By The Sea Port Douglas

Hotels
9.4 (1404 reviews)
72 Macrossan St , Port Douglas , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Building work noise
Fleas in room

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Some reviews mention issues like fleas and lack of amenities, impacting the overall cleanliness impression.
Service
9.9
Reviews highlight friendly and accommodating staff, contributing to a positive service perception.
Location
9.9
Consistently praised for being near the beach and town, highlighting the excellent location.
Room Quality
8.9
Some rooms are noted as small or having no daylight, but overall a satisfactory experience is reported.
Amenities
9.4
Many reviews appreciate the availability of shared amenities like bikes, beach equipment, and games.
Value for Money
9.4
Positive mentions of the value offered, especially given the high-quality amenities and location.
Food and Beverage
9.4
No specific mentions, so rated based on standard expectations for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.9
Overall positive sentiment and desire to return noted in several reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 06:27

Property Description

Prime Location in Port Douglas
The 4-star By The Sea Resort is ideally situated in the heart of Port Douglas, just steps away from Four Mile Beach and the vibrant Macrossan Street.

Luxurious Amenities
Guests can enjoy fully equipped apartments with stunning sea views, complimentary bikes for exploring, and beach essentials like towels, umbrellas, and chairs. Each apartment features a private barbecue on the balcony and unlimited high-speed internet access.

Entertainment and Convenience
Experience entertainment options such as Netflix, a DVD library with over 1000 titles, iPads, laptops, and iPod docks. Additionally, guests have access to free underground parking, making your stay both enjoyable and hassle-free.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at By The Sea Resort in Port Douglas.

Important information:

Please note all rooms have a smart television, full streaming capability, complimentary Netflix
and sky sports channels. All rooms have their own private barbecue and a Nespresso machine.

Please note that the following are provided for no additional charge: to use: bicycles, shopping
trolleys, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach towels, beach buggies, beach games, inflatables,
ice machine, ice buckets, picnicware, board games, DVDs and book library.

Please note cots and highchairs are available for no additional charge. These must be requested
when booking. Please use the special request box.

Please inform By the Sea Port Douglas in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use
the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property directly with the contact details
provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Please note that By the Sea Port Douglas has 2 floors. There is no elevator access. Staff will assist
with luggage during opening hours.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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

  • 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 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for AUD 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1404 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 9.9
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Kathy • extended_group • nl
8
Pros:

Location was great and staff very friendly

Cons:

It was clean but a bit old

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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mark • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • au
8
Perfect location
Pros:

The location was fantastic. Close to the beach and an easy walk to the town centre. The staff were friendly and helpful. Th

Cons:

The bathroom was a bit dated, but otherwise very clean.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Haf • extended_group • au
10
Location to beach and restaurant fabulous, really well stocked rooms and lots of items to take to the beach free to hire
Pros:

Location
Facilities amazing , pool and beach toys , seats , esky, chairs , trolley, bikes , games, books all free to use
Very friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • au
9
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • au
10
Absolutely wonderful. The staff were so friendly. Location was great. Would highly recommend
Pros:

Location, facilities, staff

Cons:

Stairs

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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francoise • couple • fr
9
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Arun • couple • au
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Carola Di Crescenzo • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Friendly,fabulous facilities and great location by the beach
Pros:

Everything, the location, fantastic facilities and great rooms

Cons:

Nothing, other than having to leave

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

A great place to stay for the beach and town. Very comfortable accommodation and everything you need for the beach in reception at your disposal 😁

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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cathiew • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Milena • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

The staff were so helpful and friendly.
The location was perfect.

Cons:

We loved everything

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • au
10
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Warren • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Walking distance to town, next to four mile beach. Staff very friendly, relaxed stay, we appreciated being able to borrow beach items. We were sad to leave!

Cons:

No extractor fan in the bathroom, shower a little basic - nothing major to complain about!

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Taylor • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

great location. staff very helpful and quiet at night

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • family_with_children • au
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • couple • au
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee