Frommers.com Frommers.com
Most Recent Cape Tribulation Area Forum Posts
Most Recommended Articles
Most Commented Articles

Thala Beach Lodge Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Rates from
$187+
Frommer's ReviewMap ItPhotos and Video
Location Private Rd., Oak Beach, 16km (10 miles) south of Port Douglas, Nearby Places
Transportation Transfers from Cairns A$26 (US$23/£12) per person
Phone 07/4098 5700
Fax 07/4098 5837
Web site www.thalabeach.com.au
Room Information 85 units
Prices A$265-A$729 double
Credit Cards AE,DC,MC,V
In Room Amenities A/C, ceiling fans, TV, DVD player, CD player, hair dryer, minibar
Parking Free valet parking

Thala Beach Lodge Review

"Where are the walls?" may be your first question on arriving at this luxury hideaway in the rainforest outside Port Douglas. The reception area and lobby are open, to stunning effect. From the elevated restaurant, the impact is even greater, with sweeping views from the Daintree to Cape Grafton, south of Cairns. Thala (pronounced Ta-la) Beach is bordered on three sides by private beaches and coves. The secluded bungalows are spacious, and all are built on high poles in the trees, where dazzling lorikeets and small red-faced flying foxes feed on blossoms and hang contentedly from the branches. The 16 Coral Sea bungalows overlook the ocean; the rest have forest and mountain views. Some of the bungalows are a bit of a hike from the public areas, but it's a small price to pay for the privacy and the rainforest setting.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; 2 bars; free airport transfers with some packages, A$26 for room-only rates; nearby golf course; 2 outdoor pools; room service; Wi-Fi (free)

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.



Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Frommer's Australia, 18th Edition Destination Guide Frommer's Australia, 18th Edition

Author: Lee Atkinson
Pub Date: February 01, 2012

Learn More
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide Related Titles:
Frommer's Bali and Lombok, 2nd Edition
Destination Guide
Frommer's Melbourne Day by Day, 1st Edition
Destination Guide
Frommer's Melbourne Free and Dirt Cheap: 320 Free Events, Attractions and More
Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide
Destinations
Destinations
 
 

Frommer's Star Ratings

Frommer's Recommended 0 stars Frommer's Recommended
Frommer's Highly Recommended 1 stars Frommer's Highly Recommended
Frommer's Very Highly Recommended 2 stars Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
Frommer's Exceptional 3 stars Frommer's Exceptional

About Our System

Frommer's ranks every hotel, restaurant, attraction, shop, and nightlife establishment it reviews for quality, value, service, amenities, and special features using a star-rating scale, an expression of the strong compare-and-contrast opinions that are a brand hallmark.

Other ratings provide stars based primarily on price and amenities; the Frommer's star rating is meant to quantify the kind of intangible, experiential elements that help travelers make informed decisions.

The "baseline" recommendation is zero stars--every hotel, restaurant, attraction, shop, and nightlife establishment that Frommer's chooses to review is recommended; otherwise, we simply wouldn't include it.

Close Window