Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel - Adults Only Haven

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9.2 (482 reviews)
9 Esplanade , Port Douglas , au

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near Four Mile Beach and town restaurants
Very friendly, helpful and welcoming staff (exceptional overnight attendant noted)
Excellent breakfast and coffee
Comfortable king bed and good room layout
Nice hot tub and pool available
Quiet end of the strip; convenient for dining and shops
Cons:
Some rooms dated in decor; furniture needs updating
Pool is narrow/needs a makeover and limited sun-lounging space
Occasional cleanliness issues (surface clean, slight damp smell reported)
Small TV and intermittent internet connectivity
Limited on-site parking
Perceived as overpriced by some guests at peak rates

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Mixed notes: generally acceptable bathrooms and surface-cleaned rooms, but at least one guest reported only a surface clean and a slight damp smell in the room.
Service
10
Very strong service sentiment: staff repeatedly described as super friendly, helpful and cheerful; an overnight front-desk attendant was singled out as exceptional and highly praised.
Location
10
Outstanding location: repeatedly described as the best spot in Port Douglas, close to Four Mile Beach and the quieter end of the shopping/restaurant strip.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms are comfortable and well laid-out (king bed comfortable, living area), but several comments noted dated decor, small TV, some damp smell and need for furniture/update.
Amenities
8.5
Mixed amenities: nice hot tub and pool present, but pool is narrow, limited sun-lounging space and needs refurbishment; limited parking availability noted.
Value for Money
8
Some guests felt the hotel was overpriced at the highest rates (comments suggesting more reasonable pricing), though many felt location, breakfast and service partially justify the cost.
Food and Beverage
10
Strongly positive F&B sentiment: breakfast and morning coffee repeatedly described as excellent and a highlight of the stay.
Overall Experience
9.8
Overall very positive: many guests described relaxing, enjoyable stays and said they'd return, citing location, breakfast and very friendly staff as key reasons.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 19:20

Property Description

Beachfront Luxury

Stylish Accommodation
Experience chic suites with private balconies, cooking facilities, and modern amenities. Enjoy daily breakfast and proximity to shops and restaurants.

Hi Tide Restaurant
Indulge in modern Australian cuisine with ocean views at the exclusive on-site restaurant. Savor breakfast, brunch, and dinner, and unwind during Happy Hour.

Ready to experience luxury by the beach? Book your stay at Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel now!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.1% charge when you pay with a credit card.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CNS

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 482 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.8
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David • couple • au
5
The hotel needs some TLC it has the gutters falling off ,the paint coming off in many areas
Pros:

The staff ,location are excellent

Cons:

No restraunt

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • au
10
Very relaxing in perfect location
Pros:

Gorgeous spot next to the beach and close to town. Staff were lovely. Good included breakfast. View and sound of the ocean from the room

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • au
9
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Jose • couple • au
10
Fabulous location to enjoy one of the most magical places in the world
Pros:

The location is the best you can find in port Douglas and the staff are super friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • au
9
Excellent
Pros:

Great staff and good location

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jack • couple • lu
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • sg
7
An expanded motel room but overpriced. Will still return to stay if priced reasonably at A$400
Pros:

The location and staff were great. The breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

The car park had limited space so there was a risk of parking outside on the street. The deco of the room was like a motel room albeit larger with space for a living room and a sofa. Although everything was in good working order, the room does not warrant a price of A$600 per night. A more reasonable price would be A$400 because it is in Port Douglas (tourist demand), excellent breakfast and cheerful staff. Otherwise A$250.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Duckett • solo_traveller • au
7
If you’re looking for no kids and great location then this is the place to stay.
Pros:

Location and breakfast was outstanding
King bed was very comfortable and bathroom was clean

Cons:

The TV was so small and internet kept cutting out.
Room smelt damp and needed an update of furniture.
Happy hour was still expensive at $15 per cocktail
The pool area needed some background music

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • au
7
Fantastic stay, good breakfast and friendly staff. Facilities need updating.
Pros:

Great location, good room layout, staff were amazingly friendly.

Cons:

Everything needs to be updated. Pool could be amazing but is in need of a make over. Room is ok but also dated. Out side of building needs a freshen up

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Maxine • couple • au
10
Great spot
Pros:

Great location. Near four mile beach and at the quiet end of the shopping and restaurant strip

Cons:

The pool didn’t have a lot of space for sun lounging

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • cl
8
Relax y libertad
Pros:

Es un hotel chiquito no es lo que me imagino de un hotel . Todo muy Self service . Para nosotros fue positivo pues como los horarios eran muy ajustados para los tragos los comprábamos y los llevábamos a la pieza.
El desayuno es a la orden y tiene un menú rico.
Cerca de la calle entretenida donde están todos los restaurantes y tienditas. La playa al frente y una piscina aunque estrecha bien rica

Cons:

No encontrabas gente que te ayudara. Pero es lo de menos.
Porque igual aunque pocos eran muy amables

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Marta • solo_traveller • au
9
Very relaxing and enjoyable.
Pros:

Welcoming and friendly staff on arrival .. felt at home straight away.
Room was perfect for a 3 night stay for a couple.
Excellent location and inclusive of breakfast was a bonus ..
The room could have been a bit more thoroughly cleaned - it was more like a surface clean ..but overall acceptable.
We will definitely be back again.
The Dutch girl on the front desk whom is overnight caretaker was exceptional & made our stay a great experience .. 5 stars to her .👌

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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314karinap • Friends getaway • West New York, New Jersey
10
Great hotel, excellent location
Pros:

Our stay at this hotel was great from start to finish, largely thanks to the incredibly helpful and friendly staff. Right from check-in, they provided us with a wealth of information about the local area that made navigating our stay so much easier, and booked our transport for us completely hassle-free. The amenities were nice, especially the great hot tub which was the perfect way to unwind at the end of the day. To top it all off, the morning coffee and breakfast were excellent, making it a wonderful experience that we would highly recommend to anyone.

2026-06-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Gabriele • couple • au
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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319vickis • Family • Melbourne, Victoria
2
Not Pleasant…I had to do my own vacuuming
Pros:

This was my second time staying here and I was surprised how run down and tatty the rooms seemed since my last visit. I opted for an ocean view room this time and you do get glimpses of the ocean through the trees, but there is also a road running alongside which could get noisy early in the day with garbage trucks. The ocean noise was surprisingly loud and sounded like a freight train running past the window when weather conditions got choppy, but that’s Mother Nature for you. The worst was the sand. It’s nearly impossible not to bring some back to the room no matter how hard we tried not to, the tiled floors were soon covered in it which found its way into the bed which was absolutely horrible and did not make for restful sleep. Housekeeping made the bed and replenished towels daily but the floors were not vacuumed once and there was no broom in the room. I asked at reception if the room could be vacuumed or at least one supplied (thinking they would offer to do it) and I was surprised to find an ancient, upright Anko vacuum cleaner left in my room. I never expected to be vacuuming on a holiday and the machine wasn’t really up to the job, so I resorted to leaving towels on the floor beside the bed to try and catch the sand (it didn’t work). There were glass bricks in the bathroom with no way of covering them, and the bedroom was flooded with light during the night which streamed in through the wooden louvre doors. This also highlighted the fact louvres were thick with dust. The hairdryer was good quality, but had a dirty, sticky surface residue which was coming off on my hands so I could only use it with a dry flannel wrapped around it. Wifi was woeful, it rarely worked and we had to hotspot our mobile phones. There was a used dental flosser on the outdoor table when we arrived, and the pedal on the kitchen bin had fallen off. The TV refused to work until we figured the remote wasn’t the right sort, we were able to use it in the end by going through the on-screen guide each time instead of being able to turn it on and go straight to a channel. Staff were pleasant and seemed to be mostly backpackers. The resort location is excellent…but there is no way I’d stay there again….it was a very unpleasant seven night stay (and I’ve been revelling in my sand-free feet ever since I returned home).

2026-06-09 • via Tripadvisor
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Liz • couple • au
9
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • au
8
Boutique, relaxing & private a great getaway, we will most certainly return. 😁
Pros:

Location and staff were excellent. The apartments were well equiped, clean and comfortable. The location was perfect lovely views and walking distance to restaurants, beach & shops.

Cons:

The property would be amazing with some minor renovations and maintenance to upgrade the pool (I do believe this is in the process).

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • couple • fr
7
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee