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Mai Tai Resort

4.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
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Property amenity
Executive Villa | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
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Breakfast area
Executive Villa | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Lot 78 Mossman Mt. Molloy Road, Shannonvale, QLD, 4877
  • Place, Wet Tropics of Queensland
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Four Mile Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Macrossan Street
    ‪22 min drive‬
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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
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  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2691 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Shannonvale

Located within a leisurely stroll of Wet Tropics of Queensland, Mai Tai Resort is within a few miles (5 km) of Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery. This 6-room, 4-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Wet Tropics of Queensland - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Four Mile Beach - 19 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Macrossan Street - 22 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 23 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Sugar Wharf - 24 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobby Café - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tin Shed - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bam Pow - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oak & Vine - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Origin Espresso - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Mai Tai Resort

Adults-only guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Mai Tai Resort features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this adults-only guesthouse include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a picnic area.
LCD TVs come with DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include furnished patios, minibars, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older 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, 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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.
  • 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 depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Mai Tai Cassowary
Mai Tai Resort
Mai Tai Resort Cassowary
Tai Resort
Mai Tai Port Douglas
Mai Tai Hotel Port Douglas
Mai Tai Resort Guesthouse
Mai Tai Resort Shannonvale
Mai Tai Resort Guesthouse Shannonvale

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around Mai Tai Resort?

This guesthouse is located in Shannonvale within a short 10-minute walk of Wet Tropics of Queensland. You'll also find Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery and Mount Lewis National Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Mai Tai Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Mai Tai Resort include a casino?

No, Mai Tai Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Mai Tai Resort?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Mai Tai Resort?

This adults-only guesthouse offers many amenities for couples such as an outdoor pool and some accommodations include private plunge pools and in-room massages.

Are there hot tubs at Mai Tai Resort?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Mai Tai Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Mai Tai Resort doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Mai Tai Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Mai Tai Resort though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Mai Tai Resort?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Mai Tai Resort?

Yes, every accommodation at Mai Tai Resort comes with a furnished patio with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Does Mai Tai Resort host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Mai Tai Resort if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Reviews

Mai Tai Resort Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dejan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marylin, Lantana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty property in a very secluded beautiful wooded location. The owner is an extremely nice person that has gone through recent tragedy in life and all support is appreciated. The property has a hippy vibe. It is not far from the town of Port Douglas but will be a 15 minute drive. The owner has two Australian Cattle Dogs (Blue Heelers) that are extremely friendly, beautiful, and very intetilligent. They are quite fun to play with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here. Beautiful, peaceful location, great accommodation and Andre is an excellent host. Will come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

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

serene and romantic stay

We had a phenomenal stay at the Mai Tai. Not only were the views incredible; the room super romantic (with a very cool outdoor tropical shower); and the location perfect for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, Mossman Gorge, and the Daintree Rainforest; Andre (the host) was so warm and welcoming that we felt right at home from the moment we arrived. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a serene and romantic stay in the most gorgeous rainforest location.
views from the breakfast terrace
view from our room
view from the pool
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful tranquil tropical resort. Fantastic location and André the owner is a wonderful host and a warm soul. If you want to relax, but also have a base that is central to everything, this is the place. 5 stars is not enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hosts were terrific , genuine , polite , helpful and friendly . The sceneries were beautiful , nice views all round . Property was relaxing .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful tranquil setting. Surrounded by rainforest. Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Beware. I was surprised and disappointed that after a snap lockdown in Victoria and boarder closing in QLD no compensation was given or credit for a future stay. The request was unkindly dismissed. This was the first very negative experience I’ve had across three continents during this pandemic. The proprietor made our lockdown experience much more painful through our conversation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glorious spacious apartment with stunning views, tranquility & the opportunity for a well earned rest & relax. Easy access to restaurants, shops & markets. A thoroughly enjoyable weekend getaway a must for the discerning traveller. Attentive & helpful hosts Anthony & Andre make this resort a place of first class enjoyment & friendliness. My Grateful thanks Aidan
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Not a resort, bed and breakfast, shower is outside

Just about everything is not as described in the listing --very disappointing. I seriously question the authenticity of the other reviews. This is not a resort, not a hotel, it is a bed and breakfast. Breakfast is fruit and coffee (better described as continental breakfast). The rooms are semi-attached to the owners' home, they are constructed of cinder blocks with fixtures from home depot and decorated with hung pictures and knick knacks of asian culture. The shower is outside and crawling with bugs (god forbid other things like snakes!!). The pool is seemingly unusable, I would not have gotten in as it didn't appear to be regularly cleaned. In short, this is a bed and breakfast, operated by two very friendly gentlemen that also live there. It is a bed and breakfast, it is not up to even a 3-star hotel standards and a very far cry from a 4-star resort as advertised. The listing should be reclassified to bed and breakfast to reflect reality. Also, the listing should state that the shower is located outdoors.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andre

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

Friendly and relaxed hotel in a jungle paradise

I cannot commend this hotel highly enough. We were in Port Douglas for a week and decided to go for an accommodation away from the crowds. We could not be happier with our choice. Andre and Anthony are exceptional hosts, always there to help with good insights and local stories. They are a lot of fun to talk to. The hotel is located in the slope in the middle of the forest so it is very quiet with nature sounds. The swimming pool is very relaxing and has great views. A car is almost essential to move around, as the nearest restaurant is in Mossman 5 km away. Breakfast is very good at the hotel and it was included for us. The only minor downside for us was that our room could have had more light during the day. I think all the rooms have an outdoors private area though which largely makes up for the low light in the room. Once again this was probably the best accommodation I ever had in Australia.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like how quiet and intimate it is as well as the Balinese style
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful place to take in the views and relax. Anthony & Andrea were very attentive hosts who had extensive knowledge of the area to make sure your stay was a wonderful expierence. A lovely freshly prepare breakfast every morning with clean rooms and efficient service.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay at Mai Tai if you like to be surrounded by lush greenery of the rainforest, waking up to the sound of birds chirping in a unique setting with awesome hosts. We had the most relaxing 4 days in Aug and would definitely stay there again on our next visit to Far North Queensland...next time we will stay longer. It is secluded so you will need your own transport and it will help to arrive during daylight. Breakfast is delightful when you have awesome views to accompany the fresh fruits, fluffy croissant, home made jams and great coffee that is served on the gorgeous verandah. If you like your fur babies, ask Andre to introduce you to their beautiful and very well behaved, sociable Bernese.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a week of travelling around and doing all the touristy things it was so nice to have the opportunity to relax and just enjoy the property and the view. The staff went out of their way to make my stay a highlight of my trip and I can’t wait to come back to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karl

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

A great stay

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Excellent service. Quiet boutique accomodation

Location is up on the hill slope where you get a view of the sugar plantations every morning. Andre and Anthony are the best hosts you could ask for. They offer the best guides and suggestions for visiting the sites around the area. Enjoyable 5 days we spent here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kia, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful quiet resort, great place to go and forget about all your worries. The owners are so lovely and so knowleable about the surrounding area. Exactly what we needed, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018