We stayed here for 6 nights in November 2009 and loved it.I work in the travel business and have stayed in Port Douglas several times over the last 8 years, in other 5-star resorts there,also did a fair bit of research before booking,and were really impressed - the Shantara is scrupulously clean(some of the other resorts in Port Douglas are... more

The Shantara Resort is in the perfect location for pretty much anything you want to do in Port Douglas. The farthest point from the hotel was about a 10 minute walk. Once we arrived we spoke the staff at the front desk who did an amazing job helping us pick out and book our tours. Overall it was a great... more

We stayed at Shantara for 3 nights on the end of a 3 week visit to Australia, mainly to do the Great Barrier Reef thing. We wish we could have stayed longer. We were made very welcome on arrival and were let into our room early. We stayed in a deck/pool studio room, which was so clean, light and airy.... more

My husband and i had been honeymooning in QLD for 3 weeks- As you can imagine we had stayed at various different hotels through out our time there- and the friendliness and professionalism of this hotel was just amazing to be a part off and was 2nd to none. the warm welcoming we received when first arriving made us feel... more

would recommend to anybody. fantastic facilities and friendly helpful staff.. loved our balcony and being able to open our gate and jump straight into the pool...luxury!!! more

I have just returned home from a fabulous 6 night holiday in Port Douglas staying at the Shantara Resort & Spa with my husband and our friends. This was our first time to Port Douglas and we booked via Virgin Blue with a package deal with a choice of 6 different hotels and we are so happy we chose Shantara.... more

I recently stayed here on my honeymoon and was soo happy with the booking. The location is perfect its in close proximity to everything and being on honeymoon the day consisted of waking up, swimming, drinking and eating. Iet's walk to the beach, let's walk to the main strip or lets go to the wharf everything was so easy to... more

My wife & I selected Shantara purely from the Internet as we were looking for 5 star accommodation. We cannot believe the property has a 5 Star rating based on the following experience:- 1. We arrived at 4.55pm to a locked door - no reception or appropriate welcome. We dialed a number displayed & were let in to retrieve our... more

We stayed in a spa suite which was beautifully appointed and spacious. The location was perfect with only a 3 minute walk to shops or the beach. Perfect for couples with its no children policy. Recieved a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival as it was our anniversary. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to family and friends. more