Dougies Backpackers Resort offers a range of budget accommodation options in the heart of Port Douglas, including dormitory-style share rooms, double or twin rooms and camping, with their tents or your own. Just 300m from the beach, Dougies has a huge communal kitchen and BBQ facilities, guest laundry, internet access, tour booking advice and the cheapest bar in town. This bright, cherry little place oozes tropical ambience and character and with accommodation starting at just $12 per person, per night (in your own tent), this is definitely the cheapest way to stay and play in Port Douglas. Upgrade to a Dougies canvas tent, with two beds, including linen and power, for $23 per person twin share or reserve your own double or twin room, with air-conditioning, fridge and television for $75 per room.
Nestled in the heart of Port Douglas, Macrossan House Boutique Apartments pride themselves on offering quality, stylish and peaceful accommodation. The fully self-contained, one bedroom apartments each have their own private balconies and are fully air-conditioned with ceiling fans. Set on Macrossan Street, this stylish boutique accommodation provides direct access to the many bars, restaurants, boutiques and galleries that Port Douglas is famed for. It is also a short walk to the golden sands of Four Mile Beach. The property has a swimming pool, spa and BBQ facilities for guests and also provides undercover parking. This four star property offers a more intimate style of accommodation, for those wanting to escape the resort scene.
There is six Mantra properties for you to choose from in Port Douglas: our favourite is Mantra on the Inlet, positioned alongside the famous Court House Hotel. Designed to complement the tropical architectural style of the Court House Hotel, Mantra on the Inlet has rich, colonial feel to it, with wide covered verandahs creating the perfect place to relax and unwind. Positioned on the corner of Macrossan and Wharf Streets, Mantra on the Inlet is the perfect base to explore the markets, shops, bars and restaurants. It also enjoys sweeping views over Dickson Inlet and the surrounding rainforest-clad mountains. Rooms are a selection of one and two bedroom suites and hotel rooms, all beautifully appointed with cedar-accented furniture.
Peppers Bale is the ultimate in luxury accommodation. The pavilion-style accommodation is inspired by properties across South East Asia, designed to create exquisite retreats for guests who wish to immerse themselves in a tropical paradise, with total privacy. Each sanctuary has been built in harmony with Feng Shui principles, over gently flowing water under shingle clad with temple like pavilion roofs. Choose from one, two, three or four bedroom sanctuaries, each with their own private plunge pool, poolside pavilion with day bed, premium facilities and full kitchen, lounge and dining spaces. Emerge from your retreat to enjoy the resorts other features including a heated pool, the Blae Day Spa, Club Lounge or Fitness Studio. Some Hollywood stars have slipped in and out of Peppers Bale, enjoying a tropical paradise without the press. This is an indulgent, private escape.
Sheraton Mirage is an icon of Port Douglas. Set on 147 hectares of landscaped tropical gardens, this luxurious five star property is the only beachfront resort of its kind in Port Douglas. Features include two hectares of blue lagoon swimming pools, 294 superbly appointed rooms and suites and over 100 split-level villas. The property also boasts an 18-hole championship golf course (Mirage Country Club), beachfront Crystal Wedding Chapel, aquatic driving range, tennis courts, 25m lap pool, gymnasium, sauna, day spa and retail outlets. For dining, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Il Pescatore offers al fresco dining by the pool. Zai Restaurant serves authentic Japanese cuisine, while Lagoons tempts with its seafood buffet of fresh, local produce. For a cool drink head to the Daintree Lounge, who also serve a light supper menu, or swim up to the Ocean Breeze Bar.
Silky Oaks Lodge provides unique, secluded, luxurious rainforest accommodation on the banks of the Mossman River, downstream from the popular Mossman Gorge. There are 50 river and treehouses, which nestle into the surroundings providing privacy and tranquillity. Warm timber and tropical architecture combine to create your own retreat. All rooms have air-conditioning, fans, spa baths, a gorgeous outdoor deck with hammock and aroma therapy oil burner. Silky Oaks Lodge Restaurant is perched high above the Mossman River providing simply stunning views and ambience. There is even the option of private riverside dining for special occasions. Definitely make time to visit the Healing Waters Spa, which is set in lush tropical gardens and delivers treatments inspired by ancient wisdoms that celebrate water as a renewing and life-giving force.
