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Thala Beach Nature Reserve

4.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Coral Sea Bungalow

  • 484 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Sandpiper Suite

  • 700 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Eucalypt Bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Eucalypt Bungalow

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Jungle Walk Bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Jungle Walk Bungalow

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Birdwing Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Birdwing Suite

  • 700 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kingfisher Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Kingfisher Suite

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Birdwing Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Eucalypt Bungalow

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Bungalow

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Jungle Walk Bungalow

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Bungalow Coral Sea

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Kingfisher Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Sandpiper Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Thala Beach Nature Reserve

4.5-star Oak Beach resort with private beach
At Thala Beach Nature Reserve, relax by one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or spend the day at the private white sand beach where you can enjoy yoga.
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.
Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. After a day at the beach, cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools at Thala Beach Nature Reserve and enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool.

Dining options at the resort include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Thala Beach Nature Reserve has designated areas for smoking.

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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 km
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 24 to 38 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Osprey's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Beach yoga
  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • Free crib
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (1,615 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 83 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

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

James Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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!