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Shantara Resort Port Douglas

5.0 of 5
27 - 31 Davidson St, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877, Australia
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Shantara Resort Port Douglas
Ranked #11 of 48 hotels in Port Douglas
4.5 of 5 stars 294 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Pool deck(18)
  • Very clean(17)
  • Main street(14)
  • Studio room(8)
  • Great Place(7)
  • Short walk(7)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Bedroom apartment(6)
  • Staff were excellent(4)
  • Would highly recommend(4)
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Victoria Australia
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

We recently stayed in a dual key apartment with another couple. Our room had the kitchen and sitting room. It was very spacious and comfortable and well fitted out. The bedroom was very good with a very comfy bed. The bathroom was spacious and lovely. We enjoyed our stay. In walking distance from Macrossan Street and also the beach. The... More

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Shantara, Manager at Shantara Resort Port Douglas, responded to this review
May 23, 2012

Greatly appreciate your review and glad to hear that you found the accommodation comfortable. We do have 2 pools the island pool is a little smaller and does retain a temperature of approximately 27 degrees, the larger pool had the heater turned on the first week of May and the temperature is set at 29 -30 degrees. There are about... More

Perth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This was our second stay at the Shantara and again we were not disappointed. On both occasions we have stayed in a 1 bedroom apartment on the pool deck - they are very well appointed, comfortable, and have all the facilities that you need. The pool was a good temperature to enjoy each day. The resort and rooms are kept... More

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Shantara, Manager at Shantara Resort Port Douglas, responded to this review
May 23, 2012

Dear Janine Thank you again for having stayed at Shantara and for your genuine comments We are grateful that you have mentioned the pools being at a ‘good temperature’ as we do monitor the temperatures of the pools daily with thermometers in particular the heated pool. we look forward to Welcoming you back on you r next holiday. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We stayed for 7 nights in a studio room which, despite my reservations, we found to be more than adequate as we were out and about exploring or hanging by the pool most days. Found the staff friendly and very helpful and the resort beautifully maintained, always immaculate! This is the first resort we've stayed in with a no kids... More

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Shantara, Manager at Shantara Resort Port Douglas, responded to this review
May 15, 2012

Dear Lisa, Thank you so much for your sincere review and great to hear that you had a relaxing holiday at Shantara and that you enjoyed this great part of the world that we live in. We look forward to welcoming you again at Shantara. More

Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We were so disappointed with our stay here. First we were greeted at reception by a young girl with a terrible attitude that wasn't happy at all when we asked if we could leave our luggage as we were early checking in despite advertising on their website "storage for passengers in transit" so we held onto them. Then when we... More

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Shantara, Manager at Shantara Resort Port Douglas, responded to this review
May 14, 2012

This review is a total disappointment firstly for being published and secondly for the inaccurate information! It seems that there are some people that just like going from one property to another while on holidays , nothing wrong with that ! rather than just relaxing and enjoying their short time while on holidays some people feel the need to state... More

Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We have mixed feelings about Shantara. We stayed in a one-bedroom apartment with a pool deck. Parking is free and this is fantastic, however the car park smells like a bin room. We realised that this was coming from the drains located throughout the car park. We saw that there was a luggage trolley in the foyer, but no help... More

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Shantara, Manager at Shantara Resort Port Douglas, responded to this review
May 10, 2012

Dear Fiona, Thank you for your comments and review of Shantara. The design aspects of the building unfortunately are not in our control and I suppose it would fall back onto the Architects or Developer maybe they should of taken into consideration the sun patterns during the year and how this would affect the individual rooms. Having said this the... More

Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

nice clean, spacious rooms. amazing bath. was bit cloudy so we didnt swim in the pool at all. 2 min walk to shops and restaurants. one minute walk to beach. beack walks are incredible. nautilus is a must! good place for adults - as no kids under 16 allowed. rooms face each other - so privacy is limited but ok. More

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

We stayed in a Studio room which was well appointed,impeccably clean and aesthetically very pleasing. Noise is not a problem as the resort caters for adults only. All rooms have a pleasant outlook onto one of two pools with no restrictions on the hours of use.There is a tropical feel with plenty of palms around the pools. Shantara is perfectly... More

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Burton-on-Trent
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104 reviews 104 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

What a fabulous place! Very friendly and helpful staff, superb room with great facilities, and a marvellous pair of pools to relax in. We were entranced by the place. Port Douglas is quite small, so most places are probably near to the centre - and this one wa no exception. More

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Johanneburg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Anyone visiting Port Douglas MUST stay at SHANTARA RESORT!!!! Top class !! Perfectly appointed apartments with everything possible to guarantee a very pleasant stay!!!!! More

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Newcastle
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

We stayed in a studio room. Only one issue - someone using a tumble dryer passed midnight, but the hotel and management are in no way to blame for that! Everything else was perfect, and the massage was bliss! Great location an easy walk to town. Seemed to be a very elegant, and low key place to stay. Not a... More

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Shantara, Manager at Shantara Resort Port Douglas, responded to this review
April 25, 2012

Thanks very much for your review we do spend lots of time in making sure the property externally and internally is always looking good for our Guests, what you see is what you get ! Unfortunately a very small minority of Guests do not have consideration of others ! fancy doing your washing at midnight ! we do have a... More

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