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Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

2614 Shute Harbour Road, Jubilee Pocket, Airlie Beach, Australia View Map

$86 nightly

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Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

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Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat is located 1.4 mi from the Main St of Airlie Beach and features an outdoor pool with a sundeck. BBQ facilities and a friendly tour desk are provided. Free WiFi is available at the property and in some rooms. All accommodations is air-conditioned and has cable TV. Some feature a balcony with views. Others include a kitchenette with a microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. The tour desk can help book snorkeling or scuba diving at nearby Airlie Beach or trips to one of the 74 Whitsunday Islands. The property has 3 outdoor kitchen areas where you can prepare a tasty meal. Free table tennis is also available to guests. Whitsunday (Proserpine) Airport is 35 minutes’ drive from Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat. The Whitsunday Coast Airport is a 5-minute drive from the property, while Whitsunday Shopping Center is 9 minutes’ drive away.

525 Reviews

7.8Good
Cleanliness
8.0
Staff
8.9
Location
7.7

What Guests Say

  • “Pleasant staff. They dealt with most issues promptly.”
  • “The price was just right for what it is. We were after simple but nice due to not being in the room for most of the days we were there.”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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2-Bedroom Villa1/4

2-Bedroom Villa

539 sqft • 1 Queen or 2 Single or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
Pet Friendly Room1/4

Pet Friendly Room

237 sqft • 1 Bunk, 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
Vintage Cabin - Double Bed + Bunk - Dog Friendly1/4

Vintage Cabin - Double Bed + Bunk - Dog Friendly

237 sqft • 1 Double, 2 Bunk

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
One Bedroom Accessible Cabin1/4

One Bedroom Accessible Cabin

388 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Sofabed

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible room
  • Accessible toilet
  • Accessible vanities
One Bedroom Cabin1/4

One Bedroom Cabin

237 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
2 Bedroom Villa - Queen, single + bunk - Kitchenette1/4

2 Bedroom Villa - Queen, single + bunk - Kitchenette

237 sqft • 1 Queen, 2 Bunk

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    7.8
    Good

    Based on 525 reviews

    Location

    7.7

    Cleanliness

    8

    Staff

    8.9

    Overall Quality

    7.6

    Pros +

    • Pleasant staff. They dealt with most issues promptly.
    • The price was just right for what it is. We were after simple but nice due to not being in the room for most of the days we were there.
    • Amazing and friendly staff, rooms were very tidy and comfortable like staying in your own little home in the rainforest, very calm and relaxing. Beds were all very comfy aswell not what you would expect :)

    Cons -

    • Still waiting for refund from faulty dryer not working. No return phone call from Kipara Resort.
    • There was nothing.
    • Mould, cabin was on a tilt, screen door didn't shut properly, pool water was hot and murky. Bed was very uncomfortable, couch was dirty and the removable sofa cover zip was broken.
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    7JohnPosted on: 7-11-2025

    Pleasant staff. They dealt with most issues promptly.

    Still waiting for refund from faulty dryer not working. No return phone call from Kipara Resort.

    10TanyaPosted on: 11-20-2023

    The price was just right for what it is. We were after simple but nice due to not being in the room for most of the days we were there.

    There was nothing.

    10DavisPosted on: 1-11-2026

    Amazing and friendly staff, rooms were very tidy and comfortable like staying in your own little home in the rainforest, very calm and relaxing. Beds were all very comfy aswell not what you would expect :)

    8PaulPosted on: 12-29-2025

    Basic but good hot shower and clean bed. Good value for the price.

    1PritchardPosted on: 12-22-2025

    The trees and gardens were nice

    Mould, cabin was on a tilt, screen door didn't shut properly, pool water was hot and murky. Bed was very uncomfortable, couch was dirty and the removable sofa cover zip was broken.

    8DesireePosted on: 10-8-2025

    Kipara was a great option for our family of 4. Close 3 min drive to Airlie beach and the marina.

    The midges were out but we had bug spray thanks to the helpful note from the receptionist before checking in.

    10SiobhanPosted on: 8-14-2025

    Had shampoo, body wash, microwave, kettle, toaster, milk and all utensils you need in the cabin. We ended up not needing to use shared kitchen facilities but were very impressed by them and saw an air fryer there! Pool area lovely. Bed very comfy and no noise at night. Bus stop short walk away and only $1 for a day pass. Staff very nice. We checked back in for an additional night. WiFi worked fine in our cabin.

    Same towels for duration of stay

    3MarcoPosted on: 5-1-2025

    Help!!!

    Poor breakfast, but really very little stuff, I prepare it better. And on top of that you have to clean the things you use, meaning you pay to have breakfast included and on top of that you have to wash your own dishes, absurd. The pool is horrible, very small and the water is not more than a meter and a half deep. Horrible. The room or rather the cabin needs a renovation. There is no connection. For what I paid, I paid a lot.

    8GlennPosted on: 4-27-2025

    room was small but did have a veranda....... a person smoking on veranda made conditions unpleasant

    parking closer to room, I had a bit of gear to move in and out

    8RuthPosted on: 4-22-2025

    The resort had a wonderful vibe, very peaceful and relaxing

    The cleanliness of the cabin, floor was a tad grubby and the bin hadn't been cleaned for some time

    4RachelPosted on: 4-22-2025

    I appreciated that staff was responsive

    The WiFi didn’t reach my room. You can’t say you have WiFi on Booking when not all the rooms have WiFi. The location was a 35-minute walk from Airlie Beach.

    5ABHISHEKPosted on: 4-21-2025

    The property had no extra service. We weren’t provided dental kit. Even fresh towels were not provided daily.

    5MarykePosted on: 4-20-2025

    The beds were really comfy and the swimming pool was nice on a hot day.

    The floors in the cabin were really dirty. The parking was a problem as there’s not enough space for all the cars during holiday season. The breakfast that was included in the price was not something to get exited about.

    8IanPosted on: 4-13-2025

    Initially our room was ridiculously small but we upgraded to a 1 bedroom unit which gave us somewhere to eat and sit. Much better for 4 night stay.

    The tiny Queen bedroom with nowhere to sit apart from the bed...too small and impractical.

    5LlinosPosted on: 4-3-2025

    Didn't start well when she said it's not our best room.Nice location, the look of the room was ok..Air-conditioning spat out water all night. Woke up and saw the AC unit had dribbled water down the wall and soaked my pillow. Got out of there before the reception opened. Not a great stay

    1FleuryPosted on: 3-13-2025

    Nothing38

    Absolutely avoid. In three months in Australia, this is my worst accommodation. Lots of faulty equipment, the room wasn't really clean when I arrived, the laundry room was in a disgusting state. Dishonest staff who tried to charge me for a key... in short, go elsewhere.

    8ClaudiaPosted on: 3-6-2025

    The calm, the bungalow was confortable and modern

    Not enough ustensiles and pans in good condition in the shared kitchen We couldn’t warmed a meal in the owen because we didn’t have any suitable plate

    10ChloePosted on: 3-3-2025

    ABSOLUTELY LOVED so clean and lovely modern facilities and room amazing kitchen with everything you’d need really brilliant staff comfortable bed good wifi

    there were ants in our room when we arrived and they didn’t leave and got in our food

    8TorresPosted on: 3-2-2025

    The ubication is very nice because you can rest really really good. Also, you have the bus stop very closer to the resort to go and come back from Airlie Beach.

    The small amount of cutlery and kitchen utensils available.Adding a couple of options in the breakfast like wholemeal bread, more yoghurt/jam options, and butter would be very very nice.

    6KyliePosted on: 2-17-2025

    Nice breakfast

    Not very clean and bed was not made .mould in fridge

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Fence around pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Food & Drinks

    • Kitchen/Kitchenette
    • Shared kitchen

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Airport Shuttle

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Lower bathroom sinks available

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat does not accept payments with American Express credit cards. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat have pet friendly cabins, pets must be approved in advance and a pet cleaning fee applies per stay (paid separately). When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of $50 per pet, per stay applies. Please note that pets are only allowed in the pet-friendly cabin. Linen supplied only for single bunk beds as required (beds are not made up).Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Location

    Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

    2614 Shute Harbour Road, Jubilee Pocket, Airlie Beach

    Discover the AreaAirlie Beach

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