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By The Sea Port Douglas

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4-star beach aparthotel near Four Mile Beach

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By The Sea Port Douglas

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Seaside Seclusion 2 bedroom apartment | Balcony view
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Superior Studio with Partial Ocean Views
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Sadie s Den Superior 1 Bedroom apartment | Living room

Overview of By The Sea Port Douglas

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
72 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, QLD, 4877
  • Popular LocationFour Mile Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMacrossan Street2 min walk
  • Popular LocationFlagstaff Hill2 min walk
  • AirportCairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)64 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Rainforest Canopy - One Bedroom Apartment

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Beachfront Villa with Sea Views 3 bedroom

  • 170 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Rainforest Terrace Superior 1 bedroom apartment

  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Beachfront Villa with Sea Views 2 bedroom

  • 160 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment, Sea Views | Beach/ocean view

Superior Apartment, Sea Views

  • 38 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Sadie s Den Superior 1 Bedroom apartment | Living room

Sadie s Den Superior 1 Bedroom apartment

  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Loft 2 Story - Superior 2 Bedroom

  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

The Terrace - Superior 2 Bedroom

  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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Studio with Tropical Garden (Economy)

Studio with Tropical Garden (Economy)

  • 28 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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By the Sea Standard Apartments

By the Sea Standard Apartments

  • 35 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Apartment, Partial Sea Views

Superior Apartment, Partial Sea Views

  • 38 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Studio Apartment for 4 People

Studio Apartment for 4 People

  • 42 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Studio with Partial Ocean Views

Superior Studio with Partial Ocean Views | View from room

Superior Studio with Partial Ocean Views

  • 28 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Seaside Seclusion 2 bedroom apartment

Seaside Seclusion 2 bedroom apartment

  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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About the area

Port Douglas

Oceanside stay.Within a 5-minute walk of this Port Douglas aparthotel, you'll find Four Mile Beach and Macrossan Street. Also, Anzac Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Sugar Wharf is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Four Mile Beach - 1 min walk
  • Macrossan Street - 2 min walk
  • Port Village Shopping Centre - 8 min walk
  • Sugar Wharf - 13 min walk
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • N17 Burger Co - 7 min walk
  • Wicked Ice Creams - 4 min walk
  • Iron Bar - 9 min walk
  • Rattle N Hum - 5 min walk
  • Origin Espresso - 9 min walk

About this property

By The Sea Port Douglas

4-star beach aparthotel near Four Mile Beach
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at By The Sea Port Douglas like an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This Art Deco aparthotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of By The Sea Port Douglas was completed in May 2017.

This 4-star Port Douglas aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
By The Sea Port Douglas offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Port Douglas aparthotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Children's games
  • Children's books
  • Baby bath
  • Pool gate

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Water dispenser
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Library

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • DVD player
  • iPod docking station

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Safe at front desk
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • In the shopping district
  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Other workout equipment (on request)
  • Free bicycle rentals on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 24 rooms
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 3:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving after 3:30 PM will find a letter for them on the Late Arrivals notice board at the reception, containing their check-in instructions.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 52 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 25 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Housekeeping fee: AUD 40 per day; may vary based on length of stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Sea Apartment Port Douglas
Sea Port Douglas
By The Sea Port Douglas Hotel Port Douglas
Sea Port Douglas Apartment
By The Sea Douglas Douglas
By The Sea Port Douglas Aparthotel
By The Sea Port Douglas Port Douglas
By The Sea Port Douglas Aparthotel Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 616 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 616 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 616 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 616 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 616 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Calgary

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Will definitely stay here again.
Staff and Manager looked after us through out our trip. We were unfortunate with our timing as we were there when Cyclone Jasper arrived but they really looked after us and kept us informed through out. Well equipped accommodation 👍
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Weisi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, well located right next to the beach and 2 mins walk to main street for dining and grocery

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its the best place to stay in Port Douglas ! The staff are incredible so friendly and helpful and the beAch is right out the door .The restaurants are just a 5 minute walk down the street just perfect place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

T Clay, Walnut Creek

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location, well managed. Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Pierre-Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel with the village nearby on one side and the ocean on the other. The staff are all very pleasant and the dog playing football in the lobby is a plus. I found it difficult to adapt to the fact that the reception staff was present only between 9 am and 5 pm
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023