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The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial B&B with free breakfast

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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22 Silkwood Road, Cow Bay, QLD, 4873
  • Place, Daintree National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wet Tropics of Queensland
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge
    ‪3 min drive‬

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  • 129 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 97 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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10.0 out of 10
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(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Cow Bay

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Cow Bay B&B and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Wet Tropics of Queensland and 2 miles (3 km) of Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge. Daintree Discovery Centre and Cow Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Daintree National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Wet Tropics of Queensland - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Daintree Rainforest - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lync Haven - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thornton Beach Kiosk - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪On The Turps - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Java Blue - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Daintree Wilderness Lodge Breakfast Lounge - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast

3-star Colonial B&B with free breakfast
A private beach is featured. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cow Bay bed & breakfast.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1992
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast offers 5 accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast
Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast Cow Bay
Epiphyte Cow Bay
The Epiphyte Bed And Breakfast Daintree Region/Cow Bay
The Epiphyte Bed Breakfast
The Epiphyte & Cow Bay
The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast Cow Bay
The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Cow Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast to the airport?

The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast is 73.3 mi (123-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast.

How close is The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 2.6 mi (5-min drive) from Cow Bay and 6.5 mi (17-min drive) from Cape Kimberley. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast offer free breakfast?

The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast offers free breakfast every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast have a pool?

The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast does not have a pool.

Does The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast have a spa?

This bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast to downtown Cow Bay?

The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast is 1.3 mi away from Cow Bay.

The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visitingThe Daintree rain forest. Thanks Jesse and Beth for making our 3 day stay so enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely and peaceful property. For those that are a bit concerned about ‘nature’ and creepy crawlers, please note outdoor toilet .. can be a bit confronting. We got used to it though. Host was prompt to assist when we had any issues (eg ran out of gas - which powers the oven and hot water service) . Lighting quite dim so a watch out at night as so dark here. It was lovely having g the windows open to listen to the rain on the tin roof.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Glenfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matt is a wonderful host. He made our experience in the Daintree very enjoyable. His knowledge of the area helped us have a great time. It was no trouble for him to make recommendations and bookings for us. I highly recommend the Epipthyte for anyone planning a holiday here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matt runs one of the coolest B&Bs in the world, and I say that with over 40 countries of travel experience. His story of building this wonderful place, his hospitality to share it with the world, and the natural beauty of the Daintree Rainforest surrounding it all makes for a thoroughly enjoyable jungle stay. The exotic fruit breakfasts and fun recommendations for things to do by Matt (for those who want more than just to luxuriate in his B&B) made the stay a very special experience for my wife and me.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Boram

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward N., Columbia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful place to stay for a visit to the Daintree area. Great host, great food, other great travelers with whom to visit. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has beautiful surroundings and made me feel relaxed the moment walk-in. It is close to the Daintree Discovery Center and was a good base for exploring the Daintree and Cape Tribulation area. The host Matt knows everything in the area and made helpful itinerary suggestions. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mattis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matt’s place is unreal - beautifully nesteld within the daintree rainforest ! We stayed in the cottage just 50 m from the main house and absolutely loved it. Saw a cassowary walk through the property and enjoy the fruit trees. The breakfast is delicious with all the different fruits and we enjoyed spending time with Matt and his friends over a glass of wine. Thank you so much for having us :) we will be back !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a good place to stay to visit the Daintree Forest and Cape Tribulation. This part of Australia is off the grid and lightly populated. Being in the tropics,, it has a rainy season so be aware it can rain a lot during the Australian summer with few people visiting during that time. We had 3 days of sun so we were able to take advantage of the rainforest discover center and board walks without rain as well as empty beaches. Also be aware that this is crocoodile country so you can not go into the water at all except for two swimming holes in rivers.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This place is the best place to be.

Amazing place- beautiful, peaceful, and surrounded by amazing rainforest scenery and sounds- best 5 days of my 30 day trip to Australia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, had a great stay

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Amazing hospitality. Breakfast of fresh tropical fruits from the orchard was a bonus. As was relaxing in a hammock at the end of a busy day. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful surprise this accommodation was - stunning setting and generous host with his time, knowledge of the area and making sure we were comfortable and had all that we needed. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique Stay

Amazing location, comfortable accommodations and great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want an authentic rain forest experience where you truly feel you are living in the jungle, this is your place. If you are okay with slighly rustic, off the grid, etc., you couldn't ask for a better experience. The owner, Matt, is incredibly knowledgeable about the Daintree area and the best ways to visit it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique property, in the rainforest. The area doesn’t have mains power so don’t expect aircon. There are plenty of fans though, and the shared areas of the house are open to the lovely tropical breezes. Bedrooms can either be open to the breeze or made as private as you choose. Matt prepares a very generous tropical fruit breakfast, and is friendly but professional and so knowledgable about the area. Good shower, great to be able to access kitchen facilities and lovely to have space to chat and hang out with other guests if you want to. No reflection on Matt or the property, but you need to expect that it can get very hot and humid here. After all, it’s the Wet Tropics!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eco stay. Worth it.

It’s an amazing location and Matt the host is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From Matthew who was an encyclopedia of knowledge to the beautiful setting where we were fortunate enough to see a cassowary, we could not have chosen a better place to experience the Daintree Rainforest. I can’t say enough about the hospitality and the efforts to ensure that the Epiphyte is in harmony with nature. Absolutely fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020