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Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

★★★★★·9.4/ 10Excellent
·Hotels
📍27-31 Davidson Street · Port Douglas ↗
📞740841400·Official site ↗
Offsite parking discounted rates availableFitness facilities (surcharge)Health or beauty spa nearbyAir conditioningSwimming poolBBQ facilitiesAll 59 facilities +
Review
Official

'Situated in the heart of the city, this apartment hotel is close to its beach, shopping and dining areas. A bus stop can be found just 100 metres from the establishment, whilst the National Park is only 20 kms away. Cairns International Airport is 70 kms from the accommodation. This luxurious apartment hotel is fully air-conditioned. On-site facilities include a hotel safe, and room and laundry services. Guests arriving by car can leave their vehicles in the nearby car park. The hotel features both 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom air-conditioned apartments. For the leisure time of its guests the hotel offers outdoor pool and a SPA centre. There is a golf course 4 kms from the establishment. The hotel features a barbeque area where guests can prepare their own outdoor meals. The neighbourhood offers many food options. '

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 280 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-10

Guests praise the adults-only tranquility, prime location, and well-equipped apartments. Common complaints include limited reception hours causing check-in issues, insufficient storage in some rooms, lack of on-site dining, and noise from nearby construction.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.9
Surroundings9.2
Wi-Fi9.0
Service8.9
Rooms8.8
Value8.8
Cleanliness8.8
Facilities8.6
＋ PraisedQuiet adult-only environment · Great location · Clean and comfortable rooms · Good pool facilities
－ ComplaintsDark rooms · Poor privacy · Outdated facilities/maintenance issues · Extra charges complaints

KEYIdeal for adults seeking quiet and self-catering. Book directly, verify storage, avoid construction-side rooms, and accommodate limited front desk hours.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? What is nearby?＋
The location is excellent (score 9.9), just 400m from Four Mile Beach and walking distance to Macrossan Street. Guests praise the convenience, but note potential construction noise.
coupleIs it suitable for couples?＋
Highly suitable. It is an adults-only resort with a tranquil atmosphere, favored by 211 couples. Apartments feature private balconies and spa baths for privacy.
diningAre there restaurants or bars on-site?＋
No on-site dining. Guests note the lack of a restaurant/bar, but apartments have kitchenettes for self-catering. Dining is abundant on nearby Macrossan Street.
roomWhat are the room facilities like?＋
Rooms are spacious and well-equipped (score 8.8), with cable TV, DVD, laundry, and spa baths. Some units have kitchenettes, though a few guests noted insufficient storage or poor lighting.
facilityWhat leisure facilities are available?＋
Features two pools (including heated), a fitness center (surcharge), and a nearby spa. Guests praise the pool and garden design, though some noted cold water or construction impact.
serviceHow is the check-in service?＋
Service score is 8.9, but very limited front desk hours often cause check-in issues. Guests advise confirming guidelines in advance due to complex self-check-in processes.
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