We stayed here 2 nights & would have returned if they hadn't been booked. Just 2 double rooms, so no glossy brochures etc, but what a find. Their garden is truely full of butterflies and local birds. The room was great and included a hammock on the veranda and a small swimming pool. Free wifi included. Just couldn't recommend this as a place to stay highly enough.

This was a second stay for us, having stayed for just a couple of nights in 2006 with our teenage children. Having had such a good experience last time, we sought out Papillon again, this time on our own for 7 nights - and enjoyed it even more. The environment is beautiful with the quiet tropical gardens and lots of visiting birds and butterflies (Ulysses, Birdwings, Lacewings) -- true to the Papillon name!
The room is spotless (serviced daily) and quite roomy, tastefully decorated, and the bed is extremely comfortable. We particularly enjoyed starting each day with the sumptuous breakfasts on the upstairs verandah, and sitting on our own private verandah in the quiet evenings by candlelight after our days' outings.
Maureen and Stephen are a wealth of knowledge and gave us lots of local tips for outings, well-known and lesser-known walks, bird watching and anything else we were interested in -- like our day trips to Undara Lava Tubes and Mareeba Wetlands. Everything you could want is available (minifrig with crockery and cutlery, wine glasses, microwave, toiletries, pool towels, good coffee and tea with homemade shortbreads, books and other reading material, Wi-Fi internet ... ) and if it wasn't, Maureen and Stephen offered it (e.g. Maureen did our laundry and lent us an esky). We're not really big on swimming, but the pool was crystal clear and so inviting, we did take a dip.
This is the perfect environment for us - away from the crowds but central to all the beauty of the forest and ocean of the Daintree, Mossman Gorge, beaches and Tablelands. Normally we'd stay somewhere where we could cook, but with the microwave, frig, cutting board, crockery and other implements, we could prepare our own lunches to take with us and eat at home in the evenings -- though we also ate out. There are quite a few options for good restaurants and cafes in Mossman which aren't too pricey: Sugars, Mojos, Goodies are a few. Goodies also had a few good options for take-away (Thai green curry or butter curry with rice, vegetarian lasagne, quiche and salad etc, plus excellent wraps) that worked well for microwaving back at home for dinner. The supermarket had a few options that would work just as well (pre-prepared pasta dishes, soups etc)
Being so close to Mossman Gorge, we were able to go several times -- and at very quiet times to miss the crowds. We saw a cassowary on two occasions up very close on the sand right next to the river! We also saw bandicoots, crocodiles, and a variety of other birds and wildlife, without needing to go on a tour to see them.
We had a wonderful relaxing time. It was like a second honeymoon in lots of ways -- 6 months after our 25th wedding anniversary!
We have done quite a lot of travelling in central and western Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and Papillon is one of the best places we have stayed. We would recommend Papillon wholeheartedly.
Thank you Maureen and Stephen for your perfect balance of gracious yet unobtrusive hospitality.

Perfect location, beautiful rooms, lovely couple, and amazing breakfast. I just wish the breakfast time was a but more flexible because I like to wake up later than 7:30 am when I am on holidays.

Maureen and Stephen really do justice to the definition of a good bed and breakfast. From a warm welcome to absolutely excellent breakfast they are fantastic hosts and make you feel right at home. They are very helpful in finding the right things to do in the area or happy to just let you sit on the deck by the pool lounging.
Peaceful location and wonderful private rooms, this B&B is near to Mossman Gorge and just a short drive from Cape Tribulation and The Daintree. A beautiful area to visit and we would highly recommend Papillon as your place to stay.