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Mai Tai Resort

4.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Property amenity
Executive Villa | Private kitchen
Executive Villa | Mountain view
Executive Villa
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Lot 78 Mossman Mt. Molloy Road, Shannonvale, QLD, 4877

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
Premium bedding
Day bed
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
Premium bedding
Day bed
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

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 in-room free WiFi, furnished patios and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free guest house offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas and a business centre. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this 4-property class Shannonvale guest house, you'll find Macrossan Street.
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What's nearby

  • Four Mile Beach Park - 12 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Macrossan Street - 14 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 14 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Four Mile Beach - 14 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Sugar Wharf - 17 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tin Shed - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bam Pow - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Temptations Coffee Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Origin Espresso - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mossman Bakery - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Mai Tai Resort

Adults-only guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
WiFi is free in public spaces. 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 minibars. 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.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include a safe and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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

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 at the property

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 smoke detector, 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. 56 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
serene and romantic stay
We had a phenomenal stay at the Mai Tai. Not only were the views incredible; the room super romantic (with a very cool outdoor tropical shower); and the location perfect for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, Mossman Gorge, and the Daintree Rainforest; Andre (the host) was so warm and welcoming that we felt right at home from the moment we arrived. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a serene and romantic stay in the most gorgeous rainforest location.
views from the breakfast terrace
view from our room
view from the pool
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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

Anisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hosts were terrific , genuine , polite , helpful and friendly . The sceneries were beautiful , nice views all round . Property was relaxing .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful tranquil setting. Surrounded by rainforest. Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Beware. I was surprised and disappointed that after a snap lockdown in Victoria and boarder closing in QLD no compensation was given or credit for a future stay. The request was unkindly dismissed. This was the first very negative experience I’ve had across three continents during this pandemic. The proprietor made our lockdown experience much more painful through our conversation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glorious spacious apartment with stunning views, tranquility & the opportunity for a well earned rest & relax. Easy access to restaurants, shops & markets. A thoroughly enjoyable weekend getaway a must for the discerning traveller. Attentive & helpful hosts Anthony & Andre make this resort a place of first class enjoyment & friendliness. My Grateful thanks Aidan
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

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

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like how quiet and intimate it is as well as the Balinese style
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful place to take in the views and relax. Anthony & Andrea were very attentive hosts who had extensive knowledge of the area to make sure your stay was a wonderful expierence. A lovely freshly prepare breakfast every morning with clean rooms and efficient service.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay at Mai Tai if you like to be surrounded by lush greenery of the rainforest, waking up to the sound of birds chirping in a unique setting with awesome hosts. We had the most relaxing 4 days in Aug and would definitely stay there again on our next visit to Far North Queensland...next time we will stay longer. It is secluded so you will need your own transport and it will help to arrive during daylight. Breakfast is delightful when you have awesome views to accompany the fresh fruits, fluffy croissant, home made jams and great coffee that is served on the gorgeous verandah. If you like your fur babies, ask Andre to introduce you to their beautiful and very well behaved, sociable Bernese.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a week of travelling around and doing all the touristy things it was so nice to have the opportunity to relax and just enjoy the property and the view. The staff went out of their way to make my stay a highlight of my trip and I can’t wait to come back to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

Kia, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful quiet resort, great place to go and forget about all your worries. The owners are so lovely and so knowleable about the surrounding area. Exactly what we needed, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Morten, Sydney

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris , Polson Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay too short
We enjoyed our short stay at the MaiTai. The gentlemen who take care of you are great. Right from making the reservation until we departed. Very friendly and helpful . We would stay for a longer period next time .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bernie, melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little Bali in Port Douglas
Excellent facilities lovely peaceful retreat in the surrounding hills of Port Douglas Anthony our host was brilliant attention to detail was excellent Would definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018