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Safari Lodge

3.0 star property
Beach lodge with a seasonal outdoor pool and a coffee shop

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Ecotours
Exterior
Shared fridge
Exterior
Safari Hut King | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Start your day with breakfast at Turtle Rock restaurant, then head to the white sand beach for swimming or snorkeling. The lodge offers high-speed WiFi, laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a pool area with sun loungers for relaxation after exploring.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Safari Hut King | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Safari Hut King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Cabin, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Cabin, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

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Cape Tribulation Road, Cape Tribulation, QLD, 4873

What's nearby

  • Dubuji Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bat House Cape Tribulation - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Myall Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Tribulation - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Daintree Rainforest - 23 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turtle Rock Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mason's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Safari - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪PK's Jungle Village - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Jungle Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Safari Lodge

Lodge near Dubuji Boardwalk
Located close to Myall Beach and Beaches & Waterholes, Safari Lodge provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like ecotours and snorkeling at this lodge. The on-site restaurant, Turtle Rock, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, light fare, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), barbecue grills, and a billiards/pool table
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at Safari Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Restaurant dining guides and local maps
  • Balconies and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Turtle Rock

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December

Property is also known as

Safari Lodge Cape Tribulation
Safari Cape Tribulation
Safari Lodge Lodge
Safari Lodge Cape Tribulation
Safari Lodge Lodge Cape Tribulation

Frequently asked questions

Does Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Safari Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Safari Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Safari Lodge located?

Situated in Cape Tribulation, this beach lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Dubuji Boardwalk and Myall Beach. Mount Sorrow and Beaches & Waterholes are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Great find

Amazing place to stay in a tropical rain forest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well set up, has everything you need - right in the heart of Cape Trib.with easy walk to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean and sustainable accommodation located a short drive from Cape Tribulation. Close to beach and walks as well as cafes and restaurants. Friendly staff and the Turtle cafe do an amazing and reasonably priced breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Owal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very rustic property, eco ethos was very evident with signs everywhere about water conservation. Enjoyed my stay, booked onto a snorkelling tour that the lodge also offers which was incredible. My only disappointment was the lodge not having a hairdryer that I could borrow following the snorkelling, maybe something to consider.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing. Such a cool experience nestled in the middle of the rainforest. It was a beautiful property with lots of activities available close by. The room was beautiful and clean and the property was gorgeous. Amazing shared amenities and pool.. and a store right across the street for food/drinks etc. and there is a walking path so you can explore the rainforest right out the front door
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My Safari Lodge was on the edge of the jungle and incorporated the jungle into my room with open shutters enhancing the feel. It was modern, very comfortable and clean. We had wonderful lunches and all the attractions were within easy driving distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Basic cabin, but comfy. Right next to tour office (great tour!). Allowed to use camp kitchen including its fridge.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was so beautiful so close to nature gorgeous beach. Due to rural area only a few options for food but still good one walkable couple very short drive. We did one night cooking on the campsite bbqs which was lovely. Lots of options for tours too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness
Sistemazione in camera con bagno personale ( che consiglio ). Camera ben curata anche se un po’ piccola. Dormire immersi nella rainforest è suggestivo. Colazione ottima.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hui San

Standard accommodation - for reference we stayed in the room with shared bathroom (as the ensuites had booked out) Pros: safari lodge provided towels, shampoo and soap Cons: the cabins were close to one another. Cigarette smell went into our cabin as the occupiers in the cabin next to us were smoking in their verandah. There’s limited sound proofing. We could hear people walking past our cabin in the morning and someone in the cabin next to us coughing at 3am. Obviously can’t be helped but just sound proofing would’ve been ideal. The bin in the women’s shared bathroom was filled to the brim and chunks of hair in the showers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable. We liked the atmosphere and a the accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to bases yourself at Cape Tribulation. This effectively is the end of the 2 wheel drive road. Our King hut was comfortable had a bathroom with shower, air conditioning and a ceiling fan. In a semi private area the porch with outside chairs and table was a nice spot to relax. The shared facilities at the camp were great, good bathrooms, a large kitchen, refrigeration and coin operated washing machines. The on site Cafe offers breakfast and lunch. The camp has a swimming pool and is where the Great Barrier Reef Ocean Safari leaves from. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay all around, and the ocean safari was great too! Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location - a truly unique experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breath taking …. In an awesome spot of the world Slept in a wee cabin Love it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Déçu du site, des alentours, le point positif est la propreté des sanitaires, mais honnêtement le site internet ne reflète pas le lieu
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rocio

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful location, however the linen was dirty and there were crumbs on the bed. The cushions smell like mildew, the curtains need changing as there were mold on them creating a mildew smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine tolle Zeit im Regenwald, gute Wanderungen in der Nähe, sehr nettes Personal, sehr gepflegt - eir würden wiederkommen! Vielen Dank
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

thorsten

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
cabin very poacky no dinner
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay in the jungle! Great food at the cafe. Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef was amazing—make sure you rent a wetsuit to avoid a bad burn! Room was clean & ensuite bathroom was great. Loved sitting out on the little porch in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with stunning surroundings
Pool - kitchen area
Pool - kitchen area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a few days, thanks to the great staff helpful and friendly, peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely amazing stay here! The property is absolutely gorgeous. We booked the snorkelling tour with them as well which was super convenient, the tour its self was wonderful definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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