We spent 7 nights at the Daintree Retreat Motel ... we found it here on TripAdvisor then got in touch with Eric and Judy to find out more as we were travelling from the UK and had never been to this part of the world before.

We opted for one of Eric's packages "get Wrecked - Do the Lot" which includes 5 nights and just about all the excursions you can do plus other extras (the package turns out to even better that what it currently says on the web site - check with Eric and Judy to confirm what is in and what is not) and we added two extra nights to give us time to fit it all in and have some R+R.

On arrival, Judy had checked the weather forecast and booked all our excursions appropriately and we didn't need to change any of them.

The rooms are small-ish but comfortable and include fair sized shower and toilet area, kitchen area with microwave and kettle, bedroom with TV and comfy chairs .... there are some bigger rooms we think, just ask Eric and Judy.

Everything was clean and tidy and we had no problem with bugs or worse.

We dined at the in-house Tree Frogs Restaurant one night (it's only open for Residents), Judy does the cooking and she is very good at that too and it is a very nice location.

If we go back to the Daintree then we would stay here again no doubt ... and if you are going there then you should consider it too.

During our stay in September 2011 Judy was very helpful with advice on what to see, where to eat, which reef trip to go on. She booked jungle surfing for us, our reef trip and a dinner and animal night spotting tour.
Thanks Judy!

We stayed there in The summer of last year and I have to say it was the worst ever retreat I have ever stayed at. When we first arrived we were greeted by the owner Eric who at first seemed nice until, his wife also part owner shouted at our kids complaining that the dinner waitress might slip on the way back from the pool. He also said we had to PAY Over double the PRICE than he had earlier said because apparently his wife made a mistake and we refused to pay. After we left to get back at us he took over 100 pounds. We managed to get it back but the cheek of it is unreal

We stayed at this awesome place for 2 days and wished we'd stayed for longer. A true piece of paradise which both Eric and Judy should be very proud of.The complex is very natural and the rooms are presented in a way that are spotless and each room is themed with tasteful decor inspired by Judy and Eric's passion for their surrondings. We stayed as a family of 7 with two rooms and cannot say enough about the fantastic experience and service provided by both Eric and Judy. The pool area is set in a tasteful rainforest garden and a great place to cool down and relax in peace while the wildlife noises surround you. It is a real experience. The meals were divine and you cant leave the dinner table without trying Judy's Apple and Rhubarb crumble. Eric and Judy thank you for the wonderful service and experience you gave our family we will most certainly be back soon.