The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Port Douglas

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Port Douglas

Port Douglas is a popular destination for scuba diving and snorkeling, and there are plenty of dive resorts and hotels to choose from in the area. If you're looking for a dive vacation in Port Douglas, you'll find that many hotels offer dive packages that cater to all levels of experience. From affordable dive hotels to luxury 5-star resorts, we have analyzed all of the best dive resorts and hotels in Port Douglas, Australia to help you find the perfect place to stay. Whether you're a seasoned scuba diver or a beginner, you'll be able to find the right relaxing and comfortable hotel for your needs. Some of the top scuba hotels in Port Douglas include terrific amenities and a pampering experience. Also, you can find affordable hotels that offer comfortable accommodations and great access to diving. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect scuba diving hotel in Port Douglas among the options below.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel - Adults Only Haven

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $317 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Port Douglas
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 9-13 The Esplanade, Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel - Adults Only Haven has great rooms from $317 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 km from the city center, scuba divers will especially love a bar, parking, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens at this terrific hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
  • Beach


Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas

5-star Resort with prices starting at $262 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas which has nice rooms starting at $262. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Davidson Street. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, outdoor tennis, and hiking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.1 km from the city center. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach


Pink Flamingo Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

We found Pink Flamingo Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $102. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 115 Davidson St. You'll also find a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and pet-friendly rooms which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 1.5 km from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach


Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Port Douglas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $90, Lazy Lizard Motor Inn, at 121 Davidson Street provides an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers child care, golf, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities. It's located just 1.6 km from the city center, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach


Freestyle Resort Port Douglas

4-star Resort with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Port Douglas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Freestyle Resort Port Douglas has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. The great rooms here start at $158 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 47 Davidson Road. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 0.7 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach


Also, you might be interested in the nearby scuba diving hotels in Cairns.

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How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Port Douglas?

Port Douglas Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$186

Travelers to Port Douglas, Australia will have a large number of terrific scuba diving accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of scuba diving hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 scuba diving hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $186. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Port Douglas.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $262
  • 4-star hotels: $238
  • 3-star hotels: $96


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