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#27 of 31 Specialty lodging in Port Douglas
  • Address
    Cnr Port Street & Craven Close
    Port Douglas 4871
    Australia
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 14 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 12 reviews Rooms
    • 3 based on 11 reviews Service
    • 3 based on 12 reviews Value
    • 3 based on 12 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 4 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 40% based on 12 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 40% based on 12 reviews Young singles
    • 30% based on 12 reviews Families with young children
    • 30% based on 12 reviews Older travelers
    • 20% based on 12 reviews An amazing honeymoon

Reviews of Port O Call Lodge

( 1-10 of 14 )
1 of 5 stars
Sydney, Australia
Apr 28, 2008

This hotel is part YHA but I booked a hotel room which I'm told is a separate operation. Poor value for money. The room was dirty, tv did not work (but it was advertised as a tv/dvd equipped high-end unit). Stayed another night in a different room and same problem. Basically the owners are capitalizing on the popularity of the... more

4 of 5 stars
South Australia
Feb 23, 2008

I liked this Logde. Myself, boyfriend and his cousin stayed in a 4 bed motel style clean, good sized room. We were lucky and had it to ourselfs. Close walking distance to beach. Good size kitchen. I loved the pool. Good food at the bistrol with 30% off your bill on your first night. Tv room sofas a bit smelly. more

Jun 20, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I was expecting one of YHA's better hostels as advertised by YHA and after staying in Cairns central I was appalled by the dirty, grungy resort if you could call it that! I booked 7 nights in a double room which wasn't cheap by any means & found the room to be in the BUNK house which had 2 toilets/showers... more

Jan 3, 2007

Not bad for a backpackers accommodation. We had 4 in our group so booked the 4 bed apartment with the ensuite. Plenty of room for all of us and the room is tidy. The A/C was excellent. The staff was friendly and helpful. Port O Call was very easy to find as well and located within walking distance to the... more

4 of 5 stars
San Francisco, CA
Dec 19, 2006

I found Port 'O Call to be a decent alternative to all the posh resorts and villas in Port Douglas. Since I was staying at least 2 nights, the shuttle to/from Cairns was included and turned out to be a very good value since the local bus would have still come out to 75 AUD. Even better, the Port 'O... more

3 of 5 stars
Edinburgh, Scotland
Dec 6, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

Its all about expectations. The Port O Call is a backpackers and with that in mind its okay. Don't expect the Ritz. We had a spacious double room, en-suite with air-con (at night) and a tv. The lodge facilities are fine - pool, tv room, bar/restaurant and laundry. They've clearly had some problems with security - there are signs everywhere... more

Sep 14, 2006
1/2 found this review helpful

We were shocked when we contacted Port O' Call the day before our visit to give them our flight info. They have a once per day shuttle at 10:30am that will drive you from the Cairns airport to the hotel. If your flight happens to get in after 10:30am, as most do, there IS NO FREE SHUTTLE!!! Then you have... more

Feb 1, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

This hostel was great value as it also included a free of charge coach trip from Cairns to Port Douglas. The room was large with with a huge bed, en suite facilities, fridge and private patio with outdoor dining chairs. The staff were friendly and they can prepare a breakfast which is delivered to your room in a basket.Port Douglas... more

Jan 25, 2006
5/5 found this review helpful

BEWARE: the staff are useless, patronising and unfriendly; the facilities are unpleasant and the atmosphere is one of distrust - a far cry from the warm, welcoming and incredibly helpful hostels that we have come to love across Australia so far. Upon entering our double ensuite room (number 18) we found that the toilet was completely blocked (how could this... more

Jan 5, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

We were very disappointed by the room given to us during our stay in Port O Call and also with the attitude of the staff. I had asked for a Budget double room almost a month before our arrival and had made a reservations. Inspite of this we were given a very small room (room 30) in the corner of... more

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Port O Call Lodge Address

Cnr Port Street & Craven Close, Port Douglas 4871, Australia