Surrounded by rainforests and the breathtaking reef, Port Douglas is Australia’s hidden gem that enchants travelers who discover it. A little town that sits on Australia’s northeastern horn, this destination is home to a great number of beach resorts, a testament to its idyllic vacation atmosphere. If you love exploring nature then Port Douglas will welcome you with open arms, revealing exquisite sites like the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree National Park. However, if all you need is a tranquil paradise then this is the right place to escape to. Our list below shows the best Stayz accommodations in Port Douglas for your next vacation. Check them out.
1. Luxurious three-bedroom house (from USD 397)
Enjoy a luxurious stay in one of the best accommodations in Port Douglas. This three-bedroom home has the capacity to host up to six guests, making it a wonderful rental for families. Found close to the beach, you can spend as much time as you please on the private beach of the resort where this house is located. And when you need to explore the city center, you can take advantage of the shuttle bus service which will get you to the business district within 10 minutes. The facilities here are at a five-star level, with a classy kitchen and dining area for enjoying your meals and a spacious and elegantly furnished living area. When you need to relax, simply step out onto the balcony and enjoy the cool, sea breeze.
Sea Temple Port Douglas 3-room swimmingAccommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 5
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
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pool access was the highlightonly minor complaint was the standard of items in the kitchen could use some upgradesstayed with 2 young children and everything was great!! perfect holiday swim out pool heavenit is in a quiet location and the apartment itself has everything you needCleanliness:
the apartment was very clean and everything worked wellHost:
our one concern of a missing clothes horse was fixed the first day with no problem and the owner was a pleasure to communicate withvery spacious, well set out and amazing position with the 2 swim out balconiesgood property in a nice resort with fantastic poolfirstly the owner was excellent with communicationcentral to the main pool area and opposite from the pool bar! only down side was we would have liked a bbq as the resort itself does not have any facility for thisRead more reviewsLocation:
it is a peaceful location
2. Magnificent beach house (from USD 750)
For those traveling in a large group, this beach house would make for an excellent place to stay. It has the capacity to host 10 guests in its spacious five bedrooms. Found just a minute from the Four Mile Beach, you have the freedom to spend all your time in this attraction. Enjoy the convenience of your very own pool or simply relax in the outdoor pavilion. Facilities that you can take advantage of here include a barbecue area, a chic kitchen and dining area, and a beautifully furnished living area.
Beach Pavilions Magnificent "Port Douglas" Beach HouseAccommodates: 10
Minimum Nights: 5
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
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plenty of space for everyone to find time to have a quiet moment; to share in group festivities; or cool off in the fantastic poolthe main living quarters of generous proportions and a large kitchen provide an ideal spaceit was even better then the photos with everything we needed and moreonly a 5-10 minute drive into town, with plenty of places to eat in the surrounding areaspretty much everything thought of!!Cleanliness:
bathrooms are wonderfulthe pictures don't do the property justicehaving a few odds and ends in the pantry and fridge was great and i don't understand why more holiday places don't do thisbeautifully appointed furnishings and fittings throughoutHost:
you are wonderful people to book with, sharon and grant and lisa was great too!amazing commitment to ensure our holiday was a special tripgreat help from the host on getting our elf back to usac did not work well in all rooms and we could not turn them off due to issues with the remote controlsthe hosts also assisted us by receiving a delivery of groceries the day before our arrivalwe all felt very relaxed as soon as we entered the houseRead more reviewsLocation:
the house was so well equipped with everything we needed, it felt like a home away from home, and in a beautiful peaceful location just a few minutes walk from the beachwhat a beautiful house! perfect location, lovely rooms and fantastic outdoor areavery quiet area, with easy access to the beautiful 4 mile beachabsolutely beautiful premisesbi-fold doors from the living area lead out to a paved dining area with bbq
3. Niramaya Villa
Consider this villa found in a gated estate, assuring utmost security. The compound features a lush rainforest that creates a stunning landscape around the house. There’s a private heated pool just for you as well as a wealth of creature comforts in the rental. These include a large-screen smart television, WiFi Internet access, and an on-site gym. The house boasts three bedrooms and it can comfortably host six guests. If you’re planning to travel with a baby then you’ll be glad to know that the host offers baby equipment. From here, a few steps will get you to Four Mile beach.
Villa 2 amale: Private Luxury Resort Home,well maintained for familiesTop guest reviews
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the property was large enough for everyone to have their own spaceour family (two adults, three young children) enjoyed eight nights at this property in july 2019everything was beyond our expectationswe stayed 6 nights but feel this was still not long enoughwith a three month old and toddler it was just the break we neededCleanliness:
very clean and beautifully maintainedthe home was lovely and sparkling cleanthe villa itself is clean, spacious, quiet and and very well equippedit was very private and the wildlife amazingcan't wait to returnHost:
the property manager that greeted us on our arrival was incredibly helpful and friendlyvery well set out and had absolutely everything we needed plus somea big thank you to malcolm for taking our booking and supplying a cot, pram and bottle steamer for our baby this made it so easy for uslooking forward to our next trip to port douglasi can tell you that arriving back into cold sydney made us miss the villa even moreRead more reviewsLocation:
from a seamless booking process right through to check insuch a beautiful relaxing placewe managed to fit in various activities, restaurants like nautilus, barbados, salsa's and hemmingway brewery yet also managed to just stay in the villa after the wedding and enjoy the peaceful surr...villa private pool area needs a bit of a clean upthe service and communication from both malcolm and di were excellent
4. Stunning three-bedroom apartment (from USD 431)
Come and relax in this delightful apartment which has three bedrooms, able to comfortably host six guests. Found in the Peppers Beach Club Resort, you get to benefit from the resort’s facilities like a lagoon pool, a spa, and an on-site bar. Four Mile Beach is close by so you can stroll down to this wonderful attraction. In the apartment, you’ll be marveled by the elegance of the rental, fully furnished and equipped with all you need for a comfortable stay. From the cozy living room to the handy kitchen, this lovely home will receive you with warmth and comfort.
Beach Club Port Douglas 3 Bedroom Luxury ApartmentAccommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 5
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
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clean, great view of the pool and super relaxing to stay inCleanliness:
we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! room is clean and spacious and the resort facilities are beautifulHost:
any questions were easily answered by juanita and very promptly without an issueRead more reviewsLocation:
location is excellent- walk to beach, restaurants and everything on offerthe booking and check in process was easy and juanita was wonderful to deal with
5. Private resort
This next vacation rental is part of a private resort and it consists of 6 bedrooms, able to host a whopping 12 guests. Take a walk and within two minutes, you’ll be at the popular Four Mile Beach. Surrounded by a picturesque tropical forest, the house enjoys a very tranquil atmosphere, perfect for your getaway. You’ll get to benefit from an expansive pool all to yourself (and your friends of course). Inside, there’s a very spacious lounge from where you can walk out onto a lovely patio. There’s also a stunning kitchen that’s well equipped. The luxury isn’t diminished in the bedrooms, with the master boasting a spa bath and a private patio. Better still, the bedrooms on the ground floor are accessible by a wheelchair.
Sea Pavilion - Your Own Private ResortTop guest reviews
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a short drive to all the attractions including town and marina/wharfyour own private bathroom attached to each bedroom was a huge pluseight of us fitted comfortably with room to spare and we all loved staying in this very special homethe house has aircon and ceiling fans throughout (although in sept we didn't need the aircon)the kitchen was first class and equipped with the bestCleanliness:
spacious and cleanHost:
owner is very approachable and helpfulthis experience was really unsettling for usnarelle was a wonderful host, always available and quick to take care of any issue we hadthe swimming pool entertained us for hoursfive days was definitely not long enoughRead more reviewsLocation:
sea pavilion is located in a very quiet residential area with a very short stroll to the beachthe layout of the property is very easy and beautifully presentedthe gardens are delightfulthe lush gardens gives off a vibe of being surrounded by your own tropical rainforestthe only down side was being harassed by one of the neighbours on a number of occasions in relation to a noise complaint which we do not believe was warranted
6. The Bahama House (from USD 635)
Rent out this five-bedroom house that’s merely 200 meters (656 feet) from the beach. A private pool is available for you when you don’t feel like going to the beach. This lovely home is ideal for up to 10 guests, perfect if you’re planning a trip for a large group. With a backdrop of a tropical forest and a much-needed seclusion, you’ll get to enjoy peace and tranquility here. At the same time, you have, at your disposal, comforts like air-conditioning, a modern gourmet kitchen, large-screen televisions, and free WiFi.
The Bahama House Port Douglas LuxuryAccommodates: 10
Minimum Nights: 5
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
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the three master bedrooms are particularly impressive as well as pool, outdoor dining area, air conditioning throughout and large common area / kitcheneveryone had their own space - 3 masters each with private ensuites and two additional double bedrooms that share a jack and jill bathroom (perfect for the kids)the pool was a highlight for our grandkids, but does miss the afternoon sunthe pool was fabulous and well usedthe large five bedroom house with every bedroom with its own en suite gave everyone their own space if they needed it but we were all able to enjoy the big lounge and kitchen + the wonderful outdoo...Cleanliness:
the only thing that is difficult is having to leave! great entertaining areas and spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, beautiful pool and gardens in a great locationHost:
sharon and grant were so helpful with all our requirements prior to our arrival, as we were a large family visiting with an 18month oldan amazing beach house with outstanding featuresi recommend the bahama house to anyone heading to gorgeous port douglas, five starsgrant and sharon are so welcoming from the first email and throughout our staythis was a family holiday with our adult sons and their partnersRead more reviewsLocation:
just 3mins walk from the beach and a 30 minute walk down the beach to port douglas shopsthe bahama house is a beautythe house and outdoor area was perfectthe house was very clean, well maintained and equipped, and is only a short walk to the beach, or short drive to the netted section of the beach in summer and to shops and restaurants in port douglasthe bailey's and co
7. Spacious villa (from USD 396)
This is yet another luxurious villa with three bedrooms, able to host six guests. Enjoy the chic accommodation that’s decked out with modern facilities. You’ll get to spend your nights on plush beds in the bedrooms or prepare your meals in the gourmet kitchen. When you need to simply chill out, you can relax in the lounge or by the pool. There’s also WiFi available to keep you connected and Foxtel television channels are offered to ensure you’re constantly entertained. When you feel like exploring, you can stroll to Four Mile Beach which is just two minutes away.
Chez Willow Villa 1 - Only 2 mins walk to Beach & RestaurantsAccommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 5
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
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heaps of room and the pool is perfect!it was totally as advertised with the exception that the pool for villa 1 was actually much smaller than the picturewell equipped with things like coffee machine, bar fridge, bbq, tv with netflix and another with foxtelonly one negative is road noise mainly in the mornings (as upstairs bedrooms face main road)the villa is fantastic, with all rooms having an ensuite and the pool area was fantasticHost:
the toilet broke, and jon was away, but he worked really hard to get good people in to fix itthanks for having us jon, hope to return sooncouldn't be happier with the location and the property itselfwe had a car but only used it to get to the tourist places like the croc farm and mossman gorge which was awesome due to all the rain but walked everywhere else as it was so close, even the 3 kids ...great location close to everything but on a busy street which didn't worry us as got up early but traffic can be noisyRead more reviewsLocation:
gorgeous accomodation located within walking distance to everythinglocation 5mins walk to beach, shops 1minwell appointed clean villa, perfect location close to beach, village & a great choice of restaurantsthe pubs, restaurants and brewery were greatbit noisy being on the corner or the main street
8. Thornton Palms
The penultimate vacation rental on our list is Thornton Palms, a four-bedroom villa that can accommodate eight guests. This rental sits on a lush compound and is surrounded by a picturesque view which features the mountains as a backdrop. On the property, there’s a heated pool just for you. If you love golfing then you can head to the golf course that’s adjacent to this property. The home is ideal for those who are looking for homely conveniences with some added creature comforts. This rental offers spacious bedrooms, a luxurious living area and a chic kitchen.
Thornton Palms | Port DouglasTop guest reviews
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spacious and plenty of room, 4 large bedrooms with king sized beds that could be separated into singles - practical and convenientvery comfortable bedsthe four bedrooms are all spacious, with three bedrooms upstairsthis property is fantastic for large groups, each bedroom has it own bathroom also every room can easily be converted to two single beds or 1 large king bedthis villa has everything you need every bedroom with your own ensuite, pool that over looks the golf course, bbq & well appointed kitchenCleanliness:
the house was well presented, very clean and furnished appropriatelyvery clean, well set up, and the open plan in the kitchen and living areas was ideal for our stayHost:
gorgeous setting and pool toogrant, sharon and lisa are wonderful hostshad a very enjoyable and relaxing holidayhad wonderful family holidayeverything we asked about was provided for usRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful house with magnificent outlook over the golf coursethe house is fabulous and had everything we needed, great pool area, beautiful outlook onto the golf course, very comfy beds, a bathroom each the layout was greatfantastic outlook to the rear , you do feel like you are in a tropical oasis with its abundance of tropical plants surrounding the property as wellvery good position and lovely view over the golf course
9. Private and tropical sanctuary (from USD 542)
Six guests can sleep here, an ideal vacation rental for a family or perhaps even a group of friends. This villa is found in the same resort as the one in listing three above, an area that’s a short distance from Four Mile Beach. However, you can remain within the resort and enjoy the facilities like a day spa, a gym, and a massive resort pool. If you feel like exploring the area, you can do so on a bicycle, available for hire. This villa has three bedrooms and it also boasts an exquisite living space with a patio right outside. A kitchen is also available if you prefer preparing your own meals. You also get a private pool if you don’t feel like using the public one in the resort.
Paradise at Niramaya Villa 14 Private & Tropical SanctuaryAccommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 4
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
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so much room and probably one of the best stocked kitchens with cutlery pots condiments a plentythe bed was super comfy and the main bathroom was incredible, with a huge tub and fantastic showerthe style was incredible and our favourite has to be the private poolbeds were comfy and the only problem we encountered was catching the shins on the frame on the master futon bed which projects out quite a bit from the matresseverything worked and the owners provided useful guides to operation of the various appliances as well as information on things to do in port douglasCleanliness:
the villa was very clean and nicely furnishedit was private, clean, tropical, peaceful and had everything we required for our quick getaway in port douglasthe directions to the accomodation were straight forward and phone support was available for any problems but we didn't need itthe surrounds are immaculate with an army of staff maintaining perfectly manicured gardens and lakeswe did venture over to the resort's pool which is beautiful and the gardens surrounding the villas are stunningHost:
resort is goodgrant and sharon are fabulous hosts, the whole process from booking to arriving was straight forwardwe had the most relaxing holiday and enjoyed every secondthe booking was so easy and sharon (the owner) was so lovely and helpfuli would certainly recommend #14 and would note that while there were only two of us the property would very comfortabley accomidate 6 peopleRead more reviewsLocation:
the villa is located in a great locationthe location is also perfectthere is a supermarket only 1 block away and a bottle shop across the roadthere are a number of shops close by including a great cafe which serves excellent coffeewell worth every cent
10. Apartment in a five-star resort
When staying here, you’ll benefit from the facilities of this five-star resort, on top of what is available in the apartment. For instance, you can dunk in the lagoon pool or indulge in a meal at the on-site restaurant. There’s also a fitness center and a day spa at your disposal. This rental has two bedrooms and will comfortably host four guests. There is ample space to relax, from the living space to the patio. The kitchen is also well decked out, with modern cooking amenities available.
Sea Temple Port Douglas 2 Bedroom SwimoutTop guest reviews
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the apartment was very comfortable with everything you need, home from homeit has everything! 2 spacious bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, large living space and is in the best location at sea templethe swimout to the pool was fantastic and ensured we spent a lot of time in the waterwe will definitely be booking this same room again!my only gripe was being woken up by kids yelling in the pool at 7am, but that's just the nature of the direct access roomsCleanliness:
it's in a great location in the resort, is very spacious and clean and had great amenitiesHost:
our first family holiday with my husband, our 4yr boy & 18month old girlaccessing our keys was very straight forward and we were welcomed to a nice cool apartmenta beautifully appointed unit with everything you need for a relaxing and luxurious holidaythe manager was helpful, responsive and left clear instructions on accessing and enjoying the propertythe swim out is private but also gets the afternoon sun which many apartments do notRead more reviewsLocation:
perfectly situated to the main pool areaapartment 175 was just perfect, it really must be the best location in the whole resortperfectly quietalso had close access to the beachcheck in was easy
The perfect getaway
Escape to the paradise destination of Port Douglas and stay in one of the Stayz accommodations on our list above. With options that promise luxury, there’s no reason to put off your trip. Go ahead and book a place today.
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