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Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Cape Tribulation Beach House

Cape Tribulation

4.521.264 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Heritage Lodge

Diwan

Family-friendly rainforest adventures await with outdoor pool, hiking trails, and restaurant dining just minutes from Daintree beaches.

5.586.273 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jul - 16 Jul

Daintree Crocodylus

Cow Bay

Jungle playground awaits families at Daintree Crocodylus lodge with outdoor pool, arcade, and rainforest adventures.

2.694.673 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

Demi View Motel

Mossman

3.653.547 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Aug - 2 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Port Douglas

Outdoor pool paradise creates family memories by the beach, with sun loungers, umbrellas, and clean spaces for all.

5.462.052 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Port Douglas

Dive into family holiday bliss with a splendid outdoor pool, babysitting services, and bicycle adventures near the beach.

7.288.825 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Peninsula Boutique Hotel Port Douglas - Adults Only Haven

Port Douglas

11.681.302 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Villa San Michele

Port Douglas

Splash into family fun at this Port Douglas retreat with two shimmering pools, sun loungers, and a relaxing hot tub for all ages.

6.984.668 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jul - 17 Jul

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Daintree Crocodylus

10/10 Excellent

"If you like the forest this place is for you"

Regal Port Douglas

8/10 Good

"This is a really nice stay. Right on the street with all of the shops and walkable to both the beach and the marina. But, some things that may be helpful for other guests to know: reception hours are VERY limited, though reception staff are very helpful. This will impact you if you need help booking a shuttle or locking up luggage or getting change or soap for laundry. They are SUPER helpful when available, but hours are extrememly limited. No hot tub on site, the jacquizi in the unit is a bath tub. (it's a bit odd - you have to walk through the bathroom to get to the porch. The jacquizi is not on the porch, just overlooks the porch.) Also, there is not daily service, so if you need soap or anything refilled before the service, too bad so sad. The pool is much smaller than it looks in the photos. Hotpot and pop-up toaster, but no microwave. But location can't be beat."

Coral Beach Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Coral Lodge really helped put a roof over my head. It appears Expedia let me book for a vacancy that did not exist, and I did not find out until I landed at Coral Lodge. I was very grateful to the owner for finding me a bed for 2 nights at least (I had to go elsewhere) for the other nights. A disaster was narrowly avoided (the town was all booked out) and im grateful to Coral Lodge for trying to help me as much as they could. While I won’t be using Expedia again, I will definitely be staying at Coral Lodge again"

Mantra Aqueous on Port

8/10 Good

"We have stayed at this property before, the last time 10 years ago & sadly not much has changed in that time - the rooms are now quite outdated & need a refurb, the carpets are quite dusty & the tiles dirty. We selected the 1 bedroom swim-up apartment based on the promise that the pools were heated. Sadly they were not, they were absolutely freezing & when I raised it on day 1 with the manager he spun an excuse & said he would get it looked at. After 8 days & many more asks we gave up! Very disappointing when travelling as a family & selecting a specific pool room that we paid more for which basically can’t be used. Our child lasted 5 mins max each swim. The location of the mantra is great but sadly this will be our last visit to this resort which is in need of some TLC. Definitely better places to stay in town for similar prices & basics like heated pools & clean/ modern apartments."

Frequently asked questions

What's Cow Bay like for family-friendly holidays?

The tropical destination of Cow Bay is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with the children. The forests, rainforest and gardens are just a few things that make this a great place for a family holiday. Arrange a flight into Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), which is located 48.7 mi (78.4 km) from the city centre.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday 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.

What's there to see and do with your family in Cow Bay?

While you and your family are visiting Cow Bay, you may want to explore some child-friendly attractions such as Daintree Discovery Centre, Daintree National Park and Wet Tropics of Queensland. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge and Kaba-Kada Nature Refuge.

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Our top choices for Cow Bay family-friendly hotels

Cape Tribulation Beach House

Heritage Lodge

Daintree Crocodylus

Demi View Motel

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Peninsula Boutique Hotel Port Douglas - Adults Only Haven

Villa San Michele

Silkari Reflections of Port Douglas

Port Douglas Apartments - Adults Only Oasis

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Top Cow Bay Hotel Reviews

Daintree Crocodylus

Mossman Resort Holiday Villas

Regal Port Douglas

Coral Beach Lodge

Mantra PortSea

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only

Mantra Aqueous on Port

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas

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Heritage Lodge

Daintree Crocodylus

Demi View Motel

Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Oaks Port Douglas Resort

Peninsula Boutique Hotel Port Douglas - Adults Only Haven

Villa San Michele

Silkari Reflections of Port Douglas

Port Douglas Apartments - Adults Only Oasis

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Daintree Crocodylus

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