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Sovereign Resort Hotel

Property class: 4

Photo gallery for Sovereign Resort Hotel

A pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a building in the background.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and palm trees.
A spacious room with a wooden floor, large windows, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
The Sovereign Resort with a covered outdoor seating area, a balcony, and a signboard advertising amenities like a cocktail bar and restaurant.
A restaurant with long tables, a bar area, and a staircase.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$257
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept

Explore the area

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128 Charlotte Street, Cooktown, QLD, 4895
  • Place, James Cook Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cook's Landing Tourist Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooktown Botanic Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cooktown, QLD (CTN)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden desk with a television, a cabinet, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Resort Room

A neatly made bed with a white textured bedspread, two dark brown pillows, and a dark wooden headboard.

Deluxe Resort Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark headboard, and a speckled floor.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Resort Room Twin

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a tiled floor.

Resort Room Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Family Apartment

A room with two single beds, a ceiling fan, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with blinds.

2 Bedroom Family Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Resort Room Twin

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, and a view through a sliding door.

Resort Room Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Cooktown

At Sovereign Resort Hotel you'll be within steps of Cooktown History Centre and Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Balcony, is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Cooktown hotel include James Cook Museum and Bicentennial Park.

What's nearby

  • Cooktown History Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • James Cook Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cook's Landing Tourist Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cooktown Botanic Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cooktown, QLD (CTN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪HK's Food Shed - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Seagrens - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cooktown RSL Sub Branch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bektopia - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bowled Over Bistro - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sovereign Resort Hotel

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Sovereign Resort Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Cooktown hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Sovereign Resort Hotel offers 38 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: AUD 4 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Balcony
  • Cafe Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Cafe Bar]
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 4 to 25 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Sovereign Resort Hotel Cooktown
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Sovereign Resort Hotel Cooktown Queensland
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sovereign Resort Hotel?

Sovereign Resort Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sovereign Resort Hotel?

As of 29 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sovereign Resort Hotel on 16 Sept 2026 start from AU$257, 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.

Is parking available at Sovereign Resort Hotel?

Yep, Sovereign Resort Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Sovereign Resort Hotel have a pool?

Sovereign Resort Hotel has an outdoor pool.

What makes Sovereign Resort Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sovereign Resort Hotel.

Does Sovereign Resort Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sovereign Resort Hotel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sovereign Resort Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sovereign Resort Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sovereign Resort Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sovereign Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 301 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, rooms clean and the central location was handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, great rooms and facilities - Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In centre of town, nice meals reasonable prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Minella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very convenient location and overall a lovely weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, perfect for that quiet weekend, re-charge getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property.. second time staying here Highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and peaceful - close to dining options, nice pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The meals were wonderful best food on our trip facilities were great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation and great service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay. Clean, convenient, great amenities and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing and the facilities lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel for Cooktown

Very nice stay, we asked for a room on a higher floor and were given an upgrade to a delux room which was much appreciated, lovely comfy bed, excellent bathroom and all the amenities you would want
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Great property and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kerry

Great location. Restaurant and cafe on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, easy walking around town. Comfy beds, well appointed rooms. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet and excellent dining options with a well appointed comfortable room. Very nice pool and setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m going to recommend this hotel to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Great pool
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024