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Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Reception
Beachside House | Living room | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV
Front of property - evening/night
Beachfront Family Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

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2 Pacific Parade, Mission Beach, QLD, 4852
  • Mission Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mission Beach Community Arts Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Dunk Island Beach

Room options

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Beachside House | Living room | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Beachside House

  • 2691 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Beachfront Island Suite | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachfront Island Suite

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Beachfront 2 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, electric kettle

Beachfront 2 Bedroom Apartment

  • 721 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Beachfront Hotel Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachfront Hotel Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Beachfront Resort Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachfront Resort Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Rainforest Hotel Room; Separate Property - Economy Room

  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Beachfront Family Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachfront Family Room

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Rainforest Resort Room; Separate Property - Economy Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Rainforest Resort Room; Separate Property - Economy Room

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Beachfront Coral Sea Resort Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachfront Coral Sea Resort Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Mission Beach

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Mission Beach and Clump Mountain National Park. Mission Beach Community Arts Centre and Djiru National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Clump Mountain National Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mission Beach Community Arts Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cassowary Connection Nature Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Licuala State Forest - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tully Station - 24 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King Reef Hotel Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Bingil Bay Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mission Beach Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Garage Bar and Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Plenty Restaurant and Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach

4-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with free beach club on site and umbrellas. At Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a fitness center, a garden, and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Mission Beach hotel.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 161 sq ft of conference space
  • 15 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1987
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Mission Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Drift Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open select days. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English

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Outdoor pool

Mission Reef Resort

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 665 reviews
$105 nightly
The price is $116
May 31 - Jun 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Mission Reef Resort

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 35 for adults and AUD 10 to 35 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free beach club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 10 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per stay.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 35 for adults, and AUD 10 to 35 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach to the airport?

Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach is 90.1 mi (114-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach?

As of May 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach on Jun 4, 2025 start from $98.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach.

How close is Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 10 and 35 for adults, AUD 10 and 35 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach have a pool?

Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach have a restaurant?

Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach is home to BUKO Restaurant, which features ocean views, a beachfront location, and al fresco dining.

Does Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Drift Spa, where you can enjoy deep-tissue massages, body scrubs, and facials.

How close is Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach to downtown Mission Beach?

Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach is 0.3 mi away from Mission Beach.

Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 824 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 824 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 824 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 824 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 824 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was faultless & stepping from veranda into pool was fantastic. However, it doesn’t look like the floors in the unit ever see a mop & generally was very run down. The food was terrific in the restaurant but the service left a lot to be desired. The staff seemed to put more emphasis on putting menu & cutlery out than serving the waiting guests. 3 times in a matter of hours 2 seperate bar staff looked right at me waiting, not only did they continue but then walked right past me multiple times without acknowledgement. All you have to do is let people know you see them & will be with them asap
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Luxury beachfront hotel where you can walk for miles along the magnificent Mission Beach shoreline. Ideally located near the stinger net for swimming at the beach during the stinger season and within walkable distance to nearby alternative dining options. Gorgeous, refurbished pool to cool off in and plenty of comfy seating areas to gaze out to the views of Dunk Island. Most importantly the staff are attentive and super friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lili

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, beautiful views, friendly staff, and delicious food, will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon check in staff were rude. Rooms were dirty due to age and are very outdated, grout in bathroom and bathroom tiles are disgusting. Pool was dirty and full of leaves and bottom of pool was slimy. I asked if they could clean pool but never got done.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MISS CLARA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An elegant hotel in a really beautiful location. Everything was spotless and comfortable and the beanbags in the pool were an excellent addition to a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Bed comfy, room clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Unfortunately the room I booked was not as expected view was interrupted by roof top. Room was noisy could hear sliding doors and toilet flushing For a resort I expected table service but had to order food and drinks from the bar Waiting time for drinks was too long Understaffed the staff that worked did an amazing job so dam busy not a good look been that busy Bed in room was too bloody small expected bigger Had to climb in a bath to use the shower Shower gel was empty had to call reception Complementary washing powder container empty Will most likely not stay there again Very disappointed traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was great, far better than expected (and we did our homework looking at reviews prior). The restaurant and bar were expensive and it would have been great to see a local ale or 2 on tap. That said, the resort is a short walk from town. And that walk is part of the experience of mission beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and view from my room was stunning. A sweet sleepy town with magnificent beach. The room was very dark and poorly lit. There were 2 pools and one could be just for children and one for adults trying to enjoy a peaceful holiday. I didn’t account for the noisy kids factor at this time of year, my bad. In room dining would have helped also.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor experience

Poor experience. Unfortunately while waiting for our room to be available decided to grab a bite and couple Drinks. Stood at front of line for 25 minutes to be told to order at the table due to staff shortages. Young lady behind the bar was overwhelmed and doing her best whilst the manager was sitting at front desk. Waited a further 20 minutes at the table, still no drink or food. 45 minutes in total, went back to the bar and asked the young lady who made the drinks for our beer and wine not cocktails. She apologised and I felt awful for her. Made a complaint to the manager- male wasn’t interested and gave poor excuses and was bad luck pretty much. Room was average, pool was in a poor state missing tiles needs repair. Low on toiletries in the room all empty for the price we expected more. Trip was ruined before it started, definitely won’t go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Penny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late on evening after our road trip. The hotel was wonderful and the staff was great. Dinner was also wonderful. The only issue we had is the shower water drained all over the bathroom floor. Thus we had to use the clean white towels to soak up the water. Bad shower design. Other than that everything was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In writing i was advised reception open to 7 pm, i strived to arrive bt 7 pm , however reception actually closed at 6:30 pm, we found our key as detailed to us but assistance from catering staff was very vauge and we had great difficulty in locating or room which was isolated from main building of resort, a better detailed map shoould have been provided
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is on the beach. Very close to the stinger net for beach swimming, The Hotel pool is on your doorstep for some but not all units. Excellent staff in all areas and check in was very efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great spot. Great views.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Johanna

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 start for Rainforest

The booking information advised the the property was separate feom the main resort but i didnt expect it to be on another street. The only "Castaways" about our accommodation was the sign. It was called "Rainforest" which suggests lush tropical gardens. Around the daggy pool, it was slightly tropical compared to the front of the building which look like a wasteland. Turns out we were staying in the staff accommodation building. Stomping in the room above us all the time. The car park was a old garden bed it seemed and the abilities of the staff to park in straight lines to allow other parking around the various trees was next to nill. The resort on the other hand was 5 star compared to our 1 star. And we only used the lobby for 10 minutes. A better description of location with a better price point to reflect "Rainforest " still would leave a sour taste.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Antoinette

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff service needs improvement. Some training or a refresher in what constitutes good customer service might help.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Debbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy. Wish they had microwave in room, an a bigger fridge the bar fridge was tiny.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here recently. Staff were very helpful when our booking couldn't be found at first, they upgraded us as our room wouldn't fit our porta cots in. Definitely staying here again and will recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024