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Port Douglas Accommodation

Port Douglas, in Tropical Far North Queensland Australia, is a great holiday destination that exceeds all expectations and offers every guest a sensory experience or special memory of their stay, that they will carry for a very long time after their visit prompting them to return again and again and spread the message about all the things to see do and experience in Port Douglas.

Once a sleepy fishing village, the small peninsula is surrounded by tropical rainforest, golden beaches and cool freshwater streams and the Great Barrier Reef is just a boat trip away! Over time,Port Douglas has become a world famous vacationing destination for Australians and international guests from all walks of life.

With Four Mile beach, a world-class boat marina, golf courses, hotels, fine dining restaurants, most of which have received great reviews, boutique shopping on Macrossan Street, Resorts, Holiday Homes, self-catering Apartments and bed and breakfast Accommodation Port Douglas has much to offer all visitors to the tropical north of Queensland Australia.

Our Port Douglas Travel holiday accommodation website provides visitors with all of the local information on services and amenities and holiday accommodation choices from cheap to budget to mid-range to ultra-luxury exclusive holiday homes, private let holiday apartments, luxury villas and golf resorts. Most people like to stay in a Resort or Hotel with a pool or spa so they can relax and enjoy the warm tropical climate.

For those travelling as a family or large group, a holiday house or self contained apartment is a really good option, most of which have a pool or spa and a location close to the beach or Macrossan Street.

We are locals to the Port Douglas region and we provide our guests with the latest information, reviews, offers and ideas on where to stay, what to do and what to see in Tropical North Queensland Australia.

We have a guaranteed best accommodation rate policy and if you sign up for our newsletter you will also be able to book your holidays at rates not advertised to the general public saving you hundreds if not thousands of holiday dollars. These are exclusive accommodation and tour rates and special holiday package deals only bookable by our newsletter subscribers. If you are travelling to Port Douglas, make sure you ask us about our special offers on tours to the Great Barrier Reef.

We offer our guests big discounts on tours and attractions from Port Douglas and we can plan bespoke package holiday deals to suit all cheap budgets, 3,4 and 5 star hotel budgets or the ultra-luxury private charter private person holiday deal. Port Douglas Holiday Accommodation

When we are looking for a weekend break from our home in beautiful Palm Cove we head straight on up the Captain Cook Highway to Port Douglas. It may take only 45 minutes in the car to get to Port Douglas, along a scenic coastal road but it feels like it is a million miles away from the office and the normal hum drum of homely surroundings.

As local travel and accommodation specialists we know of the best places to stay and all of the best places to dine and have some recreational fun on the Great Barrier Reef and Port Douglas ticks all of the boxes for our little family.

Our team members and ourselves have stayed in so many resorts, hotels, holiday houses and apartments in Port Douglas we certainly have the reputation of knowing our Port Douglas holiday  accommodation intimately.

When you book your Port Douglas and Great Barrier Reef holiday with The Cairns Holiday Specialists you can be assured that we can assist you with the right type of holiday accommodation that suits your every travel requirement to ensure your holiday will be a time that you will remember forever.

Port Douglas - Weddings

Port Douglas was initially brought to the attention of the world when the infamous Christopher Skase built the Sheraton Mirage and the Marina Mirage and added all of the magnificent palm trees that still to this day line the entrance into Port Douglas giving you a sense of arrival to somewhere special.

Port Douglas is also known as one of the most requested destination wedding spots in Australia due to the balmy tropical environment and also the natural scenic beauty of the village and its surroundings and the great group of wedding venues and planners that make the wedding arrangements easy and carefree. Port Douglas is also a popular Wedding Destination because it is so close to the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.

If you are planning a Port Douglas wedding then make sure you look at this wedding website before making any plans at all as it will save you not only time but also lots of money. Register Your Wedding is your one stop shop Port Douglas wedding planner.

Accommodation Locations

Port Douglas spans a large area giving guests the opportunity to stay either on the beachfront or beachside in a self-contained apartment, which are available as one, two or three bedroom holiday resort, a holiday house close to the main street or in larger family style resorts just on the outskirts of Port Douglas.

Port Douglas provides a regular shuttle service that calls in and out of the resorts and hotels picking guests up every hour to take them to Macrossan Street day and night.

This is a great service if you plan on going out to a restaurant in town and partaking in a few alcoholic beverages or you are planning on doing a tour to the Great Barrier Reef.

Port Douglas Holiday Accommodation Choices

Port Douglas has several resorts and holiday apartments that have luxurious swim out rooms and these are normally booked out very early during the school holidays and peak season so it is wise to pre-book your preferred accommodation choices in early, some also have private plunge pools in their private villas along with barbeques and or hot tubs.

Some popular Hotels and Resorts in Port Douglas with swim out rooms and private plunge pools

The Pullman Sea Temple Resort and Spa – Hotel and Private Apartments

Oaks Lagoons Holiday Apartments

Mantra Aqueous

Pool Resort

Peppers Beach Club Resort

Mantra Heritage Port Douglas

Heritage Private Apartments

Coconut Grove apartments

Niramaya Villas

Quite a number of Port Douglas holiday apartments also have spa tubs or Jacuzzis on the balcony so if you would like to request one of these just ask the team at Cairns Holiday Specialists for some advice on these accommodation choices.

If you are looking for a resort or hotel in Port Douglas that only caters to adults only then we can find the one to suit you for your peaceful relaxing holiday. Children are wonderful but not when you are trying to lie by the pool and enjoy some romantic relaxing time.

All of these holiday resorts have apartment style accommodation that enables the visitor to have the choice of self-catering or going out each day to the local Port Douglas shops and restaurants to taste some of the seasonal tropical cuisine.

You may prefer to have a resort that has swim out rooms that go directly from your lounge area to the terrace where you can just quietly slip in and out of the water at will.

Some even have penthouse roof top areas that accommodate a barbeque and a spa so that guests may have their own little outdoor soiree.

The swimming pool of a resort is a big focus in Tropical North Queensland and Port Douglas boasts some of the most luxurious that offer in pool swim up cocktail bars and or full pool service.

We find that when accommodating a family we always try and recommend a resort, hotel or holiday apartment that has a great swimming pool  as this is always a high priority for children and the parents are always looking for the best deal that may include free breakfasts or meals for the younger family members.

If you are specifically looking for a resort or hotel in Port Douglas with a heated swimming pool or a hot tub spa then please take a look here at the list of holiday resorts and hotels that offer one or the other.

Resort and Hotel Accommodation in Port Douglas with Heated Swimming Pools

We get quite a number of holiday makers requesting to book a resort, hotel or apartment that has either a heated swimming pool or a hot Jacuzzi or spa tub so we have put this list together of  Port Douglas accommodation with heated Swimming Pools to help you on your next winter holiday escape.

As it is warm all year round in Port Douglas the need for a heated swimming pool is not a necessity, but for those visitors escaping the winter, you may like to slip into a heated Swimming Pool for your winter holiday escape.

Beaches Apartments Port Douglas

On the Beach Private Apartments Port Douglas

Beach Terraces Port Douglas

Villa San Michele Apartments Port Douglas


Mantra Heritage

Mantra On the Inlet

Cayman Villas Luxury Apartments Port Douglas

Regal Holiday Apartments Port Douglas

Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas

Garrick House Holiday Apartments

Reef Club Resort Port Douglas – Spa is heated

Shantara Resort & Spa Port Douglas (Adults Only)

Meridian Apartments Port Douglas  (Adults Only)

Peninsula Boutique Hotel Port Douglas (Adults Only)

Port Douglas Holiday Homes & Villas with Heated Swimming Pool

Some of our ultra-luxury holiday homes and villas have their own private heated swimming pools and/or spa in their entertainment areas. These holiday homes are exclusive and private, usually a hidden sanctuary behind security gates with lush tropical landscaping giving guests the ultimate in privacy to enjoy their heated swimming pools and spa tubs.

15 Wharf Street

17 Wharf Street

Villa 3 23 Murphy Street

Villa 1 23 Murphy Street

Beachfront Mirage

Monsoon Villa B

Far Pavilions Luxury Holiday Villa

The Bali House

Smaller Accommodation Choices in Port Douglas

Management Rights are very popular in Queensland and smaller accommodation complexes are run by couples that purchase a unit in the building along with the business rights to manage the balance of the strata titled holiday apartments on behalf of the property investors as holiday letting accommodation.

In these holiday apartments you will not find the normal services and facilities that you receive in a larger hotel or resort. The units have their own kitchens, laundries and full self-catering facilities for the independent traveller.

The most common facility you will find is a swimming pool, spa and barbeque and maybe even a restaurant on site. You can choose to pay for your apartment to be serviced daily or it can be serviced every 8 days saving you a great deal of money.

These private properties offer great value for the budget conscious traveller as you are dealing direct with the owner’s representative.

Port Douglas Holiday Homes and Villas

When travelling with big groups of people for a special occasion such as a wedding or a family get together it is sometimes a nice idea to take a look at the option of renting a holiday house or private villa which offer plenty of room you can run to your own time schedules and have more freedom in your private accommodation.

These private holiday homes and villas always have swimming pools and or spa tubs and Jacuzzis along with outdoor kitchens and barbeques to enjoy the tropical balmy evenings.

Some of the private homes and villas in Port Douglas are owned by business people from the southern states of Australia and are regularly rented out to Hollywood celebrities, rock stars, supermodels, presidents and other notable guests.

We are just so fortunate that as the Cairns Holiday Specialists we sometimes have the privilege of taking a break in these houses so we may familiarise ourselves within the luxury and ambience so we can fully inform our guests of the holiday homes facilities.

Our holiday team can also give you great advice on all the things to do and things to see in and around Port Douglas and they can also design a special holiday package to suit your personal requirements that may consist of your accommodation and a selection of day tours or overnight Great Barrier Reef or outback adventure tours.

If you have a specific style of accommodation in mind then call our team today and discuss the details with them so they may give you the best ideas and alternatives to suit your needs. You just never know what you will learn from the Cairns Holiday Specialists team.

Port Douglas Tours and Attractions

Port Douglas is a tropical place of lush green rainforests and azure gin clear waters on the Great Barrier Reef making it the perfect location to enjoy all the local tours and attractions around Port Douglas. All the tour operators collect guests from their holiday resorts so there is sometimes no need for a rental car. As Port Douglas is a sophisticated and safe holiday destination this little beachside town is busy all year round accommodating tourists from all over the world who come to snorkel and dive the Great Barrier Reef and to see the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest.

Call now on 07 4059 5959 or international +61 7 4059 5959


Rob (02-Sep-16)

Very helpful. Everything went well

