Thala Beach Nature Reserve

Amazing property with friendly and helpful staff. We really enjoyed our stay here and was fantastic for a few days relaxing and exploring the area up to Daintree and Port Douglas. We spent two nights eating in the restaurant and the food was top class. If I had any improvement it would be to heat the pool as it was freezing at this time of the year so we only used it for a quick dip and where the ones I saw use it.

The property is amazing. Bungalow style rooms scattered through the rainforest, connected by very walkable paved paths. The staff was great. The food was good. But it is the property itself that makes this place special.

Serenity Now Very special property - very private, serene and remote with easy access via shuttle to Port Douglas should you desire a bit more action. Recommend going in the hotter months as the property is shaded by lush foliage offering the opportunity to remain outdoors whilst the temperatures are high.

My boyfriend and I stayed at Thala for 5 nights. The location is beautiful and unique, with unparalleled views from the restaurant and bar. The complimentary Nature Walk was also a highlight (Brett was amazing). While the staff were very friendly and we enjoyed our stay overall, there were a few things that disappointed us - particularly given Thala’s expensive price tag. Firstly, we had booked dinner for our first night well in advance (2 months), requesting the best table. Thala confirmed this, and we even called a week before arriving to confirm this a second time. Unfortunately, when we turned up, the best tables had already gone, and no table had been reserved for us. This was disappointing, as we’d been really looking forward to (and saving up for) this special trip and dinner. Secondly, the jacuzzi didn’t work all week and there was not anywhere to sit in the sun by the pool (as it is surrounded by trees). While it was still beautiful to relax in these surrounds, it was not very conducive to a tan! Perhaps we would have enjoyed soaking up the sun on Oak Beach but for the onset of stinger season. Finally, the tiny mini bar menu was cleverly obscured behind a bunch of glasses and crockery. Given there was not much on offer, we assumed (wrongly) that the pringles and tonic were complimentary. This was possibly our fault too, for assuming anything! In sum, Thala is a beautiful place, but a pricey experience for what we felt we got. If breakfast was included (I paid $28 for Muesli..), and the above concerns were addressed, I would have been thrilled.

Absolutely loved our stay at Thala Beach. Such a relaxing getaway in a wonderful location. Our private bungalow was perfect and we spent most of our stay exploring the properties many walks, lookouts and beach, and thanks again for organising the day tour to Cape Tribulation for us, it was fantastic! Can't wait to come again, and already sending others your way!