Silky Oaks Lodge

Understated, yet beautiful luxury resort in a rainforest setting. We didn’t really get to take advantage of the river sports amenities (and the fitness center needs updating), but the spa, bar and treehouse restaurant were all fabulous. Individual cottages are a bit small, but well appointed and tasteful. We experienced unseasonable (heavy) rainfall during our stay, such that the bridge providing access to/from the resort flooded over, but the staff did a great job arranging four wheelers to safely traverse the high waters… and even arranged for a helicopter to ferry our group back after the water continued to rise. Needless to say, our group was extremely grateful.

Silky Oaks lodge is a piece of rainforest paradise with the absolute best team on the planet. This hotel is stunning, from the moment you drive in to the complex and are met at your car to the moment you leave, the team here make you feel that you are the most importantly people on the property. The main building is breathtaking with the restaurant overlooking the Mossman river. You are instantly taken to peaceful place, where your heart rate slows and your brain stops chattering and all you can hear are the sounds of the forest and the hum of nature. The pool is the most beautiful I have ever seen, half heated and with gentle waterfalls and uncrowded and private spaces to lounge and enjoy the exemplary service. Even the plastic glasses for use by the pool felt premium. The spa is another little gem with the most sublime services and we rounded off our treatments with a rainforest bath. Our lodge was spacious and the bed the most comfortable we have ever slept in. I spent one morning watching orange footed scrub fowl build a nest and then a bush turkey come along and fill it in! The food is a work of art from delightful a la carte breakfasts to the most creative and artistic dinners with wine pairings and attentive but unobtrusive service, from people from around the globe. Nothing was too much trouble and we were greeted by name and with a smile. We were there only three nights and filled our days with river drifting, Daintree twilight boat tours, spa treatments, walks on the property and paddle boarding by the river. I can highly recommend them all. Thank you Silky Oaks, I commend you and your fabulous team and must sign off as I am running out of superlatives!

This resort is extremely relaxing and well designed! The rooms are comfortable with a great bed, mini bar, shower/bath tub, and hammock (on the deck). I loved the main lodge with the restaurant (open air) overlooking the river. The food was amazing (breakfast and dinner included, lunch is an additional fee) and the wine pairings were delightful. I appreciated how attentive, but non intrusive the service was. The spa was beautiful and my massage with Keshni was truly amazing! I appreciated the offerings of this property including the walking trails (well maintained) and morning yoga. Overall, a great stay and we look forward to coming back!

This place is amazing! If you ever wanted to feel like you are staying in a tree house, this place is for you! It’s so quiet and I felt like I was truly in the rain forest. It was so beautiful. The staff were attentive and approachable. The food was great, especially the dinners. I had a crayfish raviolo that was soooo good. Also had a pineapple creme brûlé. I loved the location and the hammock on the balcony. My only complaint is that we weren’t there longer.

Stunning setting with great upscale cabins on the rivers edge. Loved the pool and hikes and great food and stocked mini bar. Loved the welcome walk with a gardener who truly loves the land. Just a suggestion would be to have one of the silky bags in the room rather than have them for purchase.