We have recently returned from two weeks at By the Sea Port Douglas. It was a great place to stay in part due to its proximity to everything we wanted to do while in Port Douglas. The view from our seaview room was lovely and we enjoyed having breakfast on the balcony while watching the sea through the palms that... more

We were truely holidaying in Paradise. The beach was 1 minute away so each morning we would have a swim before breakfast, then we toured during the day sometimes or simply went back to the beach. By evening we would sit on our balcony sipping wine admiring the stunning view of the Sparkling Teal Blue Water, Golden Sand and Palms... more

We stayed at this resort for the best part of a week and had a wonderful stay there. We were fortunate enough to have a room with a gorgeous sea view. Our friends stayed in a room with a view looking over rainforest and loved it. Palm trees, beautiful water, comfy bed and lovely people! Right on the beach and... more

After a long journey from Townsville, arriving at "By The Sea" was sheer bliss. We were made very welcome and provided with rooms that were all that we could ask for. When staying in Port Douglas and golf is not your interest then you really should be in Macrossan St for the restaurants and to be close to the departure... more

This property is under GREAT new management, so ignore any old posts. This is a great property situated a few yards from the best end of 4 Mile beach and right on the main street. Note, there are no true beach-front properties on 4 mile beach. The local government have very sensibly not permitted anything more than palm trees on... more

We spent around 2 weeeks in Port Douglas and enjoyed the time very much. The hotel we had contributed to this feeling tremendously. Not only was the location perfect with 3 minutes to the beautiful beach and 5 mintutes to the center of town. The rooms had everythings we were looking for; a good layout with kitchen bathroom and spaceious... more

Stayed a week - its a great location just like it says its By the Sea - right next to the beach at the very end of the street leading to the beach. You will have a view of the sea but its filtered - we stayed in 2 separate apts whilst there for over a week and the views... more

I arrived late in the day to Port Douglas to find a place to stay, and was a bit scared to go into By The Sea because it looked so nice, and as a solo traveller it looked like it would be too expensive. However, I was amazed by the welcome from Wendy - the very hands on owner of... more

By the Sea is at the quiet end of the main street in Port Douglas, almost next to 4-mile beach and within very easy reach of the cafes, restaurants and shops. The apartment we stayed in was spacious and bright and quite private and very adequately accommodated our family of 5 adults. It would be hard to beat its location... more