Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa

- landline phone was not working - room was not clean - shower head was broken - no view from room - dirty blankets Worst place I have ever stayed , really a bad experience Room service very late

Let me start by saying — this place looks like a five-star resort, and honestly, it’s almost pulling it off. From the front desk to the landscaping, the vibes are immaculate. Reception staff? Absolute pros. Warm, efficient, and welcoming. The hotel itself? Gorgeous. The grounds? Pristine. It cannot go unsaid that the place is surely lovely! But then… housekeeping entered the chat. I don’t know if they were short-staffed or just spiritually opposed to consistency, but cleaning was less “meticulous upkeep” and more “vague suggestion.” Every day was a fresh new episode of What Will They Forget This Time? Towels? Maybe. Trash bins? Who knows. Soap? That’s a Tuesday-only luxury, apparently. One day the bed was made, but the sinks and mirrors clearly hadn’t been touched. Another day, they left their cleaning supplies in the bathroom—so at least some effort was made, I guess? The shower floor remained perpetually sandy, a charming little ecosystem of ants set up camp in our kitchenette, and the grand finale: we returned from a day exploring the stunning Daintree to find our room door left wide open. Thanks, housekeeping. Truly unforgettable. By day five I wasn’t even mad, I was invested. Was this performance art? Were we part of a social experiment? Is this how minimalism starts? So yeah, stunning hotel, flawless front desk, but housekeeping? Shithouse! Blinds are filthy in the rooms and no sheer curtains for day time privacy. Would I return? Maybe. But I’m bringing my own towels. And a mop.

Amazing lagoon pool. Beautiful buffet breakfast. Friendly staff. Housekeeping could be better as room was quite dusty in places. Otherwise a lovely stay in a tropical oasis.

We could hear the sea from our Villa in the quiet of the night. The Villa was spacious, well equipped and clean. The grounds and pool are lovely. Breakfast was great. Staff were friendly.

I absolutely love The Sea Temple. We did all the tiling there back in 2004 when I was working with Jerry And The Tile Makers, and I knew from the moment we started that this would end up being my 'go to place'. I have stayed here countless amounts of times because it is all class, incredibly neat and tidy, it's peaceful and all the rooms/facilities are all of the highest standard. The staff are extremely friendly and professional, making your experience at The Sea Temple even more enjoyable. This is why I always choose this incredible tropical spa and resort. It's like you've entered another world of secluded paradise.

The Pullman is one of the farthest hotels from the Port Douglas village, but it is self-contained, and the staff are incredibly helpful with any requests. We self-drove but there was also a shuttle available at most times into town. We selected the Pullman for the timeless decor. I had read a few reviews about most hotels being 'dated'. We weren't disappointed. It was lovely. We stayed in one of the three-bedroom villas with a pool, and it felt very luxurious! It was larger than our own home in Sydney!