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A luxury stay in Oak Beach awaits you at Thala Beach Nature Reserve. You'll be steps from Oak Beach and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Macalister Range National Park. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, and a private beach.
All 83 rooms feature flat-screen TVs with digital channels, and you can enjoy furnished balconies or patios, DVD players, and in-room childcare. Minibars provide refreshments, and in-room dining is easy with amenities like refrigerators and room service. Separate bathtubs and showers, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.
A relaxing day at Rejuvenate can include sports massages, body wraps, and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The restaurant, Osprey's Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. At the resort's own beach bar or bar/lounge, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to ecotours, kayaking, and hiking/biking trails. 1615 square feet (150 square meters) of event facilities include a conference center, and other business amenities include a business center and limo/town car service. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/café, and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.
Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4.5-star Oak Beach resort include Great Barrier Reef and Four Mile Beach.
Thala Beach Nature Reserve ratings based on 217 Verified Reviews
Review Summary
4.8
out of 5
5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition4.5 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for Thala Beach Nature Reserve
Everyone (49)Couples (153)Family (15)
5 out of 5
Very peaceful
Relaxing
Clean and tidy
Picturesque
Posted by a verified traveller on 5 Oct. 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
6 Oct. 2019
by Johan
We are glad to hear you enjoyed our peaceful surrounding!
Looking forward to welcoming you back at Thala in the future!
Regards
Johan
5 out of 5
Serene place. Leave everything behind, chill out and relax
Posted by a verified traveller on 16 Mar. 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
19 Mar. 2019
by Thala Management
Thank you for your five star review and terrific feedback!
4 out of 5
The food is pretty average for a place charging this kind of money. There is no real option as its not close to any options. The menu seems to be aimed at middle America. Kinda bland.
Posted by a verified traveller on 10 Feb. 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
27 Feb. 2019
by Thala Management
Thank you Anonymous for your feedback. We're sorry to learn via online review of your disappointment with Osprey's Restaurant and do wish we had the opportunity to address your concerns at the time of dining.
5 out of 5
Beautiful location, very quiet and surrounded by nature. Staff are excellent, food is excellent. We will be back.
Posted by Sandra, from Cairns, Australia on 18 Jan. 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
21 Jan. 2019
by Thala Management
Thanks very much Sandra for your five star review - we look forward to seeing you again!
5 out of 5
We spent NYE at Thala and it was just that - an outstanding experience! The service at this property is absolutely unparalleled. The Staff obviously enjoy working there, as indicated by the longevity of those that I encountered and this is reflected in the overall vibe of the resort. The highlight for me was having the fabulous resort swimming pool all to myself at 7am on NY morning, while being chauffeured there and back in a resort buggy by a lovely gentleman whose name I neglected to ask. The views from the restaurant are an experience in themselves and the food matched the views. When next in FNQ I will look forward to a return visit. Thank you to ALL of the Staff who went out of their way to make our visit to Thala Wilderness Lodge such a memorable one! Kindest regards, Anne, Lake Macquarie, NSW
Posted by a verified traveller on 4 Jan. 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
10 Jan. 2019
by Thala Managerment
Thank you so much Anne for your wonderful feedback. It was our absolute pleasure to help your stay memorable and we look forward to seeing you again!
5 out of 5
Great experience , wonderful place to be , great wildlife
Posted by Rob, from Germany on 22 Oct. 2018
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Comment from Hotel Management
23 Oct. 2018
by Johan
Dear Rob
Lovely to hear you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back at Thala!
Regards
Johan
5 out of 5
Outstanding property, the perfect getaway in beautiful surroundings - really! The staff were superb, excellent service, nothing too much trouble and very professional. If I were to be super critical, I'd say the restaurant is a little expensive with limited dishes, the buffet breakfast is on the high side, particularly. That said, you'll be hard pressed to find a better location or view to go with your meal. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Posted by Andy, from Sydney on 17 Sep. 2018
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Comment from Hotel Management
18 Sep. 2018
by Thala Management
Thank you Andy for your five star review and terrific feedback. Hope we see you again.
5 out of 5
Great place, peaceful, beautiful beach and super comfortable room
Posted by a verified traveller on 5 Sep. 2018
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Comment from Hotel Management
11 Sep. 2018
by Johan
Thank you for the lovely feedback. We hope to have the pleasure of your company again enjoying our beautiful property!
Regards
Johan
4 out of 5
Thala
We enjoyed our stay and the beautiful setting. We had a slight issue when we checked in: there was a chainsmoker on the adjacent bungalow verandah who caused us to ask for another room. Staff acted quickly and we enjoyed one of the nice ocean view rooms for one night before another move to a room with no view but close to a fantastic lookout. My advice to anyone staying here would be call the hotel to see where your room is as although all of them are identical inside the setting varies dramatically from room to room. I would also perhaps suggest to Thala that they consider removing ashtrays from verandahs and banning smoking anywhere on the premises. Aside from that issue: everything is clean, well maintained and it is a beautiful place. The rooms are fine. You are located close to heaps of amazing sights and they are very helpful in organising activities. The restaurant is really very good indeed (apart from one rather strange entree I had involving compressed watermelon, mozzarella, olives and calamari (?!) - but mains were excellent). My only wish was that the pool was heated: it seems a shame to be in the tropics with such a nice looking pool and not be able to swim in it. The temperature must have been 19C in there. I had to squeal and shiver when I got in. Needless to say not many other people braved it. Apart from that, lovely place!
Posted by a verified traveller on 3 Aug. 2018
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Comment from Hotel Management
7 Aug. 2018
by Thala Management
Thank you Anonymous for your terrific feedback. We're thrilled to read how much you enjoyed your bungalow. With three different room categories, all bungalows are identical in size and facilities, the main difference being where they are located around the property, whether they have fores, mountain or sea views and their proximity to the Main Lodge. We do hope to see you again!
4 out of 5
Beautiful location
Dated facilities but you pay for nature and seclusion not a fancy TV and spa, people wanting to get away will love it, those that like specifically hotel facilities beware, but that says something about the person, the stay at home iPad the children type
Posted by jono, from adelaide on 24 Jul. 2018
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Comment from Hotel Management
31 Jul. 2018
by Thala Management
Thank you Jono for your four star review and feedback. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed our nature-based vibe and seclusion. While we recently celebrated 20 years as one of Australia's leading eco retreats, all eco-designed bungalows undergo regular maintenance and updates to ensure the utmost comfort and convenience for guests. Hope we see you again!
This property is closed from 26 March 2020 to 31 May 2020 (dates subject to change).
Property Features
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. At Thala Beach Nature Reserve you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/café on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking and valet parking are available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Oak Beach resort.
1 floor
83 guestrooms or units
83 buildings
1615 sq ft of conference space
150 sq m of conference space
Built in 1998
Dining venue
Bar on the beach
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Childcare (surcharge)
Conference center
Business facilities
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Car service
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Library
Terrace
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Gift shop
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Onsite shopping
Bellhop
Smoking in designated areas
Internet
Available in some public areas:
Free WiFi
Parking
Free self parking
, Free valet parking
Transport
Airport: Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) (51.8 km / 32.2 mi)
Property shuttles: Airport shuttle, area shuttle within 15 km, train station pick-up, cruise terminal shuttle, ferry terminal shuttle, and shopping center shuttle available for a surcharge
Parking: Free valet parking and self parking
Room Amenities
Thala Beach Nature Reserve offers 83 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Private balcony or patio (furnished)
Minibar
In-room dining (limited hours)
Flat-screen television
Digital channels
DVD player
Refrigerator
Coffee maker
Separate shower and tub
Cribs (free)
Rollaway beds (surcharge)
Housekeeping (limited)
Childcare in room (surcharge)
Hair dryer
Safe
Toiletries (free)
Iron and ironing board
Desk
Blackout drapes
Climate control (air conditioning)
Ceiling fan
Ensuite bathroom
Food & Drink
For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Osprey's Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Spa Services
Prenatal massage
Number of treatment rooms 1
Reflexology
Sports massage
Body wraps
Body treatments
Body scrubs
Facial treatments
Aromatherapy treatments
Massages
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Special check-in instructions:
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
24-hour airport shuttle service is available at scheduled times. Fees may apply. Contact the property in advance to get details.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Airport transportation is offered at scheduled time 24 hours a day. Fees may apply. For details, please contact the property in advance.
Check-out
Check-out by 10 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Policies
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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.
Debit cards not accepted
Staffed front desk
No lifts
Fees
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: AUD 31.50 per person (approximately)
Airport shuttle fee: AUD 45.00 per person (one way)
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
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.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
