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By The Sea Port Douglas

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Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Four Mile Beach

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  • Pool
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  • Laundry
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Furnished balcony
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  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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Rainforest Terrace Superior 1 bedroom apartment

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  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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Furnished balcony
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Individually decorated
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  • Sea view
  • 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 | 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Sadie s Den Superior 1 Bedroom apartment

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Furnished balcony
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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
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  • 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

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Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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  • 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

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Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 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) | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Studio with Tropical Garden (Economy)

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Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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By the Sea Standard Apartments | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

By the Sea Standard Apartments

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Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 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 | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Superior Apartment, Partial Sea Views

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Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Partial sea view
  • 38 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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Studio Apartment for 4 People | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Studio Apartment for 4 People

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Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 42 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Superior Studio with Partial Ocean Views

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Seaside Seclusion 2 bedroom apartment | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Seaside Seclusion 2 bedroom apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Partial sea view
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
72 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, QLD, 4877

What's nearby

  • Four Mile Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Macrossan Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Anzac Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sugar Wharf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Ice Creams - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paddy's Port Douglas - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪N17 Burger Co - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rattle N Hum - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grant Street Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

By The Sea Port Douglas

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Four Mile Beach
When you stay at this beach aparthotel you can enjoy umbrellas and sun loungers. Each apartment provides free WiFi and free wired Internet, a Smart TV with cable channels, and a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. A TV with Netflix and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment, and guests will also find comforts like a Tempur-Pedic bed and premium bedding. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Complimentary bicycles and in-room fitness are featured at the aparthotel. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

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

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • Library
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the city center
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Workout equipment
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 24 units
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 56 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 28 (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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Frequently asked questions

Does By The Sea Port Douglas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is By The Sea Port Douglas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at By The Sea Port Douglas?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at By The Sea Port Douglas?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The Sea Port Douglas?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does By The Sea Port Douglas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–7:00 PM on request. A fee of AUD 56 per person applies.

Where is By The Sea Port Douglas located?

Located in the heart of Port Douglas, this beach aparthotel is steps from Four Mile Beach and Macrossan Street. Anzac Park and Sugar Wharf are also within 15 minutes.

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By The Sea Port Douglas Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 669 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 669 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 669 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 669 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 669 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed our stay. Right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Probably the nicest boutique hotel that I have stayed at.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved this property and the staff were super helpful. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, friendly/helpful reception & amenities!! Only downside was a bit of construction noise behind the property which is out of their control and they were completely transparent about at the time of booking!! I would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really liked our stay here, would definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micheline

Liked: Amenities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a great stay here! The staff were so helpful and personable and our superior sea view room far exceeded our expectations. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very well appointed and clean, staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
They have thought of everything that you could possibly want, especially for the beach or your excursions. We were very happy with our choice to stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly staff, well maintained facilities and great location. Proximity to shops and the beach doesn’t get much better than by the Sea.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

By the Sea scores highly

Great stay. Friendly hosts and great facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
View to beach and sunrises
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay at By the Sea. It has everything - Bikes, board games, water cooler, in room kitchen and washer/dryer, all beach gear. And most importantly if is a minute away from the beach , walking distance from Shopping and dining options. Good for family stay
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Helped book some of our activities. Property was fabulous for our needs. Walk to beach. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit of difficulty checking in but after that the place was great. Good location at the beach, We had a three bedroom condo that was great. I would definitely recommend this more!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matias

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great help from staff. Amazing clean, large and well equipped room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Super helpful and friendly staff. Comfortable bed. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Divium

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, practically on the beach, lovely staff and loads of things to do at the property and to see nearby. A short stroll to shops, restaurants and supermarket.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really nice, quirky (in a good way) property. Lots of extras available in the hotel for free (chairs, towels, bikes, trolleys, umbrellas etc). Really enjoyed it and the staff were excellent. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very helpful staff. Love that bikes were included in our stay. Very well-equipped bathroom and kitchen. Loved having a washer and dryer conveniently located in our room! Very cute facility and grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay and will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great stay!

Great stay. Ideal location at the quieter end of town. Lovely laid back place. We enjoyed it thoroughly. Everything within walking distance. Lots of restaurant choice. Out of season so no problem getting tables. By the Sea staff were lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

T Clay

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The girls on the reception were lovely, and very friendly it definitely made a difference, the hospitality was exceptional. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024