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Port Douglas Retreat

3.5 of 5
31 - 33 Mowbray Street, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877, Australia
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4.0 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
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What travelers say about this specialty lodging
  • Pool area(5)
  • Great location(4)
  • Self catering(4)
  • Main street(3)
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sadikhov
Sydney
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 NEW

My wife and I just got back from our holidays staying 8 nights in Port Douglas retreat. It is hard to compare with other hotels in Port Douglas, as we didn't see any there, but this place gave us everything we wanted. David greeted us on arrival. Gave us valuable information about things to do in Port Douglas and surrounding... More

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Gems82
Tasmania
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Port Douglas Retreat is a picturesque, peaceful complex nice and close to the heart of Port Douglas - and yet not so close to be noisy or have much traffic. It was a great place to relax after a busy day sightseeing, the room was fine for what we needed, and David & Joyce couldn't do enough for us. The... More

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Stephen T
Skipton
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

From the moment I arrived, as David came to the airport transfer bus to help with my luggage, I felt welcome. He and Joyce were very helpful and friendly. The location is excellent; close to the beach, shops and restaurants and not far from the harbour. The room was spacious and well equiped with a balcony overlooking trees. The pool... More

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virginia m
Lincoln, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2011

We have just returned from an 8 day stay, and found Port Douglas Retreat to be just that - a wonderful, peaceful spot, fantastic location just 5 minutes from the beach and shops, with a stunning garden and wonderful birdlife. Contrary to the previous comments, the lovely trees around the beautiful pool offer welcome respite from the Queensland sun, and... More

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Kate C
Stockport, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2011

From the outside the premises look lovely and are built in a colonial style, but it's a shame guests can't take advantage of the balmy climate on the beautiful pool and decking area. Mostly there is very little direct sunshine on the sun terrace as it is surrounded by trees. I was not the only one who found this disappointing... More

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PDRetreat, Manager at Port Douglas Retreat, responded to this review
September 15, 2011

We thank our guests for their review and we remember these guests very well. In regards to our trees, pool decking and shade, all our trees are registered with the local government. These are beautiful, very old, native paper bark trees and we are not allowed to remove nor would we ever want to remove these grand old trees. Even... More

TerryMcD_11
Batemans Bay NSW
Reviewer
5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2011

David and Joyce, lovely couple, most helpful managers, made our stay enjoyable. Lovely location, near the shops and the beach, but far enough away from the noisy pubs to ensure a quiet night's sleep. Boo to all whingers who complained about having to sweep the floor. It's self-serviced apartments, so fair enough. We stayed 8 nights which means you get... More

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HabTrav
HerveyBay
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We have been overseas and just returned to Australia and chose to have a month's holiday to enable us to settle down again. We are so glad we chose to return to this Retreat. We just sat around the gorgeous pool for a few days and soaked in the sun with others of a like mind. The BBQs are here... More

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ozkiwis
Mooloolaba, Australia
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 26, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed for four nights in a pool view room on a “sunset sail” deal. Our initial impressions on arrival were good, but there were a few things that let us down during the stay, and would make us try somewhere different next time. The location was perfect, just a short walk to both the town centre... More

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PDRetreat, Manager at Port Douglas Retreat, responded to this review
June 26, 2011

We thank our guests for their review and comments. We are glad they enjoyed their stay and found us to be perfectly located and offered good value for their stay. We are sorry that the weather was cold and they could not enjoy our BBQ area and pool - heated to 28c, as much as they desired.This winter seems to... More

Les41
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Contributor
11 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2011

The Carins tourist office in Cairns recommended this hotel and got us a discount as well! It was the best hotel we stayed in during our holiday in Australia. Each room had a cooker and microwave and there were BBQ facilities in the pool area. After eating out for 3 weeks it was a really nice change to be able... More

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sjbolden
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2010

David and Joyce were extremely helpful in helping me to select day trips to the rain forest and snorkeling. I was late arriving to Port Douglas from Cairns, but Joyce was waiting for me, helped me with my luggage to my room, and told me where to go for a late night meal. The room was very clean and tastefully... More

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