About this property

Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

The 4-star By The Sea Resort is located in the center of Port Douglas, next to Four Mile Beach and just a 2-minute walk from the restaurants along Macrossan Street. All apartments come with full kitchen facilities and many also have sea views. Free bikes are provided for guests to explore both the beach and village. When heading to the beach, the resort provides complimentary towels, umbrellas, ice boxes and chairs. The self-contained apartments at By The Sea Port Douglas include unlimited free high-speed internet access. All have private barbecues on their balconies to you to enjoy. Netflix and other streaming is available in all rooms. Guests at By the Sea Port Douglas also have free access to a DVD library with over 1000 titles, as well as iPads, laptops, iPod docks and games. Free underground car parking is provided.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Port Douglas, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
3 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
or
4 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Teresa
    United States United States
    Close to the ocean! Very clean and tidy! Friendly help. Lots of amenities.
  • Heidi
    United States United States
    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...
  • Michael
    United States United States
    Location, staff, apartments decor and nearby shops, walks and beach
  • Debbie
    Australia Australia
    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!
  • Elizabeth
    United States United States
    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!
  • Ripplinger
    Canada Canada
    Fantastic place to stay with so many added extras that guests can use. The staff were wonderful as well.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    Clean. Well run. Provided everything needed for the best beach holiday. Exceeded all expectations!
  • John
    United States United States
    Great place, great staff, great supplies. Close to town close to beach, but end of the block so it’s quiet too!
  • Kristi
    Canada Canada
    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...
  • Terry
    Canada Canada
    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,...

Managed by The Girls at By the Sea Port Douglas

Company review score: 9.8Based on 1,019 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

We have 24 rooms in our resort. We are located on Macrossan street and less than 100 m to the beach :)

Neighborhood info

Port Douglas is where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of By The Sea Port Douglas

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry

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

  • Street parking

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Laptop
  • iPad
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Outdoor & View

  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Private apartment in building

Transportation

  • Bicycle rental
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Strollers
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Miscellaneous

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

By The Sea Port Douglas takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 25 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 35 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a 1.5% charge applies for payments made with a Visa or Mastercard credit

card.

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 By The Sea Port Douglas 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about By The Sea Port Douglas