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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Port Douglas

Are you deciding where to to stay for a weekend in Port Douglas, Australia? We've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria and have found the best options for a 3-day or 2-day trip. Whether you're with your family or on a romantic getaway, we've got the perfect weekend hotel in Port Douglas for you. These selected hotels offer affordable rates with top-notch amenities, comfortable and relaxing rooms, and prime locations for sightseeing and exploring for a perfect long weekend trip. From museums to scenic walks and outdoor adventures, there's plenty of things to do in Port Douglas over a weekend retreat. And when you're ready to refuel, these hotels are located near some of the best restaurants in the area. So why wait? Book your weekend getaway in Port Douglas at one of these top hotels and get ready to experience all that the area has to offer.

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

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $267 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Port Douglas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Located at Mitre Street Po Box 381, Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa has great rooms from $267 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.8 km from the city center, visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens at this convenient hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
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  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Pavilions in The Palms Heated Pool Short

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $1006 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Pavilions in The Palms Heated Pool Short which has nice rooms starting at $1006. Offering an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 10 Sonata Cl, Port Douglas Qld. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, child care, golf, a game room, and free parking which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.5 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Pineapple Petes Beach House

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $940 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Port Douglas
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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We found Pineapple Petes Beach House to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $940. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, scuba diving, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and child care, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 17 Seabrook Avenue. You'll also find golf, free parking, horse riding, an indoor play area, and bicycle rental which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 3.4 km from the center of town. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Luxury Apartments at Temple Resort and Spa Port Douglas

4-star Resort with prices starting at $238 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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With terrific rooms from $238, Luxury Apartments at Temple Resort and Spa Port Douglas, at 22 Mitre Street provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and golf. It's located just 4.8 km from the city center, too. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
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Port Douglas Penthouse Suite

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $243 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Port Douglas Penthouse Suite has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $243 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Cnr Macrossan And Wharf Streets. Furthermore, it also offers golf, city views, a spa, a child pool, and free parking, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.5 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas

4-star Resort with prices starting at $239 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Port Douglas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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The great guest rating of Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas is 8.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $239, and it's located at 22-36 Mitre St. We also love the a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 4.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Freestyle Resort Port Douglas

4-star Resort with prices starting at $186 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Port Douglas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Freestyle Resort Port Douglas because it has great rooms that start at $186. It has an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 47 Davidson Street. Only 0.7 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa at this fun hotel. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Niramaya Villas and Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $543 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Port Douglas
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Niramaya Villas and Spa offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $543 (before taxes). It's located at 1 Bale Drive and has earned a guest rating of 9.30/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers golf, a hot tub, a spa, free parking, and laundry facilities which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.1 km from the city center.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas

4-star Resort with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Port Douglas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Located at 316 Port Douglas Road, Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas has great rooms from $145 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 3.6 km from the center of town. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Lazy Lizard Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Lazy Lizard Motor Inn which has nice rooms starting at $132. Offering an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 121 Davidson Street. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers golf, free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. It's located just 1.6 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: Cairns, Port Douglas, and Palm Cove.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Cairns, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Cairns, Best Luxury Hotels in Cairns, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cairns, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Cairns, Best Hotels for One Week in Cairns, Best Hotels for One Night in Cairns, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Cairns, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Cairns, Best Business Hotels in Cairns, or Best Party Hotels in Cairns.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Port Douglas?

Port Douglas Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$292

Travelers to Port Douglas, Australia will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 27 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $292. 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 weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $502
  • 4-star hotels: $280
  • 3-star hotels: $167


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