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By The Sea Port Douglas

4.0 of 5
72 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877, Australia (Formerly Archipelago Apartments)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Cairns, Queensland, Australia
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We stayed for just one night but wish we could have stayed more!! It was the perfect little getaway for my husband and I as a couple but we can’t wait to bring our kids back next time to have a real family holiday. It's literally 1 minute from the beach and a nice walk up the main street to... More

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HK
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

What a great little hotel. We stayed for 3 nights in a Family Beachside Cosy which was very spacious with a double and 2 singles. We had a Balcony with BBQ and seating plus a very well stocked kitchenette and large bathroom. There is a small pool which catches the sun and ample parking close to your rooms but by... More

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Cairns
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This is a great place to stay - in town at Port Douglas, but sooooo quiet. Offers great freebies - wifis, even ipads & laptops if you need them. Jodi and 'all the girls' are pleasant and very helpful. They have DVDs, books, pooltoys, games, beachchairs, cooler boxes.....the list goes on......all for you to take to the pool or beach.... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Spent a few days at his very picturesque spot by the sea in Port Douglas. The team were very helpful and the option of free use of many extras such as DVDs, bikes for the beach, skies, ice , chairs etc. was exceptional. The top floor room had a sea view and was clean and comfortable with good air conditioning.... More

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East Gosford, New South Wales, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

free use of bikes and chairs, towels, laptops, ipads,and more!!! I would recommend staying here to everyone it was great! the staff are extremely friendly and helpful and they make the stay very pleasant. I got the sea view superior room and i loved it!!! the prices for the room were nice and cheap too!!! would definetly stay here again..:)

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Gold Coast Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

My husband and I have just returned from an 8 night stay at "ByThe Sea" Port Douglas, and we loved it. Very quiet location, but only a minutes walk to the shops and lovely restaurants. Our room was very clean, very comfortable,very well set up with kitchen facilities - it had everything we needed. Lots of added freebies too, including... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This is a truly great hotel and location simply cant be better. A very helpful and nice staff, free parking and much more is free for you to use like bikes, ipads and laptops, beach towels, umbrellas and toys, dvds and books. Rooms are clean and lovely. Well aired and air conditioned. We stayed in one of their Cosy rooms... More

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Ottawa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Recently my wife and son spent four nights at "By The Sea" in Port Douglas. You know you are in good hands when 'the girls" cannot do enough for you when you arrive, during your stay, and when you are leaving. Accomodations are very clean, with many ammenities such as free bikes, nice onsite pool, private BBQ on your balcony,... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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7 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

AND, it'$ reasonably priced!!! This apartment hotel is a great choice if you prefer apartment hotels; and if you're thinking of trying one, you couldn't find a better place to "experiment"! The facilities (common areas and apartments) are very clean, the apartments well furnished, and the common areas especially pleasant, comfortable, and relaxing. The staff (aka "The Girls")? I don't... More

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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

This was our first trip to Port Douglas. We stayed at By The Sea Port Douglas for 3 nights. The Girls are so helpful and friendly. The best thing we like was the sparkling room with clean comfortable bed. Many free extras are provided. Very colorful and beautiful small resort. You can walk to restaurants, bars, cafes just in a... More

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What travellers say

  • Beach towels(39)
  • Main street(26)
  • Friendly and helpful(21)
  • Great Place(11)
  • Very clean(11)
  • Short walk(9)
  • Would highly recommend(7)
  • Good value(4)
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Additional Information about By The Sea Port Douglas

Address: 72 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877, Australia (Formerly Archipelago Apartments)
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Region: Australia > Queensland > Port Douglas
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 53 Speciality lodging in Port Douglas
Price range (per night): 102 AUD - 314 AUD
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Have the best of both worlds by staying at By the Sea Port Douglas. The convenience of staying in the main town centre (Macrossan Street) but also the tranquility and beauty of staying right by the sea! Most apartments have sea views and all have full kitchen facilities ... more   less 
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