Central Plaza Port Douglas

Resorts
8.3 (418 reviews)
35 - 37 Davidson Street , Port Douglas , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Lovely room
Great pool
Helpful staff / early check-in
Spacious apartment
Great air-conditioning
On-site parking
Walkable to beach, surf club and marina
Roomy en-suite with spa bath
Communal BBQ
Comfortable bed and excellent water pressure
Cons:
Room up two flights of stairs (accessibility)
Recommend having a car / fair walk into town for some
Some areas slightly dated
Bedroom windows not soundproof
Wi‑Fi weak or non-existent in places
Limited toilet paper provided
Toilet seat would not stay up

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Generally reported as clean and comfortable; minor housekeeping/maintenance issues noted (limited toilet paper, toilet seat problems).
Service
8.6
Staff described as helpful and accommodating (e.g., allowed early check-in); overall positive service sentiment.
Location
8.6
Praised for excellent location within walking distance of the beach, marina and shops; one mention that a car is useful for some as it can be a fair walk into town.
Room Quality
8
Rooms described as spacious, comfortable with great beds, en-suite spa bath and strong water pressure; negatives include stairs to some rooms and limited soundproofing in at least one unit.
Amenities
8.1
Strong highlights: pool, communal BBQ, on-site parking, good air-conditioning and spa facilities; downside: weak or inconsistent Wi‑Fi and some slightly dated elements.
Value for Money
8.6
Guests frequently commented that the apartments were 'well worth booking'—overall a good value perception.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Not mentioned in reviews; Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.9
Generally very positive—family-friendly pool, comfortable apartments and helpful staff—but issues with Wi‑Fi, some maintenance and occasional noise slightly lower the overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-05 02:31

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Prime Location
Central Plaza Resort offers a luxurious stay with a prime location just a 5-minute walk from central Port Douglas. The property boasts a heated outdoor pool and complimentary Wi-Fi, perfect for relaxation and staying connected.

Fully Self-Contained Spa Apartments
Choose from 1, 2, or 3-bedroom spa apartments, all fully self-contained with private balconies for stunning views. Each apartment features modern amenities including a flat-screen Smart TV, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Convenient Access to Attractions and Tours
Explore the beauty of 4 Mile Beach just a short stroll away or venture to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest located nearby. With a Tour Information Centre on-site, guests can easily arrange a variety of tours to enhance their experience.

Book your luxurious stay at Central Plaza Resort now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CNS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 418 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 7.9
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Nichola Jane • couple • nz
9
Great place
Pros:

Lovely room and pool. Helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jessi • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Spacious apartment, great air-conditioning, on-site parking. Staff let us check in an hour early.

Cons:

Our room was up two flights of stairs. Would recommend having a car as it would be a fair walk into town.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • au
9
Location is great, close to everything you need!
Pros:

Great location. Can walk to 4
Mile beach, surf club, Marina and all the main shopping strips. Pool was a big hit with the kids and apartment comfortable, clean & well worth booking!

Cons:

Some of it is a bit dated but very minor.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • au
9
Happy Holidayer
Pros:

Great pool and communal BBQ area. Has a welcoming comfortable feeling. Our apartment (19) was very roomy with great amenities. Easy to relax and spread out. Has the option to be a 2-bedroom apartment if required. Large en-suite with spa bath and excellent shower. Water pressure is amazing. Super comfortable bed. We would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

Unfortunately the window configuration in the bedroom meant it was not soundproof but, if you are a sound sleeper, this won’t bother you. Wifi is available at the property but very weak or non existent, especially in our apartment.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Val • couple • au
7
Stairs up to apartment were difficult
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Terry Symes • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Nice pool area

Cons:

Half a roll of toilet paper only.Toilet seat would not stay up

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • nz
8
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Kate • family_with_children • au
7
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Yann • family_with_children • fr
9
Top !
Pros:

Superbe logement, même si la clim du salon ne marchait pas très bien. Les lits sont très bien, on est à moins d'1km du centre de Port Douglas. La piscine est top. Il n'y avait quasiment personne en ce mois de décembre. Linge de bain fourni. Le digicode pour rentrer dans le logement, pas de stress pour les clefs ou le badge !

Cons:

Un petit flacon de shampooing et de gel douche par personne pour 4 nuits, c'est un peu juste.
Un peu de mal à comprendre où se garer et où se trouvait l'appartement.

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Luke • family_with_children • au
10
2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Sue • family_with_children • au
9
Loved this place.
Pros:

This is a lovely first floor apartment, beautifully decorated and comfortable, nestled into lush garden. The location is brilliant, an easy 10-15 minute walk to the Main Street. There is a very nice pool with lounge chairs and BBQ area. Air-con, Wi-Fi and everything you could need in the kitchen as well as easy parking on site for the hire car. I needed help with the entry code and the communication with the owner per phone was excellent.

Cons:

The digital entry lock was a little bit tricky for me, until I got the touch. Apart from this minor issue we were all really happy with the place, so much so that we would definitely book again.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Sharyn • extended_group • au
9
Pleasant location and staff. We had a freshly upgraded room so room was pretty fresh.
Pros:

Good location and room size was great for our needs.

Cons:

Walking upstairs to third level with luggage. Otherwise ok for us but not so good for 80yo Dad.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family
10
Pros:

Wonderful

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • nz
7
Adequate value for money
Pros:

Clean & friendly
Plenty of washing liquids & powder for washing machine

Cons:

Climbing 3 flights of stairs
Lack of coffee plunger
No table mats or table cloth

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Barry • extended_group • au
9
Pros:

Well managed. Comfortable. Well supplied. Excellent response from the manager for a problem. Excellent bbq facilities by the pool. 2 keys.

Cons:

Provide a couple of clothes hooks in the bathroom. Install exhaust fans to bathrooms.

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • couple • au
8
Very comfortable with everything you need
Pros:

Fabulous reception staff

Cons:

It was all good

2025-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Anita • family_with_children • au
8
Great family stay
Pros:

BBQ area was well stocked and the pool is large & nice. Seating is great and a relaxed place to chill 😎

2025-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • family_with_children
6
Pros:

Pros:
Good size room and bathroom
Good location
Pool area nice

Cons:
Walls are paper thin - felt like we had balcony door open as you can hear everything on the street
Staff at reception were a bit clueless
Was freezing in room with air con on and hot without it on. Unable to adjust temp to suit

Would we stay again? No - sleep is a priority and too much noise from street

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Grace • extended_group • au
10
Affordable apartments with everything you need and close to main shopping area
Pros:

Close to town
Great pool
Spacious rooms

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • extended_group • au
3
Rude reception staff, made us feel extremely unwelcome.
Cons:

The reception staff were incredibly rude and unhelpful. We book for 7 people (3 bedrooms and a trundle bed) and when we get there the trundle wasn’t set up, we came after hours so I went down in the morning and the owner was so rude and unkind about it. Wanted to charge me an extra $45 per night for additional sheets.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee