Family Friendly Accommodation Port Douglas – Freestyle Resort

Jan 9

Freestyle Resort in Port Douglas has been on my radar to check out for a while now.

It’s hard to miss their bright cheerful colours and the brilliant blue butterfly (Ullyses) they have on their front wall as you drive into the little resort town of Port Douglas. Luckily we finally got to spend a night here……

Granted it was a tad confusing as we turned off the palm-lined entrance of Port Douglas and onto the ‘pedestrian’ footpath and into their lobby – OOPS!! Gotta love the inside/outside designs of the tropics....

**Kids always point the Butterfly out on Freestyle Resort - Image by Freestyle Resort**

Yep, there was no mistaking that we had ‘arrived’!! I’m sure most would have mistaken us for the Griswold family out of National Lampoon’s Vacation (and I’m positive it wouldn’t have been the first time).

The kids were easily distracted with all the ponds and frog spotting as we booked in at the lobby and met Anne, who along with her husband Jason have been running the place for the past 15 years!! It’s obvious they offer more than just a roof over your head when you check out the long list of TripAdvisor awards Freestyle Resort has won over the last few years.

**View from the ‘top’ floor down to the living area**

And how excited were our kids when they discovered we had a ‘staircase’ in our apartment. Not an option for every family BUT for us it was perfect. They ended up with a whole floor to themselves (you can check our short ‘1 min’ video at the end of this post for a quick overview of the Resort).

**Loving the bright colours & tropical style**

The thing that really stood out for me (apart from all the bright tropical colours and fittings) was that the place was spotless and really functional. The bedroom shutter doors worked really well to block out noise when you wanted to shut yourself away, and the balcony provided a great chill spot when the TV was flicked on.

**Yep! The TV worked…. Good thing the kids checked that out**

The highlight for us was of course the pool area. The kids plunged straight in, after they sorted out the ‘who is sleeping in what bed’ dilemma, and gave the spa a good run for its money. We found the pool 'bin', that was fully stocked with pool toys, pretty handy as well.

**The pool area was a family favourite**

There were deep spots for our kids to frolic in, shallow spots for younger kids to play and a spa for the adults after a busy day ‘touring’ the region, but in our case the kids soon took over that part as well.

**Are spas a favourite for your kids as well?**

The Balinese style setting around the pool and the outside sun lounge area is great. Lots of nooks and crannies to hang out and chill, either on a pool lounge or a hammock chair, lush tropical gardens, a big gazebo with plenty of shade, sunny spots if you’re seeking them and an undercover BBQ area if you want to cook down here rather than in your room. We chose however to eat out that night, but that’s another story…….stay tuned!!!

HOT TIP: Take advantage of Anne & Jason’s extensive knowledge of the region and get their advice on tours. They get feedback from guests all the time on what activities are the best and they will have a good idea as to what activity's will suit your travelling style and needs.

**The view from our balcony…..not too shabby**

Good Things to Know:

Easy walking distance (8-10 mins) to Four Mile Beach, Macrossan St (where you’ll find restaurants, shops and galleries) and to the Marina.
1 & 2 bedroom fully self contained holiday apartments available. 31 self contained apartments in total. Adjoining rooms available too.
Balconies overlook the pool area or across a vacant block if you desire a quieter room.
Ground floor accommodation is available near to the undercover car park, laundry and swimming pool.
Stunning outdoor setting with a pool & spa, gazebo, BBQ and entertainment area.
Tour desk, reception lounge and free WIFI internet connectivity in the main foyer.
Free WIFI broadband internet, large flat screen HD TV, DVD Player and free Austar cable TV.
Onsite guest laundry, with tumble driers.
Freestyle Resort has onsite managers, Anne & Jason who have been running the place for the past 15 years.

**We even had a visitor to our balcony**

Check out our short 1 minute video below for a preview of Freestyle Resort, great Family-Friendly Accommodation Port Douglas:

Have you stayed in Port Douglas? Have you got any other family friendly recommendations for this town?

We received a complimentary night's stay BUT all views, opinions and photos in this article are my own.If you would like to BOOK some family friendly accommodation Port Douglas CLICK HERE for Freestyle Resort.

For a quick roundup of some cool family friendly activities in Port Douglas check out this post > 9 Things to Do in Port Douglas as a Family.