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Sovereign Resort Hotel, hotel in Cooktown

This 4-star resort in the center of Cooktown is set in extensive tropical gardens and features a lagoon-style swimming pool. It offers rooms with balconies and outdoor furniture.

Excellent service and location
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
469 reviews
Price from$158.22per night
Milkwood Lodge, hotel in Cooktown

Milkwood Lodge features secluded cottages with a veranda offering mountain views. Guests can relax in the outdoor saltwater pool complete with waterfall. A free airport shuttle service is available.

Comfy rooms
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
565 reviews
Price from$122.47per night
Riva-La-Vista-Cooktown, hotel in Cooktown

Riva-La-Vista-Cooktown offers accommodations in Cooktown, 1.4 miles from Finch Bay Beach. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

Gave the feeling of being home
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
393 reviews
Price from$79.44per night
Endeavour Reach, hotel in Cooktown

The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.4 miles from Finch Bay Beach. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.

9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
5 reviews
Price from$268.11per night
122 on Charlotte, hotel in Cooktown

122 on Charlotte features air-conditioned accommodations in Cooktown. Featuring free private parking, the apartment is 1.1 miles from Finch Bay Beach. Guests can enjoy river views.

9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
7 reviews
Price from$214.49per night
Coral Sea Allure - Your Home Away From Home, hotel in Cooktown

Offering a garden, Coral Sea Allure - Your Home Away From Home offers accommodations in Cooktown. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

This place is simply brilliant. Outstanding view, private location plus great kitchen, lounge, balcony and bedrooms. Whilst it's a little on the expensive side, for our long weekend away we were happy we paid the extra.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
8 reviews
Price from$357.48per night
Cooktown Motel, hotel in Cooktown

Offering saltwater swimming pool and a BBQ area surrounded by tropical garden, Cooktown Motel is located at the southern end of Cooktown's main street.

I really liked friendly staff working there
5.4
Scored 5.4
Average
Rated fair
209 reviews
Price from$66.20per night
Gecko Guest House, hotel in Cooktown

1.4 miles from Finch Bay Beach in Cooktown, Gecko Guest House provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

Clean and well laid out. Host's were nice people. That makes a difference in my opinion.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
218 reviews
J & Ella's Holiday House - 2 Bedroom Stays, hotel in Cooktown

J & Ella's Holiday House - 2 Bedroom Stays offers accommodations in Cooktown, one mile from Finch Bay Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

A very friendly vibe, exceptionally clean. J and Ella go way above and beyond to make it a comfortable and happy place to stay.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
108 reviews
Cooktown Harbour View Luxury Apartments, hotel in Cooktown

Featuring air conditioning, Cooktown Harbor View Luxury Apartments offers accommodations in Cooktown. All units feature a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV.

The set up, location and welcome was wonderful.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
51 reviews
Cooktown Central Villa, hotel in Cooktown

Providing a garden, Cooktown Central Villa provides accommodations in Cooktown. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The property offers barbecue facilities.

The villa is excellent. The sunset view from the living room is awesome. Location is great - 3 minutes walk to Esplanade.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
6 reviews
Paperbark Retreat, hotel in Cooktown

Paperbark Retreat is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Cooktown where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool, garden, and shared lounge.

Beautiful tropical location. Very welcoming hosts. We will be back!!
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
25 reviews
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What Guests Said About Cooktown:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    The museum is closed Mon-Tue. We went on Wednesday.

    The museum is closed Mon-Tue. We went on Wednesday. Fairly small. The town is small with some beautiful views. Grassy Hill has very nice 260 degree view. The botanic gardens are lovely. Finch beach was unexpectedly pretty. The Mulligan Highway from Cairns is in superb shape.
    Antonius
    Canada
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Cooktown was not what I expected, it was far better than I...

    Cooktown was not what I expected, it was far better than I was expecting. The town is very clean and tidy, great amenities and services. October just starting to a bit humid. Winter would be a better time to visit.
    Keith
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Lots of history on Capt Cook.

    Lots of history on Capt Cook. Beautiful new river Prescinct with interesting signage of history in the area. Historical museum and cemetery worth a visit . The railway shop has lots of local handicrafts for sale . Good Cornett IGA on Helen St ( back street , not on Charlotte St ) Lots of bottle shops and options for eating out including bowls club, Pubs and Thai restaurant. Takeaway vans selling lunch food and coffee shops near the water . Easy to walk around . Bus trip from Cairns Trans North goes to Cooktown and return daily . Pick the days they drive the Bloomfield Track for an amazing experience
    Debbie Tidswell
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Cooktown is a a layback quiet town which has become more...

    Cooktown is a a layback quiet town which has become more popular with tourists over the 20 years we have visited. It it a Southerners Haven May to October. If you are into Fishing the Charters out of Cooktown are among the best in Australia! If not, then it is simply a restful no pressure town with very friendly locals who are only so pleased that you have come to visit their little paradise!
    Barton
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    It's a long drive from Cairns on a very good road (allow 4...

    It's a long drive from Cairns on a very good road (allow 4 hours), and there's not a great deal to do once you get there. There's a nice river-front walk, fishing jetties, playground for the kids, and a new water-park towards the end of the bay. Some nice pubs and restaurants to choose from, (Cooktown is noted for its seafood), and the usual souvenir shops. The museum is interesting but quite expensive at $25 per adult admission; worth it if you want to see the anchor from Capt. Cook's Endeavour and how it was retrieved. The sunset cruise on the Endeavour river is worth doing; byo drinks, but glasses, ice and a nice cheese platter is included, and Nick's commentary is worth the price of the cruise in itself. The Grassy Hill lookout is quite spectacular but you'll need to hold on to your hat as it gets very blustery up there, and the Botanic Gardens near Finch Bay are also worth a visit. If you're based in Cairns and just want to see Cooktown to tick it off your "been there, done that" list, I'd suggest heading north towards Port Douglas then veer off to Mount Molloy is a better way than the usual recommended route via Mareeba. Don't even try going via the Bloomfield Track through the Daintree unless you have a big 4WD.
    Stuart
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    What I like about Cooktown is the laid back atmosphere of...

    What I like about Cooktown is the laid back atmosphere of the place and all locals are friendly and willing to help you. The food is good in the pubs or clubs and served in a timely manner. The view from the lookout is great and it's a nice stroll around the botanic gardens. It's a great place to getaway and do very little but mix with the locals. Recommend for weekend trip.
    samantha
    Australia

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Cooktown

  • From $201.91 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 108 reviews
    Good location above the town, with everything you could possibly need for a short or extended stay for friends or families. Breakfast provisions - including a loaf of fresh baked bread - in the fridge along with all the basics. Bathroom products provided. Very clean with air conditioning in both bedrooms as well as the living area. Full laundry with washing products supplied. Nice outdoor decked area with a table and chairs. Hostess who offered advice on where to go and what to do, with a message through our stay checking that all was well.
    Sheila
    Australia
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 104 reviews
    The location of the property was convenient for exploring Cooktown. The property is very well appointed and has everything needed to make a stay as pleasant as possible. The house is designed for free cross flow ventilation and is set in a canopy of trees where bird songs are heard in the morning. Margo was very welcoming and she provided a lot of very useful “tourist information” which helped us plan our time in Cooktown.
    Hilary
    Australia
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 25 reviews
    Our room was beautifully presented and the wide verandahs made a very pleasant spot to sit outside. The gardens were beautifully kept and waking up to sounds of bird life was a plus. Sue and Tony were amazing and made our stay very special. Breakfast was incredible and Sue cooked a delicious meal on our second night. A great place to stay and can’t wait to stay again on our next visit to Cooktown
    Esme
    Australia
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 218 reviews
    Di & Andrew are the most hospitable hosts. They are extremely friendly & helpful, willingly providing us with lots of information to help us make the most of our time in Cooktown. The rooms are beautifully appointed and include some thoughtful touches to make your stay feel special. The swimming pool was an added delight after our day of exploring this lovely historic town on foot.
    Gail
    Australia
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 25 reviews
    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 resort. It was nice to be with the hosts Sue and Tony to hear about local events in Cooktown.
    Fred & Jess
    Australia
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 393 reviews
    Perfect in every way. Our room was spotlessly clean, modern and extremely spacious. The outdoor area, along with the room, was beautiful and perfectly designed to relax and take in the superb panoramic views over Cooktown, the sunset, and Endeavour River. The photos don't do it justice. Terri is a lovely host. 100% perfect.
    Lynne
    Australia
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 56 reviews
    Very helpful staff who gave great information about the area. Close to centre of Cooktown. Fully equipped with all we needed including coffee pod machine and pods and real milk not the long life variety. Gave us the experience of staying in a caravan. Liked the en-suite in the van but so small.
    Joanne
    Australia
  • From $201.91 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 108 reviews
    Very cosy house, instantly felt like home. Bed super comfy, best nights sleep I’ve had in a long time. Excellent location House had everything we needed plus more. I definitely recommend this house & we will return next time we come to Cooktown (if available that is 👍🏼)
    Trudi
    Australia
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 565 reviews
    The location in the rainforest was beautiful, and the cabin was very private. Although it's not right in Cooktown the property is only a few minutes drive out of town and was well worth it. We were warmly greeted by the owner who was very friendly and took us to our rooms.
    Scott
    Australia
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 565 reviews
    A very comfortable self contained unit in a rural setting. Spacious with a dedicated areas for the living room and kitchen and a verandah looking out into the bush. Although a little distance out of town it is only a drive of less than five minutes.
    David
    Australia
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 218 reviews
    The property was beautifully presented, well priced extremely clean and Diana and Andrew were exceptional hosts. I highly recommend Gecko Guest House for your stay in Cooktown. I will definitely return on my next visit.
    anna
    Australia
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 218 reviews
    Our hosts Di and Andrew were most welcoming. Filled out us in on all Cooktown and surrounds has to offer. We will definitely stay at Gecko lodge on our next trip to Cooktown.
    Clive Bell
    Australia
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 104 reviews
    The location, cleanliness, travelling information around the local area, historical information books on coffee table, ginger nut biscuits and a lot of other little details.
    duncan peden
    Australia
  • From $201.91 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 108 reviews
    very cosy, clean and well located. all necessary amenities you’d expect in a high class hotel and even more (chocolate eggs was a nice gesture for our Easter gateway)
    A
    Anonymous
    Spain
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 52 reviews
    Fantastic accommodation and can walk to everything in Cooktown. We loved watching the sunset over the Endeavour River from the verandah.
    Willett
    Australia
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 565 reviews
    A wonderful place in beautiful gardens. One of the best breakfasts we have eaten at a hotel. Will definitely book again.
    Suzanne
    Australia
  • From $204.56 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 469 reviews
    Pool and grounds were well maintained. Staff very friendly and approachable. Hotel bar and cafe was also good value
    STEWART
    Australia
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 36 reviews
    It’s a wonderful place to stay with incredible views, great hospitality and central for wandering around Cooktown.
    Kate
    Australia
  • From $204.56 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 469 reviews
    Convenient to local activities. Beautiful pool area although wasn't staying long enough to swim myself.
    Michelle Nebe
    Australia
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 393 reviews
    Breathtaking view. Great indoor and outdoor living areas. Clean and comfortable.
    Peter
    Australia