Silky Oaks Lodge

From the moment we arrived at Silky Oaks Lodge, we felt at home. You are personally escorted to your private cabin and all the amenities (and there are SO MANY) are carefully explained by your host. You honestly feel as though you have left the rest of the world behind as you totally unwind and relax at this magnificent property. We had a Riverhouse cabin, and the views and sounds of the river are among the most relaxing I have ever experienced. The hammock was my afternoon retreat with a book and a snooze! The outdoor bathtub was so special - you truly felt as though you were bathing miles away, deep in the rainforest. I had an exquisite 2-hour spa treatment. Be certain to carve out some time for a spa treatment (or two). We experienced this magnificent property as part of an organized tour, but we quickly decided a return trip here on a future visit to Australia is a must. Ben, Glen and the entire team at Silky Oaks are the epitome of what exceptional service looks and feels like. Thank you for making this such a special visit!

What a unique and wonderful place to visit. An extraordinary place with amazing Australian experiences and food to be had. The staff go out of their way to ensure your stay is comfortable and unique - Ben and his team do an amazing job. Thank you

The beautiful magnitude of the staff & wondrous environmental atmosphere. I loved that so much of the property is open-air. The trees felt intertwined into the main shared guests areas and each room on-site. It felt like a natural immersion of the lush outdoor wilderness into the spectacular on-site areas. I’d also love to highlight the truly wonderful and highly professional style from every Silky Oaks Staff that I met. From the initial transfer from Port Douglas to the lodge and portering of luggage from the relaxed ways of Jason, the immediate welcoming and helpful natures of Glenn & Vanessa upon first arriving to the lodge. I regrettably can’t recall the names of the Bartender-F&B couple from Spain, but, I also had such lovely, natural interactions with them throughout the stay. The dinner service and conversations with Francisco from Italy stands as an exceptional highlight. Both Bec from Brisbane and William from Indonesia are true beacons of warmth, genuine care, and benchmarks for high-quality service. Lilly at Reception has a sensational smile and was continually caring and memorable. I’m also thankful to have met the natural and professional ways of Ben, the General Manager, on the departure transfer from the lodge back to Port Douglas. There are many examples of beautiful service and experiences as part of this stay. I highly recommend Silky Oaks because it offers a beautiful versatility in caring staff from all-over the world, tranquility in the environment, and a generous range of activities on & off-site for all experience levels. Thank you again to all staff for creating such a unique & special atmosphere for people to meaningfully enjoy the Daintree Rainforest & surrounding areas!