Sovereign Resort Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Cooktown History Centre

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The Sovereign Resort Hotel in central Cooktown offers a garden setting with an outdoor pool. Guests can dine at the Balcony restaurant, enjoy high-speed WiFi, and grab coffee at the cafe. The property includes laundry facilities and staff who arrange tours.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Resort Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 667 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Resort Room Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

2 Bedroom Family Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 667 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
128 Charlotte Street, Cooktown, QLD, 4895

What's nearby

  • Cooktown History Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cook's Landing Tourist Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grassy Hill Lookout - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nature's Powerhouse - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cooktown Botanic Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Cooktown, QLD (CTN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooks Landing Kiosk - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cooktown Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jackey Jackey - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kindred Cafe At Nature's PowerHouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant 1770 - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Sovereign Resort Hotel

Upscale hotel near Cooktown History Centre
Located close to Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery and James Cook Museum, Sovereign Resort Hotel provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Balcony, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Sovereign Resort Hotel offer comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: AUD 4 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Balcony
  • Cafe Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Cafe Bar]
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 4 to 25 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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, 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Sovereign Resort Hotel Cooktown
Sovereign Cooktown
Sovereign Resort Hotel Cooktown Queensland
Sovereign Hotel Cooktown
Sovereign Resort Hotel Hotel
Sovereign Resort Hotel Cooktown
Sovereign Resort Hotel Hotel Cooktown

Frequently asked questions

Does Sovereign Resort Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sovereign Resort Hotel?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sovereign Resort Hotel on Dec 3, 2025 start from $143.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sovereign Resort Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sovereign Resort Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sovereign Resort Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sovereign Resort Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Sovereign Resort Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 6:30 AM–6:00 PM on request.

Where is Sovereign Resort Hotel located?

Situated in Cooktown, this hotel is steps from Cooktown History Centre and Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery. James Cook Museum and Bicentennial Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Sovereign Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 291 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool, okay apartment. The check in was a bit average, we didn’t really get a welcome vibe. The pool was lovely though. Very expensive for what the room was, guess because of the location, maybe the time of year. Had a great dinner at the RSL across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and peaceful - close to dining options, nice pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kerry

Great location. Restaurant and cafe on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation and great service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Great property and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Satunya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfy and quiet area
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant garden and surroundings. Enjoyed the food in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort in the middle of town,easy walking distance to everything.The staff were all really friendly.The pool was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cooktown is a surprisingly delightful town. Would add it to the travel list. The Sovereign Resort Hotel centrally located, very comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and sofa. Lovely pool and delicious food

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed for an overnight stay. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Luxury, great service, excellent meals and really comfortable bed. Disability friendly Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vikash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice big area, only issue is the bathroom needs an exhaust fan.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had read a bunch of reviews and wasn’t sure what I was expecting but the hotel was fantastic. Our room looked onto the street so it was great to sit on the verandah having a drink overlooking the water. The pool area was really neat and clean. Great pool. The pub/hotel attached was great. Food was delicious and the staff super friendly. Location is great. Room clean. Bed comfy. Pub next door. What more could you ask for.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we were very impressed with this hotel and the standard of service provided. During our stay we tried both dining options - the bar downstairs and the upstairs restaurant. In both cases we felt the standard of food and service to be very good. My only negative point was that there was only one disabled parking space and on one occasion I had to park outside on the road as there were no parking spaces available onsite. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice stay - Only thing is Bathrooms needed serious attending. Floors had stains all over it - not cleaned properly and visibility of black mould on ceiling in shower toilet area. Floors were sticky when walking around bare foot with clean feet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sue

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

Loved Cooktown

Fabulous comfortable king bed Great position in the town Would book an upper level, not ground as no outlook.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In centre of town, nice meals reasonable prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Great hotel for Cooktown

Very nice stay, we asked for a room on a higher floor and were given an upgrade to a delux room which was much appreciated, lovely comfy bed, excellent bathroom and all the amenities you would want
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

Sovereign Resort, Cooktown, FNQ, Australia

Main concern was that window shutters did not close and several slats were missing. Although were able to change rooms it was at a higher level, closer to main street traffic noise and with a shared ibnstead of personal balcony. Pool, garden areas and dining facilities were excellent. Very central position in the town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Way overpriced. Should have been a $200 room at the maximum. Fauly re.ote. no staff after 7pm
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, great rooms and facilities - Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025