Cow Bay Holiday Rentals, Queensland: Private House Rentals

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A beach with trees in the foreground and a calm sea in the background.

A bed with a white canopy and a view of a forest through a window.

An outdoor wooden deck with chairs and a table, surrounded by dense tropical foliage.

A dense tropical forest with a variety of green foliage and a wooden structure.

1. Daintree Crocodylus

Cow Bay

Barbara

Rp1.695.875

Rp1.865.463 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A wooden pathway leading to a wooden cabin surrounded by dense tropical foliage.

A wooden deck with a glass enclosure leading to a dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a large mirror, and a view of lush greenery outside.

A restaurant with a long table set for dining, wooden chairs, and a bar area with bottles.

2. Daintree Wilderness Lodge

Diwan

David

Rp4.961.945

Rp5.458.140 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a covered seating area with string lights.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a window with blinds.

An outdoor restaurant with wooden deck seating, large umbrellas, and a bar area.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, dense green forest, and a small island in the distance.

3. Cape Tribulation Beach House

Cape Tribulation

Lily

Rp2.755.308

Rp3.030.839 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A pool surrounded by lush greenery and a metal fence.

A beach with a calm water body, sandy shore, and lush green hills in the background.

A wooden boardwalk through a dense forest.

An outdoor restaurant with tables and chairs under a covered area, surrounded by greenery.

4. Heritage Lodge

Diwan

Kuldip

Rp3.262.757

Rp3.589.033 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A coastal landscape with a beach, clear waters, and surrounding forested hills.

A hammock on a wooden deck overlooking a lush garden with a view of distant mountains.

A kitchen with a gas stove, sink, and wooden cabinets.

A bed with a white sheet and a beige blanket, a wooden headboard, and a small bedside table with a white pillow.

5. Noah Creek Eco Huts

Thornton Beach

Brett

Rp3.275.404

Rp3.275.404 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

An aerial view of a clear blue sea with a boat on the surface.

A row of small, modern cabins with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a small building and a fence in the background.

A well-lit bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of lush greenery through a sliding glass door.

6. Safari Lodge

Cape Tribulation

"Good location to visit surrounding areas. We stayed in a deluxe cabin and a standard cabin for 2 nights. Comfortable room sizes. Pool could use couple more chairs or loungers for guests to use. Landscaping opportunities around the property to alleviate less mud build-up might want to be considered. Easy check-in, check out. Suggest pack food, or have a set of wheels to get to the few available restaurants."

David

Rp2.219.434

Rp2.219.434 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A row of green cabins with metal roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue floor and a covered roof structure.

A covered outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, ceiling fans, and a pool table.

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a couch.

7. Daintree Peaks ECO Stays

Diwan

Harvey

Rp3.391.497

Rp3.730.672 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A natural pool surrounded by lush tropical foliage and a small waterfall.

A wooden structure with a bench and table, surrounded by lush greenery.

A beach with a sandy shore, palm trees, and a calm sea under a partly cloudy sky.

A paved pathway flanked by tall palm trees and lush greenery, leading to a building with a sign indicating a speed limit of 10.

8. Daintree Beach Resort

Wonga Beach

Heather

Rp1.105.589

Rp1.105.589 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a white fence.

A balcony with a view of a residential area, a wooden bathtub, and a window with blinds.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, ceiling fan, air conditioning units, and artwork on the walls.

A balcony with a pool, white chairs, a table, and a hot tub.

9. Mantra Aqueous on Port

Port Douglas

Rebecca

Rp4.053.826

Rp4.053.826 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered seating area.

A resort with a large pool surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A poolside dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a pool and a resort building.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a balcony with a view of greenery, and a desk with a chair.

10. Peppers Beach Club

Port Douglas

Brian

Rp4.816.301

Rp4.816.301 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A sign for a hotel with amenities including ocean views, a quiet location, full kitchens, fast internet, sky sport & movie channels, free beach towels & chairs, and a heated pool.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with chairs, and a ceiling fan.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern living room with white sofas, blue cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

11. By The Sea Port Douglas

Port Douglas

Wayne

Rp2.599.347

Rp2.859.282 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a yellow table, and a ceiling fan.

A building with an underwater mural, a pool, and a stone feature.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a glass table, and a view of a pool and greenery.

A motel with a signboard, a parking area, and a building with a red roof.

12. Port Douglas Motel

Port Douglas

Rob

Rp2.427.328

Rp2.670.061 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a central swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A modern resort building with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained garden.

A hotel entrance with a stone wall, indoor plants, and a well-lit pathway.

13. Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Port Douglas

Alan

Rp8.852.443

Rp9.737.687 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

A white building with a dark roof, situated on stilts over water, surrounded by trees.

A pathway lined with lush green foliage and a series of blue-framed windows.

A patio area with a tiled floor, a white table, a chair, and a potted plant.

14. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Port Douglas

Molly

Rp2.183.474

Rp2.401.797 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and a covered patio area.

A hotel with a sign indicating guest parking.

A glass table with chairs, a bottle of champagne, and a fruit platter on a balcony with a view of a pool and tropical plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV displaying a pool view, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a view of a pool and building outside.

15. Le Cher Du Monde

Port Douglas

Edward

Rp5.516.077

Rp6.067.685 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a hotel building.

A wooden pathway leading to a beach, surrounded by palm trees and tropical vegetation.

A three-tiered dessert stand with various pastries and sandwiches, two glasses of champagne, a blue teapot, and cups on a table with a view of a pool and palm trees.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a building with a sign reading "HARRISONS".

16. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

Port Douglas

Charisse Mignon

Rp4.609.508

Rp5.070.459 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A resort with a central pool, multiple white-roofed buildings, and lush greenery.

A covered walkway with a view of a body of water, a sign for 'Oak Vine,' and a potted plant.

A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating, a covered patio, and a view of the water.

A building with a water feature, surrounded by a pond with lily pads and plants.

17. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Port Douglas

Karen

Rp2.067.925

Rp2.274.717 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A rooftop pool area with a person relaxing, surrounded by various plants and a brick wall.

A multi-story building with a central staircase, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A narrow pathway leading to a building with a large archway.

18. Villa San Michele

Port Douglas

Debbie

Rp3.803.803

Rp4.184.111 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a bar.

A building entrance with a sign reading 'THE PORT SEA' and a palm tree symbol.

A covered entrance with a palm tree sign, a staircase, and a view of the building's interior.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and multi-story buildings in the background.

19. Mantra PortSea

Port Douglas

June Lorraine

Rp3.161.587

Rp3.161.587 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A two-story eco-lodge with a glass facade, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

A wooden staircase leading to a white building surrounded by dense greenery.

A wooden deck with a table set for dining, overlooking a pond surrounded by lush greenery.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a wooden ceiling.

20. Daintree Ecolodge

Lower Daintree

Matthew

Rp12.695.210

Rp13.964.731 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Stay near popular Cow Bay attractions

The entrance to the Discovery Centre with a sign, a staircase, and a large potted plant.

Daintree Discovery Centre

9.0/10 (32 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Daintree Discovery Centre during your stay in Cow Bay. Wander the lush rainforests in this relaxing area.

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A wooden boardwalk with benches surrounded by dense tropical foliage.

Jindalba Boardwalk

9.6/10 (19 reviews)

You can take time to visit Jindalba Boardwalk during your travels to Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.

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Cow Bay

9.4/10 (23 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cow Bay during your trip to Cow Bay? Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.

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Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge, a lovely green space in Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.

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Acaciavale Nature Refuge

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Acaciavale Nature Refuge, a lovely green space in Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.

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Kaba-Kada Nature Refuge

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kaba-Kada Nature Refuge, a lovely green space in Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.

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Learn more about Cow Bay

This gateway to the Daintree Rainforest offers pristine beaches where you can spot wild cassowaries between swims at Cow Bay Beach. Take a guided night walk to see nocturnal creatures or join local Aboriginal tours that reveal traditional uses of rainforest plants.

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Top Cow Bay Hotel Reviews

Bay Villas Resort

8/10 Good

"Really nice apartments, easy walk form 4mile beach and the restaurants of Port Douglas."

Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments

8/10 Good

"A lovely stay, comfortable apartment enjoyed by all guests"

Peppers Beach Club

8/10 Good

"Everything about the hotel was lovely. The only complaint we had was the hallways echo so every time a neighbor leaves you can hear their door slamming shut. Other than that it was a beautiful property and close to the beach!"

Le Cher Du Monde

8/10 Good

"This was a beautiful little hotel. It was walkable to lots of restaurants and shops. I was looking forward to doing some laundry while here on my one night stay but the young man from the front desk had 1 of the 2 washing machines and the only dryer tied up most of the day so I was not able to get any laundry done. Even when I told him I had a short time to stay, he did not offer to let me go ahead of him and use the dryer, which takes over an hour to dry clothes. I could have stayed at the hotel for the rest of the day to get my laundry done but I wanted to get out and explore the beautiful little town and I’m hoping to do laundry at my next hotel."

Villa San Michele

10/10 Excellent

"The property was equiped very comfortable and central to shops, restaurants, cafes ,Marina and the Beach. Angie was friendly and obliging in everything and made our stay very easy. Angie booked all our activities and airport transfers."

Daintree Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great place"

Reef Resort Villas Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent

"Great pool, family friendly, friendly staff, well located."

Coral Beach Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Such a great area with indoor, outdoor, pool, games, really good vibe, self sufficient with fridges, freezers, kitchens etc."

By The Sea Port Douglas

10/10 Excellent

"Property was well located, clean and had everything we needed. The front desk host was very friendly and helpful with recommendations, etc."

More cheap stays in Cow Bay

Daintree Crocodylus

161 Buchanan Creek Road Cow Bay QLD

Rp1.695.875

Rp1.865.463 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (187 reviews)

Mantra on the Inlet Port Douglas

Cnr Wharf Street & Macrossan Street Port Douglas QLD

Rp2.663.677

Rp2.930.165 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (1 review)

Wait-a-While Eco Retreat

Lot 445 Buchanan Creek Road Cow Bay Queensland

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Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

38 Macrossan Street Port Douglas QLD

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7.6/10 Good! (30 reviews)

Port Douglas Apartments

63 Macrossan St Port Douglas QLD

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Beaches Holiday Apartments - Official Onsite Reception & Check IN

19 Esplanade Port Douglas Queensland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Cow Bay?

Based on our traveller data, Daintree Crocodylus is one of the top choices for your stay. This lodge offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good options for your visit to the area are Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas and Oaks Port Douglas Resort. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Cow Bay.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Cow Bay has to offer?

Noah Creek Eco Huts: This holiday home rental outside of Cow Bay is located on the riverwalk, and has a natural pool, a garden and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. This holiday rental also comes with free parking to give you added peace of mind. See all vacation rentals in Cow Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cow Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Cow Bay.

What's the best family accommodation in Cow Bay?

Daintree Crocodylus is a lodge with an outdoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Also, children of all ages will enjoy a visit to Daintree Discovery Centre. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Cow Bay.

What are some hotels with pools in Cow Bay?

Daintree Crocodylus: Features free self parking, an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas and Oaks Port Douglas Resort are a couple of other choices that offer an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Cow Bay.

What is staying in Cow Bay like?

Visitors to Cow Bay will definitely enjoy the rainforests. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its ecotours. In Cow Bay, there are 17 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Cow Bay.

What should I do while I'm visiting Cow Bay?

The rainforest and forests highlight the natural beauty with places to discover including Daintree Discovery Centre, Daintree National Park and Cow Bay. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge and Jindalba Boardwalk. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Cow Bay guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Cow Bay?

The hottest months are usually December and January, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Cow Bay are January, March, February and December, with each month seeing an average of 299 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Cow Bay hotels

1. Daintree Crocodylus

2. Daintree Wilderness Lodge

3. Cape Tribulation Beach House

4. Heritage Lodge

5. Noah Creek Eco Huts

6. Safari Lodge

7. Daintree Peaks ECO Stays

8. Daintree Beach Resort

9. Mantra Aqueous on Port

10. Peppers Beach Club

11. By The Sea Port Douglas

12. Port Douglas Motel

13. Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

14. Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

15. Le Cher Du Monde

16. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

17. Oaks Port Douglas Resort

18. Villa San Michele

19. Mantra PortSea

20. Daintree Ecolodge

Stay near popular Cow Bay attractions

Daintree Discovery Centre

Jindalba Boardwalk

Cow Bay

Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge

Acaciavale Nature Refuge

Kaba-Kada Nature Refuge

Learn more about Cow Bay

Top Cow Bay Hotel Reviews

Bay Villas Resort

Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments

Peppers Beach Club

Le Cher Du Monde

Villa San Michele

Daintree Beach Resort

Reef Resort Villas Port Douglas

Coral Beach Lodge

By The Sea Port Douglas

More cheap stays in Cow Bay

Daintree Crocodylus

Mantra on the Inlet Port Douglas

Wait-a-While Eco Retreat

Global Backpackers - Port Douglas

Port Douglas Apartments

Beaches Holiday Apartments - Official Onsite Reception & Check IN

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