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Kookas Bed & Breakfast

3.5 of 5
40 Hutchinson Street | Cairns, Edge Hill, Queensland 4870, Australia
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Ranked #2 of 5 Edge Hill B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
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MrGlobetrotter_11
Edinburgh
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012 NEW

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

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Marlies Gehrig, Owner at Kookas Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
20 February 2012

Dear MrGlobetrotter_11 Thank you for your recent feedback on Trip Advisor. I was very pleased to read that you had an enjoyable stay at Kookas B&B and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Cairns. Kind regards Marlies More

AUCbad
Carlsbad, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

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

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Marlies Gehrig, Owner at Kookas Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
20 February 2012

Dear guests from Carlsbad, California Thank you for your recent feedback on Trip Advisor. I was very pleased to read that you had an enjoyable stay at Kookas B&B and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next, hopefully longer trip to Cairns. Kind regards Marlies More

BillaMilla
Houston, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

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

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9 December 2011

Dear BillaMilla Thank you for your recent feedback on Trip Advisor. I was very pleased to read that you had an enjoyable stay at Kookas B&B and that you found our location very relaxing. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Cairns. Kind regards Marlies More

Don M
Coupeville, Washington, United States
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

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

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25 November 2011

Dear Don, Thank you so much for your excellent feedback on Trip Advisor. I was very pleased to read that you had a delightful stay at Kookas B&B and that you didn't mind waking up to Kookaburra's laughter each morning. I thoroughly enjoyed the time with you and I am looking forward welcoming you back on your next trip to... More

Denzil M
London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

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

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Marlies Gehrig, Owner at Kookas Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
25 November 2011

Dear Denzil Thank you for your recent feedback on Trip Advisor. I was very pleased to read that you had an enjoyable night at Kookas B&B and that you found our location very relaxing. It would be our pleasure to show you more of our beautiful part of the world on your next visit to tropical North Queensland. Kind regards... More

Robert M
Hobart, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011
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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

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Marlies Gehrig, Owner at Kookas Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
19 November 2011

Dear Ruth and Robert Thank you for your recent feedback on Trip Advisor. I was very pleased to read that you had an enjoyable stay at Kookas B&B and that you found our location very relaxing. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Cairns. Kind regards Marlies More

ernst r
Veenendaal
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

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. More

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Marlies Gehrig, Owner at Kookas Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
10 November 2011

Dear Ernst r Thank you for your recent feedback on Trip Advisor. I was very pleased to read that you had an enjoyable stay at Kookas B&B and that you found our location very handy to start your holiday. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Cairns. Kind regards Marlies More

Andreas548
Bremen
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2011

Wunderbares B&B am Hang von Cairns mit Blick über das Tal gelegen und erfrischendem Pool. Beim reichhaltigen Frühstück auf der grandiosen Terrasse begrüßten uns die Vogelstimmen und erfreute uns der leuchtend blaue Schmetterling. Die Zimmer sind sehr geräumig mit eigenem Kühlschrank, Wasserkocher für Tee/Kaffee, schönes großes Bad. Super nette Gastgeberin, immer hilfsbereit und voller guter Tipps für die Tagesplanung. Vom... More

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Marlies Gehrig, Owner at Kookas Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
10 November 2011

Herzlichen Dank für den netten Eintrag im Trip Advisor. Es freut uns, dass es Euch bei uns so gut gefallen... More

m l
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011

This B&B was like a home away from home. The view from the balcony was wonderfull and the room was perfect. Make sure you eat in, we've had the best cheesefondue ever! More

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Marlies Gehrig, Owner at Kookas Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
10 November 2011

Dear guest from Amsterdam, Thank you for your recent review of Kookas B&B, I was delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Swiss Cheese Fondue. We look forward to welcoming you back to our Bed & Breakfast on your next trip to Tropical North Queensland. Kind regard Marlies More

PAD61
Zug, Switzerland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2011

We enjoyed our stay at Kookas very much. The hospitality was very cordial. We had all we need and we were spoiled in many things as breaktast, dinner an much more. Thanks a lot for all! We can heartily recommend it - and when we will come back to Cairns, Kookas will be allways our "homebase". More

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