This hotel in tropical Queensland is like White Lotus season three on a budget

Opened in 2006 as Sea Temple Resort and Spa, and acquired by Accor in 2012, Pullman Port Douglas is the only beachfront property in the town to be certified under Ecotourism Australia's Sustainable Tourism standard. A massive lagoon-style pool is the first thing you'll see when you arrive, instantly shifting you into holiday mode.

The resort is set on a four-hectare property on the town's most popular coastal attraction - Four Mile Beach, with greenery sprawling around its rooms and common areas. While you can't go swimming in the ocean (due to crocodiles and stingers), the beach is the perfect spot to catch sunrises and sunsets on the horizon. The resort is less than a 10-minute drive to the city's main street - Macrossan Street - where there is no shortage of things to do and shops to explore. Those with their own cars or rented vehicles would find the resort's private parking spots very useful.

This property in Far North Queensland is ideal for family vacations, business retreats and destination weddings. The sound of rustling leaves, crashing waves and birds in the morning creates a relaxing atmosphere - think White Lotus season three on a budget. Flaming torches light up the pool at night as a gentle, cool breeze refreshes guests in their balconies.

The resort has a variety of accommodation options, from studio rooms with king-sized beds to two-bedroom penthouse apartments with private hot tubs and villas with their own plunge pools. The rooms appear aged with small wall stains inside closets and cupboards, but are comfortable and spacious - especially the penthouse apartments. They come with a fully-equipped kitchen, laundry and a reusable bottle for guests instead of plastic water bottles you often find in hotels.

There are fans in every area of the room, which is a treat, and means you never have to use the air-conditioning or even the dryer on rainy days. Unfortunately, the apartment I stayed in had dusty floors and there were no slippers or a bathrobe in the room. However, the staff are deeply hospitable and would promptly oblige any such requests.

Aluco Restaurant and Bar blends the fresh, vibrant bounty of North Queensland's local produce and premium seafood with a Mediterranean-inspired touch. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the lagoon pool, the restaurant delivers an elevated yet effortless dining atmosphere for breakfast, lunch and dinner, taking direct cues from the city's lush environment.

Besides a luxurious main pool, fitness centre and spa on site, guests can take advantage of the resort's proximity to Port Douglas's most popular attraction, Wildlife Habitat. Visitors can explore five types of habitats, from Wetlands to Nocturnal, learn about their inhabitants, tropical conservation efforts and even swim with crocodiles.

The hotel prides itself on sustainable practices, including offering its guests a $20 room credit each day they do not get their linens changed. During my short stay, I spent my credit on takeaway coffees.

The writer was a guest of Booking.com