Aparthotel

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

4.5 star property
4.5-star adults-only aparthotel near Four Mile Beach

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Room options

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Studio, Pool View (Adults Only Resort)

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

One Bedroom Apartment - Pool View (Adults Only Resort)

  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Shared Pool Deck (Adults Only Resort) | Balcony view

Studio Shared Pool Deck (Adults Only Resort)

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Apartment – Shared Pool Deck Access (Adults Only Resort)

  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shantara Apartment – Pool Private Deck Access Jacuzzi (Adults Only Resort) | Balcony view

Shantara Apartment – Pool Private Deck Access Jacuzzi (Adults Only Resort)

  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Port Douglas

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Port Douglas aparthotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Four Mile Beach and Flagstaff Hill. Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina and Anzac Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Macrossan Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Four Mile Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sugar Wharf - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St Mary's by the Sea Chapel - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bam Pow - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jungle Fowl - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nectar Port Douglas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪N17 burger co - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Fresq - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

4.5-star adults-only aparthotel near Four Mile Beach
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An area shuttle within 300 meters and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Port Douglas aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2007
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Port Douglas aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Communal pool
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Fenced pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Pool loungers
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 300 m
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 floors
  • 54 units
  • Built in 2007
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 52.00 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Port Douglas Resort
Port Douglas Shantara
Resort Port Douglas
Shantara
Shantara Port Douglas
Shantara Resort
Shantara Resort Port Douglas Adults Retreat
Shantara Hotel Port Douglas
Shantara Resort Port Douglas Hotel Port Douglas
Shantara Resort Adults Retreat
Shantara Port Douglas Adults Retreat
Shantara Adults Retreat
Shantara Douglas Retreat
Shantara Resort Port Douglas Adults Only Retreat
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat Aparthotel
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat Port Douglas

Frequently asked questions

How close is Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat to the airport?

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat is 40.9 mi (58-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat?

As of Mar 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat on Apr 1, 2026 start from $367, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of AUD 52.00 per person, one-way.

How close is Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 5-minute walk from Four Mile Beach and 2.5 mi (5-min drive) from Four Mile Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat offer free breakfast?

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat have a pool?

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat have a spa?

This aparthotel has a spa, which features Swedish massages, facials, and body treatments.

How close is Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat to downtown Port Douglas?

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat is 0.3 mi away from Port Douglas.

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 812 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 812 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 812 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 812 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 812 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Douglas, Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location walkable to the restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire Elizabeth

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff at reception on arrival and easy book in. Beautiful room clean comfortable and quiet. Amenities first class and would recommend to anyone and in no hesitation for a return visit. Sorry we had to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Corner room was very dark. Small room. Balcony oppressive heat
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We come every year and just love the quiet peaceful relaxed vibe. Adults only is the best, you can totally switch off and enjoy your break. Shantara is close to everything, can walk easily to the beach, marina and shops and restaurants/cafes/bars. Tours pick up at the door. Staff are very helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Resort was close to the village as well as the sea. No need to drive there unless you went further. Very quiet and relaxing. Thank you Shantara Resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, walkable to town centre, nice hotel, good sized rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Room comfort

So So at Shantara

Our room was quite small on 2nd floor, but would have been more spacious without a round glass table & 2 chairs between bed and balcony doors. TV was installed on kitchen bench so only half of bench was able to used. I dropped an apple, which rolled under the bed, and was apalled to see how dirty it was under the bed. Plastic bag, thick dust and other bits of rubbish from prior guests. Obviously no cleaning checks in place. Pools also needed deep cleaning or repainting as had brown patches on bottom. For the number of units there was a lack of sunloungers, only the units on ground floor were catered for. Noisy when guests were outside on decks as you could hear conversations when balcony doors open, which we did not want to do day and night. Staff were helpful and friendly and the overall look of the property was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location friendly staff garden so peaceful
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, great pools, very smart. Our room was a bit small and the TV was pretty hopeless - we couldn’t cast to it so the range of programming was very limited. But overall a lovely place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahoor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing and clean, had everything we needed, extra towels, a kitchenette, microwave oven, tea and coffee. Also a very beautiful view of one of the pools, sounds of birds singing, water fall and a nice breeze when sitting on the balcony. Couldn’t be better than this. Thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities… clean … peaceful …
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce, CHELTENHAM

Liked: Cleanliness
Room dated and kitchen facilities/utensils average
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gerhard

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Wonderful stay at Shantara

Loved our stay at Shantara. Beautiful quiet resort in a perfect position. Close to everything you could need.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

G L

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We can’t fault the location and the pool (there’s two) is heated beautifully and everything is very clean. We stayed in the top floor one bedroom apartment, the kitchen equipment is a little lacking and very basic, missed not having an oven or even air fryer. We also struggled to get any pool time as there’s only about 8 loungers and they were occupied most of the time. The complex is a little in need of some maintenance (broken and missing tiles etc). Otherwise we loved our stay (second time here)
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mae

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, lovely apartment. Had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location and very clean apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great staff were friendly rooms were small.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025