Malanda Lodge ★★★

"Nice and quiet place. Relax environment and helpful receptionist. Small town but sufficient for a day or two tour."

The Canopy Rainforest Treehouses & Wildlife Sanctuary ★★★★

"Opening the front door to the beautiful wooden rooms in the rainforest was just breathtaking. Loved the breakfast basket & provisions. Bread freshly made was excellent. The deck overlooking the Tableland mountains was the most peaceful spot for a quiet morning coffee and a relaxing sundowner drink. Very hard to leave the fireside to see the sights in the surrounding areas. Very special stay."

Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges ★★★

"Great Location - Poor Accommodation & Service! We first stayed here 11years ago and were VERY disappointed (my last review is still listed here on Trip Advisor - September 2013). My partner thought she’d give us a night away and after reading some of the more recent 4-5 star reviews, we thought that things had changed. Unfortunately, we were wrong. I’m not sure if other people have a different expectation than us when paying $200+ per night, or they were lucky to get a better room, but things have only marginally been upgraded and our experience doesn’t come close to what some other reviewers have written. For $200 per night for a one bedroom unit, we expect better than what Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges provide. We were placed in a centre unit of three. The interior of this unit was better than the one we inhabited in 2013 and had been given a facelift with newer furnishing, upgraded floors, ceiling and walls. However, whilst renovating the walls I think they forgot to include any sound proofing. The noise by other guests next door, from both left and right of the unit, was ridiculous. What sounded like doors or cupboards being slammed shut went on and on during the late evening and early morning. There was no mould this time and a de-humidifier was going flat out when we arrived. This seemed to be working well and the room was dry. We don’t use a de-humidifier where we live, were not familiar with it and as there were no instructions or notice to turn it off, we left it going. Not a good idea, because at 1:45am the unit decided to start beeping loudly to advise us of something wrong. I immediately turned it off. Although we didn’t expect anyone snooping around outside, the bedroom curtains didn’t shut completely (see attached photo) and there were NO curtains in the front room, apart from see-through white mesh ones. Privacy was non-existent. The bathroom lights didn’t work - virtually just glowed - a candle would have provided better light. We had to compensate for this lack of light by using one of the bedside table lamps (see attached photo) which was ridiculous and it looked like the wiring at the damaged lamp plug could potentially be dangerous (see attached photo). When we told the reception about this, it was made out to be our fault for not turning up the dimmer switch. Funny thing was, they didn’t have a dimmer switch, just on on/off switch. As I said at the start, there have been some improvements, however, they forgot to sort out the gas cooker. The control nobs on the cooker were basically unreadable (see attached photo) and badly damaged. The gas was barely coming out (maybe the bottle was empty?) and was only just enough to warm some steak we’d purchased for dinner. As to the wildlife, we saw a sugar glider, a long-nosed bandicoot, a honeyeater and a whip bird. We also heard a wompoo pigeon. The sugar glider and bandicoot looked like the ones we saw being feed last visit but I don’t think they’d have lasted 11 y"

Malanda Falls Retreat ★★★

"Best air bnb type accommodation I’ve ever stayed in. It was absolutely immaculate. It was clean, extremely well appointed and had everything you could possibly need plus many little extras. Location is perfect to explore the Atherton Tablelands region. Hosts were so welcoming but while they lived in a seperate house on the same property, I never knew they were there, my privacy was completely respected."

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat ★★★★

"What a great place, isolated yet not too far away from "civilisation". Memories of sitting on the veranda listening to the rain forest will stay with me forever. Manager is great, very helpful at all times. Local wildlife is amazing. The lodges are very well appointed and we really could not have asked for more."

Mt Quincan Crater Retreat ★★★★

"We booked the entire Mt Quincan Crater Retreat for our wedding and stayed for four nights. From the minute we arrived, we knew we’d made the right choice. The warm welcome set the tone for our whole stay. Freshly baked scones with jam and cream, along with a homemade loaf of bread, were waiting for us when we arrived. It was such a thoughtful touch and made us feel instantly at home. Our cabin was beautiful. The fireplace, spa bath, robes and knitted slippers made it feel so cosy and relaxing. Everything was spotless, and you could tell how much care goes into looking after the retreat. The views are absolutely stunning. Looking out over the rolling green hills towards the Seven Sisters, with cows grazing in the paddocks below, is something we’ll never forget. Every morning we sat outside with a coffee, listened to the birds and enjoyed the peace and quiet. It was exactly what we needed. Breakfast each morning was another highlight. The fresh local produce provided was delicious, and we loved being able to cook it ourselves and enjoy it on the deck while taking in the view. Having the entire retreat exclusively for our wedding made the weekend even more special. We held our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception there, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Our family and friends could relax, enjoy themselves and really make the most of the beautiful surroundings. It created such a warm, intimate atmosphere that we’ll remember forever. The location is also great, with Atherton only a short drive away if you need to grab anything during your stay. If you’re visiting the area, we’d also recommend spending some time in Yungaburra. We had great meals and coffee at the Yungaburra Hotel, Our Place and Mr Belson’s Café. Mt Quincan isn’t just a place to stay—it’s somewhere that stays with you long after you leave. It was the perfect place to celebrate the biggest weekend of our lives, and we honestly can’t wait to come back."

Sharlynn by the River ★★★★

Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages ★★★★★

"A wonderful place deep in the forest where all you can hear is the birds - and get the most fantastic views of them. Our bungalow was just beautiful. It was clear that so much thought had gone into providing us with anything that we might need for a great stay - it felt, and was, generous. The port in the crystal decanter was just the loveliest touch and we will never forget the wonderful displays from 'our' riflebirds, whipbirds, catbirds and so many more. Highly recommended!"