Thala Beach Lodge and Nature Preserve
Thala Beach Nature Reserve is a deluxe family-owned eco and wildlife retreat with 58 hectares of native forest adjacent to secluded Oak Beach. Conveniently located 45 minutes’ drive north of Cairns and 15 minutes south of Port Douglas, guests enjoy the best of the tropics from this private paradise. Sitting atop a headland with breathtaking vistas, Thala Beach Nature Reserve provides an island-feel experience and is the ideal base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.
Thala has proudly achieved the highest accreditation of eco-certification through sustainable practices and environmental sensitivity. Time spent relaxing on the timber-decked verandas of the bungalows is enhanced by sightings of birds, butterflies, wallabies, possums and sugar gliders.
Granite boulders, waterfalls and overhanging trees create natural swimming pools blending discretely within the environment. Paths wind through rainforests and woodlands, connecting with secluded coves and beaches, passing through habitats for endemic birds, wildlife and flora.
Magical moments are created at Thala Beach Nature Reserve. A feeling of unspoiled wilderness sets the ambiance; yet it is only 15 minutes into the centre of Port Douglas, with a local shuttle service available. It is private and exclusive. A special combination of beauty, wilderness and seclusion awaits you.
Accommodation
Room Information
83 deluxe timber bungalows are built high on stilts and nestle in the forest canopy providing a magical and unobtrusive relationship with the natural world. Australian timber & granite has been used throughout creating an ambience reflecting the pristine environment. All bungalows are air conditioned, 484 square feet (excluding Sandpiper Suite – approximately 645 square feet), stylishly decorated, have screened windows and sublime views either to the ocean or forest surrounds.
In Room Amenities
- Television
- DVD player (complimentary movies available)
- Refrigerator
- Mini bar
- Private granite bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower
- Bathrobes & slippers (Sandpiper & Coral Sea only)
- Hair dryer
- Complimentary toiletries
- In room safe
- Iron and ironing board
- ISDD telephone
The Sandpiper Suite is an intimate hideaway with a view that flows to Thala’s beach and the expanse of the Coral Sea. The Sandpiper Suite houses a separate lounge/living area and large deck/verandah, plus all regular bungalow facilities/inclusions.
Coral Sea Bungalows perch in the upper canopy of the forest on Thala’s headland and offer spectacular views over the treetops to the Coral Sea and distant islands.
Eucalypt Bungalows are nestled amid the forest canopy, a delight for birdwatchers, and look out on the sweep of rainforest and native surrounds.
Jungle Walk Bungalows are set low on the forest floor and capture the intimate feel of the unique woodland environment.
Hotel Amenities
Dining
Osprey’s Restaurant
Dine among the birds in the surrounding treetops and embrace uninterrupted views for more than 60 miles from Ospreys Restaurant. Ospreys’ brings to the plate imaginative, cultured ingredients and combinations blending tradition and innovation. Dishes reflect an insightful contemporary approach delivering great flavors & nuance. This combined with excellent presentation and superior service provides a dining experience that surpasses the norm.
Hotel Services
Hotel Services & Information
- Private dining in Ospreys Restaurant
- Masked Plovers Bar
- Curlews Reading Lounge
- Business facilities
- Valet parking
- Guided onsite tours (wallaby walks, birdwatching, nature walks, beach combing, coconut odyssey, stargazing, tree planting)
- Rejuvenation spa / massage
- Art & jewelry gallery and library
- 2 free form outdoor rock pools
- 24-hour concierge and Reception
- 1.25 mile of private beaches
- 6 miles of bushwalking trails
- Guest boutique & adventure center
- Currency exchange
- Meeting rooms
- 2pm check-in / 10am check-out
Nature Tours
Complimentary guided nature guests tours by onsite rangers include:
- Tree planting
- Stargazing at an outdoor observatory
- Beach discovery
- Wildlife walks
- Bird-watching tours
- A completely organic 650 tree coconut plantation is home to a unique coconut odyssey tour highlighting the extraordinary qualities of the ‘tree of life’.