When you stay at Safari Lodge in Cape Tribulation, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Dubuji Boardwalk and 6 minutes by foot from Myall Beach. .This beach lodge is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Mount Sorrow and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Beaches & Waterholes.
Bat House Cape Tribulation - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Myall Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Wet Tropics of Queensland - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
Cape Tribulation - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
Getting around
Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 148 min drive
Restaurants
Turtle Rock Cafe - 1 min walk
The Jungle Bar - 2 min walk
Mason's Cafe - 14 min walk
PK's Jungle Village - 2 min walk
Ocean Safari - 1 min walk
About this property
Safari Lodge
Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Dubuji Boardwalk
Safari Lodge offers 7 accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. This Cape Tribulation lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This lodge also features gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Stop by the lodge's restaurant, Turtle Rock, for lunch or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Turtle Rock - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 30 per person
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Turtle Rock
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Ecotours
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool (guest access)
Snorkeling
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
In a national park
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
1 floor
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Restaurant dining guides
More
Ceiling fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon 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
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 30 per person
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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, 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, debit cards, and cash
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
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Property is also known as
Safari Lodge Cape Tribulation
Safari Cape Tribulation
Safari Lodge Lodge
Safari Lodge Cape Tribulation
Safari Lodge Lodge Cape Tribulation
Safari Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 100 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 100 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 100 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 100 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Owal
Sep 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very rustic property, eco ethos was very evident with signs everywhere about water conservation. Enjoyed my stay, booked onto a snorkelling tour that the lodge also offers which was incredible. My only disappointment was the lodge not having a hairdryer that I could borrow following the snorkelling, maybe something to consider.
Location was so beautiful so close to nature gorgeous beach. Due to rural area only a few options for food but still good one walkable couple very short drive. We did one night cooking on the campsite bbqs which was lovely. Lots of options for tours too.
Lovely location in the rainforest. Stayed in a cabin, quite expensive $185 for cabin in a campground without bathroom. Very clean, nice pool. Woman running the place is a bit power obsessed. Witnessed her purposely being difficult and abrasive to people, those i saw didn't pull her up on it so she continues.
Travelled here with a friend and her daughter. Great they had a triple room. We only stayed one night but it was very comfortable and clean. Would stay again.
Bridget
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Hui San
Aug 7, 2025
Standard accommodation - for reference we stayed in the room with shared bathroom (as the ensuites had booked out)
Pros: safari lodge provided towels, shampoo and soap
Cons: the cabins were close to one another. Cigarette smell went into our cabin as the occupiers in the cabin next to us were smoking in their verandah.
There’s limited sound proofing. We could hear people walking past our cabin in the morning and someone in the cabin next to us coughing at 3am. Obviously can’t be helped but just sound proofing would’ve been ideal.
The bin in the women’s shared bathroom was filled to the brim and chunks of hair in the showers.
Great location to bases yourself at Cape Tribulation.
This effectively is the end of the 2 wheel drive road. Our King hut was comfortable had a bathroom with shower, air conditioning and a ceiling fan. In a semi private area the porch with outside chairs and table was a nice spot to relax. The shared facilities at the camp were great, good bathrooms, a large kitchen, refrigeration and coin operated washing machines. The on site Cafe offers breakfast and lunch. The camp has a swimming pool and is where the Great Barrier Reef Ocean Safari leaves from. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Breath taking …. In an awesome spot of the world
Slept in a wee cabin
Love it
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Rocio
Mar 30, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful location, however the linen was dirty and there were crumbs on the bed. The cushions smell like mildew, the curtains need changing as there were mold on them creating a mildew smell.
This hotel was amazing. Such a cool experience nestled in the middle of the rainforest. It was a beautiful property with lots of activities available close by.
The room was beautiful and clean and the property was gorgeous. Amazing shared amenities and pool.. and a store right across the street for food/drinks etc. and there is a walking path so you can explore the rainforest right out the front door
Loved our stay in the jungle! Great food at the cafe. Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef was amazing—make sure you rent a wetsuit to avoid a bad burn! Room was clean & ensuite bathroom was great. Loved sitting out on the little porch in the evenings.
We had an absolutely amazing stay here! The property is absolutely gorgeous. We booked the snorkelling tour with them as well which was super convenient, the tour its self was wonderful definitely recommend!!
My Safari Lodge was on the edge of the jungle and incorporated the jungle into my room with open shutters enhancing the feel. It was modern, very comfortable and clean.
We had wonderful lunches and all the attractions were within easy driving distance.