Silky Oaks Lodge

From the moment we arrived at Silky Oaks Lodge, we felt at home. You are personally escorted to your private cabin and all the amenities (and there are SO MANY) are carefully explained by your host. You honestly feel as though you have left the rest of the world behind as you totally unwind and relax at this magnificent property. We had a Riverhouse cabin, and the views and sounds of the river are among the most relaxing I have ever experienced. The hammock was my afternoon retreat with a book and a snooze! The outdoor bathtub was so special - you truly felt as though you were bathing miles away, deep in the rainforest. I had an exquisite 2-hour spa treatment. Be certain to carve out some time for a spa treatment (or two). We experienced this magnificent property as part of an organized tour, but we quickly decided a return trip here on a future visit to Australia is a must. Ben, Glen and the entire team at Silky Oaks are the epitome of what exceptional service looks and feels like. Thank you for making this such a special visit!

Gorgeous Stay, but Watch Your Charges Silky Oaks Lodge is undeniably stunning, with breathtaking views of the Daintree Rainforest and a sense of serenity that makes it feel like paradise. Every angle of this property is so luxurious. However, I have to caution future guests about their billing practices. I was charged twice for my stay, and after two months, the issue still hasn’t been fully resolved. Despite reaching out multiple times, their proposed solution required me to provide my bank account information—a step I am uncomfortable taking, especially given the circumstances. While the property itself is remarkable, this experience left a sour note. If you choose to stay here, double-check your invoices and monitor your charges closely. The setting is magical, but the handling of financial matters fell far short of expectations.

What a unique and wonderful place to visit. An extraordinary place with amazing Australian experiences and food to be had. The staff go out of their way to ensure your stay is comfortable and unique - Ben and his team do an amazing job. Thank you

I can’t speak more highly of the Silky Oaks experience. From the moment the manager met my at the car with an umbrella to the cool towels and champagne in the lounge the service goes above and beyond and is so friendly. The location is stunning, the rooms great, food amazing. I can’t wait to go back, Iay not be able to holiday anywhere else after experiencing Sulky Oaks.

The beautiful magnitude of the staff & wondrous environmental atmosphere. I loved that so much of the property is open-air. The trees felt intertwined into the main shared guests areas and each room on-site. It felt like a natural immersion of the lush outdoor wilderness into the spectacular on-site areas. I’d also love to highlight the truly wonderful and highly professional style from every Silky Oaks Staff that I met. From the initial transfer from Port Douglas to the lodge and portering of luggage from the relaxed ways of Jason, the immediate welcoming and helpful natures of Glenn & Vanessa upon first arriving to the lodge. I regrettably can’t recall the names of the Bartender-F&B couple from Spain, but, I also had such lovely, natural interactions with them throughout the stay. The dinner service and conversations with Francisco from Italy stands as an exceptional highlight. Both Bec from Brisbane and William from Indonesia are true beacons of warmth, genuine care, and benchmarks for high-quality service. Lilly at Reception has a sensational smile and was continually caring and memorable. I’m also thankful to have met the natural and professional ways of Ben, the General Manager, on the departure transfer from the lodge back to Port Douglas. There are many examples of beautiful service and experiences as part of this stay. I highly recommend Silky Oaks because it offers a beautiful versatility in caring staff from all-over the world, tranquility in the environment, and a generous range of activities on & off-site for all experience levels. Thank you again to all staff for creating such a unique & special atmosphere for people to meaningfully enjoy the Daintree Rainforest & surrounding areas!

This is an absolutely lovely hotel. The room we had was private, spacious, and exceptionally well designed. The main lodge is stunning. The aspect on the river is delightful. The food was delicious. Service was excellent. It and the other Baillie property (Longitide 131) were both highlights of our visit to Australia.