Tropical North QueenslandBoutique Resorts

Offering luxury suites with stunning rainforest and coastal views, this exclusive Balinese-style mountain retreat is just 10 minutes' drive from the edge of Port Douglas. It features a saltwater pool and a spacious patio offering rainforest views. This adult only resort features a number of beautifully furnished suites with a private garden and outdoor seating area. Each suite offers a walk-in wardrobe, a TV and DVD player. All suites offer a hand-carved Balinese king-size bed with luxurious mattress and bed linen. The deluxe suites offer an outdoor shower. Guests are welcome to relax on the patio, on the sun loungers by the pool or enjoy an outdoor meal in the barbecue area. There is a tour desk available to assist with booking local activities and the reception desk is available 24/7. Mai Tai Resort is a 1-hour drive from Cairns Airport.

Set in the heart of historic Yungaburra village, the award-winning Eden House Retreat offers spa and garden cottages. Private parking, bathrobes, port and plunger coffee are included. Each cottage at Eden House Retreat is air-conditioned and includes an electric fireplace, a private courtyard, kitchenette and minibar/fridge. Yungaburra Platypus Viewing Area is an easy walk from the property. Curtain Fig Tree is 2 km away.

The Daintree Ecolodge is nestled in the heart of the magnificent World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest and offers boutique accommodation in a breathtaking environment of refugial habitats, native flora and fauna, authentic Indigenous culture and sacred and striking diversity. The Daintree Rainforest is a rare jewel in the crown of Mother Nature believed to be over 180 million years old and the lodge's 15 bayans (treehouses) are immersed in the rainforest canopy allowing guests to reconnect with nature and loved ones in a lush tropical setting. Rise to the sound of the birds in the canopy above, take in the majesty of the enchanted rainforest and discover the lodge's sacred private waterfall, escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul at the Daintree Wellness Spa and dine on locally-inspired seasonal menus bursting with the freshest ingredients at the onsite Julaymba Restaurant.

Set on over 140 acres of native forest and boasting a private beach, Thala Beach Nature Reserve is an Eco-friendly wildlife retreat. This secluded sanctuary is nestled on a coastal headland and offers magnificent views of the sparkling Coral Sea. Thala Beach Nature Reserve is conveniently located within 10 minutes’ drive of Port Douglas. It is 45 minutes’ drive from Cairns City Centre. Guests can explore the nearby Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. These boutique timber bungalows offer ocean, mountain or forest views. Guests can relax on their private balcony and enjoy the native birds and wildlife. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer a bathtub, a refrigerator, and a minibar. The property features an organic coconut plantation, and natural swimming pools formed by granite boulders and waterfalls. Free guided nature tours are available and include Coconut Odyssey, stargazing at an outdoor observatory, wildlife walks and bird-watching tours.

This 5-star resort is situated on the secluded beachfront of Four Mile Beach, close to Alexandra Reefs. It offers a large lagoon pool with a bar, an 18-hole golf course, fitness centre and a hot tub. Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas provides a variety of large, luxury studio rooms and apartments, each with tea/coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and a complimentary bathroom and amenities kit. Each features a private bathroom, cable TV and a minibar. Sea Temple’s restaurant overlooks the lagoon pool serves meals and drinks in a relaxed environment. Special children's menus can be arranged for the little ones. Sea Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas is a 2-minute drive from the Sea Temple Golf & Country Club. The property is located 50 km from Cairns Airport.

The 5-star Pullman Palm Cove Resort & Spa is located on the beachfront of Palm Cove, a 25-minute drive from Cairns. It offers luxurious studios and apartments and features a spa and an outdoor swimming pool. Guests can choose from a wide range of health and beauty treatments at Vie Spa, which has outdoor verandas leading onto a man-made rain forest. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa provides fully furnished studio rooms and apartments with spa baths and private balconies or terraces. Some apartments feature luxurious swim-outs and private plunge pools. Temple of Taste serves modern Australian cuisine in a stylish setting. The Lagoon Bar is surrounded by water features and swimming pools, and offers a large selection of beverages. Pullman Palm Cove Resort provides a great base from where guests can start exploring the Daintree Rainforest and The Great Barrier Reef. Cairns Airport is only 17 km away.

Set amongst lush tropical surroundings, Oaks Port Douglas Resort is ideally located a few minutes' walk from the famous Four Mile Beach. Guests can laze by the lagoon-style pool which features its own swim-up bar, relax with a massage in the onsite spa centre, or dine at one of the restaurants. This hotel offers a choice of hotel rooms, one and two-bedroom apartments, all designed with tropical touches throughout. All have been refurbished and feature 42-inch LCD TVs and private balcony or patio overlooking the pool or tropical gardens. Oaks Port Douglas Resort is your gateway to exploring everything sunny Port Douglas has to offer. One of the oldest rainforests in the world, the Daintree Rainforest is a 20-minute drive from the resort, while the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary is just 2.3 km away. You can also explore the iconic Great Barrier Reef nearby.