The Orchid Suite - 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Cooktown

Location: 54 Helen Street, Cooktown, au

Star Rating: 9.4 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Water park access (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Art gallery on site
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Beach toys

Rooms Available

• Queen Room with Sea View

  Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that is fitted with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

• Bryan (8/5): - A lovely compact appartment. Close to town. Lik was really friendly and helpful.
• Amanda (9/5): Lew is an amazing host - Fantastic views
• Simon (10/5): Perfekt - Top Unterkunft! Lek ist eine enorm liebe Gastgeberin, die Unterkunft ist wunderschön, die Aussicht ist fantastisch, die Lage top, es ist sehr sauber, gepflegt, schön eingerichtet, bequeme Betten, schöne Dusche. Alles war wirklich super. Danke!
• Graham (10/5): -
• Brian (9/5): -
• Coral (10/5): A quiet relaxing stay. Host was very accommodating. - Host was lovely. Beds were comfortable. View was amazing.
• Stephen McGill (8/5): - Lek was great host. Close to everything. Amazing view. Nothing
• Paul (10/5): Excellent & highly recommended. - Very clean (obviously quite new). Exceptional views looking over the town & right up the Endeavour river from its elevated position. Only one block from the Cooktown museum. Owner was on holiday, but when I emailed her, she immediately contacted her niece to supply a couple of items that I asked about. Very efficient. It was the best apartment of our holiday. Wish we’d been able to stay longer. A microwave was supplied, which was useful, but a cooking hob would have been useful too.
• John (9/5): -
• June (10/5): Relaxing and extremely comfortable. - Our hostess was exceptionally welcoming. The unit was comfortable and felt as though we were the first and only people who had ever stayed. First class. Thanks so much. Nothing
• Brian (10/5): -
• Tim (9/5): Spectacular view, spectacularly difficult driveway - The view of the river and the mountains was spectacular, especially at sunset. Despite my comments below we really enjoyed our stay. The driveway up to the property is very steep and getting into and out of our parking space was really difficult. Unloading and reloading also meant a deal of challenging manoeuvring. From the car to the apartment was a very steep walk. The apartment Inside was modern and lovely although the kitchenette space was a bit cramped. The apartment next door was very close and we could hear people talking and their TV.
• Maja Grand (10/5): -
• AC (9/5): -
• Navanish (10/5): -
• Nardia (10/5): -
• Janet (10/5): Wonderful stay in a beautiful town with a charming host. - Wonderful view from the apartment which was in an excellent location and had everything we needed. Pranom, the host was exceptionally kind and helpful, nothing was too much trouble for her. Nothing, it was all perfect.
• Peter (9/5): -
• Nina (10/5): Fantastisk! - Läget, utsikten, värdinnan som är så vänlig och hjälpsam
• Michelle (10/5): Fabulous, can walk to sights, will be back if in Cooktown - So close to Main Street, just walked down the hill for dinner and esplanade Nothing
• Sue (9/5): Loved our stay. - Location was wonderful. Easy walking distance to historical sites, waterfront, shops and restaurants. Lek was very friendly and helpful. Parking was a little difficult but only a very minor problem overall.
• Peter (10/5): -
• Ross (9/5): -
• Christine (7/5): Small apartment with a great view, friendly owner who lives above apartment. - The view was great, the room clean and comfortable. The cooking facilities were inadequate. Only a Toaster, kettle and small microwave and not much crockery.
• Val Hayes (9/5): Lovely. Great host. Beautiful view - Softer lighting
• Jayne (9/5): -
• Suzanne (10/5): Superb location, amazing owner - An amazing gem of a find and the owner Link was the most beautiful soul. So clean everything looked and felt new. Incredible sunset view. There’s courtesy buses for rsl and bowling club too, only a short walk but still available if needed.
• Helen (9/5): Great host, lovely stay - Location, view, convenience
• John (9/5): Superb - The view, & position were perfect. Would have liked a small stove or hotplate to cook breakfast.
• Beata (10/5): Amazing - Everything
• Kim (9/5): Superb -
• Jayne (10/5): Exceptional -
• Bill (10/5): Exceptional - View was fantastic- self contained unit.
• Pelgrave (9/5): tranquil and peaceful stay with a view - clean & tidy Everything you need for a short stay in that town convenient location beautiful views
• Joseph (10/5): Exceptional -
• Bruh (10/5): Great stay - Comfortable with great outlook, especially at sunset.
• Jeffkruse (9/5): Very new and super clean. All good facilities. - Very new and super clean. All good facilities. Nice view over the river esp at sunset
• Jim (10/5): First time in Cooktown and was extremely satisfied at the orchid suite and will back, and I must add what a amazing host - What an amazing place , absolutely spotless and the views of the harbour outstanding sunrise and sunset. Extremely comfortable bed and lounge area. Nothing ever was perfect.
• Judith (10/5): very relaxing - beautiful views and lovely and quiet
• Glenn (10/5): If you are visiting Cooktown, you could not ask for a better place to stay. Lovely host and lovely place. - A beautifully presented place with modern features and perfectly situated with a short walk to everything Cooktown has to offer. Stunning views from the large front balcony overlooking the inlet.
• Donna (8/5): Very good -
• Lilianne (10/5): Exceptional -
• Bowker (10/5): 10 out of 10 Deserves more than a 3/5 rating by far - Beautiful unit, modern, clean, lovely host. Spectacular view. Great location. Exceeded all expectations. Would definitely return. Absolutely nothing
• Michelle (10/5): Exceptional -
• Karen (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was fabulous
• Gerard (10/5): Exceptional -
• Aneka (10/5): Beautiful place, Beautiful host 💚 -
• Amanda (10/5): Exceptional - Our host was amazing. She made sure everything was spot on. Gave us great advice on places to eat and was so friendly. Totally recommend this place. Nothing.
• Farley (8/5): Very good -
• Alexander (10/5): We had a fabulous stay, and absolutely will be back again in the future. - The view is stunning, the rooms are clean and very comfortable, and the host is amazing.
• Wright (10/5): Exceptional -
• Maria (10/5): Fabulous Cooktown getaway - Fantastic location. Easy walk into town and Esplanade. Close to Museum, which is a must visit! Beautiful suite with everything we needed including tea, coffee, sugar, milk, cold water and sparkling wine! Lek was a wonderful host. Highly recommend!!
• Bailey (10/5): Excellent stat - Excellent property with a surberb view No complaints
• Magnus (10/5): Absolutely fantastic - The location and views were exceptional. Added little touches made the accommodation feel special. More thought required in equipping the small kitchen area, like provision of bin liners and a decent selection of cutlery. The drive and parking area was challenging
• Lyn (8/5): Very good - Location close to main street, tourist attractions and restaurants. Suite new, clean and comfortable. Bed comfortable and small kitchenette was more than adequate. Prior notice of the steep walk from the carpark to the unit would have been good. It is not suitable for older people and/or people with mobility issues.
• Geoffrey (10/5): Excellent location within walking distance to everything, spacious modern apartment. - Views are awesome, easy checkin, helpful communication. All good.
• Simone (10/5): Exceptional -
• Joseph (10/5): Enjoyed my stay. I’d definitely stay again - It is in an elevated position and was extremely clean. It was quiet as well. Access to a laundry would be good but there is a laundromat in town. The code for accessing the room was incorrect on the booking.com email.
• John (10/5): We very much enjoyed our air stay.Thank you -
• Vickie (8/5): Propert was clean and had a comfortable bed. Nice view from the verandah - Price was reasonable Could do with a bigger lounge or occassional chair
• Barton (10/5): Exceptional - We are regular visitors to Cooktown. This is a new facility in an excellent location overlooking the water. It is a well designed comfortable unit which has an on site owner,Leti, who ensures you have all you need. Not a thing to find fault with at this location!
• Jeff (8/5): Very good -
• Michelle (9/5): Relaxing, and really enjoyed having a chat about life in cooktown with your host. - The Orchid suite bests suits a couple or solo traveller. Easy to find, 5 min walking distance to main street. Safe, all windows and doors have security mesh. Aircon and ceiling fans. Fabulous view of the setting sun. Our host 'Lake' had provided a bottle of bubbly to enjoy on balcony which we did. This is the smaller apartment with a fridge, toaster and kettle and sink. Very clean with easy to access shower and powerpoints either side of bed. If staying longer than 2 or 3 nights you might prefer the suite next door which had fully functioning kitchen. We could hear the people next door banging the kitchen cupboards early in morning (alot) This could easily be fixed with some soft / rubber door closers so they dont bang shut (they seemed heavy handed!).
• Sara (9/5): We throughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it - The apartment was lovely ,well appointed and very comfortable.great view from the apartment and lovely little table to sit and watch the sunset.
• Lyn (7/5): Pleasant stay in remote Cooktown - The view was outstanding. The deck faces west which means that it gets full sun from 1.00-6.00pm. It is too hot to sit out there during the afternoon. It needs an awning or shading which would make it more comfortable to out and enjoy this faciity.
• Julie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Family (4/5): Disappointing - There was a paint smell throughout the building that gave me a headache
• Louise (9/5): Superb - Great spot great views. Loved it all. Have already recommended this place to others
• Hastings (9/5): Superb - Clean, comfortable, central to town with a wonderful deck overlooking the river. What more could you want.
• Darryl (9/5): Nice place to stay - Nice & new. Great views
• Keithhockly (9/5): Central Cooktown Stay - This apartment is located just a short walk from the centre of town. We stayed in a comfortable, well-designed, modern 1 bedroom apartment with a large kitchenette/dining area/lounge space. The kitchenette was equipped with a microwave, toaster and kettle and plenty of cutlery and crockery, and a starter kit of teabags, instant coffee, and milk. (If you want a fully equipped kitchen, book the adjacent Franigpani Suite). The bathroom was good with a walk in rain shower and the bed was super comfortable. The shared verandah is lovely with beautiful views of the waterfront – and the sunsets are wonderful. Pranom is a terrific host – super welcoming, friendly and helpful. This is a great option for a central Cooktown stay.
• Anthony (10/5): Beautiful place to stay in Cooktown. - This is a wonderful apartment in an excellent location. The host was lovely and the decor is beautiful with a Cooktown orchid theme. No complaints at all.
• John (9/5): Superb -
• Graeme (9/5): Superb -
• Kathy (8/5): The Orchid suite was superb & the host was wonderful!! - The property is in a great position with views over the river & a short stroll to restaurants & shops The property advertised a kitchenette, which it had but the only cooking facility was a microwave. A plug in electric cook top or even a small bbq on the deck would be great or an electric frying pan. Also a small decorative panel between apartments would be nice, just for a little bit of privacy when sitting on the deck
• Keith (8/5): Very good - View is amazing. Pranom (owner) very friendly and accommodating. Location close to town. A small screen between front doors on the verandah would be good for some privacy between guests. Lounge couch could be a bit more comfy.
• Michelle (9/5): Wonderful gem - Great location, clean and well presented. Lek was very welcoming and went out of her way to make us comfortable, especially once she was aware of Mums mobility issues. As new unit with wonderful sunset views. quiet as well. I do feel a more comfortable couch would be very welcome.
• Karolyn (9/5): A very enjoyable and relaxing few days - Spacious clean and comfortable Walking distance to the sea gardens and cafes Sunsets spectacular from the balcony Pranom was friendly and very helpful Nothing
• Ian (10/5): Exceptional - Great location and views .
• Mehltretter (10/5): Exceptional - Nice shower,nice balcony/View and nice Owner! Everything is in the best conditions.
• Margarida (8/5): Very convenient location, great facilities super clean - Great location Spotless clean Super helpful and friendly host Pranom Shared balcony with the apartment next door on the same floor.
• Karl (10/5): Exceptional -
• Neale (8/5): A very comfortable, modern apartment close to all of Cooktown's amenities. - Modern comfortable apartment very close to the main street of Cooktown. The host, Pranom is very welcoming and helpful.
• Kay (9/5): Superb -
• Nadine (7/5): Nice weekend away - Beautiful views across the river. Close to town The sofa in the lounge was too small any very uncomfortable
• Alison (10/5): Amazing view, great location - Great location, amazing view, quiet neighbourhood
• Clarence (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful location 5 mins walk to main street with museum, restaurants and shops. Plus an incredible view from our verander. We are outside to see the Great sunset. Apartment was well stocked and Owner was very friendly and helpful made our stay very pleasurable. Didn't stay longer
• Anonymous (10/5): Amazing property in the middle of town with a view. - Amazing property and view close to town. You can see the effort that has gone into making the room perfect. Pristinely queen and all the shops a few metres from the door step. Stunning view!!
• Margie (8/5): Lec was an exceptional hostess who went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. Wonderful view. - Location of apartment was perfect for viewing Cooktown. Only one two seater couch in living room
• Charles (10/5): Exceptional - Great location very clean and close to all amenities. Great views
• Craig (10/5): Exceptional -
• Pamela (8/5): Very good -
• Noelene (9/5): Really enjoyed our time here - Great location and service. Room exceptionally clean, view to die for. easy walk to most of the main activities in Cooktown Nothing
• Patricia (10/5): A special place, a special host, and excellent value for money. - Pranom is an excellent host, warm and friendly. Our Orchid Suite was very clean and fresh. Sitting on the balcony enjoying the view as the sun went down was very special. The location was central for our needs as we were able to walk to almost all of the locations we had on our list. (Nothing)
• Larissa (10/5): Exceptional - Spacious, clean, everything we needed was supplied The driveway steep and slippery
• Kate (10/5): We had a wonderful stay!! Lek’s hospitality and tips on what to see and do was great. The views are priceless - It’s a wonderful place to stay with incredible views, great hospitality and central for wandering around Cooktown. Nothing not to like.
• Elizabeth (10/5): Exceptional - The most picturesque view over the Endeavour River is captured upon immediate entrance to the unit. The unit was very clean and well outfitted with the extra touches of cooled water, milk and even a wine making a huge difference to our restful stay. Thank you to our very kind and friendly host. The rocky driveway which is a minor detail with imminent plans underway to have a concrete drive built soon.
• Melody (10/5): relaxing - the location, friendly lady, clean others have complained about the furniture. I loved the bed and pillows. the cushions on the lounge helped. she is only just starting out and driveway will be done soon etc.
• Craig (1/5): Terrible - Great view, and location, could walk to town if you didn't fall down the steep unmade driveway covered in rock and mud. No cooking or laundry facilities and we wernt told that, no kitchen just a tiny bench with a laundry sink, the cutlery tray was even beside the bin because there is no draws, it cost an extra $600 buying meals. 2 towels for 2 people for 5 days. You could clearly hear next doors every word. Most ridiculous the "furniture" is a cheap vinyl outdoor pool setting consisting of 1 2 seater, 1 tiny glass outdoor pool table that you could not eat off, work on or store anything on and the "lounge" was too uncomfortable to spend any real time on. The unmade driveway is so extremely dangerous, just rocks and mud an long and steep.
• Nikki (10/5): Exceptional -

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