Located only 110 kilometres north of Cairns, and 50 kilometres north of Port Douglas, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa is set in 30 acres of lush ancient rainforest in the World Heritage Daintree National Park.
Only 15 up-market rainforest villas occupy secluded positions amongst the world's oldest living rainforest... reinforcing the impression of being 'at one with nature', yet still provide all the creature comforts of a four and a half star property - highest rated rainforest resort in Australia.
Each air conditioned villa is fully micro-screened and has ensuite bathroom, satellite TV, latest in-house videos, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities and some feature their own private balcony jacuzzi.
Our guests state they appreciate the personal touch and efforts of our friendly staff who strive to ensure guest expectations are surpassed by actual experiences.
Cruise the majestic Daintree River
Guided Aboriginal Rainforest Culture Walk
Aboriginal Art & Cultural Workshops
Bird Watchers Paradise
Easy to Find... Hard to Leave
Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa projects a sense of exotic remoteness which is belied by the fact that it is located only 90 minutes by car from Cairns and 30 minutes from Port Douglas, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. A sealed road runs right to the front door.
Multi-Award Winning
2001 HMAA (Hotel Motel Accommodation Association) Award - Winner - Queensland Conservation/Eco Resort
2001 Tourism Queensland Award - Finalist - Unique Accommodation
2000 HMAA (Hotel Motel Accommodation Association) Award
Winner - Queensland's Best Resort
2000 HMAA Award - Winner - Queensland Conservation
2000 Spanish International Award - Tourism, Hotel & Catering Award
2000 Tourism Tropical North Queensland - Finalist - Unique Accommodation
2000 Queensland Tourism Award - Finalist - Unique Accommodation
The Prestigious British Airways Tourism For Tomorrow Award - Highly Commended - Site and Design
Considered to be the most prestigious environmental tourism awards in the world!
1999 State Premiers Export Award - Highly Commended - Emerging Exporter
1999 Queensland Tourism Award - Finalist - Unique Accommodation
1999 Queensland IT&T Award - Finalist - Accommodation
Visit our award winning partners - Green Island, Australia and Turtle Island, Fiji
Unique Resort
Only 15 up-market rainforest villas occupy secluded positions amongst the world's oldest living rainforest... reinforcing the impression of being 'at one with nature', yet still provide all the creature comforts of a four and a half star property - highest rated rainforest resort in Australia.
Each air conditioned villa is fully micro-screened and has ensuite bathroom, satellite TV, latest in-house videos, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities and some feature their own private balcony jacuzzi.
Our guests state they appreciate the personal touch and efforts of our friendly staff who strive to ensure guest expectations are surpassed by actual experiences.
Gourmet Dining
One of the "must do" experiences while staying at Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa is to enjoy the dining experience at Bilngkumu Restaurant. The expertise of our internationally acclaimed Chefs will have you surrendering to what many state is the true Australia tropical gourmet cuisine.
In keeping with the tradition of the Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa and in consultation with the local Aboriginal Ku Ku-Yalanji people the menu has been carefully designed to balance the multicultural tastes of cosmopolitan Australia with the abundance of unique and exotic sundrenched Queensland fruits, tropical reef fish and local produce with native and indigenous nuts, berries, flowers, leaves and seeds from the property and thus the worlds oldest living rainforest and with an understanding of the Aboriginal Dreamtime.
Select from innovative menus - tropical buffet breakfasts featuring a medley of exotic fruits, delicious light lunches and evening meals to delight the most discerning palate. With nature integrated into every aspect of the property, bush tucker and ginger collected on the property is used to create sensational signature meals and featuring light and healthy spa cuisine for the guest who enjoys delicious meals in line with good health and wellness.
Bilngkumu Restaurant, with it's balcony terrace, overlooking the peaceful fresh water lagoon is accessible from your individual rainforest villa via elevated boardwalks through the lush rainforest. It is uniquely crafted to compliment the rainforest setting and capture the serenity of the fresh water stream flowing beneath.
The name "Bilngkumu" is the local Ku Ku Yalanji Aboriginal word for crocodile, a large wooden crocodile hand painted by Aboriginal artist Verity Gurruwwiwi features in the restaurant. Other authentic Aboriginal artifacts are displayed in the restaurant and are available for purchase? take a little culture home!
Undoubtedly Australia's most unique spa, featuring a carefully chosen selection of body wraps, massages, beauty treatments, and a state of the art Vichy shower. Kelda Maloney (Director of Tranquillity), is on hand to tailor make your personal journey into revitalisation. Surrender to the experiences from the luxurious Elemis range or the exclusive Indigenous Li'Tya range, where Australia's natural resources are combined with Aboriginal techniques and treatments. Uninhibited by the weather this is another "must do" experience.
Travelling time by road from Cairns Airport is 90 minutes, with the fully sealed Cook Highway offering a feast of scenery ranging from secluded palm fringed tropical beaches, hidden coves and rugged headlands, the rich green of lush canefields, through to the mist shrouded rainforest clad mountains. Rated as one of Australia's top 10 scenic drives.
Follow the highway north past the Port Douglas turnoff, and follow the signs to Daintree. No turn-offs or ferry crossings are required.
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Hire Car
Self-drive: Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa is easily accessible, a 90 minute scenic drive on the sealed main highway takes you from Cairns towards Daintree Village. No 4WD or ferry crossing needed. A wide selection of companies offer competitive hire car rates on application.
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