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Review score

Based on 28 apartment reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    8.0
    Overall good experience but not as good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness: surface level was clean but some items clearly have not been cleaned for long time, e.g dusty bedside lamps. Blinds/window fittings old and tired. Floors could be cleaner. Ceiling in bedrooms peeling. Bathrooms dated. Not what you would expect for $500 a night.

    Location, pool and size of the property

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable, well-maintained, central, spacious.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    To be honest, there is nothing that we didn't like about our stay. We enjoyed every moment.

    We stayed at apartment 20, Central Plaza Poolside. 4 adults in total. The accommodation was just amazing. Kitchen was fabulous; although we ate most meals out. The living area was very comfortable and had a large screen TV. There is a table and seating out on the balcony along with a small BBQ. We had our breakfast on the balcony every morning. There were also games provided for our use. Bathrooms were very clean and tidy. Some initial toiletries were supplied. We also had a washing machine and dryer with washing powder provided. The pool area was great; well set up bbq area, lounges, bathroom, table and chairs. There is also a spa in the pool area. The location is perfect. Just a 10 minute stroll into Macrossan Street for shopping or restaurants. There is also undercover parking on site. We would definitely recommend this apartment to friends travelling together or families.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely apartment which made for a great stay in port Douglas good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was tricky finding the apartment and we were looking for a key safe and didn't realize it was an electrical key code on the actual entrance door to our apartment

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    9.0
    A fabulous apartment for a family holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had some difficulty understanding address and locating apartment. Would be helpful to have ‘ apartment 20’ in the address to make it clearer. Hot water needed in kitchen. Unfortunately spa didn’t work in bathroom but didn’t really need it with one at the pool.

    Great location with a 10min walk to Macrossan St and 5 min walk to Surfy’s Restaurant and Four Mile Beach. The apartment was on the first floor, spacious and nicely appointed. Dishwasher was handy as hot water tap wasn’t working in the kitchen. The keypad entry was so easy and convenient to use, even for the grandchildren. The large pool was a winner with us all as it was heated to a perfect temp and has a large spa. Beds were super comfortable and extra bath and beach towels were provided. Wifi was excellent and the smart TV was easy to use. Carpark had easy access. Plenty of board games for family fun were also provided. All in all a great place to stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Apartment needs a deep clean, if you look closely can really see things that have been missed. No hot water in kitchen and air conditioners need a clean, terrible smell when turning on.

    Nice and close to town and beach. Big pool.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2024

    8.0
    Perfect place to take a few days out to wind down, relax and enjoy north QLD stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment was perfect for our group- perfect space for our group for the 5 days.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for the couple of days we stayed
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good size rooms and everything that we needed

    Lovely apartment and well located

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleaner forgot to mop the kitchen floor. It had dirty foot prints on our arrival. Other than that a great apartment

    Great location and apartment

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy. The address was not found on Google maps.

    The apt was great. Everything we needed and plus

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    A wonderful stay, clean and spacious, facilities are excellent. Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing is kitchen things, like no wooden chopping boards for hot things, be good if there was foil and cling wrap. But overall we had a wonderful stay

    Inside, Spacious, and clean. Outdoor Property facilities, fantastic bbq, pool, all clean and well maintained

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough ventilation. Not enough T towels (1)

    Roomy comfortable and close enough to walk to Main Street of Port Douglas. Pool very good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    8.0
    Very Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Sign in was an issue, there is obviously some problems between apartment 20s owner and the complex owner. They aren't speaking to each other, we had to wait for someone to come and let us into the apartment. No issues with the complex owners/managers they were very helpful.

    N/A

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    6.0
    A great location with lovely pool facilities but the lack of natural light made it feel a bit gloomy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The living area of the apartment had no natural light, so lights were needed indoors at all time. There were large trees outside the balcony area which meant the balcony area was sheltered too.

    Large comfortable well equipped apartment.Pool and outdoor area around the pool was lovely. A 10 min walk to beach, main shops and restaurants. A great location. The apartment itself although old is clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    1.0
    Location great apartment needs some atttention.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To begin with the instructions incorrect , we were staying at the central plaza , maybe room 20 is the laid back resort !!! Secondly there is no key box for entry . On entering there was a terrible smell even with fans and aircon. On all day and windows open . We did have a visit from the agency and would like some feedback back and perhaps some monerty recompense.

    Beds were comfortable , smell appalling in all rooms .

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable and clean Great location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    10
    Perfect Family Holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious, clean, nicely decorated, comfortable beds, plenty of towels and fully self contained. Also very close to Main Street, beach and shops.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    10
    The most perfect stay away from home we could have had ! Thank you for catering to us so perfectly
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautifully decorated and equipped, smart tv’s, Netflix, Stan, prime, dishwasher, dryer, washing machine and all the dishes a home would have. Lots of clean fresh towels. It was nice to be able to self cater our check in and check out as the home was fitted with a keypad so no room key necessary. And how close we were situated to town and the beach and the carpark below! That was the best part, and the pool was huge !

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The apartment wasn't clean and had mould inside. It was very tired and due for a renovation.

    The location was great an easy walk into town.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    6.0
    The apartment was fine if you weren’t spending a lot of time there during the day.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floors were dirty, especially the ensuite. The taps need a good scrub around the bases. The apartment is very dark.

    Location was fine about 350m to start of shops/restaurants

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    10
    Had a great stay, close to town plenty of space and good facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Single beds pushed together to make king on wheels travelled apart during the night

    Great atmosphere, plenty of space and close to town

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

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