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Thornton Beach Bungalows

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Travelers escape to Thornton Beach Bungalows in the lush Daintree Rainforest. The sun-drenched terrace offers excellent views, and guests enjoy daily manager's receptions. Book massage treatments for relaxation or go horseback riding in the surrounding area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

About the neighborhood

Map
Lot 1 Cape Tribulation Road, Thornton Beach, QLD, 4873

What's nearby

  • Thornton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Daintree Rainforest - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Alexandra Bay Waterfall - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 19 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Cape Tribulation - 22 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turtle Rock Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mason's Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Safari - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪PK's Jungle Village - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Jungle Bar - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Thornton Beach Bungalows

Hotel near Daintree Rainforest
Located close to Alexandra Bay Waterfall, Thornton Beach Bungalows provides a grocery/convenience store, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the horseback riding at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Thornton Beach Bungalows offer comforts such as furnished patios, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

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

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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 8:30 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 are required to contact this property by telephone prior to their arrival date to arrange check-in.
Guests traveling with pets must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee

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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Thornton Beach Bungalows
Thornton Beach Bungalows Hotel
Thornton Bungalows Hotel
Thornton Beach Bungalows Hotel
Thornton Beach Bungalows Thornton Beach
Thornton Beach Bungalows Hotel Thornton Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornton Beach Bungalows pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thornton Beach Bungalows?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thornton Beach Bungalows?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Thornton Beach Bungalows?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Thornton Beach Bungalows located?

Situated in Thornton Beach, this beach hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Daintree Rainforest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Alexandra Bay Waterfall and Daintree Discovery Centre. Dubuji Boardwalk and Myall Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Thornton Beach Bungalows Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Travers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect secluded spot and right on the beach. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bungalow right on the water. Comfortable bed with everything we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set directly across the road from the beach and cafe, the bungalows have a lovely calmness. No 240 volt power is a blessing and the owners are very generous with their time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location in rainforest opposite an isolated beach. Environmentally responsible. Peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite the drizzly weather we had a fabulous time at Thornton Beach Bungalows. Dean was wonderful to talk to and was a "wealth of information!" We look forward to returning. Peta & Dave
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

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

Great stay

Very happy with the bungalow we had. It was perfect for a couple and we loved being in the rainforest. It was clean and the bed was comfortable. The hosts were also great. Our flight was delayed and we were arriving later than anticiapted but they were able to accommodate a later check in on short notice. Our gps was taking us further than the actual bungalow but there was signage so we found it easily even in the dark. I think the highlight of us staying here was being woken up by a cassowary right by our car.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully done tiny house. Unfortunately it was raining during our stay and we could not take full advantage of the outside seating and cooking/BBQ area. Many nice little touches and attention to detail by the friendly owner. Beach just metres away and a restaurant just across the road. Would not recommend the restaurant!! Not sure about the food but the owner was snappier than the local crocodiles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lien

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

Holiday Paradise

Very pleasant. Friendly caring host who is willing to help and guide. "Comprehensive care" I would say. Apart from baseline utensils and goods, there are extra: 2 umbrellas already at the front door ready to be used, a torch (in working order - in the bedside table) if need at night, kitchen and dinner table organised as BBQ under cover + trees in front of the bungalow with full kitchen utensils in the plastic tub etc...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit bei Dean und Jodie in einem Bungalow mitten im Regenwald. Der Bungalow hat alles was man braucht und even more. Haben die regelmäßigen Unterhaltungen und Tipps mit und von den Gastgebern sehr genossen und haben uns in 6 Tagen dort super erholt - und nebenbei den Daintree Rainforest erkundet. WLAN in der Unterkunft war super - Kontakt nach daheim und auch weitere Planung unserer Reise war jederzeit möglich. Eines der Highlights war der Kasuari an einem der Tage mitten im Garten , aber auch der Bruthügel eines huhnähnlichen Vogels (scrub fowl) gleich neben dem Bungalow war total spannend. Je nach Regenmenge bekommt man nachts auch ein Regenwaldkonzert :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

Bon rapport qualité/prix

Sympathique chalet bien situé dans la forêt Daintree. J’y ai passé 3 nuits et je recommande la place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little holiday cottage opposite the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Exceptional stay at Thornton Beach

Loved my stay at Thornton Beach. Appreciate the hosts getting in touch before my stay to let me know about the check-in process. There are only 2 bungalows so it's nice and peaceful, and so lovely to sleep with the sound of the waves crashing on the beach across the road. There's not much in the area and I drove to Cape Tribulation (roughly 30 minutes) to get dinner. The eco-friendly lodge runs on renewable solar power. There's a bbq outside, and a small lantern to use outside once it gets dark. The hosts were also really helpful in the morning with information about local hikes and activities to do in the area. Thank you, I would love to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts, excellent accommodation, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful jungle setting just across the road from Thornton beach. Bungalow was small, but clean and tidy with good outdoor cooking facilities. Camp chairs are umbrellas a nice touch. Wifi problematic, which the owner was trying to resolve. Maybe provide some beach towels for longer stays?
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gracia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant placebto stay. It feels like another world at night as it was directly in nature. Property was easy to find and thought right on the road, it was quiet. Wish we stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

BT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located around the Cape Tribulation, and just stone throw away from the pristine Thornton Beach. The cafe is just right across the road. It’s a small and cosy accommodation with a great view of the night stary sky away from the brightly lighted city. Eco friendly place with no air con but the weather is cool and air fresh.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loveed natural air and no aircon. The bbq area was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean, comfortable and affordable. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room with a view

The bungalow was clean but a bit smaller than expected. You could see Thornton Beach from our patio and at night you could hear the calming sounds of the ocean. We did enjoy our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joelene

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

Perfect beach bungalow

What a beautiful little beach bungalow right in the Daintree rainforest! It was clean, well presented and had absolutely everything we needed. It was wonderful falling asleep to the sound of the wildlife around! I would certainly recommend this for a place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean & perfect for our visit. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location amazing, every detail considered, so peaceful at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simone, Townsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay. The owners are great and very helpful. Close to the beach, central to a lot of things to see and do. A great place to base yourself whilst staying at the cape.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Everything is amazing

At the beginning when we check-in, even though the owner wasn't there, but they left the lovely message on the postcard to make us feel welcoming. The room is small but very lovely. Everything u can think about or u can't think about are all there prepare for u. Very close to the beach, and there is a cafe just cross the road. Too bad we were here to stay 1 night only, don't really have chance and time to use the BBQ. But definitely we will suggest everyone to stay here, and we will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

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