The situation of Zanzoo is delightful,, but you do need a car. It was lovely to stay in such a quiet spot away from the th hustle and bustle of Cairns. We were lucky to have the whole house to ourselves, and Rosie was an excellent hostess, sorting out trips to the Barrier Reef, and telling us of local places... more

This is the VERY BESY B/B I have stayed in....if you are headed toCairns Australia it is a must....Rosie is exceptional....the breakfast is wonderful..the rooms clean and comfie...the pool top notch...you can easily make your own meals...this is a 10 star and I have traveled lots...a must!!! more

We stayed at Zanzoo retreat for 6 nights it was wonderful in the Queenslander house.The breakfasts were amazing tropical fruit yoghurt,croissants and cereal on the veranda looking out of 14 acres of garden it was magical and so relaxing.Will definately come back to Zanzoo if we are back in Cairns.The rooms are spacious with Quuen beds and en suite. 9... more

With so many options in Cairns we had a tough time finding a place to stay. The Zanzoo was absolutely outstanding. By the Zanzoo's recommendation, we rented a car and I appreciate their honest advice (look for Red Spot Rentals online for a good rate). I don't see how we could have managed without it. The large breakfast was outstanding.... more

If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing retreat in Cairns and you have a car then look no further than ZANZOO RETREAT in Redlynch, Cairns. This is Australia's answer to Gone with the Wind with beautiful tropical grounds, an old Queenslander house ( 2 houses actually) which have been restored and given modern touches. Add to this, acreage grounds,... more

The three nights and two days we spent in Cairns were wonderful, considering our experiences at Zanzoo. The first and best aspect was Rosie, who takes direct care of the guests and manages most of it for the owners. She was sweet, wonderful, and very experienced. She knew about the trips you could take, and she had traveled on many... more

Recently we were fortunate to spend a few days at Zanzoo. Even a few days was enough to "recharge our batteries" . Such relaxation has to be experienced to believe it possible. Wonderfully quiet & away from traffic noise, telephones & voices. Being able to laze by the lovely pool & lush garden with a book was such luxury. The... more

We stayed for 7 nights at Zanzoo in Feb 2008. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the morning fresh fruit breakfast on the upper floor porch. Rain or shine, it was a great way to start the day. Marc was very helpful, friendly and offered plenty of advice when asked. There were plenty of facilities at Zanzoo (washing machine,... more

Zanzoo Retreat in Cairns, North Queensland is everything we were looking for in a bed and breakfast style get-away. It is located about 15 minutes from the city of centre of Cairns but a world away nestled in the shadow of the surrounding hills and a quiet country style setting. The actual rooms are situated in a lovingly restored Queenslander... more