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The Summit Rainforest Retreat

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse connected to the convention centre in Atherton with free parking

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Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Property amenity
Mountain view

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Business services
The current price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Room options

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View all photos for Majestic Room, Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Kind Bed, Valley View, Mountainside, 1 King Bed

4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Majestic Room, Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Kind Bed, Valley View, Mountainside, 1 King Bed

Highlights

4 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
High chair
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Private kitchen

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
4 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Mabi Room, Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

4 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
High chair
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Fern Room, Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

4 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
High chair
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic House, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside | Living room

Panoramic House, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 400 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
4 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Pantry Room, Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Pantry Room, Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Highlights

4 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
High chair
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Kitchenette
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Studio with Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Four Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

King Room with Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
22 Twelfth Ave, Atherton, QLD, 4883

What's nearby

  • Hallorans Hill Conservation Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Crystal Caves - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Platypus Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Mt. Baldy - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Crater Lakes National Park - 17 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Tolga Station - 8 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Tolga Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Khan's Curries - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Summit Rainforest Retreat

Upscale family-friendly guest house near Crater Lakes National Park
Located close to Curtain Fig National Park, The Summit Rainforest Retreat provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Extended parking, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at The Summit Rainforest Retreat offer amenities, such as WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and phones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 15 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (581 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
6 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 15 per day (rates may vary)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 40 mi (65 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Summit Rainforest Retreat
Summit Rainforest Retreat Apartment
Summit Rainforest Retreat Apartment Atherton
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Summit Rainforest Retreat Aparthotel Atherton
Summit Rainforest Retreat Aparthotel
The Summit Rainforest Retreat Atherton
The Summit Rainforest Retreat Guesthouse
The Summit Rainforest Retreat Guesthouse Atherton

Frequently asked questions

Does The Summit Rainforest Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Summit Rainforest Retreat?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Summit Rainforest Retreat on 5 Mar 2025 start from AU$140.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Summit Rainforest Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Summit Rainforest Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Summit Rainforest Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Summit Rainforest Retreat?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Does The Summit Rainforest Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is The Summit Rainforest Retreat located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly guesthouse is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Curtain Fig National Park and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Crater Lakes National Park. Mount Hypipamee Crater and Millaa Millaa Falls are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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The Summit Rainforest Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 82 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Trevor

This is a nice place to stay. It's clean and quiet but it could do with air conditioning. The 9.30 am checkout will have some scrambling to meet the exit time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sandrine

Amazing view, place was clean, we had a very relaxing time, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Our stay in the Majestic Suite was delightful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

A fantastic place for a group or family stay lot's of room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marine

I loved the views. Will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Second time at this beautiful location, enjoy staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

this property was very clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
No WIFI. DURTY SECURITY ZERO 10 KM to Shoppung Center No personal.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ranjini

It was very convenient and affordable for my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

It was a convenient place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rae-Marie

The property was great except that the toilet has a major leak so we found out in the morning when nearly slipping in a puddle of water on the tiles in the bathroom. Otherwise the trip and room were great. We would definitely come back again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Lovely quiet location with beautiful views over Atherton
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Birgitte

Spotlessly clean and spacious with a useful kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

scott

Great little hideaway, a few more signs would help get there. Great look over Atherton
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

david

quiet until other guests came home late in lounge area
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Clean property Plenty of room in the units

8/10 Good

Cassandra

A quiet, peaceful place to stay. Our unit was very clean and roomy. Loved the king bed. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Darren

This is a great location. The only thing that could be more apparent when you book is that you are getting a room within a house. So there is a lot of shared spaces that you need to be aware of. If you are taking the whole place it has great view and grounds

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The advert for this property is not clear and should state that its a shared homestead. Its an acreage home that has multiple bedrooms with ensuits, a lounge and kitchen shared with others. There is no fridge in the rooms, just a shared fridge in the main kitchen, No AC - just a small convection heater for those cold nights and completely see-through curtains leading out onto an open rear deck.... the advert actually states blockout curtains? There are no staff on site so a code is required to collect your keys on arrival and being at the end of a dirt road with limited lighting on site, i would be cautious if travelling alone especial in the late hrs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joyanne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expedia rebooked us into this property, which is associated with Blue Gum B&B and Summit B&B, neither of which provide breakfast. The instructions for collecting the keys at Blue Gum provided a phone number and required us to phone at least 24 hours prior to arrival to receive the instructions. The phone number didn't work and after trying to contact the property for well over 24 hours we contacted Expedia. Likewise they couldn't contact the property so rebooked us at what turned out to be an associated property. The view from Summit was great and we were lucky that the other guests were nice people but the facilities were overpriced and we didn't receive value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bianca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not available last minute and could not find the property or call at the last minute early in the morning after booking on day of stay after a huge work commitment driving grain cairns to Mareeba to Atherton to Turn around and drive all the way back to Cairns after 0200. Was a shame as was looking forward to staying there it seemed a lovely place to stay at the lady minute. Maybe next time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Shane

Disliked: Staff & service
It was raining and on twilight when we arrived, we had to drive up a gravel road, past some storage tanks to what looked like a deserted place, an automated lockbox that we then had to work out where to go. Turns out we were in a room in a shared house . It was seriously creepy and we felt isolated as there was nothing around except bushes and no lights or civilization . If I was there on my own, I would have turned around found somewhere else to stay . It was clean and smelt sterile . The blinds in the room had broken slats which didn’t help with the feeling that we were in a deserted house high on a hill above Atherton in the middle of the night. Just to top it off, someone came into another room in the middle of the night just to freak us out more ! It would be great for 4 couples to take over whole house , on ur own , no !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Michele

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The name is misleading, didn't see any rainforest, just a bit of bushland on the drive up the dirt road to the retreat. While clean, the room is sterile and date, with minimal appointments. The bathroom is much too small for 2 adults let alone for a room that is fitted out to accommodate 5 people. No staff on site while we were there. No air con control so we were not able to make the room comfortable. We would have been more comfortable in a cabin in a caravan park and it would have cost us 1/3 the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

When we booked the accommodation it was showing that it’s for up to 6 people but we got charged $40 as we were 4 adults and 1 child. In addition, we paid $20 for the internet but it still did not work. Very poor internet. So, in total we got charged $60 which should’ve not been charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Dianna

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrived, there was no staff to greet guests. Only a box with security codes. Pool covered over, looked abandoned and scarce. Not like the pictures online. “Unit” 3 was clearly a conference room. Table against the wall no chairs. Positive if we wanted to run a classroom we had a projector and a white board along with tables under the TV to educate them. Also included sauna bedrooms so if the temperature rose dramatically we would have to luxury of sweating our butts off due to no air conditioning. If you want a stay that’s run like a seminar then this is for you! Can’t complain about the service as there was none.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023