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The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property

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Cabin
Romantic Cottage, Multiple Beds, Mountain View, Mountainside | Living room
Cabin
Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed | Living area
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Balcony

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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22 Silkwood Road, Cow Bay, QLD, 4873
  • Place, Daintree National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wet Tropics of Queensland
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Park view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin

Cabin

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Romantic Cottage, Multiple Beds, Mountain View, Mountainside

Romantic Cottage, Multiple Beds, Mountain View, Mountainside

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Cow Bay

At The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast you'll be steps from Wet Tropics of Queensland and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge. Highlights at this Colonial B&B include free daily breakfast, a nearby private beach and free self-parking. .This bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .In the area of this 3-property class Cow Bay B&B, you'll find Daintree Rainforest.
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What's nearby

  • Daintree National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wet Tropics of Queensland - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Daintree Rainforest - 15 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thornton Beach Kiosk - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lync Haven - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Daintree Wilderness Lodge Breakfast Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Crocs - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪On The Turps - ‬15 min drive

About this property

The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast

A private beach is featured. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cow Bay bed & breakfast.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1992
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast offers 5 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Library

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1992
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast
Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast Cow Bay
Epiphyte Cow Bay
The Epiphyte Bed And Breakfast Daintree Region/Cow Bay
The Epiphyte Bed Breakfast
The Epiphyte & Cow Bay
The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast Cow Bay
The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Cow Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast?

The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast?

Yep, The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast?

The closest beach to The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast is Myall Beach (16.9 km).

Does The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary brekkie is on offer daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast?

No, The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 90 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visitingThe Daintree rain forest. Thanks Jesse and Beth for making our 3 day stay so enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, had a great stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward N.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful place to stay for a visit to the Daintree area. Great host, great food, other great travelers with whom to visit. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ekin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique stay! The communication prior to our lodging from Matt was very friendly and with clear instructions to the B&B. Easy drive to most of the Daintree area but you can definitely enjoy a chill day with breathtaking views there as well. Very clean and environmental friendly rooms. Delicious local food is served as breakfast. Matt is such a great host. Thanks for everything! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

This place is the best place to be.

Amazing place- beautiful, peaceful, and surrounded by amazing rainforest scenery and sounds- best 5 days of my 30 day trip to Australia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, peaceful and deep into the forest. Comfy bedroom and clean. Awesome breakfast with an excellent fresh fruit plate!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this little corner of paradise. We stayed at the cottage and were positively surprised about the (covered) outdoor bathroom. Our son loved the hammock and the swings. The location of the cottage nestled in the pure rainforest combined with the lovely hospitality of Matt were just a perfect match. Definite recommendation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has beautiful surroundings and made me feel relaxed the moment walk-in. It is close to the Daintree Discovery Center and was a good base for exploring the Daintree and Cape Tribulation area. The host Matt knows everything in the area and made helpful itinerary suggestions. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matt is a wonderful host. He made our experience in the Daintree very enjoyable. His knowledge of the area helped us have a great time. It was no trouble for him to make recommendations and bookings for us. I highly recommend the Epipthyte for anyone planning a holiday here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matt runs one of the coolest B&Bs in the world, and I say that with over 40 countries of travel experience. His story of building this wonderful place, his hospitality to share it with the world, and the natural beauty of the Daintree Rainforest surrounding it all makes for a thoroughly enjoyable jungle stay. The exotic fruit breakfasts and fun recommendations for things to do by Matt (for those who want more than just to luxuriate in his B&B) made the stay a very special experience for my wife and me.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mattis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matt’s place is unreal - beautifully nesteld within the daintree rainforest ! We stayed in the cottage just 50 m from the main house and absolutely loved it. Saw a cassowary walk through the property and enjoy the fruit trees. The breakfast is delicious with all the different fruits and we enjoyed spending time with Matt and his friends over a glass of wine. Thank you so much for having us :) we will be back !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely and peaceful property. For those that are a bit concerned about ‘nature’ and creepy crawlers, please note outdoor toilet .. can be a bit confronting. We got used to it though. Host was prompt to assist when we had any issues (eg ran out of gas - which powers the oven and hot water service) . Lighting quite dim so a watch out at night as so dark here. It was lovely having g the windows open to listen to the rain on the tin roof.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a good place to stay to visit the Daintree Forest and Cape Tribulation. This part of Australia is off the grid and lightly populated. Being in the tropics,, it has a rainy season so be aware it can rain a lot during the Australian summer with few people visiting during that time. We had 3 days of sun so we were able to take advantage of the rainforest discover center and board walks without rain as well as empty beaches. Also be aware that this is crocoodile country so you can not go into the water at all except for two swimming holes in rivers.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Annett

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Titel: Absolut enttäuschender Service – keine Kommunikation bei Notfall Wir konnten unseren Aufenthalt aufgrund einer Überschwemmung leider nicht antreten. Das Problem war jedoch nicht das Wetter, sondern das Management: Wir wurden vom Hotel mit keinem Wort darüber informiert, dass die Fähre nicht in Betrieb war. Auch auf unsere E-Mails wurde überhaupt nicht reagiert. Wir standen vor vollendeten Tatsachen und mussten uns extrem kurzfristig und auf eigene Kosten eine alternative Unterkunft suchen. Unter einem „guten Hotel-Service“ verstehe ich etwas anderes. Ich kann dieses Haus aufgrund der mangelhaften Kommunikation absolut nicht empfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Mitten im Rainforest, Erholung pur

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt, inmitten des Rainforests in einem tollen Haus gelegen in einem wunderschönen Garten. Unser Zimmer war sehr gross mit einem Balkon mit Blick auf den Wald. Matt war ein fantastischer Gastgeber und hat uns viele Informationen geben können. Hier heißt es mit und in der Natur leben. Gefrühstückt wird mit allen Gästen zusammen, viele verschiedene Obstsorten, selbstgemachte Marmeladen...auf der offenen Veranda. Für uns war dieser Aufenthalt der beste in drei Monaten!!!! Vielen Dank Matt!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robbertus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Het was een geweldig verblijf bij Matt. Mooie cottage op een prachtige locatie. Het uitzicht is fenominaal! Heel veel informatie om te doen gekregen van Matt. Het ontbijt met de vele fruit soorten was zalig!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Amazing hospitality. Breakfast of fresh tropical fruits from the orchard was a bonus. As was relaxing in a hammock at the end of a busy day. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful surprise this accommodation was - stunning setting and generous host with his time, knowledge of the area and making sure we were comfortable and had all that we needed. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Unique Stay

Amazing location, comfortable accommodations and great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want an authentic rain forest experience where you truly feel you are living in the jungle, this is your place. If you are okay with slighly rustic, off the grid, etc., you couldn't ask for a better experience. The owner, Matt, is incredibly knowledgeable about the Daintree area and the best ways to visit it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique property, in the rainforest. The area doesn’t have mains power so don’t expect aircon. There are plenty of fans though, and the shared areas of the house are open to the lovely tropical breezes. Bedrooms can either be open to the breeze or made as private as you choose. Matt prepares a very generous tropical fruit breakfast, and is friendly but professional and so knowledgable about the area. Good shower, great to be able to access kitchen facilities and lovely to have space to chat and hang out with other guests if you want to. No reflection on Matt or the property, but you need to expect that it can get very hot and humid here. After all, it’s the Wet Tropics!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eco stay. Worth it.

It’s an amazing location and Matt the host is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From Matthew who was an encyclopedia of knowledge to the beautiful setting where we were fortunate enough to see a cassowary, we could not have chosen a better place to experience the Daintree Rainforest. I can’t say enough about the hospitality and the efforts to ensure that the Epiphyte is in harmony with nature. Absolutely fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was just lovely, Trish was very welcoming and explained everything there was to know avout the Daintree and thing to here and places to visit. It's a great place to go if you want to get off the grid and just enjoy nature and the lovely rainforest. We were upgraded on arrival to a room with a bed outside so we could really experience the wildlife. Breakfast was amazing too! A lovely selection of unusual fruit grown in their garden and homemade jams. Would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heel fijn verblijf gehad. De ligging is geweldig. Omgeven door een tropische tuin en het regenwoud. Heerlijk vertoeven op de grote veranda. Grote kamer met privé-veranda. Lekker ontbijt. Goed gelegen t.o.v. de bezienswaardigheden/activiteiten. Heel vriendelijke en behulpzame eigenaren/personeel. Je schoenen moeten uit, enerzijds snap ik dat wel maar persoonlijk vind ik het niet fijn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019