Name: Paperbark Retreat
Address: 1133 Endeavour Valley Road, 4895 Cooktown, Australia, 1133 Endeavour Valley Road, Queensland, 4895, Australia
Rating: 9.8

Paperbark Retreat

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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Paperbark Retreat in Cooktown offers an adults-only bed and breakfast experience with a saltwater swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private balconies with garden views. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, coffee shop, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a picnic area, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Free toiletries, a washing machine, and streaming services enhance the stay. Delicious Breakfast: A continental, buffet, or full English/Irish breakfast is served daily, including local specialties, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits. Guests appreciate the variety and quality of the breakfast offerings. Convenient Location: Located 0.6 mi from Cooktown Airport, Paperbark Retreat provides a free airport shuttle service. Nearby attractions include fishing and walking tours, offering diverse activities for visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Queen Room 1 full bed
Deluxe Queen Room 1 queen bed
Twin Room 2 twin beds

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See what guests loved the most:

Smyth

Australia

“Beautiful tropical location. Very welcoming hosts. We will be back!!”

Fred

Australia

“Although the resort was 15Km out of Cooktown, one would need a vehicle to visit Cooktown anyway. The surroundings were exceptional and we were greeted with coffee and cake on arrival. On one night we took the availability of dinner at the...”

Douglas

New Zealand

“Quiet but close to town. Idyllic location in lush tropical bush. Helpful owners/managers.”

Karen

Australia

“Everything ! Tony and Sue have created a true oasis where you can relax and unwind and enjoy the best of Far North Queensland. As hosts, they are so friendly and welcoming and accommodating. The gardens are spectacular. The rooms are large and...”

Paula

Australia

“Lovely peaceful gardens and exceptional hosts A great place to stay while visiting Cooktown”

Kim

Australia

“Amazing wildlife nature's paradise green tree frogs ,monitor lizard , frog mouth birds”

Jez

Australia

“This is the most fantastic place with immaculate facilities and incredibly accommodating owner hosts, Tony and Sue. Genuine nature lovers”

Nikola

Australia

“Three girlfriends and I road-tripped to Cooktown for a weekend of sightseeing. Our hosts, Sue and Tony, were absolutely superb and the retreat is stunning! We swam, we drank champagne, we ate Sue’s delicious home made pizzas and banana cake, we...”

Cecilia

Australia

“The hosts, Sue and Tony, were so welcoming and friendly, also ready with very helpful advice on what to see and do in the area. The breakfasts were excellent and the surroundings were really beautiful - a real tropical paradise.”

Eric

Netherlands

“Loved this place! It’s like staying with family, although you have never met them before. The property is beautiful, the swimming pool in particular. Tree frogs, the most spectacular butterflies & tropical birds visit the garden and Sue’s food is...”

Hosted by Tony & Sue

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Tony & Sue

Paperbark Retreat (formerly known as Barradise Lodge), is situated on the banks of the Endeavour River. This sprawling 6-bedroom country lodge is wrapped in a large verandah, offering shaded outdoor lounge areas complete with fans, tropical gardens and resort-style swimming pool. The accommodation includes four standard queen rooms, each with TV, ceiling fans, air-conditioning, ensuite shower and seperate toilet (toilet is next to the room) and one deluxe queen room with full ensuite (shower and toilet).

Tony & Sue have recently renovated Paperbark Retreat, originally built by Tony over 20 years ago as a fishing lodge - Barradise Lodge. The retreat is now more focussed towards relaxation, however Tony is always keen for a fish!

Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Paperbark Retreat

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Paperbark Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.