The Sheraton Grand Mirage is the big, classic resort of Port Douglas, built around lagoon-style pools and tropical gardens beside Four Mile Beach. It is a five-star property with a wide choice of rooms, from garden and lagoon-view rooms of roughly 450 to 560 square feet up to suites and beachfront villas, and the grounds feel more like a small village than a hotel. The pools are the main attraction, with 12 outdoor pools including a swim-up bar, and there is a full-service spa, a gym, bike hire and an art gallery. Five restaurants and bars mean you can stay on site for most meals, and the Mirage Country Club next door has an 18-hole course, driving range and lessons. For families and couples who want to unpack once and relax, it is the easiest and most comfortable base in the region.
Location and getting around: the resort is on Port Douglas Road, directly on Four Mile Beach, with direct beach access. Macrossan Street, the town centre, is about a four-minute drive or a longer beach walk, and bike hire, taxis and ride shares make it easy to reach the marina and the restaurants without much fuss. Cairns Airport is around an hour's drive, and airport transfers are available for a fee. Free self-parking is provided, with valet at a daily charge. This makes it practical for those hiring a car to reach Mossman Gorge, the Daintree and the reef departures from the marina.
The rooms and the feel: expect large, calm, tropical rooms with balconies or garden outlooks, and a resort that rewards a longer stay. Lagoon-view rooms put you beside the water, while villas and suites suit families or groups. The resort is big, so ask for a room near the part you will use most, whether that is the pools, the beach or the restaurants.
What is good to know: breakfast, spa and golf are priced separately unless you book a package, and the best value is often in packages that include breakfast or a reef trip. Check-in is from the afternoon and check-out is by late morning. Pets are not allowed, apart from service animals. In stinger season, from roughly November to May, the resort pools are a safe alternative to the sea, and the beach net at the surf club is a short drive away. Book early for school holidays, when this is the most popular resort in town.
Why stay here
- ✓Direct Four Mile Beach access
- ✓Twelve outdoor pools
- ✓Swim-up bar
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Five restaurants and bars
- ✓18-hole golf course nearby
- ✓Bike hire and gym
- ✓Free self parking
Good questions
How far is the Sheraton Grand Mirage from Port Douglas town?+
Macrossan Street is about a four-minute drive away, and the resort has bike hire. The beach itself is on the doorstep.
Does the resort have a pool and golf?+
Yes, it has a large pool complex with lagoon-style pools and a swim-up bar, and an 18-hole golf course at the Mirage Country Club. Check rates for packages that include golf.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, the lagoon pools, the beach and the many dining options make it easy for children. Choose a room near the pools for convenience.
