Thala Beach Nature Reserve

Property class: 4.5
Oak Beach beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools and restaurant

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At Thala Beach Nature Reserve, you can hit the beach to practice yoga or relax in a sun lounger, plus you'll have access to onsite kayaking. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and reflexology. Offering ocean views, Osprey's Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This luxurious resort also features a bar/lounge, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $376
$414 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

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A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.

Coral Sea Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a balcony with chairs.

Eucalypt Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A wooden deck with wicker furniture, a hanging chair, and a table overlooking a lush landscape and the sea.

Sandpiper Suite

  • Beach view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a glass table, wicker chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

Birdwing Suite

  • Beach view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view of trees, and a wooden floor.

Kingfisher Suite

  • Garden view
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Jungle Walk Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Private Road. 5078 Capt Cook Highway, Oak Beach, QLD, 4877

What's nearby

  • Pebbly Beach - 11 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Oak Beach - 12 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Wildlife Habitat - 19 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Four Mile Beach Park - 21 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Four Mile Beach - 21 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 50 min drive
  • Kuranda Station - 55 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Pita Paradise - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Osprey’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Turtle Cove - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Barrier Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Aluco - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Thala Beach Nature Reserve

  • At Thala Beach Nature Reserve, you can hit the beach to practice yoga or relax in a sun lounger, plus you'll have access to onsite kayaking. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and reflexology. Offering ocean views, Osprey's Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This luxurious resort also features a bar/lounge, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 83 units
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 15 kilometers*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Thala Beach Nature Reserve Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served top-class food with friendly and attentive staff. (10 reviews)
  • The property features a beautiful private beach and scenic views. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing friendly staff, private Reserve with individual Bangalows, spectacular views. Perfect reserve to relax & enjoy your space
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful stay with welcoming and friendly staff.. could have used a few more staff for the restaurant during the breakfast rush
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location in the forest. Accommodation was comfortable and clean. No wifi but that was a pleasant change in pace.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was beautiful! It was the perfect place to disconnect, yet so close to shops and restaurants. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and beach. Great staff, delicious breakfast and dinners, onsite birding & nature .
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location. Great food
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10/10 Exceptional

What a stunning place! We loved the natural features and the serenity of the reserve. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Thala Beach Nature Reserve is a wonderful escape! We wish we could have stayed longer!
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous time in the jungle !

Beautiful views..wonderful service...very friendly..magical experience!
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10/10 Exceptional

Rainforest bliss

what an amazing hotel; lovely staff, amazing rooms, golf buggies to get you around… We were in heaven!
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful resort placed in the middle of a wonderful nature park with private beach. Highly recommend. Also the coconut tour was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting, fantastic staffs, love the wallabies and birds!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, relaxing, loved the coconut odyssey, the butterfly walk, scampering around the headland at low tide..so much more to enjoy here in better weather too!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely unique location for a peaceful break. It was useful to have a taxi service into Port Douglas several times a day. Would recommend the hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved our stay at Thala Beach. Such a relaxing getaway in a wonderful location. Our private bungalow was perfect and we spent most of our stay exploring the properties many walks, lookouts and beach, and thanks again for organising the day tour to Cape Tribulation for us, it was fantastic! Can't wait to come again, and already sending others your way!
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb rainforest setting. Attentive staff. Good food.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is wonderful, just south of Port Douglas. Right in the bush! Right in nature! Great facilities, bungalow up to date and luxurious.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is amazing. Bungalow style rooms scattered through the rainforest, connected by very walkable paved paths. The staff was great. The food was good. But it is the property itself that makes this place special.
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful secluded rainforest property with its own beautiful beach. Good size room; eco friendly but parking was not near the room and restaurant was so/so
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing property with friendly and helpful staff. We really enjoyed our stay here and was fantastic for a few days relaxing and exploring the area up to Daintree and Port Douglas. We spent two nights eating in the restaurant and the food was top class. If I had any improvement it would be to heat the pool as it was freezing at this time of the year so we only used it for a quick dip and where the ones I saw use it.
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10/10 Exceptional

The best part of Thala is the staff. It’s a little out of the way, a little hilly and hard to navigate but everything is forgiven by the kindness and attentiveness of the staff. Brett took us on a long and comprehensive nature walk doing everything he could to show us the animals and plants and explaining everything. When we had a flat tire Brett and Sam worked until they figured out how to fix it. Neither would accept even a tip. The stay was wonderful
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8/10 Very good

The property is located on a nature reserve, so it very quiet. There are a couple of walks the stargazers is worth doing it is step access so to stay here you do need to be mobile steps to your rooms and to reception it is in the middle of nowhere so if your happy to have one choice of restaurant it is fine
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8/10 Very good

Loved being away from any built environment, nestled amongst the trees, ocean and cliffs, lots of birds and feeling of being in nature. The restaurant is a stunning location but the food is hit and miss, limited menu, and expensive. Staff are warm and friendly. The resort has a slightly worn fee about it. But if you’re looking for a slightly rustic eco retreat vibe, it’s great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Thala was the perfect break - a quiet, wild oasis. Seamless check in and helpful porters are quick to take you about the resort in gold buggies. Rooms are tucked away and private, ideal for romantic get aways. There is so much to do on the property - highly recommend both the southern loop and the more rugged nature walk. The guided nature tour with Dave was a highlight, so much knowledge about flora and fauna. The property itself is 20-30 years old but very well maintained. Everything is set in dense woodland so there are leaves, sticks, bugs and cane toads - this is part of nature and not a detriment. Using the Optus network I had solid 4G on most of the property including on the walks and in our room. This is a place that’s less about instagram vibe and more about peaceful connection with a rewilded piece of land. Very highly recommended.