My wife and I stayed for two nights in late April of 2008. We found the experience thoroughly relaxing and refreshing. The grounds are exceptionally landscaped, the room handsome, clean and functional. Sue and Mick were thoughtful and kind. Our brekky was not as outstanding as reported by other guests, but thas was not a major issue for us. It may have been because Mick was mostly sidelined with a bad back while we were there.

Two nice extras: We did a laundry for a modest fee, and--this was great--encountered a cassowary at their place! It is a large and regal creature. Seeing it up close was a thrill.

We paid $120 per night for our room with a balcony (including breakfast and taxes). It was a true value.

we stayed with Mike and Sue over xmas 2007, we were greeted with cups of tea and cakes and were thouroughly looked after for the coming week. Great cooked breakfast for all the family , and great entertainment in the evenings with lots of card and board games. (watch out for sues idea of a good win at cards)A great way to spend xmas, with it being hot and the hosts did us all a lovely xmas supper. Rooms all clean and tidy, with fresh towels everyday, nice and peacefull with a lovely pool to cool down at the end of a day.
Will reccommend to friends back in England

we give it six out of five. as we wrote in the guestbook: if the rest of our life is as the beginning of our honeymoon at licuala it will be clear skies forever. perfect hosts, excellent companians to have a glass in the evening with. we felt very much at home with sue and nick.
every south pacific trip should start here.
am i getting through to you: go and stay there !!!

Having read other Trip Advisor reviews we decided to go to Mission Beach for our 15th wedding anniversary weekend. Living in Cairns, Mission Beach is only a 2 hour drive south. We definately have found the best place to stay at Mission Beach. Mick and Sue are wonderful hosts - the rooms are clean and airy, the breakfast fantastic and the jungle pool brilliant - not to mention the cassowarys that come to visit and the beautiful gardens. We will be returning soon.