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Thala Beach Nature Reserve

4.5 star property
Oak Beach beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools and restaurant

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Exterior
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Escape to the tranquil Thala Beach Nature Reserve, nestled near Four Mile Beach. Soak up the sun on your private beach or by one of two outdoor pools, and enjoy activities like hiking/biking and beach yoga. Savor a delicious meal at Osprey's Restaurant with ocean views or unwind with a spa treatment.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Conference center

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Garden
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $294
$323 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30

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Kingfisher Suite

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Furnished balcony or patio
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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 km
  • Four Mile Beach Park - 15 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Four Mile Beach - 15 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Macrossan Street - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 20 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 50 min drive
  • Kuranda Station - 55 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

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

Thala Beach Nature Reserve offers a private beach where you can practice yoga or relax in a sun lounger, plus you'll have access to onsite kayaking. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and reflexology. Offering ocean views, Osprey's Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This luxurious resort also features a bar/lounge, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 83 units
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 15 kilometers*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach yoga
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Shopping
  • Use of nearby fitness center
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (1615 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 83 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1998
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Porch
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Video library
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 24 to 38 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of AUD 60 per person (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.5 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool open 24-hours
  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Thala Beach Nature Reserve offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thala Beach Nature Reserve does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Thala Beach Nature Reserve?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

Are pets allowed at Thala Beach Nature Reserve?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Thala Beach Nature Reserve?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Thala Beach Nature Reserve?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is AUD 60 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thala Beach Nature Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Thala Beach Nature Reserve and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, beach yoga, and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and yoga. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the resort's other amenities, which include a private beach and a seasonal outdoor pool. Thala Beach Nature Reserve also has spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Thala Beach Nature Reserve?

Yes, Osprey's Restaurant offers garden views.

Does Thala Beach Nature Reserve have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Thala Beach Nature Reserve like?

Thala Beach Nature Reserve is a short 1-minute walk from Oak Beach and 6 minutes' walk from Pebbly Beach.

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Thala Beach Nature Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Thala Beach Nature Reserve is a wonderful escape! We wish we could have stayed longer!
Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place with a fantastic story
Sandro, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Barbara, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location. Great food
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
James Richard, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Joseph Paul, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and beach. Great staff, delicious breakfast and dinners, onsite birding & nature .
Mary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to stay at. Friendly staff and very accommodating
Eshan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Paradise
Always amazing to stay here
Nadine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
Edward, 12-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great resort, no weaknesses
Barclay, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb rainforest setting. Attentive staff. Good food.
Marian, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
elizabeth, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location is wonderful, just south of Port Douglas. Right in the bush! Right in nature! Great facilities, bungalow up to date and luxurious.
Hollee, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting, fantastic staffs, love the wallabies and birds!!!
Bowie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Izabella, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Alex, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Grant, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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.
Brynne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Virginie, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

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.

10/10 Exceptional

Susan, 4-night trip