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Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat

4.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade motel with a coffee shop and a bar

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Restaurant
Front of property
Beach
Restaurant
Shower, towels, soap, shampoo

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

7.2 out of 10
Guests liked the amenities.
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
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Family Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Double Room)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (Twin)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Lot 44, Cape Tribulation Road, Diwan, QLD, 4873

What's nearby

  • Daintree Rainforest - 4 min drive
  • Daintree Entomological Museum - 4 min drive
  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 7 min drive
  • Alexandra Bay Waterfall - 8 min drive
  • Jindalba Boardwalk - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lync-Haven - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crossroads Cafe - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Cape Trib Beach House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪On the Turps - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Daintree Tea Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat

Upscale motel in a rural location
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat. Guests can also expect to find a playground, a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and a gift shop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat boast comforts such as air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Decks/patios, refrigerators, and toasters

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Lync Haven Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: AUD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat Motel Diwan
Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat Motel
Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat Diwan
Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat
Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat Motel
Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat Diwan
Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat Motel Diwan

Frequently asked questions

Is Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of AUD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Wet Tropics of Queensland and Fan Palm Conservation Reserve. Acaciavale Nature Refuge and Manani Nature Refuge are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Lync Haven Rain Forest Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place to relax, the room was clean and friendly owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation is basic and the grounds pictured represent a distant memory of what it once was before it was neglected during the pandemic. I hope the new owners can breathe new life (money and hard work) into a beautiful place that was once and could be amazing again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabins are basic but clean anf functional. Great setting in the rainforest with marked walking tracks. Staff very freindly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful rainforest with animals to pat. Only thing was no hot water and restaurant was closed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are doing a fabulous job of catering to their clients whilst preserving and showcasing the local natural heritage
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
My family of 5 spent 1 night in one of the family rooms at the Lync-Haven Rainforest Retreat during a family holiday to far north Queensland. First the good: This lodge conveniently located near key Daintree attractions like the Daintree River, Jindalba Boardwalk, and Discovery Centre. The lodge also has an on-site restaurant, which we didn't use, but appeared to have reasonably-priced meals. The resort also had some (poorly maintained) rainforest trails throughout the property as well as a wallaby enclosure. The not-so-good: IMO, the biggest issue with the accommodation was the price, given the budget quality of the room. The 'cabin' was a small studio room with budget quality furnishings and a cramped toilet/shower area. The rooms had no kitchen equipment so you couldn't prepare meals. There was no WiFi on the premises for customers, nor was there any cell signal. However, the staff had access to WiFi which they were unwilling to share even in the reception or restaurant area. I expect more for AUD 210 per night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely family stay in Cape Tribulation. Beautiful grounds , Australian animals all around the kids loved it .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very Wet Two Days in the Rain Forest
We Booked a 2 night Stay in the Rainforest . The rain Came with us and was there for 2 days Rain and More Rain . Due to the fact the motel units were in the rainforest the Air condition Had to be going all the time as the room would full up with water ! so this made the room very cold . The Meals were on for only 1 night out of the 2 and were very good . The Place has been let to run down a bit but we were ok .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant/cafe was a real hub. As a solo traveler I was quickly made to feel welcome by the hosts and other guests. They really care deeply for the animals that reside there too. This was a feature!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
$190 per night and no hot water or tv reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended place to stay!
Highly recommended place to stay with a fun and interesting animal adventure. The hotel was large with its own walking track to explore. The owner was friendly and attentive with the accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kellie, Cairns

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property but unfortunately not open and incorrectly advertised by Expedia. The owner was lovely and it was no fault of the property. Expedia get your facts correct please!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little piece of paradise
It was in a amazing location, booking was last minute and the staff very accommodating. Room great location and food.....WOW.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome eco resort, great little cabin!
Fantastic family friendly hotel with proprietors who truly care about animals. Food is reasonably priced and yummy. Lots of parking. Great hiking trails on property - although right out our back door was a wallaby enclosure with rescued wallabies they were rehabilitating before release. Cabin was clean and roomy with a fridge. No wifi. No cell phone service. This place is off the grid. Enjoy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a nice location but it was worn out and very basic for the price
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family trip
The room was and clean and comfortable. Only thing missing was some cutlery and crockery. The location was very pretty. Surroundings quiet and peaceful. Just the wildlife to listen. Food from the restaurant was excellent quality
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Middle of the Daintree
you can wake up to the sight of kangaroos , without even leaving your bungalow.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Peter, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff were excellent. On arrival, the staff member organized for our tour pickup to be from the accommodation rather than a location some 15 minutes drive away. The food at Lync-Haven was delicious especially the chips!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Melanie, Daintree

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we arrived at checkin, they couldn’t find a ur reservation. We were give keys and went to our room. As soon as I stepped in, I could barely breath because of the musty dampness. The room did not looked decorated like those in the pictures : it havd different decorating and different bed configuration. It was very dirty. There were hundreds of bugs on the floor, many pieces of hair in the floor, and what looked like conditioner on the shower wall. I went right back to checkin and asked for a refund. They refused. She said I had to contact Expedia, but there was no WiFi and no phone signal in the area. She was rather abrupt and mean. She did not apologize or offer to clean the room. She did give me another room- grudgingly. This room was still musty, had many bugs and I could see large cracks around the ac unit where bugs could get in. We stayed somewhere else and lost our money. It was a very bad experience. Plus we felt it was cruel the way they keep their animals caged.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
We arrived a couple of days after a tropical storm with some fairly heavy rain and flooding, but the room was nevertheless clean, tidy and spacious given the location. Negatives: As other reviewers have said, there isn't actually any wifi in the lobby. Also we did have ants in our room, which they were apologetic about and had a fair go at getting rid of them, and they probably fairly blamed it on the site having been partially flooded a few days before. Positives: There is a varied menu at the restaurant, and the dishes we had tasted good. We didn't get a chance to see the wallabies but they do have some pet parrots which add a bit of entertainment. We also saw some bats while we were eating our dinner on the veranda, so you can definitely tell you are in the rainforest!

4/10 Poor

Malcolm

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great area disappointing accommodation
The stay at Lync Haven was somewhat disappointing. Firstly, the facilities need to be amended. They DO NOT provide WiFi in reception. We were told this was an old system. I would not have booked if I’d known before going. Secondly, the room does not provide great value for money. The room was basic. Sadly it was not overly clean and there was a hefty service charge for cleaning. Thirdly, they offer a forest walk within their grounds, however, this proved inaccessible and poorly signed. The Rainforest National Park is a spectacular place to visit. Tourist attractions are good. Before you cross the river do stock up with some basics, like water, snacks, beer, wine, petrol etc as stocks are limited locally and expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

harvey, Australia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
there was no internet and the advertised WiFi but there was none. They wanted to charge for room service on top of the accommodation They did not honor the Wotif Price so we had to pay extra
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Jacki, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location
Friendly staff & animals. Great walks on the property & good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017