Helenvale

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The Lion’s Den Hotel is the stop for a well-earned beer after completing the Bloomfield Track, but even worth a drive out from Cooktown. The pub opened in 1875 and stayed in the same family for nearly 90 years. It’s covered in hand-written messages, which is a tradition going back decades when the workers at the nearby mines would give their wages to the hotel and then keep track of how much they’d spent on the walls of the bar. The interior is adorned with memorabilia and there’s a small museum too. Definitely worth a look.
The Lion’s Den Hotel is the stop for a well-earned beer after completing the Bloomfield Track, but even worth a drive out from Cooktown. The pub opened in 1875 and stayed in the same family for nearly 90 years. It’s covered in hand-written messages, which is a tradition going back decades when the workers at the nearby mines would give their wages to the hotel and then keep track of how much they’d spent on the walls of the bar. The interior is adorned with memorabilia and there’s a small museum too. Definitely worth a look.
Sovereign Resort Hotel

Sovereign Resort Hotel

4 out of 5
128 Charlotte Street Cooktown QLD
$100 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$111 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Cooktown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cooktown History Centre and Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery ...
9/10 Wonderful! (295 reviews)
This is a resort out where you wouldn't expect to find one. Beautiful pool and tropical setting. Bar and restaurant are in a building separate of the rooms. Everyone on staff was nice and helpful. They have 2 bedroom apartments. Some for families and others for groups without children. The family ...

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Sovereign Resort Hotel
Cooktown Motel

Cooktown Motel

3.5 out of 5
9 Boundary St Cooktown QLD
$59 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
$66 total
Jan 24 - Jan 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Cooktown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions James Cook Museum and Cooktown History Centre are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (59 reviews)
Yes the staff are lovely and very helpful. And the room was spotless thankyou Shannon

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Cooktown Motel
COOKTOWN HOLIDAY PARK

COOKTOWN HOLIDAY PARK

4 out of 5
35-41 Charlotte St Cooktown QLD
$114 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$114 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this holiday park in Cooktown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions James Cook Museum and Cooktown History Centre ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (32 reviews)
The room was clean. No Wifi in the room had to ask twice for the password

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

COOKTOWN HOLIDAY PARK
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Coral Sea Allure - Your Home Away From Home

Coral Sea Allure - Your Home Away From Home

Cooktown QLD
Stay at this villa in Cooktown. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Grassy Hill Lookout and Cook's Landing Tourist ...
Advertised as luxury accom no coffee supplied let alone a plunger or coffee machine. Bed pillows all very hard.

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2023

Coral Sea Allure - Your Home Away From Home
Kath's Cottage - Your Haven Away From Home

Kath's Cottage - Your Haven Away From Home

Cooktown QLD
Stay at this cottage in Cooktown. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions James Cook Museum and Cooktown History Centre are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Although there was an issue with the electronic door lock, our host Karen went over and above to get us settled in. The cottage is tastefully decorated, has all mod cons, super comfy bed and is spotlessly clean, very centrally located and easy to find.Would highly recommend to anyone wishing to stay ...

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2025

Kath's Cottage - Your Haven Away From Home
Captain's Retreat Cooktown - Crews Quarters

Captain's Retreat Cooktown - Crews Quarters

Cooktown QLD
Stay at this vacation home in Cooktown. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions James Cook Museum and Nature's Powerhouse ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
Convienent
hosts were assecible and very helpful

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Captain's Retreat Cooktown - Crews Quarters
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