The friendly staff and the extras offered made our stay: trip advice that was unerringly right plus extras like beach towels, umbrellas, wide choice of reading added to to this. We were really comfortable and often chose to eat on the balcony because of the space and views. More

This was great accommodation and suited us perfectly - we had a family room for mum, two grown up sons and a visiting grown up neice. Clean, well fitted out and in a fantastic location. The staff were very helpful booking up trips and we made use of some of the free extras. Would definitely go back. More

We stayed for 7 nights at By the Sea and loved every minute of it. We loved being a few steps from the beach and close to town but not right IN town!! We appreciated the friendly service at the front desk, the well appointed room with a nice size balcony where we enjoyed many a happy hour drink and... More

This is one of the best locations in Port Douglas. Excellent value accommodation and the staff really go out of their way to make your stay perfect. We also appreciated all the free extras such as bike and DVD hire. More

If you are looking for cheap, but perfect place to stay by the beach in Port Douglas, you are doing the right choice. You get so much value for the little amount you spend there: - beach towels and chair - beach bikes - free DVDs to watch when there is nit much happening in Port Douglas at night -... More

One of the best weeks of our life. An excellent location, just a few steps from Four Mile Beach and very convenient for restaurants and shops along the main street. (You must try the ice creams at 'Wicked'.). All the staff were friendly, helpful and very efficient. It was a pleasure to hear the laughter coming from the co-workers all... More

We stayed at "By the Sea Port Douglas" for 3 nights. It is in an excellent location, just a couple of minutes walk to the beach and also a short stroll into the main shopping centre. The room itself was clean, quiet and a good size. We appreciated having a BBQ on the balcony (which was also very clean). Being... More

By the Sea was just what we were looking for. The location couldn't be better - right at the beach and so close to all of the shops and restaurants. We had never been to Port Douglas before but the girls who run By the Sea were so friendly and they really knew the area. They had no hesitation in... More

The staff here is really nice, and you won't believe everything that they provide for you, included in a very affordable price. Great location at the end of the town mainstreet, close to the beach and the city centre. More