{"id":42490,"date":"2016-08-16T07:00:45","date_gmt":"2016-08-15T21:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=42490"},"modified":"2018-05-14T05:47:49","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T19:47:49","slug":"top-5-pools-in-port-douglas-staff-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/top-5-pools-in-port-douglas-staff-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 4 hotel pools in Port Douglas | Staff picks"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all know the signs\u2026 it\u2019s been months since your pasty white legs have seen the sun, you\u2019ve forgotten what your Camilla caftan looks like and the only time you read trashy mags is at the hairdresser, not poolside \u2026you need a holi-yay!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And poolsides don’t get much better than sunny Port Douglas! In no particular order, here are my favourite pools to get acquainted with in the region, like now:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Oaks Lagoons<\/a><\/h3>\n

There’s a reason ‘lagoons’ features in the name of this property, it has SIX of them! You can never have too many lagoon-style pools though\u2026right? Use a different one each day of your stay if you wish \ud83d\ude09 If you get sick of pool-time (unlikely but possible) the other bonus of Oaks Lagoons is it’s super close to Four Mile Beach. Hire a bike from the hotel and make your way down to the beach to check out the local scenery in style.<\/p>\n

Book me in!<\/a><\/p>\n\"\"\n

2.\u00a0Pool Port Douglas<\/a><\/h3>\n

If the name doesn\u2019t give it away this hotel caters for all your aqua needs. Set against a lush tropical backdrop, your self-contained apartment is surrounded by a 185 metre central swimming lagoon. You\u2019ll have your tan on before you can say \u2018it\u2019s not fake\u2019.<\/p>\n

Take me to book!<\/a><\/p>\n\"\"\n

3.\u00a0QT Port Douglas<\/a><\/h3>\n

Hip and funky\u2026 \u2018nuff said! Featuring an outdoor lagoon pool with a pool bar as well as a lap pool, be sure to pack your designer swimwear for this stay. Trust me, you won\u2019t want to leave \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Hot tip:<\/strong> You\u2019ve gotta try the Ginger Kiwi Mojito or The \u201cEstilo\u201d Mai Tai while you\u2019re here.<\/p>\n

Book a stay<\/a><\/p>\n\"\"\n

4.\u00a0Shantara Resort Port Douglas<\/a><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re after a kid-free kind of getaway then Shantara Resort Port Douglas is for you. This hotel boasts two lagoon style swimming pools, a day spa and is an Adults only retreat \u2013 helloooo cheeky weekend away \ud83d\ude09 See those sun lounges\u2026they\u2019re waiting for you.<\/p>\n

Okay, I’m ready to book!<\/a><\/p>\n\"\"\n