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Daintree Crocodylus

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Daintree Discovery Centre

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Family Room (Safari Hut) | Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Family Room, Multiple Beds (Rainforest Bungalow) | 1 bedroom, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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161 Buchanan Creek Road, Cow Bay, QLD, 4873
  • Place, Daintree Discovery Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Jindalba Boardwalk
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Daintree Rainforest
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Rainforest Bungalow)

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Tree House, Ensuite (Tropical Cabin) | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Tree House, Ensuite (Tropical Cabin)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Tree House, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Economy Tree House, 1 Double Bed

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Family Room (Safari Hut)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Economy Tree House, 2 Twin Beds

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Cow Bay

On boardwalk/promenade.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Cow Bay lodge, you'll find Daintree Discovery Centre and Jindalba Boardwalk. Daintree Rainforest is within 6 miles (10 km) and Thornton Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Jindalba Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Daintree Rainforest - 14 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Daintree Entomological Museum - 15 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Thornton Beach - 19 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Turps - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lync Haven - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thornton Beach Kiosk - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ricid - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thornton’s - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Daintree Crocodylus

Family-friendly stay near Daintree Discovery Centre
Daintree Crocodylus offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Daintree Crocodylus. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cow Bay lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 15 buildings
  • Built in 1987
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Daintree Crocodylus offers 25 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.

Property is also known as

Crocodylus Daintree
Crocodylus Hostel
Daintree Crocodylus
Daintree Crocodylus Hostel
Crocodylus Village Daintree Region/Cow Bay
Crocodylus Village Hotel Cow Bay
Daintree Crocodylus Lodge
Crocodylus Lodge
Crocodylus
Daintree Crocodylus Region/Cow Bay
Daintree Crocodylus Lodge
Daintree Crocodylus Cow Bay
Daintree Crocodylus Lodge Cow Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Daintree Crocodylus to the airport?

Daintree Crocodylus is 72.7 mi (121-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Daintree Crocodylus have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Daintree Crocodylus.

How close is Daintree Crocodylus to the beach?

This lodge is 7.8 mi (15-min drive) from Thornton Beach and 2.2 mi (4-min drive) from Cow Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Daintree Crocodylus offer free breakfast?

Daintree Crocodylus does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Daintree Crocodylus?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Daintree Crocodylus?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Daintree Crocodylus?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Daintree Crocodylus have a pool?

Daintree Crocodylus features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Daintree Crocodylus have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Daintree Crocodylus to downtown Cow Bay?

Daintree Crocodylus is 1.4 mi away from Cow Bay.

Reviews

Daintree Crocodylus Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 174 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pennie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place amongst the rainforest. Friendly, welcoming staff. Simple rooms but loved feeling like we were in nature. Their night guided tour was excellent! So cool to see so much wildlife all around us and very knowledgeable guide.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great to experience a night in the rainforest although not for the faint hearted! The sounds at night were a bit scary if you’re not used to it and a large branch or something fell onto our cabin and scared the life out of me! The heavy rain kept me awake most of the night as was very loud! I could not relax for fear of a tree falling but that’s just my anxiety as I’m sure it was quite safe! The showers and toilets were very clean as was the cabin. The pool was lovely to cool off in. The food choice was good but sorry to say the feta pasta and salad far too salty and therefore inedible. The pudding was also far too sugary but lovely! Maybe that’s the way they cook out here , I don’t know, but not to my personal taste. The ice cream place at the end of the road- flora fauna was so nice and an interesting place to visit much nicer than the Daintree ice cream. Owners were nice and friendly. Overall a good experience and I would recommend a night here. Daintree village the other side of the river is a lovely quaint place with lovely views of the river and we did a croc cruise from there and saw the biggest croc ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chetan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to wind down.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

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

Exactly what we were told :)

Daintree Crocodylus are very clear in what they are and what they are not. We found their advice to be very accurate. Yes, they are "very JUNGLY" and that was great for us. My two kids had a great time and really enjoyed being in the rain forest with all the sounds. We met lots of great people in the communal area. We purchased food and it was great (leaning toward spicy for dinners so you might want to consider that with kids). My wife was impressed with the cleanliness of the toilets and showers. Check-in is casual. You can usually turn up about 12pm and check your room out. Actual formal checkin is at 5pm. I'd recommend exploring more of the Daintree and then arriving later for a swim in their pool. DC give good advice on what you can do. Before crossing the car ferry on the way up, consider doing a crocodile cruise at Daintree Village with Daintree Crocodiule Tours or similar. We did this and it saved an extra car ferry trip ($$). Saw 3 crocs :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful surprise to stay at this property. The tent style accommodation was a bit confronting at first, but as soon as you lay down and listened to the wildlife outside you soon realised how special Crocodylus is. Getting your bags to your gut was a bit of an effort, but, hey, how much “stuff” do you really need? We enjoyed our two night stay very much and would tell anyone interested to give it a go. Obviously, it’s not a 5 Star Hotel, but does offer something different that not all 5 Star Hotels can/do.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved Loved this place. Especially the limited wifi and power - great for teens!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had a great stay. It is what it says it is. Great atmosphere chilling out in communal space. Kids enjoyed connecting with some other kids. Steve and staff were friendly and helpful. Nice clean linen and towels
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Best Daintree experience for the family.

Best Daintree experience for the family. Great food and stay, such a good vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The safari tent experience is fantastic, the owners are lovely and cook great meals.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Jungle experience.

Gorgeous setting. Friendly welcome. Tents are solid as they withstood a very windy and rainy night. We didn't mind the limited availability of power. Food was tasty. One minor suggestion to managment - blankets could do with replacement.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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

Sleeping in the rainforest

Loved the rainforest feel of this place. It rained all night and listening to it hit the roof of our room was very relaxing. Unfortunately someone was smoking outside the room next door and came straight through our room all night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it’s isolation and minimalist approach. Simple but comfortable. No TV and limited electronic media devices. No a/c - just a fan. Jungle walk was a highlight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet place to immerse in a jungle setting. Sleeping to the sounds of the rainforest at night is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. The friendly staff, Steve and Sally. Great home cooked food. Beautiful forest experience and loved the night forest walk. Kids loved the pool too. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Camping in the Daintree

I'll be honest and say I didn't read reviews of Crocodylus before we stayed. I saw a tent with a bathroom and I was in. Great communication from Sally prior to our stay regarding things to do and we booked the night walk. It's quite an experience staying here. The noise from the arguing scrub fowls is incredible. Bring earplugs! Power on at 7am for a few hours, back on at 5pm and off again at 10:30pm. If you are out and about after 10:30 make sure you have a torch. It's very, very dark as my partner found out... Follow the rules and do not leave food of any kind in your huts. We had a couple of clip lock bags with meds in them. A Menomys got into one that had been left open and had a chew on some blood thinning tablets! We got a picture of it still in the bag but let it out unharmed after it's photo op. The double bed is really small when you're used to a bigger bed. Maybe as they come up for replacement put queen beds in some of the cabins? Sally is a great cook!! Sally's dinners and breakfasts were excellent. Steve makes a mean coffee. Beer and cider was very reasonably priced. We didn't use the pool but it was clean and virtually leaf free, amazing considering the trees that surround it. Bring a pack of cards with you and either headlamps or a battery lamp to use in your hut after power off. If we return to the Daintree I'm pretty sure we'll stay another couple of nights at Crocodylus.
Pender was our hut
Great breakfasts from Sally
Our hut from the rainforest
Day time inside the hut
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic spot in Heart of the rainforest

Basic accommodation in a superb setting. If you don’t come expecting luxury and want a real slice of living amid the rainforest then you’ll love it. Super Friendly welcome. Good quality, excellent value meals if you decide not to cook in the well set-up communal kitchen . The night walk is well worth it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Shane, Toowoomba, australia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful hosts. A most interesting location and style of accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Tasha, Townsville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Wasn’t very friendly or kid friendly. We arrived and we had 2 mice in room and we got blamed we just got there and had been in room for 30 mins when we found them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daryn, Visalia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting is beautiful but the family who are the current caretakers made the experience outstanding. They are wonderful people, great cooks, and helpful hosts in every way. They made this the highlight of our Australia trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Very nice stay near Daintree NP

If you are looking for a rainforest experience to watch birds, look no further. The location is great - a trail starts from your room. An added plus is a large self-service kitchen complete with everything you need to prepare your meals and a large outside dining area. Nice vibe to the place. We stayed in one of the safari tents, very thin walls requiring consideration of your neighbors! Overall, a great experience and a good chance to see cassowary.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Friendly staff. Very peaceful place to stay.

If you want to hear the amazing sounds of the rainforest stay here. Friendly staff. Have no problems recommending this place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019