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

Both are in Daintree, 2.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★½ · Cape Tribulation
## [Daintree Wilderness Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/daintree-wilderness-lodge-daintree/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 1.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1336074/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 Daintree Wilderness Lodge

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 2.9 km apart.

### Choose Daintree Wilderness Lodge if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.1)
-   to walk to the sights (6.5 km / 9.3 km)
-   a spa and wellness
-   breakfast included

### Choose Ferntree Rainforest Lodge if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (450 m / 1.7 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 52 / 7)

### Why is Daintree Wilderness Lodge better than Ferntree Rainforest Lodge?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.1) (+0.9)
2.  Has a spa
3.  Includes free breakfast
4.  5 more listed amenities (20 vs 15) (+5)
5.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Ferntree Rainforest Lodge better than Daintree Wilderness Lodge?

1.  1.2 km closer to the beach (450 m vs 1.7 km) (−1.2 km)
2.  2.8 km closer to the area centre (−2.8 km)
3.  Has a swimming pool
4.  More guest reviews (164 vs 64), so the rating is more reliable (×2.6)
5.  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.

 

|  | Daintree Wilderness Lodge | Ferntree Rainforest Lodge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.9) | 8.1 |
| Location | 1.0 | 6.3  (+5.3) |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+2.5) | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.0  (+3.5) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 4.6 | 8.8  (+4.2) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.7) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.9) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 64 | 164  (+100) |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.0 | 6.3  (+5.3) |
| Distance to Cape Tribulation centre | 2.9 km | 50 m  (−2.8 km) |
| To the beach | 1.7 km | 450 m  (−1.2 km) |
| To the airport | 90 km  (−2.5 km) | 93 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 | 7 | 52 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20  (+5) | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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[Daintree Wilderness Lodge prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/daintree-wilderness-lodge-daintree/prices/)

## Location

2.9 km apart

Daintree Wilderness Lodge: city centre: 6.5 km, Cairns International Airport (CNS): 90 km, beach: 1.7 km.

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.

## Daintree Wilderness Lodge or Ferntree Rainforest Lodge: common questions

### Which is better, Daintree Wilderness Lodge or Ferntree Rainforest Lodge?

Daintree Wilderness Lodge leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Ferntree Rainforest Lodge is stronger in location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Daintree Wilderness Lodge 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 2.9 km for Daintree Wilderness Lodge.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Ferntree Rainforest Lodge is 450 m from the nearest beach; Daintree Wilderness Lodge is 1.7 km.

### How far apart are Daintree Wilderness Lodge and Ferntree Rainforest Lodge?

The two hotels are 2.9 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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