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Thala Beach Nature Reserve

4.5 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa

Room options

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Coral Sea Bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Coral Sea Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
  • Ocean view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Sandpiper Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • Beach view
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Eucalypt Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
HDTV
  • Beach view
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Kingfisher Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
HDTV
  • 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

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Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, books, video library

Sandpiper Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bungalow With Forest View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Oak Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Four Mile Beach Park - 15 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Four Mile Beach - 15 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Macrossan Street - 18 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 20 min drive - 10.5 miles

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 near Four Mile Beach
Shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Thala Beach Nature Reserve. With a private beach, sun loungers, and beach yoga, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as reflexology, a body wrap, or a Swedish massage. The on-site restaurant, Osprey's Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and ocean views. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking, kayaking, and ecotours. In addition to a library and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 83 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like desk chairs and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and free infant beds

Languages

English

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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
  • In-room 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

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 at the property

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Thala
Thala Beach
Thala Beach Lodge
Thala Lodge
Thala Lodge Beach
Thala Beach Hotel Port Douglas
Thala Beach Resort
Thala Beach Nature Reserve Hotel
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Thala Beach Nature Reserve
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Thala Beach Nature Reserve Resort Oak Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Thala Beach Nature Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

How much does it cost to stay at Thala Beach Nature Reserve?

As of May 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thala Beach Nature Reserve on May 23, 2025 start from $328.03, 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 Thala Beach Nature Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thala Beach Nature Reserve?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thala Beach Nature Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Thala Beach Nature Reserve?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Thala Beach Nature Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of AUD 60 per person applies.

Where is Thala Beach Nature Reserve located?

Nestled on the beach, this Oak Beach resort is within 12 mi (20 km) of Four Mile Beach, Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, and Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. Rex Smeal Park and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Thala Beach Nature Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 572 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

8/10 Good

jayendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thala Beach Nature Reserve is a wonderful escape! We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

James Richard

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

Mary

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

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic customer service! Property is remote and it truly is a lovely get away. Transportation to the nearest town can be arranged by the hotel but times may not be the most convenient. Dining was great, service very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay at. Friendly staff and very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

Barclay

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

10/10 Excellent

Marian

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

10/10 Excellent

Bowie

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

Sarah

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

Izabella

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

8/10 Good

elizabeth

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

Hollee

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

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Couldn’t give five starts because no internet in rooms and fairly poor even at the lodge- this is important to almost everyone now, get it fixed!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

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

Grant

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

Toby

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!

10/10 Excellent

Brynne

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

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I have ever stayed (definitely in my top 3)! I absolutely adored my stay at Thala Beach. Everything looks absolutely beautiful and I loved to be surrounded by nature. I just could not get enough of the magical view from the restaurant especially at sunset while having dinner... so romantic. The food was really good and so were the cocktails. The staff is absolutely fantastic, always smiling and so professional and helpful, a delight, I felt really welcome! This hotel is so special, loved everything about it, the decoration (colonial style), the atmosphere, the wildlife, the pool, the walks, the trails, the private beach. It is the perfect place to stay to disconnect (no wifi in the bungalows) and reset and you can do so much on site and when you feel like exploring, it is perfectly located, only 15 minutes drive from Port Douglas. They have also a nice gifts shop where you can also buy some products such as sun lotion, mosquito spray, toothpaste, snacks etc... I will definitely come back as this is such a unique place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Melissa

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.