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Holidaying with Teenagers Port Douglas, Tropical Far North Queensland, Australia

All holiday accommodation in Port Douglas have swimming pools, internet access and are within a short walk to Four Mile Beach, some have tennis courts, snooker tables or table tennis, golf courses, health clubs and gyms and additional spa and beauty facilities.

There are a host of different family style accommodation configurations to suit everyone’s pocket and needs.  From resort rooms with interconnecting doors, to suites, to self-catering in your own villa, apartment or a luxury holiday home there’s a great range to suit your family’s holiday needs.

Many are located in the centre of town so your teenager can enjoy the activities on their doorstep with total independence.
Take a peek below at our suggestions of why a holiday in Port Douglas with teenagers is a great idea. 10 Of The Best Port Douglas Holiday Accommodation Places To Take Your Gorgeous Teenagers

On consultation with our own Cairns Holiday Specialists and with parents of teenagers, below we have listed the top 10 best holiday places to stay when holidaying with teenagers in Port Douglas.

The major consideration for parents with teenagers seemed to be accessibility to the town centre for all the action. This allows more independence for their teenagers. Happy teenager = happy holiday!

If the holiday accommodation is further away from Macrossan Street, then having access to bicycles or ease of transport like the local shuttle bus or the Bally Hooley railway to have accessibility into town was deemed important.

Having two bedrooms, or having a separate accommodation like a holiday house was seen as desirable.  For family accommodation private apartments can work out cheaper than the serviced apartments in the resorts, so it is worth researching different options.

All holiday accommodation has a swimming pool, other accommodation has access to gymnasiums, tennis courts, golf courses, outdoor cinemas, game rooms and all have wifi – all important for the teenager that wants to stay ‘plugged in’ to their friends back home.

On-site restaurants or being near to a supermarket or restaurants/cafes to feed your fast-growing teenager’s appetite was also a high priority. Though there are food delivery services available in Port Douglas with Domino’s pizza (and other pizza makes), Chinese and Indian.

Most tours from Port Douglas will pick up from your holiday accommodation so all the tours and activities in the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef are on your doorstep. So if your teen does wish to partake in an activity different from you the logistics are easy.

Check out these recommendations below – some tours also have exclusive deals to help stretch that family holiday budget even further.

1-QT – Port Douglas

QT Port Douglas is THE hip and trendy resort in Port Douglas.  With its contemporary yet quirky tropical décor this will give any teenager a ‘cred’ place to hang out and look cool for their all - important Instagram - Facebook posts.

QT’s two bedroom apartments with kitchenettes have optional adjoining rooms so you can choose how independent you want your teenager to be and if you wish to be more self-catering.

For the active teenager:


2-Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas

Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas resort offers casual tropical elegance in the centre of the Port Douglas township.  Peppers lagoon pool is designed as a sandy beach despite having the real life Four Mile Beach only two minutes’ walk away.  You can choose from a selection of one, two and three bedroom family suites, some with private swim up deck areas for access to the pool.  Inclusive breakfasts or internet access depends on the family package holiday that is booked.


3-Rendez Vous Reef Resort – Port Douglas

Nestled in 15 acres Rendezvous Reef Resort offers affordable villas suited for a budget family holiday.  With 2 bed (2 bath) and 3 bedroom (2 bath) villas there’s space for all the family to spread out.  Choose from refurbished or non-refurbished, depending on your budget.  This offers the freedom of self-catering if preferred (there is the Straits Café if you don’t wish to cook).


4-Mantra Portsea – Port Douglas

The Mantra Portsea Resort Port Douglas is situated in Port Douglas and is within walking distance (10 minutes) from Macrossan Street, where all the cafes and restaurants are.  This is a very popular modern beach resort. With two bedroom spacious family apartments there’s enough room for you (up to 5 people) and your teenagers to spread out. There is a kitchenette so self-catering is an option and there are poolside BBQ’s.  The internet is at an extra cost as are the movies on Foxtel.


5-Driftwood Mantaray Apartments Port Douglas

The Driftwood Mantaray Apartments Port Douglas have two and three bedroom self-contained family holiday apartments represent great value in a premium location for family accommodation. It’s literally a small stone’s throw away to the beach and to the main shops and restaurants of Macrossan Street. With two bedrooms and one bathroom each apartment has its own fully equipped kitchen (including dishwasher, washing machine and dryer). In the three bedroom (2 bath) apartments, the third bedroom even has its own loft and lounge area – the ideal teen cave. On your private balcony is a dining table and chairs that you can use to eat al fresco in this tropical paradise.


6-On the Beach 306 – Port Douglas

If you got any closer to the beach you’d be wet!  This ground floor 1 and 2 bedroomed (2 bath) well-appointed apartment is just across the road from Four Mile Beach. You have direct access to the resort’s pool and spa and overlooks Four Mile Beach. On The Beach 306 is also minutes’ walk away from the town centre and Macrossan Street.


7-The Newport on Macrossan

Any closer to the centre of town and you’d be in the middle of the main road! The Newport Macrossan accommodation is in the heart of Port Douglas located on Macrossan Street. All the restaurants, cafes and ice cream parlours, clothes shops and entertainment are literally paces away.  These affordable holiday apartments are designed to suit families and you can choose between a range of configurations. Studio, one bed (1 bath), two bed (1 and 2 bath) so you can choose a layout to fit your requirements and budget.

The Newport on Macrossan has recently undergone a refurbishment so the interior is crisp cool tiling and fresh wicker and cane furniture.  All the apartments have their own spacious balconies and courtyards.


8-Oaks Lagoon – Port Douglas

With 6 swimming pools (1 heated in winter) and direct access to the pool from your balcony your teen can stay wet and away from annoying adults!  With your teen you can choose from a two bedroom “Deluxe” (2 bath) interconnecting apartment with full kitchen and corner spa; two bedroom “Deluxe Swimout” that has direct access to the pool from your balcony, or add  a balcony corner spa pool (2 bedroom “Private Plunge”). There is also a three bedroom (2 bath) option.

Oaks Lagoon Port Douglas is a short 3 minute walk to the expansive white sands and calm ocean of Four Mile Beach. Give a teenager a hammock and their iTunes and they’ll be happy.  From Four Mile they can paddleboard or learn how to kitesurf. Regular shuttle buses every 15-20 minutes can take your teen into town and back.


9-Villa Sorrento Luxury Holiday Villa – Port Douglas

This is a magnificent Port Douglas residence and is perfect for large families or a couple of families! Featuring 5 bedrooms, (3.5 baths), large balconies on both levels extending the width of the property with chairs and tables overlooking a large swimming pool, this property is ideal for spreading out.  The great thing about this villa is that it has two living areas, so kids and teens can have their own cave away from the adults! Villa Sorrento Luxury Holiday Villa's swimming pool can even be heated in the winter so your teenagers won’t be freezing off any of their precious bits.  The living areas are set on different levels with the upstairs having the kitchen, open plan dining and living area where the TV, DVD and Stereo with a full length rear balcony so you can keep an eye on the kids in the pool.  Downstairs is another massive living area that is ideal for the kids, with a TV, DVD player, lounge, kitchenette, small fridge and microwave, so they can even help themselves to their own snacks.


10-Sea Temple Private Apartments – Port Douglas

The Sea Temple Private Apartments Port Douglas are the ultimate in style and discernment and will be sure to impress your teenager.  Not only are they secluded and private but all have a spa bath, some have a swimout area directly to the expansive 3000m2 Sea Temple pool, others have a private plunge pool and courtyard areas. There are one, two and three bedroomed apartments and are ideal for people having a longer stay as they offer such spacious accommodation. Some apartments are dual key, which is great for a teen to be near you, but to have separate independence. The Sea Temple apartments have access to the Palmer Sea Reef Golf and Country Club which is an 18 hole golf course with its own restaurant and club house facilities.


As you can see from the above information that’s 32 suggestions that will make your teenager give their holiday in Port Douglas a big ‘10’ for a great time (and a safe one).

With so much to see and so much to do they won’t be bored for long and Mum and Dad will certainly get a big ‘high five’ for choosing a holiday destination that means that you can cut your teenager some slack and they can enjoy their greater independence.

This will be a family holiday in Port Douglas that you will all never forget.  If you have any further questions then just call our expert team of Port Douglas travel specialists who will be able to advise you on the best holiday accommodation and tours for your whole family to enjoy.

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Marlene (20-Jan-17)


