My husband & I have stayed in many different places around the world for work & holidays, Shantara is up there in our top 3. I'm quite fussy when it comes to staying away, I'm particular with cleanliness & noise, a nice view also doesn't hurt, I just like getting value for what I pay for. I got everything I... More

This resort is a cluster of self housekeeping appartments with 2 pools and a small gym and spa.The grounds have lots of tropical foilage. Our efficiency had a microwave and small refrigerator as well as a balcony with table and chairs overlooking on of the pools. A big plus was the FREE self laundry facilities convenient to the rooms. That... More

We had booked a studio room which turned out to be tiny. We agreed to pay an extra $50 a night for a suite which was much larger with a lounge and a jacuzzi. Everything was extra. Wireless internet $16.50 a day but only allowed one laptop to connect. Room cleaning isn't included ($35 a day I think) but the... More

We stayed for 5 nights and loved Port Douglas, it was pretty hard to head back to Melbourne after our time in paradise! When we first arrived we were taken to our room, and I was excited to step out onto the deck and see the pool....only to see a couple sitting on directly outside our unit on the deck,... More

My mother, husband & I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Shantara. It was so clean, with modern facilities - everything you need to self cater. The location of the resort was perfect, just a 2 minute stroll to the beach and shopping, but still far away enough to be quiet and relaxing. The pools were fantastic, clean and because it... More

We stayed at Shantara Apartments as our "mini-moon" before our real honeymoon in Europe. A getaway for 5 nights of relaxation after getting married in Sydney. Wow. From the time we walked in we were impressed by the resort, its facilities and especially our apartment. We booked a Shantara Apartment with a spa bath, outdoor spa and pool entry from... More

This is a beautiful hotel in Port Douglas. It is a two minute walk to the centre of town & has a beautiful pool area. We got great use from the laundry facilities dotted around the hotel. Great spot to relax in Port Douglas!! More

My boyfriend and I stated at the Shantara resort just before Christmas. I'd got a really good deal through Expedia and the hotel looked amazing online, but you can never really tell! I had arranged transfers from Cairns airport through the hotel and although very slightly more expensive than others (the cheapest I found was $6 less per person) it... More

How good is this place - step from your room onto your pool deck and into the pool. Staff unobtrusive but there if needed, walking distance to beach, town or marina. After holidaying at various resorts was a pleasant and very welcome change to relax without hearing the usual noise of over-excited over-stimulated younger family members. Room was compact but... More