hotel and then keep track of how much they’d spent on the walls of the bar. The interior is adorned with memorabilia and there’s a small museum too. Definitely worth a look.
The Lion’s Den Hotel is the stop for a well-earned beer after completing the Bloomfield Track, but even worth a drive out from Cooktown. The pub opened in 1875 and stayed in the same family for nearly 90 years. It’s covered in hand-written messages, which is a tradition going back decades when the workers at the nearby mines would give their wages to the hotel and then keep track of how much they’d spent on the walls of the bar. The interior is adorned with memorabilia and there’s a small museum too. Definitely worth a look.

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Sovereign Resort Hotel

Sovereign Resort Hotel

4 out of 5
128 Charlotte Street Cooktown QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$177 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$177
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cooktown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cooktown History Centre and Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery ...
9/10 Wonderful! (295 reviews)
This is a resort out where you wouldn't expect to find one. Beautiful pool and tropical setting. Bar and restaurant are in a building separate of the rooms. Everyone on staff was nice and helpful. They have 2 bedroom apartments. Some for families and others for groups without children. The family ...

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Sovereign Resort Hotel
COOKTOWN HOLIDAY PARK

COOKTOWN HOLIDAY PARK

4 out of 5
35-41 Charlotte St Cooktown QLD
The price is AU$149 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$149
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Cooktown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions James Cook Museum and Cooktown History Centre ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (32 reviews)
The room was clean. No Wifi in the room had to ask twice for the password

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

COOKTOWN HOLIDAY PARK
Cooktown Motel

Cooktown Motel

3.5 out of 5
9 Boundary St Cooktown QLD
The price is AU$95 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$95
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Cooktown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions James Cook Museum and Cooktown History Centre are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (59 reviews)
Yes the staff are lovely and very helpful. And the room was spotless thankyou Shannon

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Cooktown Motel
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Kath's Cottage - Your Haven Away From Home

Kath's Cottage - Your Haven Away From Home

Cooktown QLD
Stay at this cottage in Cooktown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions James Cook Museum and Cooktown History Centre are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Although there was an issue with the electronic door lock, our host Karen went over and above to get us settled in. The cottage is tastefully decorated, has all mod cons, super comfy bed and is spotlessly clean, very centrally located and easy to find.Would highly recommend to anyone wishing to stay ...

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

Kath's Cottage - Your Haven Away From Home
Coral Sea Allure - Your Home Away From Home

Coral Sea Allure - Your Home Away From Home

Cooktown QLD
Stay at this villa in Cooktown. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Grassy Hill Lookout and Cook's Landing Tourist ...
Advertised as luxury accom no coffee supplied let alone a plunger or coffee machine. Bed pillows all very hard.

Reviewed on 30 July 2023

Coral Sea Allure - Your Home Away From Home
Cooktown Central Villa

Cooktown Central Villa

Cooktown QLD
Stay at this villa in Cooktown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Cooktown History Centre and Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery are located ...
Modern House in the heart of Cooktown
Great holiday home - pets allowed which is a wonderful bonus. All you need for a great stay. Recommended, we will be back.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2025

Cooktown Central Villa
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