Daintree Wilderness Lodge

3.5 star property
Boardwalk/promenade lodge with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Reception
Hiking
Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Lounge
Twin/Tripe Rainforest Cabin | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
83 Cape Tribulation Road, Diwan, QLD, 4873
  • Daintree Discovery Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Daintree Rainforest
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Jindalba Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Room options

Twin/Tripe Rainforest Cabin

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Rainforest Cabin

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Diwan

Located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Daintree Discovery Centre, Daintree Wilderness Lodge is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Daintree Rainforest. This 7-room, 3.5-star lodge has free breakfast along with conveniences like free self parking and a hot tub.

What's nearby

  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Daintree Rainforest - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Daintree Entomological Museum - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Jindalba Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Alexandra Bay Waterfall - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Daintree Teahouse Restaurant - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Lync-Haven - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Cape Trib Beach House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Julaymba Restaurant - ‬36 min drive

About this property

Daintree Wilderness Lodge

Boardwalk/promenade lodge with free breakfast and a restaurant
At Daintree Wilderness Lodge, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and a library. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, a picnic area, and a garden.
Flat-screen TVs come with DVD players. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include balconies, refrigerators, and minibars. Limited housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a hot tub.

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

Languages

English, Indonesian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • CYCAD

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 1991
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late 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 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests requiring dinner at the lodge and planning to arrive after 4 PM must contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 10 and younger (only guests older than 10 are allowed)

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 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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The lodge can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Daintree Lodge
Daintree Wilderness Lodge
Wilderness Lodge Daintree
Daintree Wilderness Hotel Diwan
Daintree Wilderness Lodge Diwan
Daintree Wilderness Diwan

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Daintree Wilderness Lodge?

Daintree Wilderness Lodge provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Daintree Wilderness Lodge?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Daintree Wilderness Lodge on May 10, 2025 start from $246.79, 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.

What's there to do within easy reach of Daintree Wilderness Lodge?

This lodge in Diwan is within a 10-minute walk of Wet Tropics of Queensland and Acaciavale Nature Refuge. You'll also find Daintree Rainforest and Daintree Discovery Centre within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Daintree Wilderness Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Daintree Wilderness Lodge include a casino?

No, Daintree Wilderness Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Daintree Wilderness Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Daintree Wilderness Lodge good for couples?

Couples staying at this lodge will appreciate amenities like a minibar as well as a bar and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Does Daintree Wilderness Lodge have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Daintree Wilderness Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Daintree Wilderness Lodge serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts at CYCAD each morning.

Will Daintree Wilderness Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Daintree Wilderness Lodge.

Does Daintree Wilderness Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

Are there rooms with balconies at Daintree Wilderness Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Daintree Wilderness Lodge comes with a balcony with some featuring garden views.

Does Daintree Wilderness Lodge offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Daintree Wilderness Lodge if that's in your vacation plans.

Daintree Wilderness Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

A great splurge

Jason and Lee were very welcoming. We felt right at home. It is a very secluded location with every guest having privacy. There are only 7 rooms and each one has a shower with floor to ceiling glass so you feel like you are showering in the rain forest. They provide a great breakfast and also offer dinner. We had 2 of our dinners there and they were very good.
Rain forest shower
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

Lovely stay away from it all

If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle then this is the place for you. It's very peaceful, the only noise you'll hear is the animals of the forest Rooms are lovely and comfortable. Chloe was very attentive and nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

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

Forest Oasis!

Hidden gem in the Daintree, individual cabins immersed in the rainforest. Onsite restaurant serving surprisingly good grub given the remote location! Rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean. Fabulous base from which to explore the Daintree. Great Barrier Reef easily accessible from nearby Cape Tribulation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Katie, Calgary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice location that is quiet. Beware that there is no wifi in your room or cable. They have dvd players but the movies they have are old. Some maintenance does need to be completed on the room and some extra cleaning in certain areas that collect dust.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a cabin in a rainforest is always going to be unique. The cabin was well equipped and spacious. The dining system worked well and our hostess was knowledgeable and helpful. We particularly liked the walk available around the property which was marked out by pink ribbons.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great one night stay. The cabins were thoughtfully set up to ensure a comfortable stay. The cabins were light and airy and really maximised the experience of staying in the rainforest. Also saw a cassowary come feed near the main board walk - the experience was surreal!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff went out of their way to accommodate our needs. We appreciated the very eco conscious approach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Tallahassee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We saw a cassowary close up within a few minutes of our check in! The food was very good (limited menu). The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing we didn’t like. Loved the wilderness environment and its quiet seclusion, the Nature Walk and the dining experience. Special thanks to Ann who made every effort to help us sight Cassowaries, and who was a delightful staff member. It was my second time at the lodge and lived up to every memory. Angela and Di.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

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

6/10 Okay

Warren

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It's an eco lodge don't expect 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

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

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Five star location, three star resort

The location is beautiful amongst the trees. The cabins and public area's are tired and need repair. From a price point the cabins are quite expensive and not well maintained.
Cabin
Bed inside cabin
inside cabin
bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody, Floral Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Secluded rainforest accommodation in need of reno

We recently spent a night at the Daintree Wilderness Lodge as part of our honeymoon. The location was gorgeous being within the Daintree rainforest, however this also meant it was quite isolated. Despite there being a restaurant onsite with limited menu selections, other dining options were about a 26 minute drive away. Unfortunately the cabins were in need of a refresh, as they felt quite old and rundown. The cabins had an old and small tv, an aircon which wasn’t adjustable, and the rooms had an overall dark and damp feeling to it. All staff were really lovely and friendly. A nice place to stay if you’re after a remote stay in the rainforest, however we didn’t feel it was a good value for money given the high price and condition of the accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool cabins emersed in the rainforest
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Karen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt that you don't get value for money!!! Spa a non event with lack of time availability and no where to sit comfortably around the area and to order anything eg drink from the bar you have to go to reception to ring for service and feel like you are interrupting no blow-dryer in the room as mentioned in ammenties which was annoying discovering this on the day of checkout when i wanted to ne better presented for the Airport. I generally felt the whole stay lacked a nice welcoming vibe

10/10 Excellent

Dr Graeme

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lodge exceeded our expectation. The individual lodges were very well appointed and tucked away in the forest. When we arrived the staff were very helpful, as they were throughout our four day stay. The meals were varied and imaginative ... well done chef! Diwan is centrally located in the Daintree so the Lodge is a good spot from which to explore. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the Daintree Wilderness Lodge's location and charm. Each cabin is surrounded by beautiful fan palms making you feel encapsulated by rainforest. Highly recommend for a true Daintrew experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Shelley

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

A Little Slice of Heaven

This was an amazing getaway for Antoine who wants to experience the true serenity and beauty of the Daintree Rainforest!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique experience. Was amazing waking up to the sound of rain in the middle of the rain forest
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very much in the ‘Daintree feeling’ and close to nature. Very basic accommodation which is not a problem at all, just not for the price paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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

We will be back

We really enjoyed our stay at the Wilderness Lodge. We really felt a part of the Daintree by staying in our little cabin amongsth the rainforest and being able to watch the cassowaries walk past our door was very special. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021