By The Sea Port Douglas

Hotels
9.4 (1418 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.
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 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 1418 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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Mia • solo_traveller • fi
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Lucinda • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Brett • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Friendly accommodating staff. Nice place

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
9
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Florence • family_with_children • au
9
Convenient and thoughtful stay
Pros:

Lovely stay with great staff and an amazing selection of complimentary items to borrow. Made traveling with a toddler much easier.
Comfortable rooms, with all the amenities you could need. Wonderful location!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • au
9
Ideal location.Lovely,helpful staff.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Limited kitchen space

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Kath • extended_group • au
10
Beautiful stay, beautiful location. Will be back!
Pros:

Apartment, shared with mother in law and daughter. Spacious. Loved the location

Cons:

Needed more time there

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Logan • couple • us
10
Pros:

Very cute, great location and lovely staff!

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Erik • couple • de
10
Pros:

Super tolle Anlage in Port Douglas

Cons:

Es gibt nichts auszusetzen

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Joan • couple • au
9
Fabulous, basic, clean accommodation
Pros:

Loved Location, Clean, that it allowed you to take chairs and other stuff down to beach

Cons:

The only negative we had, we were room 5 and near the laundry.You don’t want to wake to a dryer at 7 in the morning when on holidays

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • au
10
Superb.
Pros:

Close to beach and town.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Quisqueya • couple • ve
10
Pros:

Excellent location, just a few metres from the beach. The staff are very friendly and always willing to help. One of the highlights is the range of complimentary items available for guests to use, including beach chairs, umbrellas, bikes, coolers, balls, games, etc. It's a fantastic service that makes your stay even more enjoyable. The hotel is also conveniently located close to bars and restaurants.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Ralf • couple • de
7
Sehr nett für 1 Nacht, prima Lage.
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage mit kurzem Weg zum Strand.
Hohes Angebot an Freizeitaktivitäten.

Cons:

Sehr kleines enges Zimmer, keine Aussicht, aber die Unterkunft hat uns vorgewarnt, für 1 Nacht ok. Preis dafür zu hoch.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Glenn • solo_traveller • au
9
Awesome holiday in the best location
Pros:

Best location, comfy, and friendly helpful staff.
Pretty sure I'll be back.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • au
8
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • extended_group • us
10
It was a great stay!
Pros:

It was near the water and a short distance from the marina and restaurants.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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belinda • couple • au
4
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Great Staff Close to beach clean

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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anne • couple • au
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Location and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Hose • family_with_children • au
10
Fabulous staff great location has everything you need for kids included 💕👌👌💕
Pros:

It close to the beach and all town access for carnivale

Cons:

It's so homely and has all the things you need

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee