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#1 of 8 B&Bs in Mission Beach
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Traditional Queenslander timber home in world heritage rainforest just 1.5 kms from the beach. Guest accommodation, separate to the main house, overlooks award winning lush tropical gardens. We have 4 Queen rooms, all with ensuite shower rooms. These can be double or twin upon request. The Queen rooms share a long veranda overlooking the garden. The King Room is a larger room, with a king sized bed, and is situated at one end and underneath the main house. It has its own patio/dining area with a garden view., BBQ and private access to the guest lounge/kitchen. There is a large salt water swimming pool with waterfall feature, with views of the garden. Price includes a wonderful breakfast. The magnificent (and sadly endangered) Cassowary is a daily visitor to the Lodge. Free Wi-Fi, full kitchen facilities, BBQ, laundry and guest lounge.
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HOTEL STYLE
Romantic
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, French
Location
11 Mission Cir, Mission Beach, Queensland 4852 Australia
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If you can picture an old-style Queenslander, fully renovated, in amongst a garden of Eden, you get a picture of what this place is like. Brilliant location close to everything. Okay, it’s not on the beach but you gain more than you lose. The gardens are well maintained and could be described as a piece of art with all of the different native trees in the yard. We didn’t go swimming but the pool is well maintained and looked inviting (a bit cold for us in winter at this time of year). The peacefulness of the area at night time is amazing and relaxing. The rooms are cleaned immaculately. The communal kitchen area is well stocked with everything you will need. Water pressure is great. We used the communal barbeque and it worked out great (Woolworths is a 3-minute drive). Dawn and Blair are fantastic people and so accommodating to any requests or needs. I am normally pretty harsh on my reviews, but Licuala Lodge didn’t let me down in any area. In fact, I’m already planning another trip back there when relatives come up from down south after COVID-19.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip:The King is the front half of a Queenslander.Owners live in back ½ with timber floors.For privacy...
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Response from LicualaLodge, Owner at Licuala Lodge
Responded 16 Aug 2020
Thank you very much for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We do try to maintain the gardens and the rooms to a very high standard, and look forward to welcoming you back sometime in the future.
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We were so lucky to see a cassowary wandering along the driveway of Licaula Lodge - a highlight of our visit . Dawn and Blair our hosts of this 6 room bnb were very welcoming and attentive throughout our 3 night stay . We used the well stocked guest kitchen and lounge to relax and prepare evening meals , watch tv and meet other travellers much like in a small caravan park but more personal . The bedroom was cosy quiet and bed comfortable. Wide verandah outside the room as well as outside the main house provided lovely outlook over the garden . We enjoyed the freshly cooked generous breakfast on the balcony each morning with Dawn’s special home baked bread . A most interesting couple providing a great personal service.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from New Owner, Owner at Licuala Lodge
Responded 2 Feb 2021
Thank you for your review and we are so pleased that you met one of our cassowaries!
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From the moment we arrived we felt at home. Dawn & Blair couldn't do enough to make our stay fantastic. Their garden is just lovely with a great pool also. The rooms are spotlessly clean with a nice sitting area on the veranda. And the highlight is the beautiful breakfast laid out every morning. They will cater for just about all dietary needs and if not too busy will cook special requests. On our last morning we had the best pancakes ever! I had mine with maple syrup and my husband had his with fruit & yoghurt. What a great place with warm and friendly people. Thank you Dawn, Blair, Rohan and Bailey. Pat&Neil
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from LicualaLodge, Owner at Licuala Lodge
Responded 15 Sept 2020
Hi Pat & Neil, thank you for your review, it was a pleasure to host you. We are pleased you had an excellent time. We hope to see you again. All the best Dawn, Blair, Rowan and Mr Bailey (woof!)
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We picked this place because it looked a little bit different from the regular beachfront accommodation and we weren’t disappointed. As we drove in we were literally greeted with a cassowary and his chics strolling passed and disappearing into the rainforest that surrounds this special property. This cassowary was no stranger and hung around. While you are still close to the beach you get to fall asleep to the sounds of the rainforest, and wake up to a beautiful breakfast served high on the deck of this pole home looking down on a tropical garden. Dawn and Blair were very welcoming hosts even though we arrived early, thank you to you both for making it special.
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from New Owner, Owner at Licuala Lodge
Responded 2 Feb 2021
Thank you for your review. We are happy you enjoyed the special welcoming committee! The cassowary babies are growing fast.....
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This is one of the best kept secrets in Oz! Dawn & Blair offer a 6⭐ experience of a lifetime. This beautiful stay nestled in envoloping beautifully landscaped luscious tropical gardens, along with meandering local Cassowaries that gives you a feeling of total isolation yet only minutes to local shops/dining/attractions. Their sumptuous breakfast of homemade bread/jam/cake inc much more leaves you so fulfilled ready for a day of amazing adventure in this most wonderful place named Mission Beach.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from LicualaLodge, Owner at Licuala Lodge
Responded 31 Aug 2020
Dear Zena, thank you for your wonderful review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay, just wish we had been able to spend more time with you! Hopefully you will come again in the future? Stay safe, Dawn & Blair
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Tucked away, this almost hidden gem is an absolutely no-brainer to book.
Very comfortable rooms in picturesque surrounds.
Delightful, considerate, helpful, courteous hosts make this even better
With a fresh and filling breakfast included, I am planning to return to stay longer.
Book direct for the best deal offered
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from LicualaLodge, Owner at Licuala Lodge
Responded 16 Aug 2020
Thanks for a great recommendation, we hope to see you again soon.
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Where do I start? Licuana Lodge is an oasis in the rainforest. John & Guilherme were wonderful & informative hosts. They had a wonderful variety of selections for breakfast, including home cooked bread & home made jam. Our bacon & eggs were delicious. The gardens are beautiful & so is the well hidden pool with its waterfall. Beds were very comfortable to sleep in & the water in the shower had good pressure. This is a wonderful place of tranquility & would not hesitate to come back. Especially as I missed seeing the cassowary so I am on a mission since my husband did see it.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from John Keiser, Owner at Licuala Lodge
Responded 3 July 2024
Hello R and D! Thanks a lot for the lovely review. We loved hosting you and hope that you will get to tick the cassowary box sometime in the future! Stay well and have a safe rest of the trip down South.
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Licuala Lodge is a little out of town, but we loved the peace and seclusion. The setting is amongst gorgeous gardens filled with birdlife and butterflies. The room was spotless, with beautiful decor. There was no TV in the room, but a guest lounge (which we didn't use) is available. The continental breakfast (fresh tropical fruit salad and toast) was delicious, and cooked options are also available. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming and we enjoyed our stay very much.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Response from Dawn Shimmield, Owner at Licuala Lodge
Responded 19 May 2021
Thank you for you great review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again. Bawn & Blair
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Licuala Lodge came highly recommended in the Lonely Planet guide. We booked four nights and were not disappointed. The colonial lodge is run by the super friendly Dawn and Blair who serve fabulous breakfasts each day. They are also really happy to provide advice and recommendations on what to see and do each day, pulling out walking maps etc. We really enjoyed our stay here in the super clean and comfortable rooms, we would definitely stay again if we pass through Mission Beach.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Dawn Shimmield, Owner at Licuala Lodge
Responded 1 Aug 2021
Thank you so much for your review, we are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and made the most of your time at Mission Beach. We hope to see you again. All the best, Dawn & Blair
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Cant speak highly enough of Licaula Lodge and it’s owners Dawn and Blair. Wonderful stay here as a family, the grounds are beautiful and a profusion of tropical plants and the kids loved the pool. The breakfasts on the balcony really are excellent and we enjoyed the company of the hosts , who could not have been more welcoming. Lots of thoughtful small touches throughout the lodge and a guest lounge. To top it all we were lucky enough to see the local Cassowary and her Chicks in the garden. Highly recommended for a relaxing stay in natural surroundings.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Dawn Shimmield, Owner at Licuala Lodge
Responded 17 July 2021
Thank you for your review. We are very happy you enjoyed your time here and hope to see you again. All the best, Dawn & Blair
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"You can walk into Wongaling within 20min. There is a footpath next to the main street, so walking is fairly safe. The Thai is great for dinner, booking required."
There are more places to choose from in the Mission Beach area.
PRICE RANGE
AU$204 - AU$261 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
licuala hotel mission beach
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandMission Beach
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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