Thala Beach Nature Reserve
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Thala Beach Nature Reserve
#1 of Cultural Hotels in Port Douglas
5078 Captain Cook Hwy, Oak Beach, Queensland 4871, Australia
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With a stay at Thala Beach Nature Reserve in Oak Beach, you'll be 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Four Mile Beach and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. This luxury resort is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina and 10.5 mi (17 km) from Rex Smeal Park.Show More
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4.5/5Great·Cleanliness: 4.5
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Amenities
Outdoor Swimming PoolExclusive Beach AreaDivingSnorkelingMassage RoomPublic ParkingFreeBarRestaurant24-Hour Front DeskWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Airport: Cairns Airport
(47.0km)
Train: Freshwater
(46.9km)
Train: Cairns Central Station
(52.7km)
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5
Jungle Walk Bungalow
1 King bed or 2 Single bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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4
Kingfisher Suite
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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5
Birdwing Suite
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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1
Family Bungalow
1 Queen bed and 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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5
Eucalypt Bungalow
1 King bed or 2 Single bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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8
Bungalow Coral Sea
1 King bed or 2 Single bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Sandpiper Suite
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Guest Reviews(67)
4.5/5
Great
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.5
- Amenities4.5
- Location4.5
- Service4.5
tiantian
July 6, 2022
good breakfast,
🍃Environment: Good environment
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Guest User
June 3, 2024
Thala nature reserve lodge is beautiful. We deliberated because reviews of this beach side rainforest luxury hotel are so varied. The ask was a restful place in or near port Douglas to visit GBR. It's easily close enough to PD to go for dinner if you have a car. We ate one night at the Osprey, was delicious. The room was beautiful, restful, and buggy carts available if you don't want to walk around. We enjoyed the beautiful rainforest walk to the beach. All staff were so friendly , most people have worked there for many years and they clearly love being there as we did. Location and views were perfect, restful, we felt spoilt and rested. The only downside was having to leave but we had a plane to catch!
Guest User
June 3, 2024
Excellent position a few miles south of Port Douglas. We had lodge 48 which was a 10-minute walk from the restaurant. Well equipped, comfortable bed, spacious lodge, although one slatted window had the insect grill flapping which would allow insects in if left open. We understand that there is an ongoing refurbishment programme. Very quiet apart from the birds. Great to see birds feeding when having breakfast at the restaurant. We also saw a flying fox feeding one evening right outside the restaurant veranda. The site is hilly so we made use of the buggy transport from the car park and in the evenings. The food in the restaurant is good but there is a restricted menu with fixed choices at breakfast. For example, to have a bowl of cereal before eggs would have cost extra. Evening meals were fine but you will need to eat in Port Douglas if staying for more than a few nights. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We went on one of the free nature walks led by Brett and would highly recommend this. He pointed out much wildlife that we would not have seen. A very enjoyable 5 night stay.
Guest User
May 10, 2024
Welcome from front desk staff and the lovely Kiwi guy driving us from our car was just a perfect start. This is a second visit as we live locally. The down side was the dinner in the restaurant . Grossly over priced and steak stuff and the fish tasted as though it had been frozen. The chef was trying to over complicate each meal with just too much. Just do it well with fresh ingredients and be simple in approach. The service at breakfast was another down side. Hardly anyone there and a rude staff member who forgot what we had ordered and seemed to take offence by bringing out one slice of bacon in a bowl with quite an attitude. The dinner and breakfast should have been the highlight as really there isn't alot to and the location is perfect. Sorry last visit...Next time we will head back to Port Douglas. Expensive experience!
Guest User
April 27, 2024
Thala Beach Resort was absolutely incredible. I just visited in April and had a great trip. From the amazing staff, beautiful resort and wallabies- I couldn’t recommend more. Also ignore the earlier reviews around the food- its excellent. I ate on the beautiful patio for both breakfast and dinner. Every experience was great. The staff took such great care of me with special food needs and car service for the GBR snorkeling (I came all the way from America). I can’t thank them enough for such a lovely trip!
juwe1234
March 29, 2024
Lovely environment in the middle of a rainforest, full with coconut palm trees, frogs, birds, lizards and butterflies. Comfortable small bungalows/houses spread out on the property. Also a nice and sandy beach. Unfortunately we couldn’t take a swim because of the dangerous jellyfish that are plentiful during March. No other restaurants in the neighborhood, so we had no choice than to eat in the hotel’s restaurant. The selection of food on the menu wasn’t too exciting, neither was the food. The staff is very friendly and helpful in every way. The only minus is the WiFi, which is useless outside the reception/restaurant area.
Anne F
March 21, 2024
The biggest attraction of this hotel is it's location in the rain forest. You are up on a mountain side. The rooms are bungalow style so you are nestled in the jungle. The main lobby/restaurant is open with beautiful views of the mountains and water below. They do have a private beach which I believe is not true of other hotels in Port Douglas. We thought everyone on the staff was friendly and helpful. We did take the golf cart to the room at night and they always had someone readily available. They had a beautiful pool that is shaped like waterfalls and ponds. Cute touch. As others have said in the reviews. The rooms and the decor are dated and tired. They definitely need a refresh. The location can also be a negative. Unless you have rented a car, you rely on the private drivers or the shuttle buses that come to the hotel. It gets very expensive. This is even to go into Port Douglas to have dinner or shop - it is about 20 mins in the van. Overall we enjoyed our stay and like everywhere in Australia, the people made the difference.
Guest User
March 17, 2024
We spent several nights as part of a private tour of Australia. The staff was very helpful in coordinating our tours and planning meals. We stayed a good walk from the main lodge in a very nice cabin. The staff would bring you in and out but we walked most of the time. The Reserve has quite a few rare wildlife - birds and mammals. The food was excellent as was the service. We were warned about the bugs in the area so we were prepared with the recommended repellent.
Guest User
September 9, 2023
On arrival we were greeted by a very friendly and welcoming front desk receptionist. The rooms are spacious, clean and well spaced apart. Included activities were a nice touch. We went on the bird and nature walk with Dave which was fantastic. Dave is a wealth of knowledge and is clearly very passionate about his role. The dining area in the tree tops was gorgeous and the pool an oasis. Staff are so lovely and helpful. Built on a steep hill so it’s quite a trek up to the main area. You can call for a buggy to come and get you though. The main let down would be the restaurant. The dinner menu didn’t offer much in the way of vegetarian or vegan options which was really disappointing. Breakfast was poor. The “sourdough crumpets” were Golden Circle crumpets from the supermarket.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Children between 0 and 2 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | AU$ 30.00 per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Opened: 1998
- Number of Rooms: 22
With a stay at Thala Beach Nature Reserve in Oak Beach, you'll be 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Four Mile Beach and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. This luxury resort is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina and 10.5 mi (17 km) from Rex Smeal Park.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 15 kilometers.
Satisfy your appetite at Osprey's Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Oak Beach? This resort has 1615 square feet (150 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 83 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and DVD players. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 15 kilometers.
Satisfy your appetite at Osprey's Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Oak Beach? This resort has 1615 square feet (150 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 83 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and DVD players. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
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Outdoor Swimming Pool
Exclusive Beach Area
Diving
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Massage Room
Public ParkingFree
Bar
Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Exclusive Beach Area
Bar
Restaurant
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