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Mai Tai Resort

4.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
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December 2024

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Aerial view
Executive Villa
Exterior
Executive Villa | Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Lot 78 Mossman Mt. Molloy Road, Shannonvale, QLD, 4877
  • Mossman Gorge Center
    9 min drive
  • Wildlife Habitat
    10 min drive
  • Daintree Rainforest
    16 min drive
  • Port Douglas, QLD (PTI-Port Douglas Heliport)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Day bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Day bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Villa | Floor plan

Executive Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 250 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Shannonvale

At Mai Tai Resort you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Wet Tropics of Queensland and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room patios. .This smoke-free guest house offers a business centre, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Shannonvale guest house include Mount Lewis National Park and Mossman Gorge Center.
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What's nearby

  • Macrossan Street - 14 min drive
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 14 min drive
  • Four Mile Beach - 14 min drive
  • St Mary's by the Sea Chapel - 17 min drive
  • Sugar Wharf - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tin Shed - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mossman Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Temptations Coffee Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salsa Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bam Pow - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Mai Tai Resort

Adults-only guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
You'll find a business centre on site. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Mai Tai Resort. The guest house can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Shannonvale guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2003
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Mai Tai Resort offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes day beds. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Mai Tai Cassowary
Mai Tai Resort
Mai Tai Resort Cassowary
Tai Resort
Mai Tai Port Douglas
Mai Tai Hotel Port Douglas
Mai Tai Resort Guesthouse
Mai Tai Resort Shannonvale
Mai Tai Resort Guesthouse Shannonvale

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Mai Tai Resort?

Yep, Mai Tai Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Mai Tai Resort?

The closest beach to Mai Tai Resort is Four Mile Beach (8.6 km).

Does Mai Tai Resort have a pool?

Mai Tai Resort has an outdoor pool.

Is Mai Tai Resort family-friendly?

No, Mai Tai Resort is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mai Tai Resort?

No, Mai Tai Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mai Tai Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mai Tai Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Mai Tai Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful tranquil tropical resort. Fantastic location and André the owner is a wonderful host and a warm soul. If you want to relax, but also have a base that is central to everything, this is the place. 5 stars is not enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a resort, bed and breakfast, shower is outside
Just about everything is not as described in the listing --very disappointing. I seriously question the authenticity of the other reviews. This is not a resort, not a hotel, it is a bed and breakfast. Breakfast is fruit and coffee (better described as continental breakfast). The rooms are semi-attached to the owners' home, they are constructed of cinder blocks with fixtures from home depot and decorated with hung pictures and knick knacks of asian culture. The shower is outside and crawling with bugs (god forbid other things like snakes!!). The pool is seemingly unusable, I would not have gotten in as it didn't appear to be regularly cleaned. In short, this is a bed and breakfast, operated by two very friendly gentlemen that also live there. It is a bed and breakfast, it is not up to even a 3-star hotel standards and a very far cry from a 4-star resort as advertised. The listing should be reclassified to bed and breakfast to reflect reality. Also, the listing should state that the shower is located outdoors.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and relaxed hotel in a jungle paradise
I cannot commend this hotel highly enough. We were in Port Douglas for a week and decided to go for an accommodation away from the crowds. We could not be happier with our choice. Andre and Anthony are exceptional hosts, always there to help with good insights and local stories. They are a lot of fun to talk to. The hotel is located in the slope in the middle of the forest so it is very quiet with nature sounds. The swimming pool is very relaxing and has great views. A car is almost essential to move around, as the nearest restaurant is in Mossman 5 km away. Breakfast is very good at the hotel and it was included for us. The only minor downside for us was that our room could have had more light during the day. I think all the rooms have an outdoors private area though which largely makes up for the low light in the room. Once again this was probably the best accommodation I ever had in Australia.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service. Quiet boutique accomodation
Location is up on the hill slope where you get a view of the sugar plantations every morning. Andre and Anthony are the best hosts you could ask for. They offer the best guides and suggestions for visiting the sites around the area. Enjoyable 5 days we spent here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Morten, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot
Great place to stay to relax in some peace and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely time at May Tai resort. A beautiful location and delightful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Spencer , Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful find!
I planned to go to Port Douglas but every decent place to stay was booked out. But then I saw that there was one room left at the Mai Tai. From the photos it looked pretty good. Well, I'm so glad Port Douglas was booked out. Because this is a way better place to stay (you need a car though). Your hosts are truly marvellous people, who have built something very special over the last 14 years. Decorated in Balinese style, the buildings are beautiful. The views are spectacular, particularly if you go 10 km up to the top of the hill on which the Mai Tai is located. There are only six rooms here, so the combination of the hillside location and the peaceful sounds (mainly birdsong) make for an incredibly restful stay. Your hosts are wonderfully knowledgeable and friendly and every recommendation they made about how I should walk in the Daintree, get to snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, or just where in Port Douglas or Mossman I should head for dinner, were unfailingly accurate. My only problem with this review is that it may encourage even more people to stay here, thus making it more difficult for me to get in next time. There will definitely be a next time and, I expect, many more after that. Brilliant!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jen & Damon, Brisbane QLD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mai-Tai Resort
The view of the place was amazing & the breakie was very nice. Andrei & Anthony the owners are very good host & they help us the good places to visit & to dine-in. Overall we really enjoy our stay at Mai Tai.

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personal and Peaceful in a great location !!
We found Mai Tai to be a very personal experience with fantastic hosts !! A great location far enough away on the edge of the rainforest but close enough to port douglas and Mossman . It was exactly what my husband and I needed a peaceful place to chill with no kids !! The breakfast was just as amazing as the view !! Highly recommended and look forward to revisiting . Belinda and Darren
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10/10 Excellent

Nola, Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Picturesque, tranquil resort
We enjoyed a five night stay which definitely recharged our batteries. As opposed to many soulless, sanitised places Mai Tai resort oozed with charm and love that the owners/managers have invested in their business. They were attentive and caring and had great knowledge about the area and advice on excursions and recommendations on some attractions to see. The gardens around the resort are stunning and there were many little corners with comfortable seating to read etc without having to sit in your room. A private courtyard and lovely pool area were also a great bonus. Hopefully I will return there to enjoy the ambience, view and wonderful hospitality again.

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb!
So relaxing and tranquil! I enjoyed my stay very much.

10/10 Excellent

Bernie, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Restful stay in the rainforest
Mai Tai was everything we expected and more. Lovely welcome by Anthony and Andre set us up for a delightful 6 night stay. Bali themed, the room was very comfortable and so lovely and clean. Brekkie every morning was gorgeous fresh fruit and warm croissants along with happy chit chat about all sorts of topics. Anthony and Andre know so much about the surrounding areas and are very helpful in booking tours and giving some advice on what to do next. 10 mins from the famous and beautiful Mossman Gorge and 15 mins from Port Douglas, Mai Tai is situated in the perfect location. Up in the hills you overlook everyone with an amazing view but you're not far from anything. Delightful and restful stay - we will be back.

10/10 Excellent

M, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, friendly owners!
What a great stay! Great service, friendly, helpful, and the location was to die for!

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mai Tai mountain retreat
What an amazing hidden treasure. Up in the mountains, surrounded by rain forrest, far away from the madding crowd, though only a 5 minute drive from civilisation. Run by 2 friendly attentive gentlemen who are a wealth of knowledge on the do's and don't's of the area. They were able to recommeng great tour choices and then book them for us. The rooms were a little slice of paradise with Kingsize beds and tropical courtyards, clean and well equipped. Breakfast served each morning on the terrace overlooking the mountains and ocean, was a relaxing way to start the day. We were greeted on each return from a day out with questions about our day and if there was anything that we needed. Exceptional experience. Would go again in a heart beat.

8/10 Good

Debbie, Prahran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mai Tai - wonderful views and exceptional hosts
Anthony and Andre were exceptional hosts. Nothing was too much trouble. They made suggestions of things to do and gave wonderful advice. They advised us to take travel calm before we left for our boat trip to the reef - which proved to be very helpful. They gave great restaurant recommendations. They were there to help us park and greet us when we returned. We felt very safe and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

rachel, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous!
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our 4 nights at The Mai Tai. Everything exceeded our expectations! Simply heaven!!

10/10 Excellent

Gail and Col, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tropical Getaway
We had a very enjoyable few days at Mai Tai Resort. The location and decor with attention to detail are great. The hosts are friendly and helpful with an abundance of local knowledge to help guests decide how to spend their time in the area.