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Sandy beaches fringed with palm trees, brilliant blue waters and lush rainforest are what Port Douglas is all about. Sound dreamy enough for you?
Up the ante on your trip to this Tropical North Queensland paradise by booking a room in one of these resorts.
Imagine spending your days swimming or lounging around this lagoon swimming pool. If that doesn't sell you on Peppers Beach Club, we don't know what will. When you're done moseying around the pool, rent a bike to explore the lay of the land or a snorkelling kit to explore the lay of the sea at the nearby Morey Reef.
Modern and airy, Oaks sits on the more affordable side of Port Douglas resorts yet it doesn't scrimp on quality or luxury. It offers one- and two-bedroom apartments for intimate getaways and you can make the most of your balcony by ordering breakfast as you take in the garden or pool views.
Practically overlooking Four Mile Beach, By The Sea lives up to its name. These apartments are open, airy and modern with kitchenettes and barbeques to make the most of those steamy summer days.
Nothing is ever too far when you stay at Sheraton Grand Mirage where the beach is your front yard and the forest your backyard. Inside this mammoth complex are lagoon pools, a fitness centre and an 18-hole golf course.
Reminiscent of tropical destinations Bali and Thailand, the Ramada has a different take compared to other resorts in the area. The feel is less modern and more traditional, with wooden lounges and timber awnings that are bound to transport you far away.
One of the top 20 winners of the 2019 TripAdvisor Award for Top Hotels for Service in Australia, expect nothing less than friendly, personalised service throughout your stay.
If your idea of the perfect resort getaway is to tee off on the green then look no further than Paradise Links Resort. This resort has self-catering apartments and villas and is neighbours with the 18-hole Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course. Fore!
After a long day exploring the Daintree or snorkelling the reef, sink into a rose petal filled bathtub at the Shantara Resort. Or, better yet, book a treatment at its day spa. It's open out of hours by appointment – because one never knows when one needs to be pampered.
This resort has everything active families need to keep everyone entertained and happy. From two lagoon pools and a gaming room to a junior reef club, kids will be well looked after while parents and carers lie poolside.
With the famous Four Mile Beach on your doorstep and the largest lagoon pool in the Southern Hemisphere in your backyard, you can't go wrong with a stay at Pullman Port Douglas. After a long day exploring the area, send the kids (if you have some) to the pool while you settle in for a date with the in-house spa.
For costs, low-range is stays of $100-200, mid-range is for stays $200-300 and high-end is for stays $300+ based on a stay on 17 September 2020.
The majority of Port Douglas' resort accommodation can be found along the coastline overlooking Four Mile Beach.
According to TripAdvisor, which is based on user ratings and reviews, the best family resorts include:
Holiday packages boast extras on top of your accommodation. This could be in the form of free tours, food and wine on arrival, buffet breakfasts and access to kids' clubs. Packages can be booked direct or through dedicated package booking sites such as TravelOnline and My Queensland. Popular resorts that constantly offer packages are:
Popular 5 star resorts in the area are:
The two main golf courses in Port Douglas are Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course and the Mirage Country Club.
Paradise Links is attached to Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course. However, if that's booked out, Port Douglas Plantation Resort and pprovider_link id="4009" title="Nimrod Resort" external="https://hotels.finder.com.au/Hotel/Nimrod_Resort_Apartments.htm"] are nearby.Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas and Oaks Resort Port Douglas are the closest resorts to the Mirage Country Club.
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