Silky Oaks Lodge

Next to the Mossman River (Daintree National Park) the cabins are separated in a way that makes you feel like you have the rain forest to yourself. The open area dining/bar areas (Tree House and Marrdja Pavilion) overlook the river. Food choices are good and the nightly special cocktail is a treat – the bartender is “intense” in his craft and makes excellent cocktails.

My wife and I enjoyed our stay very much at this special resort north of Cairns. Each treetop room is a separate space to relax and enjoy the beauty of the rain forest and the relaxed atmosphere of comfort and service. The staff is focused, friendly and responsive and attuned to helping you to relax even from the first encounter. The location is well situated for enjoyable encounters with wildlife or a short drive to Port Douglas and access to the Great Barrier Reef. Breakfast and dinner bring a range of options and we found that they were quite accommodating with our choices and the quality was very good. Every evening we enjoyed the gin drink of the day in the bar and lounge. They were very creative and a wonderful way to unwind from busy days. We both took advantage of a spa experience and had excellent massages followed by a relaxing afternoon enjoying our hammock and deck to just relax. One third of the way in our journey it was nice to take advantage of the washers and dryers that were available to the guests. Special shout out to the wait staff who were so friendly and made our stay that much more enjoyable. A super shoutout to Ella (Ellodie like Melody) who each time brought joy and enthusiasm to each encounter.

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!