Queensland · Road-trip stop

Motels and hotels in Cooktown

Cooktown has 19 places to stay on our map with at least 10 guest reviews, including 3 motels. 19 list free parking. Milkwood Lodge is the most reviewed, with a guest rating of 9.2/10 from more than 360 reviews.

19places to stay
3motels
19list free parking

Quick picks in Cooktown

Places to stay in Cooktown by type

6holiday homes
3motels
3apartments
2hotels
2holiday parks
1resorts
1B&Bs
1cottages and cabins

Motels and hotels in Cooktown

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Every stay in Cooktown compared

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Stay TypeParkingRating Reviews Facilities BookPrices
Milkwood Lodge
 HotelFree9.2 360+ Pool Check prices for Milkwood Lodge on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Riva-La-Vista-Cooktown
 HotelFree9.6 280+ Kitchen Check prices for Riva-La-Vista-Cooktown on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
River of Gold Motel
 MotelFree8.2 240+ PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for River of Gold Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sovereign Resort Hotel
 ResortFree8.6 190+ PoolAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Sovereign Resort Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cooktown Motel
 MotelFree6.5 240+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Cooktown Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Gecko Guest House
 B&BFree9.6 120+ PoolAirport shuttle Check prices for Gecko Guest House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Frangipani Suite - One bedroom apartment in Cooktown
 ApartmentFree9.6 110+ Kitchen Check prices for The Frangipani Suite - One bedroom apartment in Cooktown on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Orchid Suite - 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Cooktown
 ApartmentFree9.4 100+ Kitchen Check prices for The Orchid Suite - 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Cooktown on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Peninsula Caravan Park Cooktown
 Holiday parkFree8.3 86 PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Peninsula Caravan Park Cooktown on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
122 on Charlotte
 Holiday homeFree9.1 66 Kitchen Check prices for 122 on Charlotte on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cooktown Holiday Park
 Holiday parkFree7.1 79 PoolFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Cooktown Holiday Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Paperbark Retreat
 Holiday homeFree9.8 57 Pool Check prices for Paperbark Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cooktown Central Villa
 Holiday homeFree8.9 53 Pets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Cooktown Central Villa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Kath's Cottage
 Cottage or cabinFree8.9 39 Pets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Kath's Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Coral Sea Allure - Your Home Away From Home
 Holiday homeFree8.8 28 Kitchen Check prices for Coral Sea Allure - Your Home Away From Home on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cooktown Harbour View Luxury Apartments
 ApartmentFree8.9 27 KitchenFamily roomsEV charging Check prices for Cooktown Harbour View Luxury Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mt Cook Motel Cooktown
 MotelFree7.9 13 PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Mt Cook Motel Cooktown on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Endeavour Reach
 Holiday homeFree7.7 10 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Endeavour Reach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Captain's Retreat- Officer's Quarters
 Holiday homeFree6.5 10 Family rooms Check prices for Captain's Retreat- Officer's Quarters on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

Cooktown on the map

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Getting to Cooktown

The nearest airport for most stays is Cairns Airport, about 167 km away on median (straight-line distance). 19 stays list parking, 19 of them free, and 1 list EV charging.

Is Cooktown right for your trip?

Good for

  • An overnight road-trip stop (3 motels)
  • Arriving by car (19 of 19 stays list free parking)
  • Families (10 stays list family rooms)

Not for

  • Last-minute bookings in school holidays and on event weekends, when the most reviewed stays fill first

Frequently asked questions

Which stays in Cooktown have the highest guest rating?

Riva-La-Vista-Cooktown has a guest rating of 9.6/10 from more than 280 reviews, the highest of the stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Gecko Guest House follows with 9.6/10.

Which stays in Cooktown have free parking?

19 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Milkwood Lodge, Riva-La-Vista-Cooktown and River of Gold Motel.

Are there pet-friendly stays in Cooktown?

Yes. 2 stays allow pets, including Cooktown Central Villa and Kath's Cottage. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

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Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.