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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
Breakfast area
Garden
Executive Villa | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Executive Villa | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Mai Tai Resort provides a peaceful mountain getaway with an outdoor swimming pool and garden setting. Guests can use the barbecue grills during their stay, while the front desk remains staffed around the clock with multilingual personnel ready to help with any needs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Day bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Day bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Villa | Floor plan

Executive Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 250 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Shannonvale, Mai Tai Resort is in a rural area and near the beach. Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery and Mossman Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Macrossan Street and Port Village Shopping Centre. Wildlife Habitat and Four Mile Beach Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Lot 78 Mossman Mt. Molloy Road, Shannonvale, QLD, 4877

What's nearby

  • Four Mile Beach - 17 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Port Village Shopping Centre - 19 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 19 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Macrossan Street - 19 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Sugar Wharf - 19 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobby Café - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Origin Espresso - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Court House Hotel - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tin Shed - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Feast - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Mai Tai Resort

Upscale guesthouse in the mountains
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Mai Tai Resort. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • Multilingual staff, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and day beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Does Mai Tai Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mai Tai Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Mai Tai Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mai Tai Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Mai Tai Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Mai Tai Resort located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Wet Tropics of Queensland and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery. Mount Lewis National Park and Edward Said Nature Refuge are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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