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Welcome to The Seaview - Cooktown's only waterfront accommodation. Recently renovated Deluxe wing and spectacular waterfront pool make The Seaview the ideal choice for the discerning holidaymaker. In addition to the best views in Cooktown, The Seaview offers several charming room types all with lovely water views from either a private balcony or a shared verandah. In addition to our rather glam Deluxe guest rooms we also have lovely older style rooms with fab views from the undercover shared verandahs. Wi-Fi is complimentary in all rooms and there is a well stocked Bar and Pantry where guests can purchase snacks, cocktails, beers, wines and champagne.
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The Seaview is a really beautiful property to stay in Cooktown. The rooms are clean and immaculate and amazing water views from the balcony. Even better is that the entire property is non-smoking which is really appreciated. We specifically thank the manager Mel who shows fantastic customer service and goes out of her way to help guests have the best stay possible. If in Cooktown this is the place to stay and we highly recommend it!
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Kate Fraser, Owner at The Seaview Cooktown
Responded 10 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! So pleased you enjoyed our amazing views and spotless rooms - we have a top notch housekeeping team and thank you too for mentioning Mel. Mel is an exceptional Manager and customer service professional and we feel very lucky to have her at the helm of The Seaview!
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The room was clean and beautifully appointed and we enjoyed breakfast on our balcony looking over the Endeavour River. Staff were all friendly and helpful. We had meals at the bowling club and RSL Club and enjoyed them both. The walk along the foreshore in front of the hotel was very pleasant.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Kate and Jase, Owner at The Seaview Cooktown
Responded 28 July 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We pride ourselves on our attention to detail in all areas particularly housekeeping. so pleased you noticed! We are also extremely proud of our whole team whose friendliness, helpfulness and all-round professionalism is always mentioned by our happy guests. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Seaview soon!
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We had the best time in Cooktown, topped off by our stay at the Seaview Hotel... We booked the 2 bedroom Town house with a magnificent view of the harbour. The beds were comfortable and cool with split systems in every room. The bathrooms spacious and modern, and plenty of towels, toilet paper and shampoo, soap etc. TV is not a smart tv but we had a chromecast and plugged it in, easy as. Kitchen was big with a full size fridge and dishwasher. Loungeroom was spacious with a verandah were we could sit and watch the boats and people go by. Pool looked lovely and inviting but we did not use it. Our apartment was serviced everyday with beds made and clean towels. Reception had a fridge full or cocktails and drinks at good prices and their coffee was cheaper than the cafes. Staff very polite and cheerful.Overall we had a great stay at this hotel,very reasonably priced. Am giving them 5 stars, and Cooktown in general was fab...we will be back.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Kate and Jase, Owner at The Seaview Cooktown
Responded 11 Oct 2023
Wow - thank you so much Kate for your ripper review! So pleased you enjoyed your stay and very very happy you appreciated our super polite and always cheerful team. Come back soon and make sure to try out the waterfront pool and we will do our best to have all the new Smart TVs in place for your next visit! Thank you again for choosing The Seaview and see you soon,
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Firstly if no road work & I had been advised I would have rated this hotel higher. I stayed for 2 nights in King deluxe room at top price (compensation refused for the noise & inconvenience not even free bottle of mineral water). The room was big & beautifully decorated it would be lovely with no noise. A microwave plates knives & forks would have made it perfect. Also the balcony was big. Receptionists were lovely. The noise really was unbearable the constant beeping & thudding made it impossible to stay inside or on balcony . The motel was blocked off all around so had to walk through mud to get anywhere. I know that roadwork has to be done but since I booked in January I would have thought the motel would have notified me before I arrived & offered cancellation or compensation. Disappointing. Cooktown is a lovely town & lovely people.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Kate and Jase, Owner at The Seaview Cooktown
Responded 28 July 2023
Dear wwelb, I am so sorry for the inconvenience you experienced as a result of the Council activity on Charlotte St. Unfortunately, Council did not notify us of the works at all until we saw barriers going up on 15 May and we asked what they were up to. We have since had numerous discussions with Council. We did try to get in touch with as many guests as possible, and we did put a notice on our website and confirmations and my sincere apologies that the Council works disrupted your stay. The good news is Council has advised their noisy works are now concluded in front of The Seaview. Despite the disappointments of your stay, I am very heartened to read that you did like our big beautiful rooms and our friendly team and we agree that Cooktown is a lovely place with a big heart and very lovely people. Please come back and see us again and if you ever want to reach out to me directly via our friendly customer service team I would be delighted to discuss your visit in more detail to ensure you have a 5/5 experience next time. Kindest regards, and thank you for choosing The Seaview
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Motel is situated on the main Street, we stayed with another couple in the older style rooms which were excellent. Very clean and comfortable. Awesome views of Endevour Bay. Hosts were amazing, incredible infinity pool, cheap alcohol sold on site, couldn't ask for more.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Free secure parking
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Response from Kate Fraser, Owner at The Seaview Cooktown
Responded 7 May 2023
Thank you so much for choosing The Seaview and for your lovely words! We are so proud of our team who make sure all our rooms are spotless and we have new beds, towels and linens to ensure you have a confiratble stay at The Seaview. We are also thrilled with the new pool and so happy you enjoyed a few cocktails poolside. Thank you for noticing our prices - we do keep our drinks good value as there is nothing worse on holidays than an overpriced Bar! Safe travels and hope to see you again next time!
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We’re given two of the newly-refurbished poolside rooms - excellent! While plain looking on the outside, inside was modern, boutique-style with a huge king bed, great lighting choices and very quiet at night. Blackout curtains let you sleep in as long as you wish. Heaps of hot water - lovely. Friendly manager Mel and staff, great new pool. Will definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Kate Fraser, Owner at The Seaview Cooktown
Responded 6 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so happy with our new King Size beds and flash new terrazzo bathrooms and delighted that you enjoyed our new black out curtains and waterfront pool! Thankyou also for mentioning Mel she really is a terrific and super friendly manager. We hope to welcome you back to The Seaview one day!
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Thankfully I had previously read reviews prior to booking & decided that it would be advisable to arrive on the weekend to miss the noisy roadworks which we orchestrated with success. We unfortunately missed out on the refurbished rooms however I’m presuming we were probably charged at a lower rate. It is centrally located to the CBD making it walking distance to the foreshore & Restaurants
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Avoid week days with the roadworks if possible
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Response from Kate and Jase, Owner at The Seaview Cooktown
Responded 14 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review - hopefully next time you come to stay you will try out our beautifully renovated Deluxe rooms! In addition to thanking you for staying at The Seaview, I also wanted to touch base to let you know that the Council roadworks have now been completed in front of The Seaview which is great news. There are some building works further down at the Wharf area a few hundred meters away from us which can have an impact upon our carparking on some days mid-week. However, we have dedicated off street parking for all guests staying in our Deluxe and Retro rooms and Council has also provided additional on-street dedicated parking just for guests of The Seaview right adjacent to our building. Once again thank you for choosing The Seaview and we can't wait to welcome you back next time you are in Cooktown!
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Just Stunning and Value for Money. Stayed 2 nights and loved it. Great views, clean rooms and friendly staff. Everything you could ask for in a hotel is here. Snacks and drinks available at reception which is great when alot of eateries are closed on Monday nights. Balconies are big and have decent furniture. We'd stay for a week next time!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Keep in mind, small towns have limited places to eat and are seasonal. So if here Sunday or...
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Response from Kate and Jase, Owner at The Seaview Cooktown
Responded 11 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your 5 star experience at The Seaview! We are super proud of our friendly team and we pride ourselves on our attention to detail in all matters housekeeping. You are so right the snacks and drinks have been very popular and we are so pleased you loved your stay. We really do hope you come back soon and stay for a week! Thank you again,
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The best location, fabulous views over the estuary with terrific sunsets. Kate and Jason were very friendly. The rooms were spotless with queen and a double bed. Staff were very friendly. Reception area had a good choice of drinks and snacks to purchase especially the cocktails. !! We had a bbq around the pool one night and the sunset added to the great atmosphere. I believe they are putting in a bigger pool soon... Walking distance to everything, bakeries, restaurants, rsl, bowling club, boat launching.. we will stay longer nect time we are in Cooktown... Highly recommended..
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Kate Fraser, Guest Services / Front Office at The Seaview Cooktown
Responded 12 Nov 2022
Thank you so much for such a lovely review - it was a pleasure to have you for your recent stay here at The Seaview. So pleased you enjoyed our cocktails and no better place to enjoy the spectacular sunsets that right here on the waterfront lawns. We look forward to welcoming you back here again soon and you definitely need to come back to check out The Seaview's huge new resort pool which is scheduled to go in February 2023! Thank you again for choosing The Seaview, Kate
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I have stayed at many motels but The Seaview would have to be my top 1 spot. Loved the room as soon as I walked in. Everything was just perfect! The bed was so comfortable, pillows just right, towels nice and big, beautiful products in the bathroom and even a cloth for removing makeup! Nice big mugs (not small cups) good brand tea and coffee!!! The room furnished so nicely and comfortable to sit on. Loved the bathroom so stylish! Would love to see other rooms especially the villas . Infinity pool with a bonus beautiful view of the bay. Didn’t have time for a swim but planning to visit again.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Kate Fraser, Owner at The Seaview Cooktown
Responded 20 July 2023
Thank you so much for your terrific review - and we are delighted to be your first review on TripAdvisor! Thank you too for noticing the little extras like the makeup towels, new pillows and good brand teas and coffees. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and it is lovely you noticed! The whole team looks forward to welcoming you back to The Seaview soon- hopefully for a swim in the waterfront pool!
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"Keep in mind, small towns have limited places to eat and are seasonal. So if here Sunday or Monday nights then maybe get to supermarket before you get here. "
There are more places to choose from in the Cooktown area.
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