Daintree Wilderness Lodge vs Ferntree Rainforest Lodge
Both are in Daintree, 2.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★½Cape Tribulation
Daintree Wilderness Lodge
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 1.0
- 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 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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.1)+0.9
- 2Has a spa
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 45 more listed amenities (20 vs 15)+5
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Ferntree Rainforest Lodge better than Daintree Wilderness Lodge?
- 11.2 km closer to the beach (450 m vs 1.7 km)−1.2 km
- 22.8 km closer to the area centre−2.8 km
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4More guest reviews (164 vs 64), so the rating is more reliable×2.6
- 5More 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 vs Ferntree Rainforest Lodge: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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