The Port Motel
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The Port Motel

Port Douglas, QLD
The Port Motel

A 1950s palm-fringed tropical motel in Port Douglas, Queensland, brought back by a young design couple who kept the bones, the sign and the kidney pool and let the rest breathe.

What makes it

  • Palm-shaded pool
  • Poolside bar
  • Bikes (gratis)
  • Tropical garden
  • Free parking

The vibe

1950s Pool & palms Tropical