7 Luxury Resorts You Must Stay At In Port Douglas

Fancy a trip to a tropical seaside town for the holidays? Try Port Douglas and experience its laid-back vibe, clear azure waters, and refreshing rainforest adventures firsthand. Also known as a playground for the rich and famous, Port Douglas boasts five-star resorts and luxury accommodations that will spoil you during your stay. For your next getaway, why not enjoy the glitz and glamour of these luxe Port Douglas resorts and enjoy being pampered for a change?

Here are seven luxury Port Douglas accommodations you can book on your next getaway:

Make the most of your luxury escape at Niramaya Villas and Spa, and feel rejuvenated as you bask in the perfect balance of nature and opulence, thanks to its tranquil surroundings and deluxe self-contained villas. In this luxury Port Douglas resort, your sanctuary takes shape in its ensemble of intimate villas nestled in lush tropical surrounds. Each villa comes with a private courtyard, view of the majestic gardens and water features like garden fountains and its wet-edged resort pool, as well as access to pavilions and to your own private plunge pool.

Are you planning a relaxing holiday getaway with your family? Check out Cayman Villas, one of the top resort choices in Port Douglas if you’re coming with your family. Aside from its world-class amenities, like its elegant apartments and horizon pool and terrific room service, Cayman Villas also takes pride in its convenient location. It only takes five minutes to visit the town centre and the beach from here!

Thala Beach Nature Reserve is the perfect Port Douglas luxury accommodation if you’re heading over to check out the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. 

Thala Beach Nature Reserve is a luxury family-owned eco and wildlife retreat with four types of accommodation tucked inside its 58-hectare private headland. If you love scenic ocean views, stay in the Coral Sea Bungalow and Sandpaper Suite, but if you’re more into forest greenery, stay at the Eucalypt and Jungle Walk Bungalows which are located within the forest! As the only beachside nature reserve between Cairns and Port Douglas, Thala Beach Nature Reserve sits majestically atop a peninsula with amazing vistas of unspoilt coastline and is the ideal place to discover both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.

Experience the epitome of tropical luxury at Peninsula Boutique Hotel right by Four Mile Beach. This Port Douglas resort is nestled in the quiet strip of The Esplanade. It has intimate accommodation options—perfect for newlyweds or couples on their anniversary vacations who want to enjoy a peaceful time with each other. Plus, with the hotel’s fantastic room service, you won’t have to lift a finger while you’re here!

Unleash the god or goddess in you when you book a stay at the glorious Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa. Be blown away by its extravagant amenities, from the relaxing spa to indulgent dining experiences. To take your trip to the next level, we recommend you book one of its swim-out apartments and enjoy the ease of simply stepping off your balcony into the clear lagoon outside your patio! 

Of course, the iconic Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort lands a shoutout on our list of luxury Port Douglas accommodations. With its excellent and long-standing reputation, Sheraton continues to be a family favourite during the holiday season. In this five-star beachside hotel, you’ll find tons of room options, enough space for those looking to relax and unwind under the sun, and a variety of resort features such as saltwater lagoons. You won’t even have to go out of the resort to have a fun time.

Find the recharge you’re looking for at Paradise Links Resort in Port Douglas. There’s an accommodation type for every kind of traveller, from studios to self-contained apartments! But, for the ultimate tropical getaway, we suggest you check out its stylish deluxe villas that overlook the tropical gardens. The resort is also home to two lovely lagoons you can plunge into, and near the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course if you want time to hit the green.

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