Mowbray By The Sea

Hotels
9.6 (577 reviews)
40 Mowbray 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
BBQ facilities
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Heated pool
Salt-water pool
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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 577 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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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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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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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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Kate • couple • au
8
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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Fiona • couple • au
9
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
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LEONIE • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Location was great just a short walk to restaurants and beach.

Cons:

Our room was a bit tired. The kitchen could do with a freshening up and a clean.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • au
9
On the doorstep of 4 Mile Beach with all Port Douglas has to offer at your fingertips!!
Pros:

The location, a stone throw from 4 Mile Beach and an easy walk to town. Fantastic pool and really comfortable accomodation.

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • au
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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KATE • extended_group • au
10
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Murray • couple • au
3
Pros:

Location, spacious and friendly staff

Cons:

Needs a good clean quite mouldy in areas outside

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • family_with_children • au
10
Fantastic stay with young family
Pros:

Facilities, location, service

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Grantley • couple • au
9
Pros:

Great location.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • au
8
Enjoyable 😊
Pros:

Great size apartment. Pool is excellent and warm.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent value for money and excellent location. Pool is lovely. I'd definitely stay here again.

Cons:

Whilst the rooms are very comfortable and clean, the stairs and communal areas are dirty, and everything definitely needs a lick of paint to tidy it up abit.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Nele • family_with_children • be
8
Appartement met goede locatie, goede bedden en goede prijs/kwaliteitsverhouding
Pros:

Aangenaam appartement met zwembad. Goede bedden en rustige locatie. Leuk terras met veel kleurrijke vogels in de bomen. Overdekte parking dus altijd frisse auto. Duidelijke instructies gekregen om binnen te kunnen.

Cons:

Even zoeken naar de ingang van de parking.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee