In a rural location
Located in Cooktown, Paperbark Retreat is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Endeavour River National Park and 13 minutes from Cooktown History Centre. This bed & breakfast is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Cook's Landing Tourist Centre and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Cooktown Botanic Gardens.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, coffee/tea in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Laundry
Free wifi
Pool
Parking
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
10.0/10
Location
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Closest airports
The preferred airport for Paperbark Retreat is Cooktown, QLD (CTN)
4.1 km / 2.5 mi
What's nearby
Endeavour River Resources Reserve
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Endeavour River National Park
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Alkoomie Station Private Nature Reserve
14.2 km / 8.9 mi
Annan River National Park
14.3 km / 8.9 mi
James Cook Museum
14.5 km / 9 mi
Cooktown History Centre
14.7 km / 9.1 mi
Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery
14.8 km / 9.2 mi
Bicentennial Park
15.2 km / 9.4 mi
Cook's Landing Tourist Centre
15.3 km / 9.5 mi
Nature's Powerhouse
15.3 km / 9.5 mi
Cooktown Botanic Gardens
15.3 km / 9.5 mi
Mount Cook National Park
16 km / 10 mi
Grassy Hill Lookout
16.2 km / 10 mi
Cooktown Golf Links at Walker Bay
18.4 km / 11.4 mi
Caloola Private Nature Reserve
18.4 km / 11.4 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Laundry
Free wifi
Pool
Parking
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Free airport transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common areas
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
Water dispenser
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Weekly housekeeping provided
Limited housekeeping
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Outdoors
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Terrace
24-hour pool access
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
24-hour pool access
Wheelchair accessible – no
No accessible airport shuttle
Wireless internet access
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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