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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a densely forested hill.

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A beach with trees in the foreground and a calm sea in the background.

A dense tropical forest with a variety of green foliage and a wooden structure.

A bed with a white canopy and a view of a forest through a window.

A room with a large window overlooking a dense forest.

1. Daintree Crocodylus

Cow Bay

฿3,140

฿3,454 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A wooden pathway leading to a wooden cabin surrounded by dense tropical foliage.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a large mirror, and a view of lush greenery outside.

A restaurant with a long table set for dining, wooden chairs, and a bar area with bottles.

A wooden structure with a balcony, surrounded by dense tropical foliage.

2. Daintree Wilderness Lodge

Diwan

David

฿8,650

฿9,515 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A row of green cabins with metal roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A covered outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, ceiling fans, and a pool table.

A green building with a covered outdoor area and a mountain in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue floor and a covered roof structure.

3. Daintree Peaks ECO Stays

Diwan

Harvey

฿6,279

฿6,907 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A pool surrounded by lush greenery and a metal fence.

An outdoor restaurant with tables and chairs under a covered area, surrounded by greenery.

A wooden boardwalk through a dense forest.

A building with a sloped roof surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

4. Heritage Lodge

Diwan

Larry Reyes

฿6,041

฿6,645 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A two-story eco-lodge with a glass facade, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

A wooden staircase leading to a white building surrounded by dense greenery.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of greenery outside.

A wooden deck with a table set for dining, overlooking a pond surrounded by lush greenery.

5. Daintree Ecolodge

Lower Daintree

Matthew

฿18,123

฿19,935 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A natural pool surrounded by lush tropical foliage and a small waterfall.

A paved pathway flanked by tall palm trees and lush greenery, leading to a building with a sign indicating a speed limit of 10.

A wooden structure with a bench and table, surrounded by lush greenery.

A train bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a view of the forest through the windows.

6. Daintree Beach Resort

Wonga Beach

Heather

฿2,037

฿2,037 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A coastal landscape with a beach, clear waters, and surrounding forested hills.

A bed with a white sheet and a beige blanket, a wooden headboard, and a small bedside table with a white pillow.

A hammock on a wooden deck overlooking a lush garden with a view of distant mountains.

A wooden structure with a covered porch, steps leading to a balcony, and a sign reading "THE LODGE".

7. Noah Creek Eco Huts

Thornton Beach

Brett

฿5,034

฿5,034 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An aerial view of a clear blue sea with a boat on the surface.

A row of small, modern cabins with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Two modern, glass-enclosed cabins with wooden decks and metal railings, set in a tropical environment with visible greenery.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a small building and a fence in the background.

8. Safari Lodge

Cape Tribulation

Jacqui

฿4,109

฿4,109 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a covered seating area with string lights.

A pathway leading to a bar and restaurant named 'Tides' surrounded by lush greenery and a modern building structure.

An outdoor restaurant with wooden deck seating, large umbrellas, and a bar area.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a window with blinds.

9. Cape Tribulation Beach House

Cape Tribulation

Lily

฿4,598

฿5,058 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A resort with a central pool, multiple white-roofed buildings, and lush greenery.

A bar area with a stone wall, white wicker chairs, and a counter with various bottles and glasses.

A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating, a covered patio, and a view of the water.

A covered walkway with a view of a body of water, a sign for 'Oak Vine,' and a potted plant.

10. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Port Douglas

Kerry

฿3,597

฿3,957 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a bar.

A building entrance with a sign reading 'THE PORT SEA' and a palm tree symbol.

A covered entrance with a palm tree sign, a staircase, and a view of the building's interior.

A reception area with a sign reading 'THE PORT SEA' and 'mantra'.

11. Mantra PortSea

Port Douglas

Mel

฿5,502

฿5,502 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a hotel building.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a building with a sign reading "HARRISONS".

An aerial view of a resort with a beach, a turquoise pool, and lush greenery.

A wooden pathway leading to a beach, surrounded by palm trees and tropical vegetation.

12. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Port Douglas

ERIKO

฿8,280

฿9,108 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A sign for a hotel with amenities including ocean views, a quiet location, full kitchens, fast internet, sky sport & movie channels, free beach towels & chairs, and a heated pool.

A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern living room with white sofas, blue cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

13. By The Sea Port Douglas

Port Douglas

Wayne

฿4,577

฿5,034 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a central swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A hotel entrance with a stone wall, indoor plants, and a well-lit pathway.

A balcony with a glass table, chairs, and a view of a swimming pool and surrounding greenery.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant.

14. Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Port Douglas

Alan

฿11,282

฿12,410 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a yellow table, and a ceiling fan.

A motel with a signboard, a parking area, and a building with a red roof.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a glass table, and a view of a pool and greenery.

A building with an underwater mural, a pool, and a stone feature.

15. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas

Rob

฿3,219

฿3,541 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and a covered patio area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel with a sign indicating guest parking.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV displaying a pool view, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a view of a pool and building outside.

16. Le Cher Du Monde

Port Douglas

Edward

฿7,021

฿7,723 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A pool area with a stone wall, tropical plants, and a wooden fence.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a small kitchen area.

A wooden tray with a bottle of wine, glasses, and fruit on a table.

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a pool, and a tropical garden.

17. Mossman Resort Holiday Villas

Mossman

Connie

฿3,430

฿3,773 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a church and hills.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a pebble border and shaded by a large canopy.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

A sign for 'Inn Front' with a menu board and decorative metal gate.

18. Demi View Motel

Mossman

Philomena

฿3,725

฿4,098 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

A patio area with a tiled floor, a white table, a chair, and a potted plant.

A pathway lined with lush green foliage and a series of blue-framed windows.

A white building with a dark roof, situated on stilts over water, surrounded by trees.

19. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Port Douglas

Molly

฿3,810

฿4,191 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and well-lit buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the outside.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, staircase, and large windows offering views of greenery.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

20. Mantra Heritage

Port Douglas

Rickey

฿5,222

฿5,222 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Stay near popular Cow Bay attractions

The entrance to the Discovery Centre with a sign, a staircase, and a large potted plant.

Daintree Discovery Centre

9.0/10 (32 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Daintree Discovery Centre during your stay in Cow Bay. Wander the lush rainforests in this relaxing area.

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A wooden bridge in a dense forest with tall trees and lush greenery.

Jindalba Boardwalk

9.6/10 (19 reviews)

You can take time to visit Jindalba Boardwalk during your travels to Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.

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Cow Bay

9.4/10 (23 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cow Bay during your trip to Cow Bay? Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.

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Acaciavale Nature Refuge

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Acaciavale Nature Refuge, a lovely green space in Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.

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Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge, a lovely green space in Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.

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Kaba-Kada Nature Refuge

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kaba-Kada Nature Refuge, a lovely green space in Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.

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Learn more about Cow Bay

This gateway to the Daintree Rainforest offers pristine beaches where you can spot wild cassowaries between swims at Cow Bay Beach. Take a guided night walk to see nocturnal creatures or join local Aboriginal tours that reveal traditional uses of rainforest plants.

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Top Cow Bay Hotel Reviews

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

8/10 Good

"Location was excellent, rooms are smaller than they look, with no where to sit other than the bed and all look into each other. Receptionist was super helpful and accommodating. Bed was very hard. Pool was lovely, if you are wanting to sunbath you need to go to the beach as only few sunbeds and the building shades a lot."

By The Sea Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent

"This was every bit the 4.5 star advertised. It offers so many extra facilities. The ladies could not do any more for us. I love it. Perfect location with everything you need close by."

Daintree Crocodylus

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to relax and unwind. Be aware the birds can be noisy at night and there's down time on the generator. Staff were friendly, food was great. Liked the kitchen and pool. Kids saw a cassowary which was a bonus."

Mantra Aqueous on Port

8/10 Good

"Lovely swim out room was very clean. Could use some updating though."

Mossman Resort Holiday Villas

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean"

Le Cher Du Monde

8/10 Good

"The couple that run this property are very quick at communicating. They are very helpful with anything you need. The best thing about this property is the location. It is right in the middle of all the restaurants and shops. It’s a 5 min walk to the marina and waterfront. It was perfect! The air conditioning didn’t work very well. Thankfully we had good weather and kept the patio door open. I would definitely stay here if you do not have a car. I’d stay here again as it was the perfect location in Port Douglas."

Regal Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent

"Relaxed environment, lovely pool and bbq area, very well situated and easy to walk to all parts including my favourite Sunday markets"

Villa San Michele

10/10 Excellent

"This was a beautiful apartment/hotel stay in an incredibly convenient location. The woman who checked us in was so helpful and nice. The laundry was such an amazing addition and very much needed after our trip. I would definitely stay here again."

Mantra Heritage

10/10 Excellent

"I had the time of my life for the week you guys are fantastic and the accommodation was fantastic I’ll stay there again loved it thank you guys very much"

More cheap stays in Cow Bay

Daintree Crocodylus

161 Buchanan Creek Road Cow Bay QLD

฿3,140

฿3,454 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)

Mantra on the Inlet Port Douglas

Cnr Wharf Street & Macrossan Street Port Douglas QLD

฿4,567

฿5,045 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (1 review)

Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

38 Macrossan Street Port Douglas QLD

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7.6/10 Good! (30 reviews)

Port Douglas Apartments

63 Macrossan St Port Douglas QLD

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Port Douglas Backpackers

37 Warner Street Port Douglas QLD

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Mist At Cape Tribulation

94 Nicole Drive Cape Tribulation QLD

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Cow Bay?

Based on our traveller data, Daintree Crocodylus is one of the top choices for your stay. This lodge offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good options for your visit to the area are Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas and Oaks Port Douglas Resort. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Cow Bay.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Cow Bay has to offer?

Noah Creek Eco Huts: This holiday home rental outside of Cow Bay is located on the riverwalk, and has a natural pool, a garden and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. This holiday rental also comes with free parking to give you added peace of mind. See all vacation rentals in Cow Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cow Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Cow Bay.

What's the best family accommodation in Cow Bay?

Daintree Crocodylus is a lodge with an outdoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Also, children of all ages will enjoy a visit to Daintree Discovery Centre. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Cow Bay.

What are some hotels with pools in Cow Bay?

Daintree Crocodylus: Features free self parking, an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas and Oaks Port Douglas Resort are a couple of other choices that offer an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Cow Bay.

What is staying in Cow Bay like?

Visitors to Cow Bay will definitely enjoy the rainforests. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its ecotours. In Cow Bay, there are 17 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Cow Bay.

What should I do while I'm visiting Cow Bay?

The rainforest and forests highlight the natural beauty with places to discover including Daintree Discovery Centre, Daintree National Park and Cow Bay. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge and Jindalba Boardwalk. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Cow Bay guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Cow Bay?

The hottest months are usually December and January, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Cow Bay are January, March, February and December, with each month seeing an average of 299 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Cow Bay hotels

1. Daintree Crocodylus

2. Daintree Wilderness Lodge

3. Daintree Peaks ECO Stays

4. Heritage Lodge

5. Daintree Ecolodge

6. Daintree Beach Resort

7. Noah Creek Eco Huts

8. Safari Lodge

9. Cape Tribulation Beach House

10. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

11. Mantra PortSea

12. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

13. By The Sea Port Douglas

14. Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

15. Port Douglas Motel

16. Le Cher Du Monde

17. Mossman Resort Holiday Villas

18. Demi View Motel

19. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

20. Mantra Heritage

Stay near popular Cow Bay attractions

Daintree Discovery Centre

Jindalba Boardwalk

Cow Bay

Acaciavale Nature Refuge

Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge

Kaba-Kada Nature Refuge

Learn more about Cow Bay

Top Cow Bay Hotel Reviews

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

By The Sea Port Douglas

Daintree Crocodylus

Mantra Aqueous on Port

Mossman Resort Holiday Villas

Le Cher Du Monde

Regal Port Douglas

Villa San Michele

Mantra Heritage

More cheap stays in Cow Bay

Daintree Crocodylus

Mantra on the Inlet Port Douglas

Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

Port Douglas Apartments

Port Douglas Backpackers

Mist At Cape Tribulation

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