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Reviews of Sharlynn by the River 4 stars

11 Kidd Close, 4885 Malanda, Australia

#1 of 2 hotels in Malanda

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 59 hotel reviews

9.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    10.0

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    10.0

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.9

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful accommodation in a wonderful location.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to dislike. If I could recommend to add another shower screen to the shower to avoid excess water on the bathroom floor.

    Very well appointment rustic and romantic cabin with a wonderful private outlook and a lovely short walk to the adjacent river. The attention to detail was a standout and the breakfast beautiful and plentiful and locally sourced. The location is central and great for Atherton tableland exploration.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awesome gem in the rainforest. Pam and John were amazing host. Accommodation was exceptional . Food fantastic. Scenery was spectacular

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    10
    An excellent property on the Tablelands
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn't fault anything.

    We had a thorougly enjoyable stay at Sharlynn by the River. The accommodation was excellent and provided everything we needed, and the gardens and creek were just paradise. We were also totally spoiled with a great selection of breakfast goodies and extra treats in the fridge. Pam and John are delightful hosts, and we totally recommend a stay with them if you love nature, a peaceful environment and a luxury cabin.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    10
    Sharlynn is top notch! As total of a stay as one could ask for!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No complaints.

    Sharlynn sets the standard for B&B. Period.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    10
    The entire stay was wonderful :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Beautiful location and wonderful hosts :)

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A second-to--none location, and a stunning property, with amazing hosts who are there if you need them but leave you with complete privacy otherwise. The glorious cabin faces over the river and rainforest, in the opposite direction to the owner's house. The cabin is equipped with excellent examples of everything you need and numerous extra touches that really go above and beyond. The breakfast items provided are varied and plentiful (served us for both breakfast and lunch for each of our 3 days there!). The physical location is perfect, so close to Lake Eacham and an easy drive to Malanda, Yungaburra or Atherton. We're so pleased we found and were able to book Sharlynn. Don't hesitate!!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    10
    Perfection
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to not like

    Everything it was perfection , great location , the property had everything you could need and the hosts when the extra mile with loads of lovely extras.Could not recommend it enough 😊

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    9.0
    Great place to unplug and unwind
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very generous with breakfast food, great stay.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    10
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful garden, breakfast ingredients, friendly John, everything was wonderful.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    10
    Relaxing with everything we needed. Hosts were very friendly and helpful and happy to cater for the individual. Non in
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rain lol

    Comfortable clean and in a great spot amongst the forest. Helpful hosts providing for our every need and more.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was lovely.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    All the best of all and a very warm welcome. Thank you very much John and Pam.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    10
    An amazing and relaxing rainforest stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything was excellent.

    We loved our stay at Sharlynn by the River. The cabin had everything you need, and John and Pam (and Charlie the dog) are excellent hosts. The breakfast foods such as yoghurts, milk, coffee and jam were all locally produced (and delicious). It was an easy drive to lake Eacham and Barrine, and Yungaburra. We also had some tasty pizza in Malanda. Thank you for an amazing and relaxing stay!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    John and Pam were incredible. The level of thought and care put into making this the perfect get away was amazing. So many thoughtful touches.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    10
    Phenomenal. Could not fault it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Phenomenal from start to finish. Felt like home. We loved our time here! Thank you Pam and John

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    10
    A few nights we'll treasure
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'm sure if I tried really hard I could think of something that wasn't perfect.

    Generosity, and a host who cares that you enjoy your stay.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cannot fault this absolute stunning place to stay. Pam and John should be highly commended on this little piece of paradise that they allow others to share. Loved the local produce supplied and all the little touches they add to make our stay amazing..

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Absolutely loved our stay here. Very central to everything, easy to find, very clean and tranquil.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was absolutely not a single thing to not like about this place or our hosts! Everything was exceptional!!!

    We have never stayed in such a clean and well appointed place!! Everything was provided for... food for breakfast, fruit, robes, slippers...we even got a vase of fresh flowers! All the items for breakfast were of top local quality... and so very, very nice!!! You can hear the little river from the back deck while you sit in very comfortable deck chairs.... there is bird life all around you in the rain forest, which is just meters away. Very tranquil!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    We felt welcomed into a piece of paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning location in rainforest above the river. Oodles of wildlife to observe. Absolutely beautiful cabin/house. The food provided by the hosts was top quality and ample.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    Getaway
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, wish I had learnt how to play guitar. Didn't bring enough film for my camera. Really would like to have used fire place, need to go in winter next time,

    Loved the location and accomodation. Our hosts John and Pam were excellant nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast goods and local produce very ample, didn't want for anything. Learn't a few tips and tricks to living in a wet tropical environment.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Heaven in FNQ
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing - this was one of the best accommodations I have booked in Australia. Wish we could have stayed longer!

    We had a fantastic stay at Sharlynn by the River as a group of 3 friends. This property definitely exceeded our expectations. Thanks to John and Pam for being very accommodating, we really enjoyed the morning coffee and breakfast. The cabin is very comfortable and the decking around it is beautiful. Sadly, did not see any tree kangaroos, we loved out stay by the river. A great base to explore the Atherton tablelands and chill out.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    John and Pam made our stay so delightful. We just wanted to relax and that’s exactly what we did. Feeling very refreshed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was as advertised and more. We just wished we could have hung out with their dog (Charlie) more! :P

    The peacefulness and tranquility. John & Pam made us feel very comfortable and even stocked up our fridge with a lot of fresh, delicious foods, which we loved and appreciated very much. We enjoyed every minute, thank you again!

    Stayed in February 2024

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