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A TROPICAL LIFE
27 Jul 2021A tropical ? life. Created by Sanctuary Stays. A tropical life is a blog that follows and brings you warm weather and inspiring travel ? accommo...
SANCTUARY STAYS AIRBNB PORT DOUGLAS - WHAT OUR GUESTS HAVE SAID
20 Mar 2020Here at Sanctuary Stays, we pride ourselves on managing a wide range of privately owned Port Douglas accommodation for travellers, holiday-makers and ...
PORT DOUGLAS ACCOMMODATION FOR PORT DOUGLAS CARNIVALE 2020
19 Feb 2020Get Ready for Port Douglas Carnivale 2020! Port Douglas Carnivale - the biggest annual event on the Port Douglas calendar - is the number-one reason ...
LUXURY HOLIDAY HOUSE RENTALS PORT DOUGLAS | SANCTUARY STAYS
14 Jan 2020Book Luxury Holiday House Rentals in Port Douglas with Sanctuary Stays Find your perfect holiday home in Port Douglas with Sanctuary Stays, offering ...
BOOK NOW - AIRBNB PORT DOUGLAS HOT & STEAMY FESTIVAL ACCOMMODATION
18 Dec 2019Airbnb Port Douglas Accommodation for Hot & Steamy Festival Tickets are now on sale! Port Douglas Hot and Steamy Festival is the next biggest Por...
2020 PORT DOUGLAS HOLIDAYS FOR COUPLES NEAR FOUR MILE BEACH
20 Nov 2019Sanctuary Stays Port Douglas Holidays for Couples If you’re planning a surprise Port Douglas holiday for Valentine’s Day or an affordable coupl...
EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS & NYE 2019 IN PORT DOUGLAS WITH SANCTUARY STAYS
21 Oct 2019What to Do This Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Port Douglas Before the new decade arrives, see off 2019 with a memorable Port Douglas break for Ch...
PORT DOUGLAS HOLIDAYS - 10 THINGS TO DO IN PORT DOUGLAS THIS SUMMER
16 Sep 2019Discover Port Douglas This Summer with Sanctuary Stays If you’re yet to experience Port Douglas in Far North Queensland, make it your destination t...
BOOK CHEAP PORT DOUGLAS APARTMENTS FOR PORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2019
20 Aug 2019Experience Port Shorts Film Festival 2019 with Sanctuary Stays Returning to Port Douglas for two unmissable days of nonstop film festival excitement ...
ENJOY SPRING IN PORT DOUGLAS WITH SANCTUARY STAYS PORT DOUGLAS HOLIDAYS
17 Jul 2019Start Spring 2019 in Port Douglas with Sanctuary Stays Experience the tropical beauty of Port Douglas this spring with affordable Port Douglas accom...
TOP 7 MACROSSAN STREET RESTAURANTS NEAR OUR PORT DOUGLAS ACCOMMODATION
19 Jun 2019Discover Macrossan Street Port Douglas with Sanctuary Stays At the heart of Port Douglas in Far North Queensland, Macrossan Street is a hive of vib...
EXPERIENCE TARGA GREAT BARRIER REEF 2019 WITH SANCTUARY STAYS
29 May 2019Targa Australia is returning to Far North Queensland for its second event - a must-watch this winter near our Port Douglas holiday rentals. Targa ...
CHEZ WILLOW - YOUR FAMILY-FRIENDLY VILLA AT THE HEART OF PORT DOUGLAS
15 May 2019Escape to Port Douglas over the school holiday with Chez Willow - a stunning family villa located at the heart of Port Douglas and just footsteps from...
TROPICAL PORT DOUGLAS VILLAS WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO FOUR MILE BEACH
26 Apr 2019Plantation House is a stunning beachfront villa complex located next to beautiful Four Mile Beach. Enjoy an intimate Port Douglas holiday with onsite ...
BOOK THESE CENTRAL PORT DOUGLAS VILLAS WITH SANCTUARY STAYS
12 Apr 2019Sea Temple Resort offers luxury villas located in the heart of Port Douglas. Each comfortably accommodates between 6 guests with convenient walking ac...
JOIN IN THE 2019 QUICKSILVER PORT DOUGLAS RACE WEEK WITH SANCTUARY STAYS
25 Mar 2019Book our Port Douglas self contained apartments for the 2019 Quicksilver Port Douglas Race Week, an upcoming five-day regatta presented by the Port ...
DON'T MISS 2019 PORT DOUGLAS CARNIVALE WITH OUR PORT DOUGLAS HOLIDAY RENTALS
13 Mar 20192019 is underway to be the biggest year yet for the world-famous Port Douglas Carnivale, and you can be ready to soak up the full ten-day program with...
ENJOY THE PERFECT PORT DOUGLAS FAMILY HOLIDAY AT TROPICAL REST HOLIDAY HOME
26 Feb 2019Tropical Rest Holiday Home is a fully furnished holiday house next to Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course and Four Mile Beach in picturesque Port Douglas. Ide...
THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS NEAR OUR PORT DOUGLAS SELF CONTAINED APARTMENTS
13 Feb 2019Treat yourself and your family to a memorable holiday in Port Douglas this April, where the nearing school holiday provides the perfect excuse to pack...
WHAT TO DO IN PORT DOUGLAS THIS AUTUMN SEASON
21 Jan 2019Port Douglas offers plenty to do all year-round, but there isn’t a better time to explore it than autumn. Home to the famous Four Mile Beach, Mac...
TREAT YOURSELF TO A RELAXING HOLIDAY IN PORT DOUGLAS WITH SANCTUARY STAYS
09 Jan 2019Have a relaxing autumn holiday in Port Douglas while the weather is still warm and the air is full of excitement! Port Douglas is a quiet beachside de...
BOOK OUR PORT DOUGLAS SELF CONTAINED APARTMENTS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY
26 Dec 2018With Four Mile Beach within walking distance, you’ll have the perfect holiday this Valentine’s Day in our affordable Port Douglas holiday rentals...
GET THE BEST IN PORT DOUGLAS WITH OUR PORT DOUGLAS HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
12 Dec 2018When it comes to first-rate Port Douglas holiday accommodation, you won’t find a better choice than with Sanctuary Stays. With an unbeatable select...
HAVE SUMMER ON FOUR MILE BEACH WITH OUR PORT DOUGLAS HOLIDAY RENTALS
20 Nov 2018If you’re looking for your next summer holiday, look no further than Port Douglas in Tropical North Queensland. Known for the famous Four Mile Beach...
OUR STUDIOS, APARTMENTS, VILLAS AND HOUSES TO RENT IN PORT DOUGLAS
10 Nov 2018When it comes to booking a holiday there’s nothing better than having plenty of choice, and with Sanctuary Stays, our wide selection of studios, apa...
WELCOME 2019 IN PORT DOUGLAS WITH OUR PORT DOUGLAS HOLIDAY RENTALS
24 Oct 2018Start 2019 with a bang in Port Douglas, one of the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Far North Queensland. Book our Port Douglas self cont...
EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS IN PORT DOUGLAS WITH SANCTUARY STAYS
10 Oct 2018Our fantastic Port Douglas holiday rentals are your ticket to experiencing a unique Christmas in Port Douglas, the home of the world-famous Four Mil...
TREAT THE FAMILY TO A PORT DOUGLAS BREAK AT TROPICAL REST HOLIDAY HOME
28 Sep 2018Tropical Rest Holiday Home is just one of our fantastic Port Douglas holiday rentals for families looking to soak up everything Port Douglas has to ...
HAVE THE PERFECT COUPLE€™S GETAWAY WITH OUR ESCAPE ACCOMMODATION
04 Sep 2018Located at Hibiscus Resort at the heart of Port Douglas, Escape Port Douglas holiday accommodation is a fantastic choice for couples where everythin...
3 STUNNING VILLAS TO CHOOSE THIS SPRING WITH SANCTUARY STAYS
19 Aug 2018Garden Villa on Murphy For up to 4 guests, Garden Villa on Murphy is a fantastic choice for families. Fully-furnished with 2 large bedrooms and 2 bat...
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS IN PORT DOUGLAS
10 Aug 2018Make the most of the school holidays in October by booking our Port Douglas holiday accommodation and getting yourself to Port Douglas. Home of Four...
VISIT PORT DOUGLAS THIS SPRING WITH SANCTUARY STAYS
21 Jul 2018Welcome spring this 2018 with an exciting getaway to Port Douglas. Port Douglas offers a wide choice of opportunities to enjoy when the warmer weather...
3 PERFECT THINGS TO DO FOR FATHER€™S DAY IN PORT DOUGLAS
11 Jul 2018Give the perfect treat this Father’s Day in Port Douglas! Port Douglas is a relaxing location in Far North Queensland, famous for its lengthy beach ...
SAMPLE BALI WITH OUR BALINESE STYLE ACCOMMODATION
21 Jun 2018Located at Hibiscus Resort at the heart of Port Douglas, our Balinese Style accommodation offers you a relaxing holiday with a beautiful tropically-in...
TARGA GREAT BARRIER REEF - COMING FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS AUGUST
13 Jun 2018Targa comes to the Great Barrier Reef this winter with its highly-anticipated inaugural event, all set to host three days of spectacular racing throug...
WHAT SANCTUARY STAYS OFFERS YOUR HOLIDAY IN PORT DOUGLAS
25 May 2018Sanctuary Stays provides the perfect holiday for couples and families looking to discover Port Douglas, one of Australia’s premier holiday destinati...
TAKE THE KIDS TO WILDLIFE HABITAT OVER THE SCHOOL HOLIDAY
12 May 2018The school holidays in July are just around the corner, and offer the perfect chance for families to bond over an exciting winter holiday. This year, ...
BOOK OUR SOLITUDES ACCOMMODATION AT SEA TEMPLE RESORT
29 Apr 2018Solitudes Studio Enjoy a romantic getaway for two in Port Douglas with our Solitudes Studio accommodation. This intimate studio apartment is located ...
THINGS TO DO IN PORT DOUGLAS THIS WINTER
13 Apr 2018Winter is just around the corner but that’s no reason to put your Port Douglas holiday on hold. Book your ideal holiday with Sanctuary Stays and enj...
BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION NOW FOR PORT DOUGLAS CARNIVALE 2018
19 Mar 2018Port Douglas Carnivale is back and set to be bigger than ever before. This huge annual event celebrates the tropical lifestyle of Far North Queensland...
VISIT PORT DOUGLAS WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR MOTHER'S DAY
02 Mar 2018Visit Port Douglas and enjoy a special getaway with the whole family this Mother’s Day. Port Douglas is one of Far North Queensland’s favoured hol...
STUNNING HOUSES TO RENT IN PORT DOUGLAS WITH SANCTUARY STAYS
22 Feb 2018The Coconut Hut The Coconut Hut offers a tropical indoor-outdoor experience. This spacious holiday home can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 stunnin...
OCEAN SOUNDS PORT DOUGLAS ACCOMMODATION AT SANCTUARY STAYS
10 Feb 2018Ocean Sounds Studio For up to 2 guests, Ocean Sounds Studio offers a comfortable Port Douglas retreat for couples. This relaxing holiday studio apart...
TEMPLEMOON PORT DOUGLAS VILLAS AT SANCTUARY STAYS
23 Jan 2018Our Templemoon Port Douglas holiday rentals are located at Sea Temple Resort in the heart of Port Douglas and provide just a few minutes walk from Fou...
VISIT AGINCOURT REEF DURING YOUR STAY IN PORT DOUGLAS
12 Jan 2018Port Douglas in one of the few locations in Australia that offer unbeatable close access to The Great Barrier Reef, and of the most famous diving spot...
VISIT THE PORT VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTRE FOR ALL YOUR PORT DOUGLAS HOLIDAY SHOPPING
27 Dec 2017For all your holiday shopping needs in Port Douglas, visit the Port Village Shopping Centre that’s located in the heart of Port Douglas. You’ll fi...
DON'T FORGET TO VISIT THE PORT DOUGLAS SUNDAY MARKETS
14 Dec 2017Head to Anzac Park on any Sunday and discover the famous Port Douglas Sunday Markets. From 8 am to 1.30 pm Anzac Park becomes full with flea market st...
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR CURRENT SPECIAL OFFERS WHILST THEY LAST!
23 Nov 2017Sanctuary Stays offers the perfect Port Douglas holiday for couples and families. We have a wide choice of luxury Port Douglas holiday rentals that ...
TOP 5 PLACES TO VISIT ON YOUR HOLIDAY IN PORT DOUGLAS
06 Nov 2017Four Mile Beach This famous Far North Queensland beach is Port Douglas’ most visited destination, and it’s easy to understand why. Four Mile Beac...
HAVE A MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS IN PORT DOUGLAS WITH SANCTUARY STAYS
31 Oct 2017Have a Christmas to remember with Sanctuary Stays, your ideal choice for affordable Port Douglas holiday accommodation. Experience something unique th...
DON'T MISS NEW YEAR'S EVE IN BEAUTIFUL PORT DOUGLAS
16 Oct 2017Port Douglas is a popular spot for both locals and visitors to welcome the New Year in Far North Queensland. Four Mile Beach Four Mile Beach, one o...
FIND ROMANTIC PORT DOUGLAS ACCOMMODATION FOR 2 WITH SANCTUARY STAYS
21 Sep 2017Located at Hibiscus Gardens, this Balinese-inspired resort is the ultimate retreat for couples. Surrounded in lush tropical gardens and tall palm tree...
SET SAIL FOR LOW ISLES ON YOUR PORT DOUGLAS HOLIDAY
07 Sep 2017With an abundance of spectacular marine life, corals, and sea turtles, Low Isles is just as good as being in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. You ...
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS WITH PORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL THIS OCTOBER
24 Aug 2017The Port Shorts Film Festival is an unmissable event this Spring in Port Douglas, offering the opportunity to enjoy movies and share ideas with other ...
TREAT THE WHOLE FAMILY TO A DAY OUT AT WILDLIFE HABITAT IN PORT DOUGLAS
09 Aug 2017This school holiday treat the whole family by booking a holiday with our studios, apartments, villas, and houses to rent in Port Douglas. With Sanctu...
COSY STUDIO ACCOMMODATION FOR A PERFECT PORT DOUGLAS HOLIDAY
23 Jul 2017Escape to Port Douglas, a peaceful Queensland destination for shopping, good food, Four Mile Beach, discovering the Great Barrier Reef, and more. Sanc...
SPACIOUS SANCTUARY STAYS VILLAS WITH STUNNING BEACH VIEWS
10 Jul 2017Visit the famous Four Mile Beach and experience the beauty of tropical Far North Queensland with Sanctuary Stays, offering the perfect holiday with ou...
EXPERIENCE SPECTACULAR SNORKELLING AT OPAL REEF
22 Jun 2017Opal Reef has become one of the Great Barrier Reef’s more intimate areas for viewing the spectacular underwater reefs and corals that the Great Barr...
YOU CAN'T MISS PORT DOUGLAS' VERY OWN FOUR MILE BEACH
05 Jun 2017It’s no question whether Four Mile Beach is one of Queensland’s most famous and most-visited beaches sitting along the eastern coastline. This pri...
SANCTUARY STAYS [email protected]SCUS, LUXURY PORT DOUGLAS STUDIO ACCOMMODATION FOR TRAVELLERS AND COU
19 May 2017If you’re looking for luxury, convenience, and relaxation in Port Douglas our [email protected] has it all. For individual travellers and couples lo...
HEAD TO THE PORT DOUGLAS MOSSMAN MARKETS FOR AN EASYGOING SATURDAY MORNING
15 May 2017The Mossman Markets in Port Douglas are the place to be for those who love to browse and leave with a good bargain. Every Saturday from 7am to 12pm lo...
SANCTUARY STAYS MOONAH TOWNHOUSE, LUXURY PORT DOUGLAS HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
27 Apr 2017What better way to enjoy tropical North Queensland than in a Queensland-inspired townhouse; spacious and with a smart decor good for up to six travell...