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from the beach. Everything you'd want from a caravan park, with the bonus of a new on-
site cafe (fish and chips $8).
Hibiscus Lodge B&B
( 07-4068 9096;
www.hibiscuslodge.com.au
; 5 Kurrajong Cl; r $115-155; )
Wake to the sound of birds
chirping and, more than likely, spot a cassowary or two during breakfast (an absolute
must) on the rainforest-facing deck of this lovely B&B. With only three (very private)
rooms, bookings are essential. No kids.
B&B
$$
Licuala Lodge
( 07-4068 8194;
www.licualalodge.com.au
;
11 Mission Circle; s/d/t incl breakfast $99/135/185; )
Chummy B&B with a guest kitchen, wonderful verandah and cassowary gatecrashers.
Don't be alarmed by the teddy bears in your bedroom.
B&B
$$
Mission Beach
Mission Beach Retreat
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HOSTEL
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( 07-4088 6229;
www.missionbeachretreat.com.au
;
49 Porter Promenade; dm $22-25, d $56; )
Bang in the centre of town with the bonus of being beachfront, this is an easy, breezy
backpacker spot that's hard not to like.
Mission Beach Ecovillage
( 07-4068 7534;
www.ecovillage.com.au
;
Clump Point Rd; d $135-220; )
With its own banana
and lime trees scattered around its tropical gardens and a direct path through the rainforest
to the beach, this 'ecovillage' makes the most of its environment. Bungalows cluster
around a rocky pool, and deluxe cottages have private spas. There's a licensed
restaurant
(mains $18.50;
CABIN
$$
dinner Wed-Sat)
.
Rainforest Motel
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MOTEL
$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 07-4068 7556;
www.missionbeachrainforestmotel.com.au
;
9 Endeavour Ave; s/d $98/119; )
A
charming little gem, this motel is not only great value, but friendly and well-appointed to
boot. Close to the shops but tucked away behind lush greenery. Free bikes available.
