We had a great stay at Licuala lodge,our hosts could not of done any more for us,they were friendly and made sure we had a beautiful Christmas stay in the Nth Queensland rainforest.We had 3 cassowary sightings ,one with a chick.Our hosts served a great breakfast.The location is near a local community,beautiful beaches and the Mission Beach resort bistro is a friendly venue serving great meals.

Some people may find the North Qld. summer a little uncomfortable ther is no airconditioning,but you have to remember why you are there,to experience the North Qld. rainforest.

Beautiful property with amazing garden and resident cassowary named Charlie who you'll likely see in the mornings. Breakfast was outstanding and filling. Hosts are lovely and interesting people who we chatted with over breakfast. Room was spacious and had plenty of shelving for your belongings. Bathroom was big and provided all the toiletries you need. There is a pretty pool but we didn't use it. Property was super clean and well kept, and hosts are onsite if you need anything. Super quiet location just slightly out of town. 3 minute drive to restaurants and beach. We loved it!

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The fruit salad was freshly prepared and delicious! The view from the verandah at breakfast was beautiful, and we enjoyed spending time in the garden and pool. We saw a variety of birdlife, as well as some gorgeous butterflies. We were lucky enough to see Cassowaries on both mornings of our stay! John and Guillem are terrific hosts. We received a warm welcome and provided excellent suggestions for eateries and places to visit.

Everything was perfect! I would really recommend this lodge to anyone staying in Mission Beach. What I would highlight overall was the owners friendliness, warm welcome and information they provided to us not only about the stay but about wildlife, local recommendations and overall tips for a great tip around Australia. We were able to see for three times in our 1 night stay cassowaries around the garden as well as other fascinating wildlife (birds and pademelons). The homemade breakfast was one of the best we ever had. This was by far one of the most charming stays we have ever stayed in. The best choice for Mission Beach!

What a fabulous place! We loved the room, the balcony, the garden, seeing the wildlife close-up and the area. The breakfast provided, was such a wonderful treat - homemade bread, wonderful fruit salad, amazing coffee, homemade cake etc. I can’t thank Dawn & Blair for their kindness in taking care of my dietary requirements. I also really want to thank Dawn for kindly sharing some of her marmite with me because I mentioned that I was missing it. The care that was taken to look after us made us feel like we were invited guests to someone’s home. We cannot thank Dawn & Blair enough for looking after us! They are amazing people and the lodge is a place that we cannot recommend highly enough!!!

In amongst the rainforest, the rooms are clean and beds comfy. The highlights are the pool, gardens, and couple who run the place. You have access to a kitchen and washing machine with detergent provided. Breakfast is on the high veranda overlooking the beautiful gardens znd is all homemade, bread, jams etc. The wildlife is extraordinary, a fabulous experience.

Air conditioning is coming.

Fantastic setting for a B&B. Great room. Superb homemade breakfast ( cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurt, homemade bread and homemade marmalade, orange juice and coffee). Cassowary's coming into the garden area ( we saw them 6 times during our 1 night's stay). The hosts (Blair and Dawn) were superb informing us where to go and what to see. Balcony outside room to view the wildlife.

Only stopping there 1 night. If ever you go there, stay at least 2 nights.

Location. Couple of minutes drive from Mission Beach. Beautiful garden. Amazing swimming pool. Lovely breakfast supplied by very hospital hosts. Trip was made perfect by a cassowary bird walking round the garden.

Major criticism at this time of the year is that there was no air conditioning ( although this was known when I booked it). This made the bedroom unbearable to sleep in, even with both fans on and the door open. The room also had no TV which was no big deal, but everywhere we stayed in Australia(even basic motels) had that. As an example the current motel we are staying in has a high quality fan, very high quality air conditioning and a TV that is greater than 42”

Beautiful gardens, great pool, clean and comfy accomodation, friendly and helpful hosts. We loved the breakfast. The icing on the cake was the wildlife: wild cassowaries walking into the garden, yellow sunbirds flitting around (one looked at me through our window, flew to the glass door to look in, then settled on the mirror of our car), colourful butterflies and a pair of curlews. Loved our stay at Licuala lodge.

Liked everything.

Informative hosts, jungle location with gorgeous garden, possibility to see cassowaries, great pool and the extra help provided in pickup/ renting bikes etc. Took us 3 days to see a cassowary but we were saved by the bell 30 minutes before we left;) Truly magnificent animals!

Nothing in particular. Just note that for most restaurants a car is convenient. We walked to mission but this is quite a walk.