Thala Beach Nature Reserve

4.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views
Reception
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Private Road. 5078 Capt Cook Highway, Oak Beach, QLD, 4877
  • Four Mile Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Macrossan Street
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

Coral Sea Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Beach View

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Eucalypt Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Jungle Walk Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Birdwing Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Kingfisher Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Oak Beach

With a stay at Thala Beach Nature Reserve in Oak Beach, you'll be 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Four Mile Beach and 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. .This beach resort is 10.5 mi (17 km) from Rex Smeal Park and 25 mi (40.3 km) from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.

What's nearby

  • Oak Beach - 11 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Four Mile Beach - 21 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Four Mile Beach Park - 21 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Macrossan Street - 25 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 26 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Kuranda Station - 55 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turtle Cove - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aluco - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Barrier Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Devil’s Thumb Distillery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪San Ti - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Thala Beach Nature Reserve

Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Thala Beach Nature Reserve offers 83 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and safes. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 83 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and DVD players. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 15 kilometers.
Satisfy your appetite at Osprey's Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Oak Beach? This resort has 1615 square feet (150 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Osprey's Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 kilometres
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: AUD 42 for adults and AUD 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Osprey's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Beach yoga
  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (1,615 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 83 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 42 for adults and AUD 22 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 60 per person (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

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 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
24-hour pool access
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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