Seaview Motel Cooktown

Seaview Motel Cooktown

Accommodation Features:

• Air-conditioning
• Color TV
• Toaster
• Tea/coffee making facilities
• Bar Fridge
• Direct dial phones
• Balcony or Patio with Table & Chairs
• Ensuite

Sea View Cooktown Motel Accommodation

The Sea View Motel has the ultimate prime position of all Cooktown accommodation and holiday houses and is located on the Endeavour River bank capturing beautiful scenic views of Endeavour River and surrounding landscapes. Great fishing on the river and the reef is right at your doorstep and Cooktown is known as the gateway to the pristine Lakefield National Park and Cape York Peninsula which are both famously known for their great fishing and diverse eco-systems.

There are several holiday accommodation types at Sea View Motel in Cooktown. There are 3 Two Bedroom Townhouses, a Self Contained Family Unit and 30 Motel Rooms, including Budget Motel Room located on the upper floor, Standard Motel Rooms, Deluxe Motel Rooms and ​Semi Self Contained Motel Rooms. The townhouses and motel rooms are three star. All rooms have air-conditioning, all linen provided, colour TVs, tea and coffee facilities, bar fridges and telephones. Please note, rates are based on 1-2 guests. Additional rates apply for additional guests.

The Motel has its own private salt-water swimming pool; BBQ area where you can grill some locally caught Mackerel or Barramundi, and guest laundering facilities.

The management at Seaview Motel Cooktown provide a hospitable and friendly service which is indicated by the amount of return visitors they receive each year. Seaview Motel Cooktown is both comfortable and affordable and is a great place to stay while travelling up the coast or to base yourself while on an exploration or fishing holiday around Australia. Seaview Motel Cooktown Australia is child friendly so make sure to bring the little ones along (or not).

One of the ground floor Standard Motel Rooms offers Disabled Room access with a Queen Bed and additional single bed.

Location

Cooktown is located nearly four hours North of Cairns City by a sealed road. For some real action and adventure travel on the four wheel drive road through the Daintree Rainforest and past Cape Tribulation until you reach Cooktown. Then on your return you can choose to take the comfortable Highway One tablelands route which is a new fully sealed road (via Mareeba).  Car Hire can be arranged for collection from Cairns Airport.

Getting to Cooktown:
Inland Road - The Inland drive on the Mulligan Highway, which is completely sealed, provides an introduction to the great Australian outback and a way of life which has remained unchanged for decades. Cairns to Cooktown 331kms, Port Douglas to Cooktown 265kms.

Coast Road - (4WD vehicles only) The Coast Road takes you through the World Heritage Rainforests of Cedar Bay and Cape Tribulation. After Cape Tribulation the road is road is unsealed (80kms) and may be closed during the Wet Season. Cairns to Cooktown 250kims, Port Douglas to Cooktown 194kms.

Cooktown Guided Tour - To really appreciate the region and gain an insite to this unique destination, check out our 3 Day, 2 Night Guided Trip which includes a night staying at the Seaview Motel Cooktown.

Things to do in Cooktown

Experience the beauty of Cooktown and enjoy the Australian scenery and fascinating history of Cooktown. Walk around the township of Cooktown and rediscover the history of Cooktown.  The original Cooktown Council Hall built in 1885 is now the RSL Club and a regular spot for locals visitors. Next door is the The Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery showcases art from local Aboriginal artists.

Ensure to visit The Captain Cook statue and cannon and Old Town Well takes you back to yesteryear. Each year in June the Bicentennial Park located in the heart of Cooktown is the setting for the re-enactment of Captain Cooks landing - Ensure book early!

Visit the spot where Captain Cook beached the HM Bark Endeavour that is marked with a granite rock with a plaque and inscription. The Cooktown post office, which was built in 1876 was the original home of the post and telegraph office.

Fishing is a popular past time in Cooktown, and you can hire a tinny or drop a line at the local Fishermans' Wharf.  

History of Cooktown

Discovered by Captain James Cook in 1770, Cooktown remains Australia’s most significant historical township. After Captain Cook landed in hot water- so to speak- running his ship aground on coral reefs in Cape Tribulation he sought shelter on the beaches of Cooktown. Captain Cook spent 48 days in Cooktown while repairing his ship, The HM Bark Endeavour. At The James Cook Museum in Cooktown you can take a glimpse at one of the most amazing trust museums open to the public. The museum houses a fascinating collection of Captain Cook’s memorabilia, documents and records and also showcases collections pertaining back to the regions maritime, mining, indigenous and Chinese history.

One hundred years after the discovery of Cooktown by Captain Cook, the town became a gold mining community because of the rich gold deposits frequently found in the Palmer River. Cooktown was the site of Australia’s largest gold rush and the small town prospered significantly before being virtually wiped out by two large cyclones and the economic depression.

Cooktown is again coming to life after its abrupt devastation boasting a pristine environment, world class game fishing, stunning coral reef, picturesque scenery and rich Aboriginal culture. Cooktown’s old charm is sure to impress and you will feel as if you have stepped back in time while visiting this Frontier Town.