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Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

4.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock
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Shantara Apartment – Pool Private Deck Access Jacuzzi (Adults Only Resort) | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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27-31 Davidson St, Port Douglas, QLD, 4877
  • Place, Macrossan Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Four Mile Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Studio, Pool View (Adults Only Resort)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

One Bedroom Apartment - Pool View (Adults Only Resort)

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Shared Pool Deck (Adults Only Resort) | Balcony view

Studio Shared Pool Deck (Adults Only Resort)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Apartment – Shared Pool Deck Access (Adults Only Resort)

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shantara Apartment – Pool Private Deck Access Jacuzzi (Adults Only Resort) | Balcony view

Shantara Apartment – Pool Private Deck Access Jacuzzi (Adults Only Resort)

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Port Douglas

With a stay at Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat, you'll be centrally located in Port Douglas, within a 10-minute walk of Four Mile Beach and Flagstaff Hill. .This luxury aparthotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Anzac Park.
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What's nearby

  • Macrossan Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Four Mile Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sugar Wharf - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St Mary's by the Sea Chapel - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zinc Port Douglas - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bam Pow - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rattle n' Hum - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hi Tide - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Origin Espresso - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Adults-only aparthotel with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Port Douglas aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 300 meters.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Communal pool
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Fenced pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Pool loungers
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 300 metres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 floors
  • 54 units
  • Built in 2007
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 52.00 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Port Douglas Resort
Port Douglas Shantara
Resort Port Douglas
Shantara
Shantara Port Douglas
Shantara Resort
Shantara Resort Port Douglas Adults Retreat
Shantara Hotel Port Douglas
Shantara Resort Port Douglas Hotel Port Douglas
Shantara Resort Adults Retreat
Shantara Port Douglas Adults Retreat
Shantara Adults Retreat
Shantara Douglas Retreat
Shantara Resort Port Douglas Adults Only Retreat
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat Aparthotel
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat Port Douglas

Reviews

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 802 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 802 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 802 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 802 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 802 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities… clean … peaceful …
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce, CHELTENHAM

Liked: Cleanliness
Room dated and kitchen facilities/utensils average
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gerhard

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Wonderful stay at Shantara

Loved our stay at Shantara. Beautiful quiet resort in a perfect position. Close to everything you could need.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

G L

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We can’t fault the location and the pool (there’s two) is heated beautifully and everything is very clean. We stayed in the top floor one bedroom apartment, the kitchen equipment is a little lacking and very basic, missed not having an oven or even air fryer. We also struggled to get any pool time as there’s only about 8 loungers and they were occupied most of the time. The complex is a little in need of some maintenance (broken and missing tiles etc). Otherwise we loved our stay (second time here)
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, lovely apartment. Had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location and very clean apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great staff were friendly rooms were small.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a 1 bedroom apartment that overlooked the pool and bbq area, that was really great having breakfast out there most mornings. Seeing the cockatoos flying home every night was amazing too. Very spacious and modern apartment. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. Not too far to walk to the beach or the shops which made it handy. Amazing place, can't wait to go back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic time, loved the location and the pool. Only downside would be the wifi being so weak that it kept dropping out. Also the floors being concrete somebody upstairs kept stomping around and dragging furniture about. Very strange. Overall would definitely stay again.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Handy to shops and restaurants but still a quiet location. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would have been better if the pool was heated
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fact it was quiet, clean and in walking distance to the restaurants and bars
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to everything, relaxing, tranquil experience. The staff where great, very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything very relaxing and quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and facilities and staff are lovely. Lots of restaurants, shops and rhings to do within walking distance. Close to the marina and easy to book tours nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROSS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, and tidy room, with a balcony view overlooking the pool. Free undercover parking. Friendly staff. Happily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to stay! There is lots of parking available if you have a car. If you don't have one, don't worry as it's a short walk to the port, shops and restaurants. The hotel room we stayed in was really clean, comfortable and roomy. There was also a washing machine and room spa which made the stay even more perfect! Overall, it was a relaxing stay as the place is really quiet and relaxing :) We would definitely stay again if we came back to Port Douglas!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Wonderful Stay

Shantara was a wonderful place to stay. It was a short walk to Macrossan St for restaurants and shops
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the whole experience, in particular the staff they were just wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great outlook over the pool, great location, close to main shopping area, clean, tidy. Receptionist very friendly & helpful. Room was compact and had everything you would need. There is always a but however... the bed was hard and uncomfortable, it was similar to many hotel/apartments where the bed appeared to be two singles joined together with a larger top mattress creating a higher section in the middle.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location with helpful staff
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025