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Manta Ray Bed and Breakfast

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Pool
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Breakfast meal
Outdoor dining
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$180
avg per night

Explore the area

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Newell Beach, QLD
  • Four Mile Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Macrossan Street
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Sugar Wharf
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Port Douglas, QLD (PTI-Port Douglas Heliport)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Garden

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Price is AU$180 avg per night,

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About the area

Newell

Located in Newell, this bed & breakfast is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Hook-A-Barra and Wildlife Habitat are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Macrossan Street and Port Village Shopping Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Four Mile Beach Park and Daintree Wild Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Port Village Shopping Centre - 22 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Four Mile Beach - 22 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 25 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Macrossan Street - 25 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Sugar Wharf - 25 min drive - 27.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tin Shed - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Paddy's Port Douglas - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪N17 Burger Co - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Temptations Coffee Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grant Street Kitchen - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Manta Ray Bed and Breakfast

The B&B environment is Bali-inspired and the accommodation is situated within a lush,tropical garden compound. Guest accommodation is in a separate wing separated from the main house by a large salt water pool.

There are two guest rooms each with QS bed, fan, air-conditioning, bar fridge, TV. The nightly rate is for one room and based on 2 people sharing a QS bed. It is our policy when renting one room not to let the other as we do not expect guests who do not know each other to share a bathroom. If 2 single people want separate rooms, an extra fee of $80/night is charged. Both rooms can be reserved for family/friends bookings. When booking the two rooms for 2 extra family/friends a special discounted nightly rate is offered for the extra room.. The nightly rate includes a substantial, tropical style breakfast.

Guests have full use of the heated pool and garden and are welcome to relax on the day bed.

At the rear of the accommodation are cane fields stretching to rainforest covered mountains and beautiful, pristine, white sanded and palm fringed Newell Beach - over 3.5km long and flanked by two rivers, is just a two minute stroll from the back gate and can be viewed from the main house. Here you can walk, sunbathe, fish and/or watch the sea eagles or resident manta ray hunting.

Tropical North Queensland is a region internationally recognised for its world class natural attractions like the Great Barrier Reef, Mossman Gorge, Daintree River and Rainforest, with crocodiles, butterflies and tropical birds, Cape Tribulation where the rainforest meets the reef, Atherton Tablelands (Cairns hinterland) which offers bird watching, crater lakes and waterfalls. It is also famous for its climate, "beautiful one day, perfect the next". Newell Beach and surrounds offers something for everyone, simply relaxing, or access to an interesting variety of tours and or adventure experiences.

Locality

Newell Beach is 75 kms - just over an hour's drive from Cairns International Airport and only a 20 minute drive from Port Douglas with its boutique shops and galleries and world class restaurants. It is a gateway to the region's two magnificent national parks; the spectacular Great Barrier Reef , teeming with an infinite variety of fish life and vibrant, colourful corals; and the stunning Daintree Rainforest with its unique flora and fauna. There are also related tours and sightseeing opportunities to cater for a wide variety of interests.

Property manager

Anne Spragg

Amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Frequently asked questions

Does Manta Ray Bed and Breakfast have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Manta Ray Bed and Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Manta Ray Bed and Breakfast?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manta Ray Bed and Breakfast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Manta Ray Bed and Breakfast located?

This family-friendly Newell bed & breakfast is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Newell Beach and Mossman Golf Club. Daintree Rainforest and Janbal Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Manta Ray Bed and Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A total gem!

Can’t recommend this place enough. Anne is a fabulous host, and the space is exactly as pictured. Felt like we were in Bali! The pool is shared with the hosts but it still feels very private, and the breakfast spread is really generous. Stayed here with our 8month old and it all felt very easy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place with a great pool

We loved the traditional Balinese style villa, great location, walking distance from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heathe r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter Stay

Welcoming relaxing. Perfect to chill down from a stressful few weeks at work Anne and Fernando are wonderful hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peaceful paradise

Anne and Fernando have created a delightful and peaceful retreat at Newell Beach. Our room and ensuite bathroom was clean and beautifully appointed and we appreciated the little extras that were provided to make our stay so enjoyable. The beautiful gardens provide a welcome place to relax, read, watch the birds and the pool was wonderful. Our breakfasts were fabulous! We highly recommend staying at Manta Ray BnB. Thank you Anne and Fernando for your warm and generous hospitality Susan and Christopher
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful relaxing place

The bedrooms and garden are beautiful and very relaxing. The hosts were very attentive and help us plan our days. Breakfast was delicious. We really enjoyed our stay and will not hesitate to go back if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jenny e.

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Luxurious

From the time we walked through the front gate, through the bali inspired gardens, my daughter and i loved every minute of our stay at Manta Ray. Anne and Fernando were so lovely, sharing stories over breakfast and giving us great ideas of where to explore next. The pool was warm and welcoming on our over cast day. That and the surrounds melt away any stress you have. Topped off with the best sleep in a very comfy bed. As we hugged our hosts farewell, we promise to return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Hosts are a delight! Great place to stay, highly recommend 😁 breakfast was fabulous, pool was great after a long day sight seeing. Thanks so much Ann and Fernando - we will be seeing you again.🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kate m.

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Best nights sleep

Friendly helpful hosts Amazing bali inspired luxury Wow breakfast Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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Manta Ray Newell Beach

Beautiful setting and very comfortable. Delightful tropical breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan F.

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Mantaray

It was great good information beautiful food
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryuko N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Thank you Anne and Fernando for making our stay memorable. We enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

svetlana w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Taste of Bali in the Wet Tropics (North of Port Douglas)

Manta Ray Bed and Breakfast is the best B&B we have stayed at ever. The hosts, Anne and Fernando, were beyond friendly, providing us with a very warm welcome, lots of local information, and just great conversation. They have put lots of love into what they do for their guests and the property is gorgeous, exceeding our expectations on many fronts. The decor was very unique. We had an extremely relaxing time here. Their pool is also very nice to take a dip in during the heat. And not to mention, our daily breakfasts were absolutely delicious, with the gourmet breakfast varying from day to day. We could only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer T.

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A peaceful setting

We had a lovely short stay at the property and were lucky to have Michael step in to take care of us. A brilliant breakfast made a great start to our days. Not a lot around, but very peaceful stay if that’s what you are after.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Honeymoon

We stayed at this lovely property for the first night of our honeymoon. We loved the private pool area and daybed. The birds and gardens were so lovely & our breakfast was delicious. We would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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Great location

Lovely hosts and couldn’t do enough for us. Quiet neighbourhood and recommend getting up early to watch the sun rise over the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chanchal D.

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Fantastic stay and great hosts

Travelled with friends from NSW. Had the best time in cairns and our hosts, Anne and Fernando made it even better, very friendly and accommodating hosts. Rooms were clean, everything was accessible. Cannot recommend enough :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan L., Tumbling Waters, Australia

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Tropical Oasis

Instantly transported to a tropical oasis, stunning well appointed property with lovely hosts that make you feel welcome! Delicious breakfast provided and great new addition of guest microwave for guests use. Thank you for having us Anne and Fernando!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon j.

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Balinese Villa stay

This was a fantastic stay, beautiful balinese villa, decor was fantastic breakfast was fantastic, Anna and her husband were fantastic guests, very close to the beach only short drive to Port Douglas can't recommend this property enough, we loved our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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Quiet beachside Balinese-style villa

Away from the bustle of Port Douglas yet close to all the things we wanted to see in far north Queensland, this quiet haven was just what we wanted for a long break after 2 years without a holiday. Hosts Fernando and Anne, and co-hosts Caroline and Werner were gracious and informative, and most of all provided stupendous breakfasts every morning, tailored to our tastes and dietary restrictions. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate C., Melbourne

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Restful retreat

Such a beautiful room and bathroom and space in general to recharge your batteries after a day of exploring. Shower was awesome and the bed super comfy. A tranquil outdoor space to relax and unwind. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sonia S., Palm Cove, Australia

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Relaxing stay with amazing hosts

My niece was visiting recently (Sept 2021) so I booked the Manta Ray Bed and Breakfast for one night after a trip through the Daintree Rainforest. Our two bedrooms with adjoining bathroom were large and furnished Balinese style. The beds were massive and so comfortable that we had a blissful sleep. Fernando and Anne were great hosts and we spent time over an amazing breakfast chatting. Anne and Fernando are well travelled and also know so much about the area and Far North Queensland. Mantra Ray is a beautiful place, in a lovely quiet town. A relaxing and comfortable place when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle. Thank you Anne and Fernando.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally F.

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Best 4 days!! *****

Cannot rate Manta Ray highly enough! The grounds and pool are absolutely beautiful and rooms tastefully decorated. The breakfasts served were one of the best we have had, an abundance of fresh local fruit, yogurt, croissants and eggs! Our host Anne and Fernando made us feel so welcome and are incredible hosts. We cannot wait to go back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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Peaceful and relaxed

Anne and Fernando have a lovely, unexpected bit of Bali pleasure. Relaxed stay, quiet and peaceful. This would be a great base to explore the local Mossman and Daintree region. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

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Beautiful place

A very relaxing and beautiful home. A gorgeous breakfast with friendly and obliging hosts.

10/10 Excellent

julie O.

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Beautiful place and hosts

We were warmly welcomed by Anne and Fernando to their exotic Bali style retreat! Our rooms were furnished with quality sheets, comfortable beds and snuggly soft towels. We were called to breakfast with beautiful music and the spread was fit for a king, delicious local fruits, jams, croissants and much more. Quiet location, gorgeous gardens, pool and just a short stroll to the beach. Perfect hosts and very helpful guiding us to great spots to visit during our holiday. A must stay if you’re looking for hosts who will spoil you in every way to make your holiday a memorable one!