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Thala Beach Nature Reserve

4.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
Eucalypt Bungalow
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
Private Road. 5078 Capt Cook Highway, Oak Beach, QLD, 4877
  • Oak Beach
    1 min walk
  • Wildlife Habitat
    13 min drive
  • Four Mile Beach Park
    15 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    50 min drive

Room options

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Coral Sea Bungalow

Coral Sea Bungalow

  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Beach View

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

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Eucalypt Bungalow

Eucalypt Bungalow

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Jungle Walk Bungalow

Jungle Walk Bungalow

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Birdwing Suite

Birdwing Suite

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

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Kingfisher Suite

Kingfisher Suite

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

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About the area

Oak Beach

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 beach resort is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina and 10.5 mi (17 km) from Rex Smeal Park.
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What's nearby

  • Oak Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wildlife Habitat - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Four Mile Beach - 15 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Macrossan Street - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 20 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beach Shack - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aluco Restaurant and Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Treetops Spa at Ramada - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪4 Mile Seafood & Takeaway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oaks Kitchen and Garden - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Thala Beach Nature Reserve

Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Thala Beach Nature Reserve offers 83 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and safes. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
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.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Osprey's Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 kilometres

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10 AM: AUD 24-38 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Osprey's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach yoga
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Private picnics
  • Shopping
  • Spa services
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • DVD player
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (1615 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Private beachfront location
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • Beach towels
  • Books
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Games
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 24 to 38 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 60 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
24-hour pool access
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Thala Beach Nature Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 565 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 565 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 565 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 565 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 565 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place with a fantastic story
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

louise

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

elizabeth, Chester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Great food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb rainforest setting. Attentive staff. Good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hollee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is wonderful, just south of Port Douglas. Right in the bush! Right in nature! Great facilities, bungalow up to date and luxurious.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Inga A

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barclay, Spokane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great resort, no weaknesses
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Bishops Stortford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and beach. Great staff, delicious breakfast and dinners, onsite birding & nature .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise
Always amazing to stay here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I had an amazing time! We loved walking around the property and exploring the trails. You just can’t beat having a private beach and your own private little sanctuary amongst the trees. Truly spectacular. The staff were extremely kind and attentive. We had Ray as our waiter both times we dined at the restaurant for dinner and he was great. While the menu is limited, everything was delicious. I will say that if you are looking for a pristine resort with immediate pool side service, this may not be the place for you. It is a long walk from the beach to get a cold beer! But if you like the silence of nature and people that appreciate it…then this place certainly is worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mika

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bowie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, fantastic staffs, love the wallabies and birds!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Izabella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Grant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great facility and accommodation. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Restaurant has exceptional views but a new chef has a limited menu and doesn’t really accommodate vegetarians or vegans. Hopefully that will change in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great time also our engagement almost got spilt due to the older lady at the front desk when we checked in. Lucky my parents wasn’t listening to what she said… Overall we loved thala and will be back. Thanks for the great experience!

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and well maintained. Our room was super comfortable, quiet, private, fabulous. We enjoyed exploring the main pool, which was very nice. Unfortunately, we did have several complaints. The first is that while the staff was polite, they weren't friendly. Additionally, the bar staff was more than willing to bring our first set of drinks to us in the pool, but they never came back to see if we wanted more. Also, when we were sitting in the lounge area, they again never came to see if we wanted another drink, instead, we had to walk up to the bar to get refills. The food options were lacking (though we knew that going into it). The breakfast buffet was great, but dinner options were very limited. The biggest complaint, however, was that there is no beverage/snack service on the beach. They do have a facility there, but apparently its only for "special occasions." Not sure if they realize all of the money they're missing out on by not having service on the beach. Overall, Thala was what we were looking for, but I'd say they are more of a 3-star resort rather than a 5-star. If they want to be a 5-star resort, they need to up their commitment to service.