Cape Tribulation Beach House vs Ferntree Rainforest Lodge
Both are in Daintree, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★½Cape Tribulation
Cape Tribulation Beach House
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 5.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Inn★★★½Cape Tribulation
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 6.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.1)+0.5
- 2370 m closer to the beach (80 m vs 450 m)−370 m
Why is Ferntree Rainforest Lodge better than Cape Tribulation Beach House?
- 12.2 km closer to the area centre−2.2 km
- 2More 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 vs Ferntree Rainforest Lodge: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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