We booked a cozy apartment #4 via booking.com and so got a good deal. The hotel manager contacted us to offer any assistance on tour advice. We booked a snorkelling trip on Aquarius and obtained a discount through the hotel. The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, and a nice outdoor patio. There's also sheltered carpark. The beach is a... More

This place I give thumbs up to. The staff are so friendly and couldn't have been more accommodating. They provide anything from deck chairs and toys for the beach, beach towels, dvds to watch in your room, internet in your room, ice, laptop - everything you could want for a holiday 'ALL FREE' WOW. I have stayed at many places... More

Would thoroughly recommend By the Sea. Very clean, well equipped, modern appartment. Very impressed with all the free amenities provided such as DVD rental, beach chairs, towels, freezer bags. Very friendly and helpful staff. Only one criticism - the air conditioning unit is situated directly over the bed and blows cold air on to the bed making it rather draughty. More

We had an amazing time at By The Sea. The staff were very friendly and we love the down to earth and personal way this place is run. Amazing freebies all thrown in such as wireless, DVDs, bikes and beach stuff. BBQs on the balcony a nice extra also. Perfect place from which to explore Port Douglas and the surrounding... More

I booked this hotel for my non English speaking parents. They came back from the trip and told me that the hotel is very nice and the staff were very helpful and patient. Great service and hospitality. More

A massive thank you and a Happy New Year to Wendy and all her dedicated staff. "By The Sea" is in a superb location with all the advantages of self-catering accommodation and all the benefits of a 5 star hotel. Thanks to Bronwyn and her hard working team in house-keeping,the place is spotless and nothing is too much trouble. The... More

A wonderful place to stay in the charming town of Port Douglas. Great value, with a friendly, welcoming staff who, upon our arrival, were happy to help us book day trips to the reef and rainforest. We were thrilled with our family accommodations, a two bedroom, two bathroom suite, with a large sitting/dining room, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a... More

The perfect location...1/2 block walk to Four Mile Beach, on the main shopping and restaurant street, beautiful colors in the hotel and every where, amazing views from our balcony (#15 Sea View)...plus, with a mini kitchen (great if you are sick of eating out every night). Air conditioning too...much needed. And, Louise from concierge helped us plan our dives and... More

Great value for Family rooms, wonderful extras like movies, internet, small kitchenette with coffee and tea, even ice cold water in the fridge for when you arrive. Excellent assistance in booking tours. They even helped me change my reservation close to the date. All comunications were done on line from Canada. Pictures on the internet are just like the real... More