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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
Front of property
Property amenity
Panoramic House, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside | Living room
4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi
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 £61
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 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
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heating
4 bedrooms
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Mabi Room, Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Mabi Room, Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
High chair
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Panoramic House, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside

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
  • 4306 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | 4 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single 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
  • 129 sq ft
  • 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
  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Located in Atherton, The Summit Rainforest Retreat is connected to the convention centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Curtain Fig National Park and Crater Lakes National Park. Mount Hypipamee Crater and Millaa Millaa Falls are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game viewing.
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Map
22 Twelfth Ave, Atherton, QLD, 4883

What's nearby

  • Crystal Caves - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Platypus Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Chinatown - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hou Wang Temple - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Crater Lakes National Park - 16 min drive - 12.8 miles

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
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yungaburra Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪l&b’s fish & chips - ‬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 UK consumer law, 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
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Summit Rainforest Retreat Aparthotel Atherton
Summit Rainforest Retreat Aparthotel
The Summit Rainforest Retreat Atherton
The Summit Rainforest Retreat Guesthouse
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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 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Summit Rainforest Retreat on 28 Sept 2025 start from £61.17, 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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