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Paperbark Retreat

Property class: 3.5

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A covered outdoor area with a roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A tropical garden with a pool surrounded by dense foliage and a gazebo.
A well-lit outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a grassy lawn.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A round glass table with wicker chairs, a bowl of fruit, and potted plants in a tropical garden setting.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1133 Endeavour Valley Rd, Cooktown, QLD, 4895
  • Place, Endeavour River Resources Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Endeavour River National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Cook National Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cooktown, QLD (CTN)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a small bedside table, a chair, a window with curtains, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 171 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bench, a small table, and a hanging chair.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Paperbark Retreat

3.5-star Cooktown B&B with outdoor pool
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features an outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Paperbark Retreat offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 830-cm Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Cooktown bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.
Paperbark Retreat features an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). This Cooktown bed & breakfast also offers a picnic area, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Paperbark Retreat is a smoke-free property.

A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of AUD 35
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 830-cm smart TV with satellite premium channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: AUD 35

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, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access

Property is also known as

Paperbark Retreat Cooktown

Paperbark Retreat Bed & breakfast

Paperbark Retreat Bed & breakfast Cooktown

Paperbark Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tony and Sue were amazing hosts, fantastic breakfast with muffins to die for. The grounds and the rooms are beautifully set out and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Sue and Tony for a very pleasant weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beautifully developed property. Lovely owners, nothing was to much for them to help you enjoy their little piece of paradise
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SIMONE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

The host Sue welcomed us and quickly made us feel at home. We had a wonderful stay in a clean comfortable room, set in a idyllic location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property, serene & peaceful. Close to town. friendly helpful staff. loved our stay. Would definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful in every way. The accommodation was tremendous, breakfast was great and the evening meal ways delicious. Hosts, Sue and Tony, were the perfect hosts. When it was time to leave, it felt like we were saying goodbye to friends although we had only known them 2 days.q
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beautiful gardens and Tony and Sue were great hosts. Breakfast was great Downfall no coffee and tea facilities in room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The attention to detail,also the great nature walk ,observing a crocodiles behaviour .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sue and Tony were excellent hosts. Even had us for dinner one night. Great rain forest surroundings, magnificent pool for laps, and an escorted walk to the Endeavour River. Super comfortable room including bed. Well maintained. Short drive from town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kitty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner Tony and Sue were very helpful . Beautiful garden !! Including breakfast yum yum !😋😋 Can order dinner 3 course meal , main , desert and coffee . $35 , fish or chicken were fresh ,big serve and tasty . Good deal !! We are from Sydney , will come again soon .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is out of town and that contributes to its appeal. It is the retreat it purports to be. It is quiet, tranquil and set in the most beautiful lush tropical gardens and with a beautiful pool. We enjoyed tropical rain which is a treat. The rooms are great, beautifully decorated with attention to detail like beautiful sheets and fresh flowers, and with lovely garden outlooks. Lovely hosts. We could move in! Karen and Brett
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sue & Tony were very hospitable and helpful in letting us know about things to see in the area. It is obvious they have put a lot of time and effort in getting the property to the standard it is. Breakfast was excellent. Having access to streaming services was an advantage. We had our own shower but were not aware we would be sharing a toilet with another room until we arrived. Other accommodation properties stipulate if an ensuite is included. Had I known at the time of booking we would have to share a toilet I wouldn't have booked. I assumed our room would have basic tea and coffee making facilities and a small bar fridge to keep our water cold but it didn't. There was a communal fridge (I recall) located on the other side of the homestead where we could put things in but we would have preferred a bar fridge in our room. This wasn't mentioned on the list of amenities so obviously was my fault for not noticing at the time of booking. Now we are aware of what retreats offer we will be more careful to book.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023