9 Davidson St. Just 50 metres from Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877 Australia
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Port Douglas Motel is perfectly located. We are 2 minutes to Four Mile beach and only 150 metres to shops, restaurants and bars! Our retro and funky themed guestrooms have quality bedding and furnishings to a standard with ensuites, kitchenettes, tv's, dvd's, airconditioning and ceiling fans. Our extensive dvd library is for your use and enjoyment. A mid stay service is provided for stays of 7 days or more. Our facilities include not only a salt water swimming pool (free use of pool towels) but also a well appointed guests dining/kitchen with a barbeque and stove. The guests laundry has washing machine, clothes dryer and clothes line. We offer a great tour booking service and can arrange for your transfer to and from the Cairns Airport. Our facilities are excellent for long or short stays. Your stay is important to us. As owner operators we ask Try Us We Care!
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Diving
Snorkelling
Books, DVDs, music for children
Taxi service
Street parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Fence around pool
Complimentary tea
Fishing
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Shared kitchen
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Private check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Self-serve laundry
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Air conditioning
Safe
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Sofa
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Flatscreen TV
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Iron
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9 Davidson St. Just 50 metres from Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877 Australia
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Room was clean, bright and beautiful. We felt the warm welcome and the relaxed athmosphere. The little things like the ready cold water jug in the fridge was heartwarming. Lovely facilities, all you need for a vacation. Beautiful town. Hope to be back
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Bernie Nagan, General Manager at Port Douglas Motel
Responded 1 week ago
Hello siggaa2019, "Clean, bright and beautiful" - what a lovely description of our Motel - thank you so much! We were very glad to read you enjoyed your stay with us and do hope we will see you again one day!
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Property's Favourite Review
We stayed here a year ago in the midst of the ravages of COVID and enjoyed the relative quiet of this superbly located and run motel. Second time around and, while Port Douglas itself was chockers with visitors from the south, the Port Douglas Motel was still effortlessly chic, unhurried and right-on-the-money when it comes to cleanliness, utility, comfort, value and service. It was a pleasure staying here again and if I’m ever in Port Douglas in future I wouldn’t stay anywhere else, period.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Upstairs rooms are probably better so you don’t have to worry about cars parked outside your door.
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Responded 25 Aug 2022
Hello BonzoD, thank you so much for your delightful 5 bubble review of our Motel. Very happy to read you enjoyed your stay with us as much as your first visit! You are so right about town being "chockers" - it has been such a very hard 2 years for everyone and to see so many smiling faces around Port Douglas is fantastic! Looking forward to your third visit! Take care - Jenny
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Fantastic motel, all the facilities you need. very comfortable, clean, great location walking distance to the beach and town, marina. Very affordable, ended up staying 2 nights instead of 1. Will definitely be booking here again. Can not fault anything.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Thank you so much Hannetteg for you lovely review of our Motel - so glad you enjoyed your stay with us!! Yes our location is pretty perfect with only a one minutes walk to vibrant Macrossan Street and a few minutes walk to gorgeous 4 mile beach! We look forward to seeing you again!
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Great stay thank you. Five stars from us. We were only able to stay one night due to our schedule but would have loved to stay longer and will return. Perfect location close to beach and town. Supermarket, bakeries, restaurants, pharmacy etc all close but in quiet location. Very short walk to beach for swim in stinger net area, beach has usual features, tables, bbqs etc. Motel easy to park right outside room. Room great facilities, including cold water jug in fridge ready. Microwave, fridge, kitchenette, hairdryer, kettle, toaster, shampoos etc in bathroom and lots of lovely towels. Bed comfortable. Sofa and also table and chairs. Very well set up and clean. Quiet and effective air con. Pool lovely and clean, great guest outdoor kitchen facilities and seating. Also laundry room and outside drying area. Staff couldn't have been more helpful. Lovely welcome from Bernie with some fab recommendations on food and timings. Kindly let us leave car a little later than usual to allow us a late breakfast at beach. Other staff seem on site very friendly too. A great find, very pleased. Thank you. …
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Hello Departure , Thank you so much for staying with us and leaving your wonderful review of our property and staff. We were all so thrilled to read your lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Port Douglas Motel.
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My wife and I stayed at the Port Douglas Motel for 6 nights and it was absolutely fantastic. The room was clean and spacious. It has a full size fridge, Dining Table Couch and a comfy Queensize Bed. The actual location of the Motel is Central to Macrossan St. About a 5-10 minute walk to the Marina and Four mile Beach is closer. So for us no need for a car while staying in Port Douglas. The pool area is amazing with a large BBQ area and Electric Oven with Gas hot plates. There is a very well stocked Pantry plenty of plates, cutlery, saucepans, Frypans etc. Also plenty of tables to sit and eat and the area is under shade. Also if you need any help with anything you only have to ask as I found the team Lilian, Jenny and Bernie incredibly helpful and very professional and friendly as well. We will most definately stay at the Port Douglas Motel again it’s also great value…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Carparking is available
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Hello Paul, Thank you so much for sharing a review of your stay with us at the Port Douglas Motel. We were thrilled to read how pleased you were with the level of service, your guestrooms and of course, our excellent location. we look forward to seeing you and Wendy when you next visit Port Douglas.
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Stayed a number of times over the years and consistently clean, comfortable, and quiet. This motel is our favourite stay in PD. Although it is typical motel style, there are a lot of amenities for guests not normally available in standard accomodation. You don’t need a car as it’s ideally position to town & the beach
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Hello ChrisY Thank you for your TA review of our property and coming back to stay with us once again. Your compliment that the Port Douglas Motel is your "favourite stay in PD" make us all very proud. We look forward to seeing you again.
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We had a wonderful stay, Jenny was so helpful and welcoming. Our room was bright and tropical and well equipped for a short stay. The Motel is really close to the main village and everything was in easy walking distance. The room and amenities were all spotlessly clean. We would definitely stay again. The motel booked a reef tour with Wavelength for us which was fabulous. The pool was super for a refreshing dip, and the beach only a 5 minute walk away. Thank you so much. What a great quiet spot in the centre of Port Douglas.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Perfect spot close to town and beach. Great for simple self catering or eating out.
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Responded 3 weeks ago
PaulaM107 your review of our Motel was such a pleasure to read! It certainly does make us all feel good here at the Motel to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Our location is pretty perfect with just a minutes walk to vibrant Macrossan Street and a few minutes walk to gorgeous 4 mile beach! Thank you so much for taking the time to review our Motel here on TripAdvisor Paula - it is very much appreciated!
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This motel is a real find. Quirky 50’s decor, generously sized rooms and great amenities. Absolutely spotless. Beautifully kept pool and guest bbq area. Great experience with front of house staff prior to the stay. Highly recommended, the only problem in the future will be finding a room available!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Get in early, this motel is popular.
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Hi Julie, Thank you so much for your lovely review of our Motel. Glad you enjoyed our "quirky" decor - the rooms certainly are cheerful!! We would love to see you back again any time!
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I just went here recently for a girl's night out in Port Douglas, and it was quite lovely here and we were all quite happy, especially considering the reasonable price of the rooms. The rooms had colourful and funky decor, good facilities with a proper little kitchenette and full-size fridge, and a nice bathroom as well. The shower was great and the water was very hot. We also hung out by the pool which had a huge painted mural depicting the reef and we all thought it was really nice. This motel is literally right in town, so you don't have to walk far to get to the shops, markets, restaurants, beach, etc. It's definitely a very convenient location! And thank you very much to Jenny, who called me personally about some belongings I'd left behind and she arranged postage for it straight away. …
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Hi jessicam - so glad you enjoyed your "girl's night out" - it's great when you can all get together and have a good time!! Loved reading you enjoyed our funky Motel right in the heart of beautiful Port Douglas! Thank you so much Jessie for taking the time to put your review up here on TripAdvisor - it is very much appreciated!!
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We had a 3 night stay and thoroughly enjoyed it. We came across the complex online and really liked the retro style of the rooms and location. The outdoor kitchen/BBQ area was really clean and well stocked and we used it to cook tea. Jenny was really nice and our room was ready early which was great. We would stay there again.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Hello rozh499, We were very happy to read you enjoyed your stay with us and enjoyed our "retro" style! Our pool/bbq area is a very popular place for guests to mingle, enjoy the bbq and cool down in the swimming pool! Come back and stay any time!!
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PRICE RANGE
USD 84 - USD 100 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandPort Douglas
NUMBER OF ROOMS
20
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Douglas Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Port Douglas Motel?
Nearby attractions include Flagstaff Hill Lookout (0.4 km), Jimmy Rum's (0.1 km), and Trinity Bay Lookout (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Port Douglas Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Port Douglas Motel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Port Douglas Motel?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Port Douglas Motel?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Port Douglas Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Epicurean Port Douglas, Capannina, and Grant Street Kitchen.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Port Douglas Motel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Port Douglas Motel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 km away from the centre of Port Douglas.
Are any cleaning services offered at Port Douglas Motel?
Yes, self serve laundry and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to Port Douglas Motel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting St David's Anglican Church Mossman (10.3 km).
Is Port Douglas Motel accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.