The Hostelz.com Review
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge in Cape Tribulation feels more like an expensive resort than a hostel-price room! We definitely could have stayed longer. Ferntree is located close to all attractions in Cape Tribulation, with only a short walk to restaurants (it has its own restaurant and there are others nearby), the grocery store, the fruit bat education center (check it out), party spots, and the wonderful beaches. They also can help arrange attractions in the area, from exotic fruit farms to snorkelling trips on the reef. Staff are very courteous and friendly.
Ferntree appeals to both backpackers and other travellers looking for more expensive options. You pay a hostel-price cost for a great little room you might share with three other backpackers. The rooms are actually all small cabins, located throughout pretty little walkways through the trees. Each has its own bathroom, porch, mini fridge, etc. The rooms are very bright and airy, with great beds and interesting informational sheets about the area. Outside of your room you'll find swimming pools at both ends of the Lodge's land, lounge chairs, and indoor areas for relaxing with a drink, travellers, and TV. The one thing we weren't so fond of was the backpacker kitchen, which is very small and requires cooking utensil checkout. Most people apparently eat out, but you can still make a decent meal in the kitchen. This was our only complaint though, and we would go back to Ferntree in a hurry if we could. Spend a few days here, enjoy the hikes and the beach, and then the comfort of this great place to stay.
Ferntree appeals to both backpackers and other travellers looking for more expensive options. You pay a hostel-price cost for a great little room you might share with three other backpackers. The rooms are actually all small cabins, located throughout pretty little walkways through the trees. Each has its own bathroom, porch, mini fridge, etc. The rooms are very bright and airy, with great beds and interesting informational sheets about the area. Outside of your room you'll find swimming pools at both ends of the Lodge's land, lounge chairs, and indoor areas for relaxing with a drink, travellers, and TV. The one thing we weren't so fond of was the backpacker kitchen, which is very small and requires cooking utensil checkout. Most people apparently eat out, but you can still make a decent meal in the kitchen. This was our only complaint though, and we would go back to Ferntree in a hurry if we could. Spend a few days here, enjoy the hikes and the beach, and then the comfort of this great place to stay.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
March 2006
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Good surprise We spent a few nights there in October. Located in the middle of trees, this place is really nice and with a 10/15-minute walk to the beach and some other services. Except when checking-in and out, we did not have to meet staff. Staying there is pretty 'easy' with a kitchen, pool, and nice common area. Our 4-bed dorm was clean and very quiet. We enjoyed our stay there. — Mike , Europe (2010-05-27) Well, the place is not so bad, but the staff are extremely unhelpful, their favourite activity seems to be shrugging their shoulders when being asked things. The kitchen is a bit poor, but the dorms are fantastic, everything is clean and beautiful. Don't go here if you like people around -- there's hardly anybody staying here! — Francis (2006-12-19) I stayed here and couldn't believe how nice the place was! Unbelivable views of the hills from my hut, very clean facilities, and extremely nice staff. The other guests seemed to be more in the mid twenties which I liked too. Short walk to the beach and the bar is only five to ten minutes walk. Absolutely fantastic, I'll never forget my time there. — anon (2006-06-19)