Verandahs Boutique Apartments

We had a wonderful family holiday in March at Verandahs. The location is by far one of the best things about the complex - just off the main drag so easy to get out and explore the shops/cafes/restaurants etc. without having to get in the car. We were a big family group with three two-bedroom apartments and loved the size of them and amenities available. The kitchen and dining areas meant we could all hang out together without having to eat out for every meal. All three apartments were quite different in terms of decor and furnishings with pros and cons for each (size of balconies, natural light, stairs or not etc.) Yes, the pool is basic, but as a group with kids ranging from 6 months old to 6 years old, we found it perfectly okay. There is a little shallow/wading area you use to walk into the pool where kiddies can paddle and kick about as yes, the rest of the pool is deep/for stronger swimmers. But I was able to enjoy sitting in the little shallow area with my baby and three year old niece splashing about before carrying them out to the deeper ends. What’s also nice about the pool is that there was always some part shaded with the palm trees providing some coverage. The pool at the complex next door was always baking in the open sun – I never saw anyone out there. The managers were helpful with organising a cot for hire that they have onsite, but also work with Oz Baby Hire (highly recommend!) for all other baby items as needed. The only reason I didn't give our stay five stars was the cleanliness was a little disappointing when first checked in, the towels a bit thin/old and the air conditioning in the main living area needed maintenance - but that was handled for us very quickly (thank you!) If you’re after the real resort experience with luxe pool and room service etc. then yes, don’t stay here. But if you’re after easy self-contained convenience in a great location to get out and about with your kids then I don’t think you can beat this place. Hope to come back for another visit soon enough.

Lovely big apartment with good kitchen and balcony overlooking the pool. The pool is quite deep and steep to enter so it wasn’t great for little kids who can’t swim. They couldn’t potter around in the shallows unfortunately. There is no lift either so we had to leave the pram in the car and get three kids up three lots of stairs, but we survived :)

We loved this place. From the moment you open the door of your apartment, you feel like you're on holidays. We had a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment with pool views. The apartment was spacious and really tastefully decorated and most of all very comfortable. Verandahs is a minutes walk from all of the great restaurants and a nice two minute walk to the beach. By far the best thing Verandahs has to offer is the genuinely warm hospitality you receive from Michelle and Sue. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they were more than happy to share their knowledge of the local area. You almost thought you were staying with friends. We left Port Douglas to stay in a five start hotel in Cairns and the whole time we were there, we were wishing we were back at Verandahs. I couldn't recommend this place highly enough.