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The Summit Rainforest Retreat

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse connected to the convention centre in Atherton with free parking

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Outdoor spa tub
Property amenity
Panoramic House, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside | Living room
4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Front of property
The Summit Rainforest Retreat, near Curtain Fig National Park, offers a peaceful getaway with a spa tub and outdoor pool. Guests can explore the garden or relax by the lobby fireplace. WiFi is available for those needing to stay connected.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Business services
The current price is €79
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept

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View all photos for Majestic Room, Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Kind Bed, Valley View, Mountainside, 1 King Bed

4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Majestic Room, Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Kind Bed, Valley View, Mountainside, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
High chair
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Private kitchen

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heating
4 bedrooms
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Mabi Room, Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
High chair
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Fern Room, Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Fern Room, Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
High chair
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic House, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside | Living room

Panoramic House, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 400 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Pantry Room, Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Pantry Room, Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
High chair
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Kitchenette
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment With Garden View

  • Sleeps 6

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Four Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 9

King Room with Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
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About the area

Map
22 Twelfth Ave, Atherton, QLD, 4883

What's nearby

  • Crystal Caves - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Platypus Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Chinatown - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Hou Wang Temple - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Crater Lakes National Park - 16 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Tolga Station - 8 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barron Valley Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yungaburra Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪l&b’s fish & chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barron Valley Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Summit Rainforest Retreat

Upscale family-friendly guest house near Crater Lakes National Park
Located close to Curtain Fig National Park, The Summit Rainforest Retreat provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Extended parking, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guest rooms at The Summit Rainforest Retreat offer amenities, such as WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and phones

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 15 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (581 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2004
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
6 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 15 per day (rates may vary)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 40 mi (65 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Summit Rainforest Retreat
Summit Rainforest Retreat Apartment
Summit Rainforest Retreat Apartment Atherton
Summit Rainforest Retreat Atherton
Summit Rainforest Retreat Aparthotel Atherton
Summit Rainforest Retreat Aparthotel
The Summit Rainforest Retreat Atherton
The Summit Rainforest Retreat Guesthouse
The Summit Rainforest Retreat Guesthouse Atherton

Frequently asked questions

Does The Summit Rainforest Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Summit Rainforest Retreat?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Summit Rainforest Retreat on 25 Sept 2025 start from €78.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Summit Rainforest Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Summit Rainforest Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Summit Rainforest Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Summit Rainforest Retreat?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Does The Summit Rainforest Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is The Summit Rainforest Retreat located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly guesthouse is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Curtain Fig National Park and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Crater Lakes National Park. Mount Hypipamee Crater and Millaa Millaa Falls are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

The Summit Rainforest Retreat Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

7.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 93 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place so much we decided to stay another 2 nights Originally we had a share kitchen experience The views are spectacular & our room was perfect! Sadly it was booked for the next 2 nights so we luckily got an apartment on the same property. It’s self contained & seperate from the other rooms Would recommend this place to anyone visiting Atherton
Views from our room
3000 native Rainforest trees have been planted
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place for a group or family stay lot's of room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a wonderful time spent there. Had everything we needed in the room and was clean and tidy. The view was amazing and would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sandrine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view, place was clean, we had a very relaxing time, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in the Majestic Suite was delightful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time at this beautiful location, enjoy staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

It was a convenient place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice place to stay. It's clean and quiet but it could do with air conditioning. The 9.30 am checkout will have some scrambling to meet the exit time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this property was very clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the views. Will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ranjini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient and affordable for my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
stayed in the studio apartment, no curtains or blinds in the kitchen area off which is the bathroom. To travel between the bed to the bathroom there is no privacy, and this is ground level and the BBQ area and shared cloths line is right there. King bed is 2 singles pushed together with no topper. Aircon has no controller, it is set and you push a button on the unit to turn on with no way to adjust the temperature. very quiet location, a bit exposed at night, with not much lighting at entry door which is from a yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birgitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean and spacious with a useful kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property Plenty of room in the units

8/10 Good

Anthony

No air conditioning where it was most needed, in the bedroom …..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rae-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was great except that the toilet has a major leak so we found out in the morning when nearly slipping in a puddle of water on the tiles in the bathroom. Otherwise the trip and room were great. We would definitely come back again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet until other guests came home late in lounge area
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bianca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not available last minute and could not find the property or call at the last minute early in the morning after booking on day of stay after a huge work commitment driving grain cairns to Mareeba to Atherton to Turn around and drive all the way back to Cairns after 0200. Was a shame as was looking forward to staying there it seemed a lovely place to stay at the lady minute. Maybe next time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Michele

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The name is misleading, didn't see any rainforest, just a bit of bushland on the drive up the dirt road to the retreat. While clean, the room is sterile and date, with minimal appointments. The bathroom is much too small for 2 adults let alone for a room that is fitted out to accommodate 5 people. No staff on site while we were there. No air con control so we were not able to make the room comfortable. We would have been more comfortable in a cabin in a caravan park and it would have cost us 1/3 the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Simon

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The advert for this property is not clear and should state that its a shared homestead. Its an acreage home that has multiple bedrooms with ensuits, a lounge and kitchen shared with others. There is no fridge in the rooms, just a shared fridge in the main kitchen, No AC - just a small convection heater for those cold nights and completely see-through curtains leading out onto an open rear deck.... the advert actually states blockout curtains? There are no staff on site so a code is required to collect your keys on arrival and being at the end of a dirt road with limited lighting on site, i would be cautious if travelling alone especial in the late hrs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we booked the accommodation it was showing that it’s for up to 6 people but we got charged $40 as we were 4 adults and 1 child. In addition, we paid $20 for the internet but it still did not work. Very poor internet. So, in total we got charged $60 which should’ve not been charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Joyanne

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expedia rebooked us into this property, which is associated with Blue Gum B&B and Summit B&B, neither of which provide breakfast. The instructions for collecting the keys at Blue Gum provided a phone number and required us to phone at least 24 hours prior to arrival to receive the instructions. The phone number didn't work and after trying to contact the property for well over 24 hours we contacted Expedia. Likewise they couldn't contact the property so rebooked us at what turned out to be an associated property. The view from Summit was great and we were lucky that the other guests were nice people but the facilities were overpriced and we didn't receive value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
It was raining and on twilight when we arrived, we had to drive up a gravel road, past some storage tanks to what looked like a deserted place, an automated lockbox that we then had to work out where to go. Turns out we were in a room in a shared house . It was seriously creepy and we felt isolated as there was nothing around except bushes and no lights or civilization . If I was there on my own, I would have turned around found somewhere else to stay . It was clean and smelt sterile . The blinds in the room had broken slats which didn’t help with the feeling that we were in a deserted house high on a hill above Atherton in the middle of the night. Just to top it off, someone came into another room in the middle of the night just to freak us out more ! It would be great for 4 couples to take over whole house , on ur own , no !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Dianna

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrived, there was no staff to greet guests. Only a box with security codes. Pool covered over, looked abandoned and scarce. Not like the pictures online. “Unit” 3 was clearly a conference room. Table against the wall no chairs. Positive if we wanted to run a classroom we had a projector and a white board along with tables under the TV to educate them. Also included sauna bedrooms so if the temperature rose dramatically we would have to luxury of sweating our butts off due to no air conditioning. If you want a stay that’s run like a seminar then this is for you! Can’t complain about the service as there was none.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Marielle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Looked kind of deserted and outdated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025