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Written by Callum Taylor, Camille Laurent, Marika Maslanka
25/08/2025
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The hotel scene in Port Douglas is characterized by a selection of upscale resorts and boutique accommodations, providing luxurious and serene environments for diverse traveler preferences.
1. Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel
Type: Boutique Hotel
This adults-only boutique hotel provides a romantic and tranquil atmosphere, boasting stunning ocean views and direct beachfront access. Guests can enjoy a charming pool area and its superb location, which is a short walk from the town's shops and restaurants.
2. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Type: Luxury Resort
Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, this expansive luxury resort offers an opulent and sophisticated experience, featuring vast sparkling saltwater lagoon pools and an 18-hole golf course. It provides a wide range of amenities for a grand stay.
3. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa
Type: Luxury Resort
Located on Four Mile Beach, this 5-star resort provides a luxurious and relaxing environment with spacious suites and private villas, many offering swim-out access to its impressive lagoon pool. An on-site spa and highly-regarded restaurant enhance the indulgent experience.
4. Thala Beach Nature Reserve
Type: Eco-Luxury Retreat
Set within 145 acres of private rainforest, this unique eco-focused retreat offers a serene and natural ambiance. Guests stay in secluded stilted bungalows that blend into the environment, providing tranquil ocean and forest views and opportunities for guided nature walks.
5. Shantara Resort Port Douglas
Type: Adults-Only Boutique Resort
Designed with couples in mind, Shantara Resort provides a luxurious and tranquil adults-only escape. It features two heated swimming pools, private balconies, and a day spa, fostering a relaxing 'home-away-from-home' atmosphere that is also walkable to Four Mile Beach.
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