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The Summit Rainforest Retreat

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse connected to the convention centre in Atherton with free parking

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Outdoor spa tub
Panoramic House, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside | Living room
Front of property
4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Property amenity

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Business services
The current price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Explore the area

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22 Twelfth Ave, Atherton, QLD, 4883
  • Crystal Caves
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Platypus Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Crater Lakes National Park
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Majestic Room, Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Kind Bed, Valley View, Mountainside, 1 King Bed

4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Majestic Room, Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Kind Bed, Valley View, Mountainside, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
High chair
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Private kitchen

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heating
4 bedrooms
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Mabi Room, Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Mabi Room, Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
High chair
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Fern Room, Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Fern Room, Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
High chair
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Panoramic House, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside

Panoramic House, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside | Living room

Panoramic House, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 400 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Pantry Room, Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Pantry Room, Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
High chair
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Kitchenette
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment With Garden View

  • Sleeps 6

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Four Bedroom House

4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Four Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 9

King Room with Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

About the area

Atherton

At The Summit Rainforest Retreat, you'll be connected to the convention centre and 9.5 km (5.9 mi) from Curtain Fig National Park. Highlights at this family-friendly guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include a conference centre and laundry facilities. There's also extended parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Atherton guest house include Crater Lakes National Park and Mount Hypipamee Crater.
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Caves - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Platypus Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Chinatown - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Hou Wang Temple - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Crater Lakes National Park - 16 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Tolga Station - 8 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barron Valley Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪l&b’s fish & chips - ‬3 min drive
  • Dolce Vita
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Summit Rainforest Retreat

Family-friendly guesthouse connected to the convention centre in Atherton with free parking
The Summit Rainforest Retreat offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this guest house measures 581 square feet (54 square metres) and includes a conference centre. An area shuttle within 10 km and an airport shuttle (available on request) are available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Summit Rainforest Retreat. Free self parking is available. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This Colonial Atherton guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • 581 sq ft of conference space
  • 54 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2004
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Summit Rainforest Retreat offers 3 accommodations with blackout curtains. This Atherton guest house provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 15 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (581 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2004
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 6 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 15 per day (rates may vary)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 40 mi (65 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 40 mi (65 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 6 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Summit Rainforest Retreat
Summit Rainforest Retreat Apartment
Summit Rainforest Retreat Apartment Atherton
Summit Rainforest Retreat Atherton
Summit Rainforest Retreat Aparthotel Atherton
Summit Rainforest Retreat Aparthotel
The Summit Rainforest Retreat Atherton
The Summit Rainforest Retreat Guesthouse
The Summit Rainforest Retreat Guesthouse Atherton

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Summit Rainforest Retreat?

Yep, The Summit Rainforest Retreat has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Summit Rainforest Retreat?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Summit Rainforest Retreat on 23 Sept 2025 start from AU$131.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Summit Rainforest Retreat have a pool?

The Summit Rainforest Retreat has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is The Summit Rainforest Retreat family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Summit Rainforest Retreat is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Summit Rainforest Retreat?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Summit Rainforest Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Summit Rainforest Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.