By The Sea Port Douglas is a boutique 4-star resort perfectly positioned in the heart of Port Douglas, directly beside iconic Four Mile Beach and just a two-minute stroll from the cafés, restaurants, and boutiques of Macrossan Street. The resort offers spacious, self-contained apartments with kitchen facilities, many boasting beautiful sea views. Most apartments feature king-size beds, and all include air-conditioning, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi, Netflix access and Smart TVs for other streaming services, USB charging ports, and a private balcony with BBQ.
Guests can explore the village and beachfront using the resort’s complimentary bicycles or enjoy a relaxed beach day with an extensive range of free beach equipment. Free underground parking is also available for added convenience. Free Inclusions • Complimentary bicycles • Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi • Private BBQ on every balcony • Extensive beach gear including towels, chairs, umbrellas, sun loungers, eskies, inflatables, and body boards • Beach and shopping trolleys • Bluetooth speakers • DVDs, books, board games, and streaming access • Fitness equipment and yoga mats • Family essentials including cots, highchairs, strollers, and baby baths • Ice machine and picnic accessories • Free printing and airline check-in assistance • Daily fresh towels and rubbish removal on request • Weekly room service for stays of 7 nights or more.
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9.4/10
Superb
696 Reviews
Check in was super easy with warm and welcoming staff. They passed on a tip to deal direct rather than use a booking agent to save a few $$ which I did when extending our stay
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Good to know
Check-in
from 13:30
Check-out
until 13:30
Pets Policy
Pets are not allowed
Getting around
Rooms Types
Room Details
Studio Apartment with Balcony
1 King bed
35m²
Type: Studio
Internet facilities
Emergency cord in bathroom
Shower chair
Bathtub
Pool with a view
Telephone
Pool towels
Shallow end
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Wine/Champagne
Bottle of water
Kitchenette
Chocolate/Cookies
Trash cans
Suit press
Game console - Xbox One
Desk
Toothbrush
Sitting area
Free toiletries
DVD player
CD player
Toilet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Non-feather pillow
Inner courtyard view
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Heating
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Kitchen
Wireless internet
Privacy curtain
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Hand sanitizer
Transfer shower
Toaster
Barbecue
Bidet
Game console
Game console - Xbox 360
Lake view
Mountain view
Additional bathroom
Coffee machine
City view
River view
Linens
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Books, DVDs or music for children
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Raised toilet
Select dates to see prices
Studio Apartment with Balcony
1 King bed
35m²
Has window
Type: Studio
Room all facilities
Internet facilities
Emergency cord in bathroom
Shower chair
Bathtub
Pool with a view
Telephone
Pool towels
Shallow end
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Wine/Champagne
Bottle of water
Kitchenette
Chocolate/Cookies
Trash cans
Suit press
Game console - Xbox One
Desk
Toothbrush
Sitting area
Free toiletries
DVD player
CD player
Toilet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Non-feather pillow
Inner courtyard view
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Heating
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Kitchen
Wireless internet
Privacy curtain
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Hand sanitizer
Transfer shower
Toaster
Barbecue
Bidet
Game console
Game console - Xbox 360
Lake view
Mountain view
Additional bathroom
Coffee machine
City view
River view
Linens
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Books, DVDs or music for children
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Raised toilet
Room Description:
Studio apartments with a king-size bed and pleasant secluded balcony setting. Each has its own kitchen facilities and private barbecue.
Please note these studios do not have a sea view and are on the 1st floor.
Room Details
Superior Studio Apartment with Partial Sea View - First Floor
1 King bed
38m²
Type: Studio
Internet facilities
Emergency cord in bathroom
Shower chair
Bathtub
Pool with a view
Telephone
Pool towels
Shallow end
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Wine/Champagne
Bottle of water
Kitchenette
Chocolate/Cookies
Trash cans
Suit press
Game console - Xbox One
Desk
Toothbrush
Sitting area
Free toiletries
DVD player
CD player
Toilet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Non-feather pillow
Inner courtyard view
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Heating
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Kitchen
Wireless internet
Privacy curtain
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Hand sanitizer
Transfer shower
Toaster
Barbecue
Bidet
Game console
Game console - Xbox 360
Lake view
Mountain view
Additional bathroom
Coffee machine
City view
River view
Linens
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Detached
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Books, DVDs or music for children
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Walk-in shower
Raised toilet
Select dates to see prices
Superior Studio Apartment with Partial Sea View - First Floor
1 King bed
38m²
Has window
Type: Studio
Room all facilities
Internet facilities
Emergency cord in bathroom
Shower chair
Bathtub
Pool with a view
Telephone
Pool towels
Shallow end
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Wine/Champagne
Bottle of water
Kitchenette
Chocolate/Cookies
Trash cans
Suit press
Game console - Xbox One
Desk
Toothbrush
Sitting area
Free toiletries
DVD player
CD player
Toilet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Non-feather pillow
Inner courtyard view
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Heating
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Kitchen
Wireless internet
Privacy curtain
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Hand sanitizer
Transfer shower
Toaster
Barbecue
Bidet
Game console
Game console - Xbox 360
Lake view
Mountain view
Additional bathroom
Coffee machine
City view
River view
Linens
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Detached
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Books, DVDs or music for children
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Walk-in shower
Raised toilet
Room Description:
These renovated, Superior studio apartments overlook the entrance of Four Mie Beach with partial sea views from their balcony. They also overlook the resort pool. Each has a private barbecue on their balcony. All have a king bed, kitchen and large television.
This room type is located at the front of the building on the 1st Floor.
Room Details
Superior Studio Apartment with Superior Sea View
1 King bed
38m²
Type: Studio
Internet facilities
Emergency cord in bathroom
Shower chair
Bathtub
Pool with a view
Telephone
Pool towels
Shallow end
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Wine/Champagne
Bottle of water
Kitchenette
Chocolate/Cookies
Trash cans
Suit press
Game console - Xbox One
Desk
Toothbrush
Sitting area
Free toiletries
DVD player
CD player
Toilet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Non-feather pillow
Inner courtyard view
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Heating
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Kitchen
Wireless internet
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Hand sanitizer
Transfer shower
Toaster
Barbecue
Bidet
Game console
Game console - Xbox 360
Lake view
Mountain view
Additional bathroom
Coffee machine
City view
River view
Linens
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Books, DVDs or music for children
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Walk-in shower
Select dates to see prices
Superior Studio Apartment with Superior Sea View
1 King bed
38m²
Has window
Type: Studio
Room all facilities
Internet facilities
Emergency cord in bathroom
Shower chair
Bathtub
Pool with a view
Telephone
Pool towels
Shallow end
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Wine/Champagne
Bottle of water
Kitchenette
Chocolate/Cookies
Trash cans
Suit press
Game console - Xbox One
Desk
Toothbrush
Sitting area
Free toiletries
DVD player
CD player
Toilet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Non-feather pillow
Inner courtyard view
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Heating
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Kitchen
Wireless internet
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Hand sanitizer
Transfer shower
Toaster
Barbecue
Bidet
Game console
Game console - Xbox 360
Lake view
Mountain view
Additional bathroom
Coffee machine
City view
River view
Linens
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Books, DVDs or music for children
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Walk-in shower
Room Description:
These renovated, superior studio apartments overlook Four Mile Beach with lovely sea views. Each has a private barbecue on their balcony. All have a king bed, kitchen and large television.
Please note that children under 10 years of age cannot be accommodated in this room type. This room type is on the second floor.
Room Details
Queen Studio with Garden View
1 Queen bed
28m²
Type: Studio
Internet facilities
Emergency cord in bathroom
Shower chair
Rooftop pool
Bathtub
Telephone
Pool towels
Shallow end
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Wine/Champagne
Bottle of water
Kitchenette
Chocolate/Cookies
Trash cans
Suit press
Desk
Toothbrush
Sitting area
Free toiletries
DVD player
CD player
Toilet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Non-feather pillow
Inner courtyard view
Private Bathroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Kitchen
Wireless internet
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Access to a private beach
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Hand sanitizer
Transfer shower
Toaster
Barbecue
Game console
Game console - Xbox 360
Lake view
Mountain view
Additional bathroom
Coffee machine
City view
River view
Linens
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Books, DVDs or music for children
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Select dates to see prices
Queen Studio with Garden View
1 Queen bed
28m²
Has window
Type: Studio
Room all facilities
Internet facilities
Emergency cord in bathroom
Shower chair
Rooftop pool
Bathtub
Telephone
Pool towels
Shallow end
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Wine/Champagne
Bottle of water
Kitchenette
Chocolate/Cookies
Trash cans
Suit press
Desk
Toothbrush
Sitting area
Free toiletries
DVD player
CD player
Toilet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Non-feather pillow
Inner courtyard view
Private Bathroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Kitchen
Wireless internet
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Complimentary evening snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Access to a private beach
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Hand sanitizer
Transfer shower
Toaster
Barbecue
Game console
Game console - Xbox 360
Lake view
Mountain view
Additional bathroom
Coffee machine
City view
River view
Linens
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Books, DVDs or music for children
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Room Description:
This renovated, smaller, cosy studio features a queen-size bed, kitchen facilities and private barbecue. Each has an outdoor patio,
Please note this room does not have a sea view and is on the ground floor at the rear of the resort.
Guest Score and Reviews
9.4/10
Superb
696 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8
Facilities
9.7
Location
8.9
Service
8.9
Steven
Business Traveler
9.0
Check in was super easy with warm and welcoming staff. They passed on a tip to deal direct rather than use a booking agent to save a few $$ which I did when extending our stay
Overall, nothing not to like!
February 2025
Stephen
Couple
10.0
Great location
Excellent facilities
Bikes
Cool boxes
Recommendations
All geared to make your stay completely hassle free
February 2025
Services & Facilities
Most popular facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Room Service
Air Conditioning
Family Rooms
Swimming Pool
Beachfront
Free Parking
More Amenities
Activities & Things to do
Board Games/puzzles
Fitness Activities
Tennis Court & Equipment
General
Non-smoking Property
Key Access
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Sanitation Procedures
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Free Face Masks
Shared Stationery Such As Printed Menus, Magazines, Pens, And Paper Removed
Contactless Check-in/out
Daily Disinfection
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Protective Screen Or Physical Barriers In Appropriate Areas
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
All Plates, Cutlery, Glasses And Other Tableware Have Been Sanitized
Kid Friendly
Babysitting/Child Services
Strollers
Baby Safety Gates
Kids' Pool
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor Recreation
Garden
Golf Course
Horseback Riding
Fishing
Canoeing
Cycling
Sun Deck
Badminton
Wind Surfing
Room Amenities
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Air Conditioning
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Balcony/Terrace
Outdoor Furniture
Family Rooms
Services and Conveniences
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Cashless Payment Available
BBQ Facilities
Invoices
Laundry Services
Tour Services
Swimming & Soaking
Sun Loungers Or Beach Chairs
Swimming Pool
Heated Pool
Snorkeling
Diving
Beachfront
Salt-water Pool
Outdoor Pool
Fence Around Pool
Swimming Pool Toys
Transportation
Free Parking
Shuttle Service (charges May Apply)
Off-Site Parking
Airport Shuttle (charges May Apply)
Health Services
Process In Place To Check Health Of Guests
First Aid Kit Available
Access To Health Care Professionals
Business facilities
Fax/photocopying
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in:after 13:30
Check-out:before 10:00
Front Desk Hours: 24/7
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
Children from 4 years old to 11 years old stay for AUD 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
People 12 years old and over stay for AUD 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Check-in begins at 13:30 and check-out can be done until 10:00.
Interesting place to explore in close proximity to the Aparthotels are Port Douglas, Macrossan Street, Marina Mirage, Port Douglas Wharf and Shipwreck Museum, Mirage Country Club, Blue Dive Port Douglas, Sea Temple Golf Club and others.
The Aparthotels offers Outdoor pool, Free Parking.
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Free Face Masks
Shared Stationery Such As Printed Menus, Magazines, Pens, And Paper Removed
Contactless Check-in/out
Daily Disinfection
Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
Protective Screen Or Physical Barriers In Appropriate Areas
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
All Plates, Cutlery, Glasses And Other Tableware Have Been Sanitized
Kid Friendly
Babysitting/Child Services
Strollers
Baby Safety Gates
Kids' Pool
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor Recreation
Garden
Golf Course
Horseback Riding
Fishing
Canoeing
Cycling
Sun Deck
Badminton
Wind Surfing
Room Amenities
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Air Conditioning
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Balcony/Terrace
Outdoor Furniture
Family Rooms
Services and Conveniences
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Cashless Payment Available
BBQ Facilities
Invoices
Laundry Services
Tour Services
Swimming & Soaking
Sun Loungers Or Beach Chairs
Swimming Pool
Heated Pool
Snorkeling
Diving
Beachfront
Salt-water Pool
Outdoor Pool
Fence Around Pool
Swimming Pool Toys
Transportation
Free Parking
Shuttle Service (charges May Apply)
Off-Site Parking
Airport Shuttle (charges May Apply)
Health Services
Process In Place To Check Health Of Guests
First Aid Kit Available
Access To Health Care Professionals
Business facilities
Fax/photocopying
All Guest Score and Reviews
9.4/10
Superb
696 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8
Facilities
9.7
Location
8.9
Service
8.9
Steven
Business Traveler
9.0
Check in was super easy with warm and welcoming staff. They passed on a tip to deal direct rather than use a booking agent to save a few $$ which I did when extending our stay
Overall, nothing not to like!
February 2025
Stephen
Couple
10.0
Great location
Excellent facilities
Bikes
Cool boxes
Recommendations
All geared to make your stay completely hassle free
February 2025
Karlie
Couple
10.0
Staff amazing and super helpful with ideas on things to do and friendly.
We only.stayed 5 days! Love the place!
February 2025
Joseph
Family with young children
10.0
Everything was amazing! Location was perfect. Staff was exceptional. Room was nicely updated. Extras that were available to use were everything we could ask for or need! I wish we could’ve stayed a month!
February 2025
Denise
Family with young children
10.0
it had exceptional items available to use- bijes/ deckchairs /beach towels and loads more - brilliant ?
nothing
February 2025
Isobel
Family with young children
10.0
Absolutely perfect. Stones throw to fabulous 4 mile beach & shops/restaurants. Everything you could possible want available in reception. Comfy bed. Kitchenette very well equipped. Staff so friendly & helpful ?
February 2025
Malikah
Group Traveler
10.0
Our stay at By the sea was a memorable experience; the rooms were spacious, and had an excellent atmosphere. Loved our time and will surely visit again.
Nothing
February 2025
Christina
Solo Traveler
8.0
Nice tiny hotel; very clos to the famous 4 Mile Beach. Port Douglas is a charming Little Town with very nice shops and Bars.
There was no instruction on how to lock the door, so I had to keep it unlocked. Reception is already closed after 5.00 pm , so i could not ask them.
February 2025
Aine
Solo Traveler
10.0
Facilities were amazing and had so much available. The room was spacious clean and comfortable but above all the staff were amazing and so incredibly friendly.
Nothing it was perfect
February 2025
Barry
Couple
10.0
The location is both as close to the beach as you can get and at the same time you are in Port Douglas right on Macrossan.
Nothing to dislike.
February 2025
Shital
Couple
10.0
There are so many perks to this hotel! All the beach gear you could imagine (wagons, chairs, umbrellas, lounge chairs, picnic baskets, floaters, bluetooth speakers, boogie boards, coolers), bicycles/helmets, a telescope, books, board games. We stayed in one of the smaller rooms but it was more than enough space for two with a couch and verandah. Water and ice is always available. Swimming pool is nice and clean. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Nothing, all was well!
February 2025
Kerry
Family with young children
8.0
Close to beach and town center
No lift, only stairs
February 2025
Mark
Solo Traveler
9.0
Staff!!! Location very near the beach and a great sea view
Nothing
February 2025
Lawrence
Couple
7.0
Location to beach and town
Basic , small kitchen area
March 2025
Frank
Business Traveler
8.0
Closeness to beach and main shopping area. On site parking. Friendly staff nothing was to much trouble.
Only stayed 8 days and still had to pay for 9. Our return flight was earlier than we had expected so decided to stay in Cairns for one night. Couldn’t get a refund.
March 2025
Katrin V.
Family with young children
10.0
Great staff, very good location and free equipment hire. Felt like home!
Nothing, best accommodation of our 6 week trip of Australia.
March 2025
Donna
Couple
10.0
Close to the beach staff were fantastic and friendly access to everything you need.
Property was cleaned 5 minute walk to the beach, shops and restaurants
March 2025
Donald
Couple
10.0
This property was excellent from start to finish. Very friendly helpful staff, beautifully stocked with everything you could need, clean, great apartment, great location.
March 2025
Robyn
Group Traveler
8.0
It is extremely well positioned, the staff are very friendly and helpful. The extras provided would be lovely if we had stayed longer.
Having one bedroom downstairs with no toilet on that level was inconvenient.
Unfortunately the worksite at the back looked onto our patio but that can’t be helped at the moment.
March 2025
Terry
Couple
9.0
Almost everything.
The staff were fantastic- helpful and they communicated very well, there were so many amenities that they have at their guests’ disposal (including free ice and a water cooler for refilling water bottles, books, games, bikes, beach toys & floaties, plastic dishes & cups and many more), the rooms were great, and the location was excellent.
The pool deck is small but that is a really little issue. And there was construction going on right behind us so it was noisy all day. That is out of the property’s control though.
March 2025
Thomas
Couple
8.0
very welcoming staff,good value and location
Nothing negative
March 2025
Caruana
Family with young children
10.0
Location was close to shops and restaurants. Excellent service ranging from letting us use umbrellas, pool toys, beach gear, books, dvds and much more
Nothing everything was great
March 2025
Kristi
Couple
10.0
The staff were incredible. They supply everything that you could possibly need: coolers, bikes, umbrellas, picnic baskets, books. They have it all! The unit was really well laid out. We stayed for a week and loved it. Steps to the beach. Easy walk to lots of restaurants and grocery store.
The bed was too soft and lumpy and the pillows were too big. It is our only negative. We loved everything else about it.
March 2025
Danny
Couple
9.0
Such a gem of a place. Would 100% recommend. It’s not fancy but has absolutely everything you need. Close to the beach and town (on the doorstep) & can use all facilities - bikes free to rent, ice coolers for drinks etc. the staff are so kind and helpful. Overall would 100% recommend for the price, would happily stay again ?
Only small thing was the bed was a little small and pillows weren’t that comfortable.
March 2025
Benno
Couple
10.0
Great location next to the beach; free bikes and equipment for the beach; next to restaurants and shops
March 2025
Theresa
Family with young children
10.0
Everything this place is brilliant.so many free extras beach carts beach towels kid floats toys books game the list is endless this property provides so many extra all free of charge which is great especially for families . Located right by the beach and main street in the centre of port Douglas.
Can't recommend this property enough ???
Nothing
March 2025
Michelle
Family with young children
10.0
Friendly staff there to help you
March 2025
John
Couple
9.0
Great place, great staff, great supplies. Close to town close to beach, but end of the block so it’s quiet too!
Rain
March 2025
Brian
Couple
10.0
The apartment was beautiful and very well equipped with everything you could need. Nothing was too much trouble for the wonderful staff. There were shopping trolleys, umbrellas, pool/beach towels, books, games, beach buggies and so much more available for you to help yourself from the reception area.
The weather, but what can you expect when visiting the wet tropics ?
March 2025
Maxine
Couple
10.0
After a month of travelling up from Sydney this place was outstanding. Best place. Free bikes, chairs, ice, games, pool toys. Very friendly staff and an amazing room
All perfect
March 2025
Eileen
Group Traveler
10.0
Really enjoyed staying here. Lovely clean apartment for 4 people. Literally by the sea. Small pool but clean and quiet. Sunbeds etc. staff were excellent. Everything in reception area was free to use including cycles and beach items. Apartment fully equipped. Comfy beds with lovely cotton linen. Cole and her staff helpful and even booked our airport shuttle taxi. All ran to time. Port Douglas was lovely and wished we could stay longer.
Nothing
March 2025
Rainer
Couple
9.0
The resort is in a perfect location near the four mile beach and the restaurants and shops of Port Douglas. The rooms are spotless and very comfortable, and the friendly staff are going out of their way to make your stay as pleasant as possible. We were surprised by the amount of extras the resort was offering including bicycles, beach chairs, filtered water and ice and many more.
April 2025
Antoinette
Family with young children
9.0
Location was great! About 25 steps from the beach and easy walk downtown. Amazing aircon which is highly needed with how humid it gets in Port Douglas. Had a bunch of beach gear you could borrow from the hotel such as prams, beach chairs, sand toys, carts etc. Staff was amazing and extremely helpful. Only complaint would be the stairs…even on the first floor we had to carry our 2 year old up and luggage up a flight of stairs. There are no elevators!
April 2025
Colin
Couple
7.0
The only disappointment was we didn't realize we had booked a "cozy" room on the lower level and, due to construction behind the property, there was no view outside and almost no natural light in the room. If you book here, avoid booking a "cozy" room and be sure to book on an upper level. Otherwise, it is a great spot with helpful, welcoming staff.
April 2025
Michael
Couple
10.0
Clean. Well run. Provided everything needed for the best beach holiday. Exceeded all expectations!
Nothing
April 2025
Michele
Group Traveler
9.0
They have Every convenient amenity we needed
April 2025
Ripplinger
Couple
9.0
Fantastic place to stay with so many added extras that guests can use. The staff were wonderful as well.
April 2025
Neil
Couple
10.0
Great location. Everything was set up to make it very comfortable. Free use of cycles, beach equipment and other general accessories was thoughtful and useful. Also the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Nothing
April 2025
Judith
Couple
10.0
Excellent location, near all amenities
Excellent facilities
April 2025
Moore
Couple
10.0
Clean
Friendly efficient staff
Great location
The bed was very uncomfortable for two peeps too spoon.
OK for two peeps too sleep alone .
Not a biggy for us as the missus was as cold as a mother in laws kiss so their was no horizontal refreshment going on anyhow !
April 2025
Sue
Couple
10.0
Fabulous in every way, clean, beautifully presented and had everything we needed plus lots of little extras. Bikes to borrow, chilled water, towels to borrow and lots of other things to borrow…..all free of charge.
The staff were lovely, very helpful and friendly.
Would highly recommend.
The only thing it didn’t have was a safe in the room but everything else was brilliant.
April 2025
Simmin
Couple
10.0
The staff are so helpful and friendly
There was a bit of construction sound and we could hear the people in the apartment upstairs quite a bit
April 2025
Ashan2425
Couple
9.0
The staff were really friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Elaine for being welcoming and assisting us with an upgrade for a better room.
April 2025
Kas31
Family with young children
10.0
Great location, close to beach and shops, friendly staff, free use of beach equipment, games etc, lovely view from our balcony and kitchen facilities.
April 2025
Pam
Group Traveler
8.0
Location, close to beach and main shops/cafes.
Available amenities offered, ie chairs, beach towels, games, trolleys, bikes etc.
Construction at rear during our stay but unavoidable and no fault of property. We were out a lot so didn’t disturb us too much.
May 2025
Elizabeth
Couple
10.0
Staff was exceptional. They helped arrange excursions, gave tips on local sites and restaurants, and had bicycles and beach supplies for guest use. It was a memorable stay and I would use them again in a heartbeat!
loved everything
May 2025
Debbie
Couple
10.0
All the extra things that were thought about,,,, everything here you could possibly need. Great location. Easy walk to restaurants and cafes. The recommendations we received from staff were all spot on!
You could hear the upstairs neighbours, particularly if there was children running around early in the morning.
May 2025
michael
Couple
9.0
Location, staff, apartments decor and nearby shops, walks and beach
management was a little cheap on soap, coffee and towels
May 2025
Daniela
Couple
10.0
Excellent location near beach and village.
May 2025
Heidi
Family with young children
10.0
This little motel is a few steps away from a stunningly beautiful beach, and it's clean and bright and very cheerful, with a great view of the water from our balcony. The motel supplies literally everything you could possibly ever need for your stay, from bikes, to chairs, to coolers and thermoses and towels and umbrellas. It even supplied ice and filtered water (and a pitcher!), which were much appreciated! The kitchenette in our room was really well stocked. The pool was clean and refreshing. The staff were super friendly and helpful and made us feel extremely welcome. The motel is between the beach and is a couple minute's walk from the main part of the cute town of Port Douglas -- super close, but in a quiet spot. This stay definitely exceeded my expectations -- I was really impressed with the level of thoughtfulness and care that was evident all over By the Sea. Great stay; would highly recommend.
June 2025
Teresa
Couple
10.0
Close to the ocean! Very clean and tidy! Friendly help. Lots of amenities.
A restaurant at the property would be nice, but there are very good places to eat nearby
June 2025
Antonio
Couple
6.0
Great location. Super close to the beach and all of downtown Port Douglas. Staff were super friendly and room was cozy. Overall a good launching pad to the Barrier Reef and Daintree. Lobby had beach towels and other necessities to use which was nice.
Felt very much like a motel which is fine but a bit disappointing given the price. Bathroom was quite small and a little inconvenient. Bit of a problem with small bugs getting in the room. Bed and linen felt cheap. Outlets were all in one corner of the room which was not convenient.
August 2025
Vaiari
Couple
10.0
Fast easy booking, great communication from onset. Friendly and accommodating staff. All needs met for a romantic getaway.
No complaints
August 2025
David
Solo Traveler
10.0
Great location and wonderful staff!
October 2025
Leicia
Couple
9.0
The ladies running the hotel are amazing! So friendly & extremely helpful. Really above & beyond on all of the little extras they provide—everything you possibly could want for a beach vacation is there for your use free of charge. Great location—Property is only steps from the beach & quick walk to restaurants/bars.
Space was a little tight in our unit & air conditioning struggled to keep cool.
November 2025
Tal
Family with young children
9.0
location is great few steps from the beach, room was comfy. you have many beach staff you can take like chairs, balls, inflatables and more
reception closes at 3pm daily, our room was on a high floor hard to carry the lugge up the stairs
November 2025
Jane
Solo Traveler
9.0
right next to the beach, a 1 minute walk. Great for sunrise/sunset
It would have been nice to have some natural mosquito repellent available at reception or in the room.
December 2025
Vermeulen
Couple
5.0
if anything the location
room was very - very small. at booking of this venue we got additional info about the size of the room and builder work behind the hotel... room indeed is very small but worse... it is stuck at the back-end and had no day light (Room #1) So we were aware of the builder work - which did not bother us at all... we knew the room was small but really too small to stay with any comfort...
We simply asked if there was another room available... and got a bit of a hostile response (probably an email template) which stated that the hotel did not take any responsible for us booking that room as they had shared additional info...
All in all a place you can sleep in with hardly any comfort at the back-end of the hotel with hardly any day light.
December 2025
melinda
Solo Traveler
10.0
It was in a great location and was very clean- the girls were Freud sky and super helpful and have thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable
My legs didn’t like going up two flights but the view was worth it and I would recommend the superior view to anyone
December 2025
Maney
Couple
9.0
We had a 1 bedroom rental for a week. The furniture and kitchen were well appointed. The location in Port Douglas was perfect for easy access to 4-mile beach and walking to town for shopping, restaurants, and sightseeing. We borrowed the bikes for a beach and town ride. Although we had a small balcony, we did not have a view and there was no privacy on it.
The only complaint I have is that the WI-FI signal was too weak to handle the guest demand, so we had to use our own data and the streaming TVs would not work. This was particularly frustrating in the evening when we wanted to stream a show before bed and could only watch a "spinning circle". The staff was helpful and lent us a personal hotspot device when I complained. The hot spot worked until other residents discovered the network name and jumped on it too. High speed WI-FI is expected and should not be an issue for rentals in 2025. Aside from the WI-FI issue, I highly recommend By the Sea Port Douglas.
December 2025
KIMBERLY
Couple
10.0
We loved this hotel!!! Charming, bright, clean, with so many amenities and beach/vacation equipment free to use! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful - they gave us itineraries, made bookings for crocodile tours, and plenty of suggestions. Check-in process was incredibly easy. Can not say enough great things about this property!
Absolutely nothing - it was PERFECT!
December 2025
Laura
Couple
10.0
This property has absolutely everything that you could possibly need for a perfect vacation! Right beside the beach and so many shops and restaurants. The staff here felt like dear friends as soon as we met them. Definitely sad to leave.
There is nothing to dislike
January 2026
Cindy
Couple
10.0
The front desk staff were amazing from answering questions pre-stay to booking excursions and rebooking due to weather issues to incredible friendliness, they made the stay great. The amenities offered at hotel from beach chairs to anything you can think you’d need are fantastic.
January 2026
Louise
Couple
10.0
Everyone was very helpful and kind. They booked our reef snorkeling tour with a great local boat. Bikes, beach equipment all available for our use.
February 2026
Laurie
Couple
10.0
Location to the beach. The equipment that was provided for free use (coolers, umbrellas, bikes, numerous pool and beach toys, umbrellas, and plenty of towels) was phenomenal! The pool was great too! Staff was exceptionally courteous, helpful, and friendly. Love this place!
Nothing to dislike.
February 2026
Nancy
Solo Traveler
10.0
The location was superb! The room had all the amenities and gadgets for us to enjoy breakfast in our room. We loved having access to the bikes and coolers and chairs for the beach!
We visited in the rainy season. The rain was loud on the roof.
February 2026
Konstantinos
Family with young children
10.0
Clean spacious rooms at a great location. Staff is friendly and willing to help.
February 2026
Kevin
Couple
10.0
Everything!
This was a wonderful motel, actually the most wonderful one we stayed at in our months long vacation in Australia thus far as it just felt like “coming home”, it was simply relaxing, welcoming, comfortable, peaceful and made you feel like you were at home which was amazing.
We had parking below the motel or on the street out front - both worked great.
Our king room was very comfortable and had more than enough space with everything we needed and so much more to make one comfortable, plus the motel offers SO MUCH to their guests while staying here that it is astonishing… from beach towels, umbrellas for both beach & rain, pool and beach toys, carts, eskies, books, toys, games, IPads, laptops, the list goes on &on… they gave information on all activities surrounding Port Douglas AND it is just steps from 4Mile Beach and on the end of Macrossan Street, so close to restaurants and shopping. Just a perfect motel with wonderful hosts and if we ever have the opportunity to come back we will most definitely be staying right here!
NOTHING!!!!!
February 2026
Pamela
Couple
10.0
What a wonderful place to stay! The owners obviously wanted to ensure that their guests were well looked after and had a fabulous time! I would highly recommend this place to everyone and would jump at the chance to go back again’
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