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Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa: Traveler Reviews

5.0 of 5
Mitre St, Port Douglas, Queensland 4871, Australia
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Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Los Gatos
Top Contributor
197 reviews 197 reviews
78 hotel reviews
Reviews in 105 cities Reviews in 105 cities
204 helpful votes 204 helpful votes
“Wonderful Stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

First rate hotel. Beautiful grounds with its massive pool as the centerpiece. Many of the rooms back up to the pool which would be perfect if you were traveling with kids. The rooms were modern but with some definate negatives. First, the room was sparsely furnished. Not room for any furniture other than a small sitting table in the corner of the room. As with most of the New Zealand hotels we stayed the bed was a queen size which would not have been our first choice. Another problem was the glass enclosed bathroom. When the light was on in the bathroom it also illuminated the adjacent bedroom. Liked the shower and separate tub. The tub was so massive it took 15 minutes to even partially fill it. Still, the rooms had a very luxurious feel to them. The front desk was very helpful and booked us tickets to the Skyrail and Railway through the Kuranda Rainforest (a highlight of our trip). Our hotel rate for this tour was less than the internet advertised rate. Also thought that the breakfast buffets were first rate. Omelettes were available and were delicious. We also had dinner at the hotel one night and had one of the best meals of our three week trip. We both had the rack of lamb on the menu and it was perfectly prepared and a dining treat. The location was a bit from Port Douglas but there was a shuttle bus that ran about every 1/2 hour, though it was a bit pricey at $9 a person. There were many other very nice resorts closer to town and if you didn't have a car, like us, might be a better option. There were one or two pubs about a 15 minute walk away and the Rainforest Habitat was probably a twenty minute walk away (or $9 shuttle). I also appreciated the small store located next to reception where you buy sundries. Though I only gave Sea Temple a very good, I could have easily given it an excellent rating.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sycamore, Illinois
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49 reviews 49 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Full Condo with outside roof patio”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

This is a beautiful property and we were updated to a full condo, two bedrooms, full kitchen, washer, dryer, dining and living room, outside patio and a roof patio with jacuzzi and outside grill. Many of the condos are on the pool, but ours faced the golf course with a road in between. Not much traffic and very quiet. We spent one afternoon in the pool and learned that many of the condos are privately owned and rented out when owners are not using them. The hotel is out a ways from the downtown of Port Douglas, but there is a shuttle bus ($5.00) that takes you into town. Regular schedule and easy to do. One night we cooked our dinner on the roof patio and watched the flying foxes (fruit bats) flying out to feed. It was a spectacular sight.

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Springfield, Virginia
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128 reviews 128 reviews
36 hotel reviews
Reviews in 63 cities Reviews in 63 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“Great luxury in super location! But PRICEY!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013 via mobile

We stayed here 4 nights during the Aussie summer. Essentially every available amenity, BUT you have to pay $49 for 7 days of wireless service. Sooner or later, Australia will catch on to the fact that free wireless is essential to the traveler. The pool is huge, and is accessible directly from many rooms. Drinks and food are pricey. The service is superb, as it should be for a high end property.

  • Stayed February 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Auckland Central, New Zealand
2 reviews
“Time with the wife”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

I thought the Hotel and location were amazing. Very disappointed with the gym both in size and equipment. It was very expensive but also very nice. The staff were very friendly. The rooms were amazing. Port Douglas is beautiful and the pool area and the design was really nice. Some more areas for sun beds would have been nice as we had a penthouse room and couldn't use the ones outside the pool side rooms and the other ones were all taken for the whole day. People getting there early and then leaving a owel on the chairs. The upstairs rooftop bbq area with spa was great too.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Coolangatta, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Lower your expectations”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

Overrated. We travelled as a couple for a week of relaxation. We were under the misunderstanding that this was some type of luxury resort. Our studio apartment (anything larger was superfluous to our needs) had no internal furniture nor stereo. The room service menu (Asian platter) was straight out of Coles deep freeze and our room was not serviced on the first day. Based on the quality of the room service menu, we didn't risk it in the resort restaurant. The staff were pleasant enough although obviously under-resourced. Port Douglas itself seemed to be in some sort of decay. Most of the restaurants seem to be hung up on Asian fusion and the better ones didn't open during the day. If you're used to city quality, there's nothing to look forward to here.

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
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Address: Mitre St, Port Douglas, Queensland 4871, Australia
Region: Australia > Queensland > Port Douglas
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
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Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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