Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa is an apartment-style resort on Mitre Street, Craiglie. Accommodation ranges from studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments, some with plunge pools or penthouse levels, to a three-bedroom villa for up to seven, with sizes from about 480 to over 1,300 square feet. The resort has an outdoor pool and a children's pool with sun loungers and a poolside bar, a Vie Spa with eight treatment rooms, Aluco Restaurant, a 24-hour gym and bike hire. Some rooms open directly onto the pool area. It sits next to a golf course, and Four Mile Beach is about a ten-minute walk.

Location and getting around: this is a quieter, more residential spot than the town centre. Port Douglas is not within walking distance of the main street, with Sugar Wharf roughly an eight-minute drive, so plan on a hire car or taxis. The Wildlife Habitat is a short drive and Cairns Airport is about an hour away, with a paid transfer available. Free self-parking is provided, which is a real advantage when you are collecting tours or visiting Mossman Gorge.

The rooms: the apartments have kitchens or kitchenettes and separate living space, so they suit families, groups and those staying a week who want to cook some meals. Penthouse and plunge-pool options add privacy and a more upmarket feel, while the studios are a simpler choice for couples. Choose a room facing the pool or garden for atmosphere, and ask about quieter levels if you prefer.

Good to know: breakfast is extra and priced per person, Wi-Fi may carry a charge, and the airport shuttle is a paid add-on, so compare rates with and without inclusions. The resort suits visitors who want space and a pool more than a walk-to-everything location. In stinger season, from roughly November to May, the pools are a safe alternative to the sea, and the stinger-net beach at the surf club is a drive away. Book early for school holidays and the dry-season peak, when this resort fills with families.