Daintree Crocodylus

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January 2025

February 2025

Breakfast, dinner served; soul food, al fresco dining

Family Room (Safari Hut) | Property grounds

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Gym

Bar

Breakfast available

Laundry

Pool

Kitchen

Explore the area

161 Buchanan Creek Road, Cow Bay, QLD, 4873

Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge
18 min walk
Daintree Discovery Centre
2 min drive
Cafe Crocs
1 min walk
Port Douglas, QLD (PTI-Port Douglas Heliport)
64 min drive

Room options

Tree House, Ensuite (Tropical Cabin)

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Economy Tree House, 1 Double Bed

9 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Economy Tree House, 2 Single Beds

9 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Rainforest Bungalow)

36 sq m
Sleeps 8
6 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Family Room (Safari Hut)

18.0 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Similar properties

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 cabin

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Family-friendly lodge with a fitness center and a coffee shop

An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this lodge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.

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.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Daintree Crocodylus, you're just a quick walk from Wet Tropics of Queensland. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.

Free WiFi in some public areas
Free self parking
Enjoy soul food while dining at Jungle Nest
Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a terrace
Onsite recreation includes a gym, archery, and a playground
Just a 2-minute drive from Daintree Discovery Centre and 7 minutes from Jindalba Boardwalk

Daintree Crocodylus offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Jungle Nest - This bar specializes in soul food and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Crocs Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site
On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: AUD 4-15 per person
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar

Restaurants on site

Jungle Nest
Crocs Bar

Things to do

24-hour pool access
Arcade/games room
Archery
Billiards/pool table
Ecotours
Fitness centre
Outdoor pool
Playground

Family friendly

Arcade/games room
Children's books
Children's games
Children's dinnerware
Children's toys
High chair
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Musical instruments
Outdoor pool
Playground
Pool gate
Fridge

Conveniences

ATM/banking services
Front-desk safe
Library
Reception hall

Guest services

Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping (on request)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Spa

Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Well-lit path to entrance

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Ceiling fan

Bathroom

Towels

Food and drink

Cookware/dishes/utensils
Microwave
Fridge
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop

Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Separate sitting area
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 4 to 15 per person

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 and a first aid kit

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM.
Guests will receive key retrieval information. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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

Daintree Crocodylus Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Travelled with family

14 Oct 2022

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

18 Aug 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group

15 Aug 2022

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 traveller, Travelled with partner

29 Jul 2022

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

Great

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family

23 Jul 2022

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

Travelled with family

6 Jul 2022

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

Travelled with family

15 Jun 2022

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

14 May 2022

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with group

9 Jan 2022

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 traveller

Travelled with family

11 Sept 2021

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

24 Aug 2021

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 traveller

31 Jul 2021

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 traveller

Travelled with partner

31 Jul 2021

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 traveller

Travelled with family

12 Apr 2021

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 traveller

8 Sept 2020

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

2 Aug 2020

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

24 Jul 2020

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

Travelled with partner

11 Jul 2020

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

Travelled with family

7 Jul 2020

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

Travelled with family

21 Jan 2020

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

25 Oct 2019

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

19 Oct 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

17 Oct 2019

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

We loved staying in the forest with minimal barriers between our room and the morning bird calls. Very warm, helpful staff - a joy to be around.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

2 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Amazing experience sleeping out with the sounds of the rainforest, but still having the protection of canvas walls, roof and mosquito nets. I would definitely not call this glamping and found my cabin a little overpriced for two basic, unmade single beds with not a hook or table to rest anything on. I would've been just as happy on a camp stretcher in a lightweight sleeping bag, which I would pay half the price for. The food was also a little overpriced for few options and how basic it is. But there are not alot of other places to eat so good to have something available - though it is also just for an hour or two twice a day.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019