If you're looking for a beautiful place with specialized attention away from touristy locations, this is it! John and Pam run an amazing place here. We stayed in the downstairs room that had a full length door opening out to the garden and pool. We felt like royalty with a touch of fantasy when Kermit, the resident green tree frog,... more

We had the most fabulous time in Port Douglas and could not have enjoyed our stay at Marae more! Pam and John were absolutely wonderful! The breakfasts each morning were perfectly delicious, our room was clean with a lovely view and they could not have been more gracious hosts. They were very knowledgable about the local restaurants, tours, shops and... more

We stayed here for 3 nights at the start of a long tour of Oz and can honestly say it was fantastic. John and Pam go to great lengths to make one's stay a brilliant experience. The bedroom was beautifully presented with a huge, incredibly comfy, netted bed, massive walk in wardrobe and excellent shower and bath. Breakfasts were a... more

Pam & John are perfect hosts and seem to relish the interaction with guests as they open their home such that you feel as if its almost yours. They are a wealth of knowledge about the area, attractions and tour options. We stayed in the "downstairs" room that seems a little more private as it is offset from the main... more

The website for Marae maybe doesn't do this place and the owners justice. I can definitley second all the good things written below about the overall look and feel of the room, the great plunge pool, the excellent breakfasts (perfect before heading off for a day of diving from port douglas) and the greeting from John and Pam. They really... more

A wonderful place to stay and base a tour of the daintree or port douglas area from. So convenient but you would never guessed it. John & Pam are hosts with a special personnal touch just by being themselves. Breakfast was one of the best we had in all our stays at various places and was tailored exactly to our... more

Sept 2007 Ken and Paula Oxford UK. We stayed here for 2 nights in september it was excellent,the room was so clean and spacious the breakfast was very good lots of choice and generous helpings the fruit was amazing. The setting was just perfect very peacful and secluded but within easy reach of Port Douglas. John and Pam are lovley... more

Starting a two month Australia and New Zealand trip with three nights at Marae with John and Pam will forever be one of our trip highlights. It is now two weeks since we enjoyed their warm and helpful hospitality and we have stayed in no finer lodgings than Marae. From the delicious and generous breakfasts to the spacious and well... more

We stayed for three nights at the Marae Bed & Breakfast during our honeymoon. We couldn't imagine a more perfect B&B experience. Our stay felt more like a visit with our favorite aunt and uncle than a traditional accommodation. The proprietors, John and Pam, take wonderful care of their guests and make their architecturally stunning country home feel like your... more