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Licuala Lodge

4.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse with free breakfast and spa services
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
BBQ/picnic area
Aerial view
Standard Double Room
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Ground Floor

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
11 Mission Circle, Wongaling Beach, QLD, 4852

What's nearby

  • Cassowary Connection Nature Refuge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lot 66 Nature Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Beach Community Arts Centre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Licuala State Forest - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Mission Beach - 7 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Tully Station - 21 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bingil Bay Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mission Beach Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Garage Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Plenty Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pirate Den Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Licuala Lodge

Upscale guest house in a rural location
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Licuala Lodge. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a library.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, barbecues and tour/ticket information
  • 1 meeting room, concierge services and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Licuala Lodge offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

Languages

Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1996
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 45.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 per cent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number ABN 46987592359

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Alcohol is not served at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Licuala Lodge
Licuala Lodge Mission Beach
Licuala Mission Beach
Licuala Hotel Mission Beach
Licuala Lodge Guesthouse
Licuala Lodge Wongaling Beach
Licuala Lodge Guesthouse Wongaling Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Licuala Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Licuala Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Licuala Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Licuala Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Licuala Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Licuala Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Cassowary Connection Nature Refuge, Lot 66 Nature Reserve and Djiru National Park. Mission Beach Community Arts Centre and Mission Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Licuala Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favourite accommodation of whole trip, we thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay. Amazing location. Very comfortable stylish rooms. Excellent breakfast. Very welcoming hosts, we wish them well in their new venture, they deserve to do well. Would highly recommend, wished we'd stayed longer.

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely enjoyed our 2 night stay at Licuala Lodge. Stayed in the Superior King Room which was private, clean and modern with lots of special little touches. It also had a patio area with its own entrance to the guest common area and kitchen. Continental breakfast was included in our rate and we also purchased a cooked breakfast option for one morning. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality and presentation of the food offered to us. Set amongst nature with beautiful gardens and a fantastic pool and only minutes to the beach, shops and town. A perfect spot to relax or explore the beauty of the area. Thoroughly recommend Licuala Lodge for the way the owners take pride in how they present what their property has to offer and also their approachable, friendly personality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast- and wild cassowary
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise
Beautiful spot, secluded & peaceful. Beautiful gardens, pool is awesome. Rooms very comfortable. Great place for a peaceful getaway! Breakfast was great. Loved our few nights here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful. Quite ,clean lovely rooms. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bird Paradise
We found this place online for being the good place to spot cassowary. And it didn't disappoint us. Within 30 mins of arrival (close to sunset), a cassowary wandered through the garden and gave us a huge surprise while we were watching other birds and butterflies. We saw it again next morning walking out of the forest next to the swimming pool. Besides cassowary, we also saw many stunning butterflies and birds, including catbird, figbird, olive-backed sunbird, bar-shouldered dove, yellow-spotted honey eater...just name a few. If you are a birder, then this place is perfect for you. We stayed at the king room, and it has its own private patio and grill. Couple things to mention: updated bathroom, spotless bedroom, delicious home made breakfast, best of all, super nice hosts. We highly recommend this place for anyone visiting mission beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Licuala Lodge. The property, accomodation, breakfasts and discussions with the great hosts Dawn and Blair, were all first class. We also enjoyed the many butterflies and birds as well as seeing Charlie the Cassowary Alan and Mary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens, hosts were very welcoming & friendly. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful location with wonderful hosts
Our 5 night stay at Licuala Lodge was just wonderful. Our hosts Blair and Dawn were very attentative, friendly and full of information about the local area. The bonus of seeing a male Cassowary and his two chicks strolling through the property on 3 of our 5 days was a real highlight. The included breakfast was fresh and filling and set us up for the days activities. The view from the breakfast deck over the mature gardens is a relaxing way to start the day. The rooms were comfortable and include everything you need for an overnight or extended stay. Provision of a shared lounge with kitchen facilities was important to us and we enjoyed preparing a meal here on a number of nights. There is even a fridge with beer/wine/soft drink and ice-creams available for purchase in the lounge area. We would most definitely return and stay with Blair and Dawn again. You really can't go wrong with booking to stay at this wonderful BnB.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and lovely surroundings
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful sanctuary and home away from home. We literally saw cassowaries from our bedroom. Thoughtful touches and delicious breakfast. Cannot wait for our next stay. Thank you 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem
Lovely and charming little place tucked away from tourists with wonderful gardens. 2 cassowaries with chicks spotted in 2 days. Breakfast is lovely. Only 20 minutes walk to the beach and a couple of places to eat. Very sweet and helpful owners. Will come again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn, Malanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic helpful hosts, beautiful relaxing surroundings and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda, Gold coast

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The garden was beautiful. The soap etc perfumed. All the little funky touches - little lights etc lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Goroko, Cairns

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and well kept gardens with a relaxing atmosphere. We were also lucky enough to see some interesting wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect spot to stay in Mission Beach
What a fantastic stay. Stylish and comfortable room, comfy bed, good shared kitchen. Add to that a beautiful rainforest setting, wonderful garden and incredible breakfast and you have our perfect stay. Pool was great and there was a Casowary wandering through one day! Great hosts too. Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Maryborough QLD.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly greeting on arrival. Location is great. Just out of town but feels a world away. The property is surrounded by lush rain forest an has lovely gardens. You may even be lucky to have a visit from some Cassowarys as we were
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular stay
Spectacular place to stay. Great value for money, including an outstanding breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No brainer!
Loved this place. Perfect for a relaxing weekend away in Mission Beach. Dawn and Blair are lovely. The breakfast is amazing, the property is beautiful, and the room is comfy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property would not suit everyone. It is not on the beach, it does not have TV in your room and the pool is not great. It has a shared verandah where you can sit and share travellers tales and magnificent gardens. Walls between rooms are thin. Works if you are with like-minded people. Owners super friendly and couldn't do enough for you - breakfast enormous. Lodge located in rainforest - on both mornings of our stay a casawary strolled across gardens to everyones delight. Wallabies sighted too. A relaxed stay away from the main strip and truly memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0