Mowbray By The Sea

Hotels
9.6 (583 reviews)
40 Mowbray St , Port Douglas , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
BBQ facilities
Tour desk
Golf course
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly service
Spacious accommodation
Cons:
Cleanliness concerns
Maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.66
Many reviews mention cleanliness issues, notably bugs and sticky surfaces.
Service
10
Guests praise the friendly and helpful management.
Location
10
Numerous reviews highlight the excellent location near the beach and shops.
Room Quality
9.66
Good remarks on spaciousness and comfort, but some concerns about maintenance.
Amenities
9.16
Good amenities noted, but some issues with missing basics in the units.
Value for Money
9.66
Generally viewed as good value, though some expect higher cleanliness.
Food and Beverage
9.66
No specific mention in reviews, but standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
10
Overall positive experiences highlighted, with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 03:56

Property Description

Sophisticated Self-Catering Apartments
Mowbray By The Sea presents elegant self-catering holiday apartments, just a short stroll from Four Mile Beach and the vibrant Macrossan Street. Each spacious 2-bedroom unit features modern amenities, including a private balcony, premium cable TV, and a fully equipped kitchen.

Relaxation and Recreation
Guests can unwind in the 25-meter heated pool or soak in the spa bath available in select apartments. The landscaped gardens offer a tranquil barbecue area and an outdoor pool, perfect for leisurely afternoons.

Convenient Location and Excursions
Enjoy complimentary WiFi and secure parking while exploring nearby attractions with ease. Let the tour desk assist in planning adventures to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Cape Tribulation.

Experience luxury and convenience at Mowbray By The Sea – book your stay today!

Important information:

Please be advised check in is not available on Christmas Day. Please contact the reception using the contact details found on the booking confirmation for more information.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CNS

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 10 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 583 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.66
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.66
Amenities: 9.16
Value for Money: 9.66
Food and Beverage: 9.66
Overall Experience: 10
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Jo • family_with_children • au
8
Enjoyable & central to everything we needed.
Pros:

Great location to the beach..

Cons:

A hook or rail in the bathroom to hang up the hand towel.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • au
9
Ideal location, close to the action but quiet enough as we were off the main street.
Pros:

Location was perfect for us. Short walk into town, and on the same street as the main beach, this was perfect. We loved our stay here and will be recommending to others.

Cons:

No top sheet on the bed

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Tahlia • family_with_children • au
10
Perfect spot with everything that we needed!
Pros:

Mowbray was located in a great spot. Our apartment was a great size and had everything that we needed. The manager was so helpful anytime I had any questions. We would absolutely recommend this property and stay again next time we are in Port Douglas.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Frank • extended_group • nz
7
The location was good but the apartment and complex needs a refresh
Pros:

The location which was very close to the beach, a short walk to the centre of town and across the road from a beautifully equipped park and playground. The bathroom was newly renovated but the rest of the apartment was tired and needs a refresh.

Cons:

When we arrived there were a number of cleanliness issues that needed to be addressed. We contacted the manager and these were addressed promptly. The apartment was gloomy during the day as it faced away from the sun.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Rosemary • couple • nz
10
Fantastic place to stay, would highly recommend
Pros:

Great property, very handy to the beach and main shopping area, a very easy walk. Staff were helpful and friendly and the apartment was very clean. Lovely pool area. We arrived early and were able to check in.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Judith • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Close to where we we wanted to go lol KO no

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • au
8
Would come again! Minor fixes but delivered on the most important things to make my stay a pleasant and positive one!
Pros:

Pool area was lovely and seems
Like the most updated part of the apartment. Manager at reception was really helpful and flexible with check-in anf check out times

Cons:

Cooking vent and bathroom vents were not working. Pool was cold at night even in the jacuzzi pool.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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DONNA • extended_group • nz
9
Easy walk to town and beach, short drive to golf courses and facilities great, just not cleaned properly.
Pros:

Very handy to town and beach, love the morning and evening birds near the balcony, nice pool, loved having a washing machine in the apartment.

Cons:

Although the sheets and towels were clean on arrival, the rest of the place needs a deep clean and then a good clean weekly. Dust everywhere, floors and carpets dirty. Light shades stained and full of dust, slatted doors throughout apartment full of dust/dirt.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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DR73 • solo_traveller • au
9
Top spot
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

Having to check out

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • extended_group • au
8
Great location and the rooms were great.
Pros:

Great Location. Comfy beds. Nice big balcony.

Cons:

The kitchen could have been cleaner, the microwave was pretty dirty and so were some of the dishes.
No dishwashing liquid.
There was soap scum in the showers.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Iris • extended_group • de
9
Schöne, etwas dunkle Unterkunft, tolle Poollandschaft
Pros:

Der Pool und die Lage zum Strand und ins Zentrum waren toll. Dass wir den Schlauch in der Garage verwenden durften um unsere Motorräder zu waschen, war sehr zuvorkommend.

Cons:

Es war etwas dunkel, da die Zimmer im Erdgeschoss waren und die Fenster sehr zugewachsen waren.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • au
9
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Tammy • extended_group • au
10
Can highly recommend Mowbray by the Sea! Fantastic location!
Pros:

Fantastic location as it was so close to the beach and main street for shops, restaurants and bars. Absolutely loved the heated swimming pool and size and space in our unit - it was brilliant having two large ensuite bathrooms that adjoined each bedroom. Beds were super comfy and having air con available was also a bonus. Hangers in closets was another bonus. Foxtel was terrific as we could watch our AFL team without having to go to a pub! Good size fridge and the ability to shop and bring our own food in to prepare/cook helped to keep food costs down a little. Availability of a BBQ was also excellent. The shower was divine with excellent water pressure. Awesome having undercover car parking too. A fantastic place to stay!

Cons:

The only thing I can think of is perhaps it needs a few more kitchen items, ie another frypan and utensils for cooking. No tongs or egg flip so it proved tricky cooking bacon and eggs! No lift available so I couldn’t really see my parents coming here unless they had a ground floor apartment.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • au
8
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Sarfaraz • couple • au
6
Overall good
Pros:

Clean Tidy, well maintained

Cons:

We stayed at 3rd floor and apparently because of old buildings in that area there’s no lift so we carried luggage on 3rd floor 😜

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Heather • extended_group • nz
8
Great location . Nice staff . Nice place to stay
Pros:

Location was great . Pool was awesome . Nice and quiet

Cons:

Kitchen was not very clean

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Janice • family_with_children • nz
10
Delightful and owner was great. We were on second floor and he gratefully took our bags to the door.
Pros:

Location was great. Right by the beach and surf club. Very short walk to Main Street and close to the Marina.

Cons:

Nothing in our opinion. Perfect

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • au
7
Great location, good value, will come back next year.
Pros:

Great location to the beach, and only a short walk into town.
My boys loved the pool. Shallow area for them to play in, and heated too, which they loved!

Cons:

There was a hole in the mattress and springs were sticking through and were uncomfortable/painful to lay on. There was only me in the bed, so I just slept on the other side.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Katrina • family_with_children • au
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • au
7
Would stay here again due to the location.
Pros:

Location is excellent. Close to the beach and shops and restaurants.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee