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title: "Cape Tribulation Beach House vs Ferntree Rainforest Lodge"
description: "Cape Tribulation Beach House or Ferntree Rainforest Lodge in Daintree? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Cape Tribulation Beach House vs Ferntree Rainforest Lodge

Both are in Daintree, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★½ · Cape Tribulation
## [Cape Tribulation Beach House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cape-tribulation-beach-house-daintree/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.5

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1245237/agoda/?lang=en)

Inn · ★★★½ · Cape Tribulation
## [Ferntree Rainforest Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ferntree-rainforest-lodge-daintree/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1413183/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Cape Tribulation Beach House

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 2.2 km apart.

### Choose Cape Tribulation Beach House if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.1)
-   to be closer to the beach (80 m / 450 m)

### Choose Ferntree Rainforest Lodge if you want

-   to walk to the sights (9.3 km / 12 km)

### Why is Cape Tribulation Beach House better than Ferntree Rainforest Lodge?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.1) (+0.5)
2.  370 m closer to the beach (80 m vs 450 m) (−370 m)

### Why is Ferntree Rainforest Lodge better than Cape Tribulation Beach House?

1.  2.2 km closer to the area centre (−2.2 km)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 28 vs 0) (+28)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Cape Tribulation Beach House | Ferntree Rainforest Lodge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.5) | 8.1 |
| Location | 5.5 | 6.3  (+0.8) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.0  (+0.8) |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5  (+1.0) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+1.2) | 8.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.4) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.5) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 132 | 164  (+32) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.5 | 6.3  (+0.8) |
| Distance to Cape Tribulation centre | 2.2 km | 50 m  (−2.2 km) |
| To the beach | 80 m  (−370 m) | 450 m |
| To the airport | 95 km | 93 km  (−2.0 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 4  (+4) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 32 | 52 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2000 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 15  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Cape Tribulation Beach House prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cape-tribulation-beach-house-daintree/prices/)

## Location

2.2 km apart

Cape Tribulation Beach House: city centre: 12 km, Cairns International Airport (CNS): 95 km, beach: 80 m.

Ferntree Rainforest Lodge: city centre: 9.3 km, Cairns International Airport (CNS): 93 km, beach: 450 m, 4 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Cape Tribulation Beach House or Ferntree Rainforest Lodge: common questions

### Which is better, Cape Tribulation Beach House or Ferntree Rainforest Lodge?

Cape Tribulation Beach House leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness, beach access. Ferntree Rainforest Lodge is stronger in location, facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Cape Tribulation Beach House or Ferntree Rainforest Lodge?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Ferntree Rainforest Lodge is closer: 50 m from the centre, against 2.2 km for Cape Tribulation Beach House.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Cape Tribulation Beach House is 80 m from the nearest beach; Ferntree Rainforest Lodge is 450 m.

### How far apart are Cape Tribulation Beach House and Ferntree Rainforest Lodge?

The two hotels are 2.2 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cape-tribulation-beach-house-daintree-vs-ferntree-rainforest-lodge-daintree/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/