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The Summit Rainforest Retreat

4.0 star property
Nature provides the backdrop for relaxation at this retreat near Curtain Fig National Park, where guests choose between poolside lounging or warming up by the fire

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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

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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Panoramic House, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside | Living room

Panoramic House, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside

Highlights

Yard
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 Twin 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

Yard
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 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Majestic Room, Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Kind Bed, Valley View, Mountainside, 1 King Bed

Highlights

4 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Highchair
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Mabi Room, Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

4 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Highchair
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Fern Room, Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

4 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Highchair
  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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4 bedrooms, blackout drapes, 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

4 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Highchair
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

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Yard
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
4 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
4 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment With Garden View

  • Sleeps 6

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Majestic Room, Deluxe Double Or Twin Room, 1 Kind Bed, Valley View, Mountainside, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Pantry Room, Basic Double Or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Four Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 9

King Room with Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Located in Atherton, The Summit Rainforest Retreat is connected to the convention center. 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. Visit our Atherton travel guide
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22 Twelfth Ave, Atherton, QLD, 4883

What's nearby

  • Crystal Caves featuring caves
    Crystal Caves
    3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Crater Lakes National Park featuring a lake or waterhole, forest scenes and tranquil scenes
    Crater Lakes National Park
    14 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Millaa Millaa Falls featuring a waterfall
    Millaa Millaa Falls
    35 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Hallorans Hill Conservation Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tinaroo Dam
    16 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Tolga Station
    8 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
    80 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • l&b’s fish & chips
    4 min drive
  • Barron Valley Hotel
    5 min drive
  • KFC
    4 min drive
  • Dolce Vita
    5 min drive

About this property

The Summit Rainforest Retreat

Upscale family-friendly guesthouse near Curtain Fig National Park
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Summit Rainforest Retreat. 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 the lobby and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Extended parking, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at The Summit Rainforest Retreat have amenities such as WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 15 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 center
  • Conference center (581 square feet 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 elevator
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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
The Summit Rainforest Retreat Guesthouse Atherton

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 Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Summit Rainforest Retreat on Mar 19, 2026 start from CA $144, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Curtain Fig National Park and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Crater Lakes National Park. Mount Hypipamee Crater and Millaa Millaa Falls are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

The Summit Rainforest Retreat Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

7.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 102 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay in the Bush

The view and the swimming pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darrin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The bed was comfortable. Little balcony was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little find. The view was amazing. Large enough to fit our family of 5. Rooms could use a little update, but we were outside for most of our trip so were happy. Beautiful spot to watch the sunset and enjoy a glass of wine. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place for a group or family stay lot's of room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sandrine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view, place was clean, we had a very relaxing time, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a wonderful time spent there. Had everything we needed in the room and was clean and tidy. The view was amazing and would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this property was very clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the views. Will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zacchius

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful. Was clean. Loved the hot spa. Had a beautiful view also. My only critique is, there was no heater and no extra towels. We stayed a couple nights and our towels remained damp as there was no heat or sun out. But other than than, we loved our stay. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
It was raining and on twilight when we arrived, we had to drive up a gravel road, past some storage tanks to what looked like a deserted place, an automated lockbox that we then had to work out where to go. Turns out we were in a room in a shared house . It was seriously creepy and we felt isolated as there was nothing around except bushes and no lights or civilization . If I was there on my own, I would have turned around found somewhere else to stay . It was clean and smelt sterile . The blinds in the room had broken slats which didn’t help with the feeling that we were in a deserted house high on a hill above Atherton in the middle of the night. Just to top it off, someone came into another room in the middle of the night just to freak us out more ! It would be great for 4 couples to take over whole house , on ur own , no !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rick

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dissapointed

Average stay. Tv didnt work, flat batteries in remote. Sons bed sheet was dirty. Didnt look like a damp cloth used in bedroom. Very dusty, mirror was very dusty. Smelled of mould when we opened door. Toaster was full of crumbs. Not sure when this was last cleaned. Only one towel per person and no pool towel. No spare bin bags. Tried to call office at 4.30pm but just got message. The web page suggested nice views, only for some. Ours was a blank wall from the verandah or a telstra tower. The front doors were all glass and looked straight at the bunk beds. No curtain or blind for privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was great, only stayed for one night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is well presented, has beautiful views, and is well priced and convenient to find. Check in was easy and I cannot recommend it more highly. Make sure to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torbjorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time at this beautiful location, enjoy staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nidhin

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in the Majestic Suite was delightful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place so much we decided to stay another 2 nights Originally we had a share kitchen experience The views are spectacular & our room was perfect! Sadly it was booked for the next 2 nights so we luckily got an apartment on the same property. It’s self contained & seperate from the other rooms Would recommend this place to anyone visiting Atherton
Views from our room
3000 native Rainforest trees have been planted
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

It was a convenient place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Marielle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Looked kind of deserted and outdated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

ARTHUR

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning no staff clean the room you self
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely quiet location with beautiful views over Atherton
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
N
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025