Can't fault the place. Any issues, we had a kettle that was temperamental, we're swiftly sorted with a smile. Nothing was too much trouble for the friendly ladies that run the place. Ideally situated very close to the beach and a very short walk to the main part of town. Lots of extras eg books, dvds, beach towels, ipads bicycles... More

We have visited beautiful Port Douglas a number of times,but never at a better location.From our balcony you have beach views to the left about 50 metres,and to the right through palms is the start of the shopping precinct about 50 metres.The beauty is you are not on the main road,nor amongst the hotels and restaurants which can be a... More

Do not lie on the first floor recliners after a downpour of cats dogs crocs and sharks - apart from that, this hotel is superb and the staff are generous and loveable More

We have just come home from staying at By the sea for 8 nights. I have to say from the time we arrived we felt comfortable and were not disappointed throughout the stay. The girls( Wendy,louise & Jodi and all the cleaning staff) were absolutely fantastic. Always up for a friendly chat at reception every time we walked past unlike... More

We have stayed at By The Sea for the last few years and have never been disappointed! From the time the shuttle picked us up from Cairns airport, until the time we had to leave one week late (sob), everything was great. Our accommodation was clean (thanks to Bronwyn and her cleaning crew), and comfortable, and the location was perfect.... More

Location was quite good, near the beach and on Macrossan street, so easy to get to restaurants/shops/beach. Our room was very tired looking, clean but old. There was no viewe from the balcony (unless you count the unit complex next door!) all in all ok, friendly reception and lots of free services like DVD's, towels, pool toys, etc. the only... More

We stayed for three nights at the end of April and found By the Sea to be a perfect place to stay in Port Douglas. The location is convenient but also peaceful. The staff are extremely friendly and happy to help with booking day trips. We had a Cosy room which was clean and equipped with everything you need for... More

This is a nice place. The rooms are very well equipped with everything you need, they are clean and quiet. The place offers many freebees such as bikes, coolers, beach chairs, beach towels, movies and the staff are friendly and helpful. We were in room 13, which fronts the street, which is a quiet street, and had a great view... More

From the first phone call i made the staff were super friendly. We stayed 6 nights and had a really good deal being the 'off season' and with all the freebies mentioned I thought there 'must be a catch'. I was wrong there is no catch!! The room had been renovated and had a really good bathroom, twin glass top... More