Cocos Castaway
81 Sydney Highway, 6799
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Self contained beach side accommodation, some with direct ocean views. Centrally located with easy access to all amenities.
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Free parking
Wifi
Beach
Bicycle rental
Free airport transportation
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Self-serve laundry
Parking
Paid wifi
Diving
Snorkelling
Canoeing offsite
Tennis court offsite
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Air conditioning
Private balcony
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Flatscreen TV
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Iron
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Microwave
Refrigerator
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Ocean view
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59Somewhat walkable
Grade: 59 out of 100
4Restaurantswithin 10 km
1Attractionwithin 10 km
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81 Sydney Highway, 6799
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We stayed in a 2-bedroom deluxe unit. It had everything we needed. Lots of thoughtful additions like 2 different size esky’s, picnic supplies, plastic containers for packing your picnic food. It was great having a washing machine which meant we could take a lot less clothes and more food. The unit was beachfront and sleeping to the sound of the sea was lovely. The aircon worked well. Annalies and Graham were great hosts always available to answer our questions. We had an 11 month baby with us and we were supplied with a baby bath, which doubled as a splash pool, a cot and high chair. Very central to everything including the airport which is just across the road. As there was no new visitors coming after us we were able to stay in our accommodation until we had to board the flight which was a huge bonus with a baby.…
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Hire a car for at least half of your trip. Bring meat,eggs, cheese and some veggies for at least...
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Responded 2 Feb 2023
Thank you for your kind response, we enjoyed having you around and observing how much you enjoyed our little paradise. Hope to see you back here one day.
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Accommodation is clean, walking distance to supermarket cafes and restaurant. Owners were very helpful and friendly. Room had a washing machine, air conditioning and tv for night time. I would definitely stay there again.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from Annelies Flynn, Owner at Cocos Castaway
Responded 23 Jan 2023
Thank you for your kind review, and we look forward to seeing you here again one day
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We have had a great stay at castaways. Very clean and comfortable, great air conditioning and lovely entertainment areas with a deck looking out to the surf 50 yards away. Would definitely recommend if visiting Cocos Keeling
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Make sure you hire a car for the entirety of your visit.
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Responded 23 Jan 2023
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation
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We loved our stay in cocos castaway . The owners were very friendly and helpful . The spacious apartment was clean comfortable and well equipped. There was a lovely large private veranda too . I would definitely recommend
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Annelies Flynn, Owner at Cocos Castaway
Responded 12 Nov 2022
Thank you for your kind review. Hope we enticed you to come back to our island paradise,.
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Very clean and comfortable everything you need and in great central location. Close to airport, supermarket and tourist office and the Cocos Club. Overlooks the ocean for evening drinks. Analysis and Graham most helpful. Would definitely stay there again
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Avoid windy season mid year
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We loved our stay at Castaway great facilities, there was a lovely view of the sea and we turtle watched at the back of the property most days. We would definitely stay there again if we returned to Cocos.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Annelies Flynn, Owner at Cocos Castaway
Responded 7 Oct 2022
Thank you for your kind review, we hope to see you back in our island paradise soon.
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Back again to our favourite place to stay in our favourite place in the world! Our 2 bedroom Retreat on the ocean has great views from the front bedroom and balcony. We love listening to the sound of the waves- other music not required. Looking forward to coming back in July 2023!
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Annelies Flynn, Owner at Cocos Castaway
Responded 13 Aug 2022
And we look forward to your return.
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The Castaway is the best place to stay on Cocos Island. Our room was spacious, very comfortable and beautifully decorated with a tropical motif. The grounds are great with a cute barbecue area and a large lawn area fronting onto the ocean (see photo). The location is terrific with the general store and the visitors centre just over the road. We initially stayed at the Cocos Beach Resort Motel because the Castaway wasn't available. When we arrived at the Castaway it was like landing in the lap of luxury. Graham was fabulous and really made our trip even more memorable.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Responded 13 Aug 2022
Thank you for your kind review. We hope to see you again and welcome you back
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Cocos Castaway is in a lovely spot, conveniently located across from the airport, the club and the only cafe. We only had a standard room, which was small but totally fine. The room was very clean and we really enjoyed sitting out on the grass in front of the property pretty much every morning and evening to watch the water, the turtles and reef sharks. Our host was also very helpful and gave us some good intel for our stay on island 👍 If I had to be picky then I would just say that I wish there had been a stove to cook on in our room rather than just a microwave, as it limited what we could prepare for meals. That’s minor though!! If we were to go back I would try and book one of the villas that had ocean frontage via a deck…I was a bit envious of the neighbours who could kick back in a hammock and swing in the breeze! All in all, a great place 😊…
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Be prepared! The supermarket is tiny and doesn’t have a lot of selection. We had heard this and...
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Response from Annelies Flynn, Owner at Cocos Castaway
Responded 13 Aug 2022
Thank you for your kind review, we hope to see you back in our little island paradise
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We were very happy with our stay at the Cocos Castaway. We stayed in the end one, of three, standard room. The room was pleasantly decorated and comfortably furnished. The ensuite bathroom was a good size, clean and up to date. Everything had been done with attention to detail. There were picnic baskets and eskys and large amounts of ice and ice packs (in the freezer on the shared verandah). And a really thoughtful addition was the washing machine in the kitchen area. The owners, Graham and Annaliese, were lovely and a mine of information about the islands. Our flight back to Perth was significantly delayed but our hosts were happy for us to stay on, finishing our last minute packing and catching up with friends we had made on the trip, whilst waiting for the plane. And the islands are lovely, plenty of empty beaches, snorkelling, turtles, kayaks, good food at the one or two restaurants. A very enjoyable visit.…
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Annelies Flynn, Owner at Cocos Castaway
Responded 4 Jul 2022
Thank you for your kind review. Hopefully you will join us again in the future.
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LOCATION
Indian OceanCocos (Keeling) IslandsWest Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cocos Castaway
Which popular attractions are close to Cocos Castaway?
Nearby attractions include The Big Barge Art Centre (4.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Cocos Castaway?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, airport transportation, and paid wifi.
Which room amenities are available at Cocos Castaway?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Cocos Castaway?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Cocos Castaway?
Conveniently located restaurants include Saltmakers By The Sea, Cocos Club Inc, and Tropika Restaurant.
Does Cocos Castaway have airport transportation?
Yes, Cocos Castaway offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Cocos Castaway?
Yes, self serve laundry and a washing machine are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to Cocos Castaway?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Oceania House (10.3 km).
Does Cocos Castaway have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.