Kookas was an integral component a wonderful vacation. Booking/ communication before our visit was informative and complete. We were able to stay for three nights with Marlies making the round trip for the airport, making our day reservations for the reef (the tour picked us up at Kookas), and dropping us off at the pickup place for the sky/train journey... More

We spent 1 night at Kookas before a 3 day dive trip and then another 3 nights. The accommodation is very comfortable, clean and spacious with great amenities such as a nice cool pool, and very good breakfasts included (more than I could handle). A very delicious dinner of barramundi one night when we requested it. In the evening, kookaburras... More

Great place to stay. Marlies was a wonderful host. She let us keep our room as we spent a night on the reef, as it was not booked anyway. Breakfast was fantastic and at 7 a.m. early for us early birds. One thing to be aware of is that Edge Hill is 6km from Cairns downtown. Marlies told us that... More

We were only able to stay one night.....our loss. Wish we could have stayed longer in this very cool house on the hill. We had to fly out very early in the morning to head home the next day and Marlies not only woke up very early to make us breakfast, but she also drove us to the airport saving... More

We spent a few relaxing nights at Kookas before and after a birdwatching tour of the Cape York Peninsula. Even though I had mistakenly booked the room for the wrong month (!) so they weren't expecting us, they were able to accommodate us. I can't say enough about the kindness of Marlies in helping out these first time Australian travelers... More

We had driven from Sydney to Brisbane staying in a variety of place along the way and then flew into Cairns. Marlies greeted us at the airport and then provided first rate accommodations and guidance about Cairns. To describe the location as delightful is an understatement. Kookas is superb and worth every penny. Marlies is delightful and helpful. This B&B... More

This was the last leg of a lengthy trip to Singapore, Australia and New Zealand, and it was our R&R after travelling constantly. We flew in from Auckland to torrential rain (story of our holiday) in Cairns - Marlies was kind enough to collect us from the airport - now thats what I call a welcome! Great welcome, great location,... More

Robert and I stayed a week at Kookas at the end of October. The location, hospitality and comfort exceeded our expectations. All was so peaceful, the pool perfect and sitting on the verandah outside our room watching birds and butterflies move among the trees and flowers of the tropics, recharged us both. Kookas was central for all our day trips... More

We started our holliday in Cairns and have been spoiled right away! What a hospitality. Clean rooms. Overwelming breakfast and last but not least the possibility to have dinner with the other guests with the lady of the house Marlies. The start could not been better! Thanks again Marlies.