GABRIELLE CHRISTOPHERSON, CANADA, Loved everything about my stay here! thank you so much! Hope to be back soon! (21/5/11)
THE MITCHELLS, VIC AUS, Great place for a family holiday, plenty of room, good location and terrific staff! Thanks J (20/5/11)
JULIA AND MIKE GRIFFIN, UK, Thank you for a fantastic holiday. The location, apartments and your hospitality was great, can’t wait to come back! .X. (6/5/11)
JUDITH & TOM LONGWORTH, NZ Thanks for a great place to stay. Super friendly and super chilled.
DAVID & NATALYA, LONDON We have had a great time in Port Douglas and enjoyed our lovely room overlooking the beach. Great management who were very helpful. Thankyou!
BOB & GAIL HOOPER, TEXAS Port Douglas is beautiful and our stay here has been great! The staff has been friendly and very helpful!
DIETER, GERMANY, Many thanks to the girls at the By The Sea Office for their kindness and friendliness as well as the good work of the house keeping girls mad this holiday very special. Given good health I will surely return! (7/4/11)
EMILY & MEL, Great service, can’t wait to stay here again! J (5/4/11)
OWEN & SALLY LEUIS, A Lovely spot with very friendly and helpful staff. We will definitely recommend to everyone. J (30/3/11)
CHLOE NEALLE, We loved it here very much, it was a perfect spot with lovely friendly people. (24/3/11)
GINA & JOHN, LIVERPOOL UK, Thank you so much for a great stay at your lovely apartments. We have had a great holiday. All the girls in the BTS office and the housekeeping staff work so hard and we hope to see you all again next time. J Bye Bye
PAM & PAUL MASLIN, UK five nights in Port Douglas seemed like it would be a long time but we are now very sorry to be moving on! The friendly management, comfortable accommodation and the proximity to the beach make it a perfect stay! (20/3/11)
HALDUN SURAL, Canada/ Turkey Perfect location, very helpful ladies in management were the most important feature of the place! Thanks! (17/3/11)
CHRIS & BRENDA ROGERS Have had a wonderful stay, staff and accommodation brilliant, will recommend to anyone coming here. (19/3/11)
ALEX & TONY, UK Excellent find! Affordable + great value too! Very helpful staff and also the little touches- eskies, umbrellas, etc made it all very homely! Think it must be the ladies touch on things, they’ve thought of everything. We will hopefully return again. (18/3/11)
CATHERINE & DEREK, Irland Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! Really the most perfect setting in Port Douglas, we will definitely be back! (18/3/11)
BEN & ROSIE SCOGGINS, London We stayed here on our honeymoon & it’s been fantastic! Wendy, Cathy and the Girls- thank you for being superb hosts, especially thank you for the lovely card and champagne, it was a lovely surprise. We would recommend BTS to all our friends; we loved it so much we extended our stay! Thank you so much and we hope to see you again in the future. x ( 19/3/11)
JAY MOORE, UK Great friendly atmosphere, thanks Ladies (17/3/11)
NOELENE KINNEAR Great new owners, see you hopefully later this year. (9/3/11)
DAWN & GRAHAM KENT, CORNWALL, UK Great place to stay, extremely helpful staff- you may see us again!! Thanks. (7/3/11)
ANGIE & MIKE DRANE Super stay, great helpful staff. Thank you for the great time. (28/2/11)
JANETTE & MELISSA LABAU, CALIFORNIA Great view, friendly staff, clean accommodation. We had a wonderful time and walked on the beach every day!
CHRIS & MARILYN BRAMALL, UK We love Queensland. What a fantastic country. The apartment was superb. We have had a lovely few days. We will be back! (27/2/11)
LEAH HANNAM & NICK MARTIN Fantastic stay- apartment perfect, extremely helpful staff- will be recommending to friends- thanks. (25/2/11)
NATALIE COLDHAM Thank you for your kindness, laid back attitude and assistance. Everyone has been wonderfully helpful and I have appreciated your knowledge about tours. The rooms were lovely and exceptionally tidy and clean which was wonderful! Keep doing what your doing and I hope to return sometime soon! (12/2/11)
STEVE & LORRAINE WHEATON, ENGLAND Super apartment, everything you could need. Wonderful staff, so very friendly and helped to make our stay so relaxing and enjoyable. X (9/2/11)
BILL & MARGARET NICHOLLS, ENGLAND Excellent accommodation, all are staff willing to serve and please. Really appreciated the added thoughtful extras such as beach chairs, brollies and BBQ packs etc. It has been a pleasurable experience. Thank you to everyone who cared for us and made our stay so fantastic. (7/2/11)
CHRIS & MALCOM EDWARDS, UK We will certainly be back and thoroughly recommend BTS to anyone. A wonderful place with fantastic staff. (30/1/11)
LENNART BORJESSON A marvellous stay, fantastic staff, lovely interior design and a great
location. We really recommend this place!!! (27/1/11)
STANGHERLIN ECCLES, ITALY Great place to stay, very comfortable! (24/1/11)
ROLF & MONICA BORG All the staff have been fantastic!!! Fabulous place to stay, will recommend this paradise. (19/1/11)
GARY AND SUE HUDSEN Lovely place to stay and relax, with very friendly staff. (17/1/11)
NATASHA AND RYAN Had a wonderful time here, had a great stay, will be back and recommending. (10/1/11)
JANET & NICK, LONDON Feels like home already- we don’t want to leave! (5/1/11)
KAREN AND WENDY DAVIES, UK Thanks for a brilliant stay. Apartments are fantastic and are in a perfect distance for the beach and town. Staff are very helpful and we will recommend to all our friends. Wish we could stay longer! (5/1/11)
LOUISE AND SHEILA, LONDON No other words but ‘WOW’ fab location, fab staff, just like home from home, you thought of everything! xxx (4/1/11)
JENNY + ROBERT, VIC AUS, Great rooms, thanks for all your help, best of luck for the future (5/11)
SUE AND DAVE RAMSEY, ENGLAND, A great 3 weeks. Lovely views from our room. Thank you for your hospitality. Best wishes (16/5/11)
SHANNON AND JEREMI RUBY, MICHIGAN USA, Thank you – you ladies are the best! Our stay and your place is brilliant! (23/5/11)
AL + SANDY MCCLOSKY, NSW, Thank you for making us see really welcome. Room was better than we could imagine, love to you all (31/5/11)
ROY & GAIL W. AUSTRALIA, What a fabulous place, great accommodation & staff! Thanks. (5/11)
MARION FROM MELBOURNE, please don’t make me go home! Wonderful staff & stay, thank you (6/11)
ROB & LORRAINE TERNES, MELBOURNE, wonderful, restful time. Staff excellent & location the best (6/11)
TONY AND VICKI GARGETT, fantastic all round, staff exceptional, will return (11/6/11)
SUE AND TERRY QUANBOROUGH, they thought of everything! (22/6/11)
GRAHAM AND ANNE CATO, AUCKLAND, Very friendly and helpful staff. Much enjoyed our stay. (24/6/11)
SAMANTHA & MATTY PACE, BRISBANE, Beautiful location, friendly staff (26/6/11)
COLLEEN & PAUL BLITVICH, NZ, Fantastic stay, wonderful staff, very friendly and helpful, thanks (28/6/11)
RACHEL LYSTER & VICKY RICHARDSON, ENGLAND, had an amazing time! Staff were amazing! Loved our stay here in Port Douglas! (30/6/11)
KAY & JOHN BUNDLE, VIC, fabulous – gold star for customer service (1/7/11)
CHRIS + JOEL TWOREK, excellent location and very comfy. Esp like the extras , towels, books, DVDs & all free!! Wonderful staff, will recommend. (23/7/11)
JEN & GARY, S.A., Great location. No fuss, friendly customer service. Will be back. (7/11)
JUDIE & JIM BARBOUR, 5 star plus customer service (26/7/11)
DIANNE HARRY, Great, great, great! In all aspects (31/7/11)
LYNN + ALAN BARNES, CANE TOAD RACE WINNERS! Really enjoyed our stay here. Early swim + great location (11/8/11)
CHRISTINE + MARK JAMIESON, NZ, lovely location, lovely people. Great to be able to borrow chairs, computer, etc. Cheers, we’ll recommend to our friends (14/8/11)
SARAH W. Awesomest place ever. Free everything (8/11)
MARK, SUZIE, JAKE + HANNAH, we really enjoyed our stay. It’s a lovely place in a perfect location. We hate to leave (8/11)
JILL & PETE, SYDNEY, MAGNIFICENT!! Rooms, service, people, facilities will be recommending to all + sundry (8/11)
PETER AND DRU HEWITSON, Comfortable stay with excellent staff, good fun. We will return (24/8/11)
ALYSHA HAGUE This place totally rules + staff are awesome! (6/1/11)
JAMES WEST & REBECCA OTERI Thanks so much for looking after us. We had a wonderful stay and heaps of fun.(5/1/11)
JOHN AND ATHENA BRADLEY, LONDON Fantastic place to stay, we have had the best time ever. The girls of BTS could not do more for you and we hope to come back some day soon, Love to you all xxxxxx (23/12/10)
HAYLEY & STEVE, SCOTLAND Fab stay! Really enjoyed, wished we could have stayed longer. Very hospitable, great service! No negatives! Great location beautiful little town with very relaxed feel to it. Loved it!
HEATHER & KIERAN, ADELAIDE Fantastic and enjoyable stay! Very hospitable and helpful staff. Sorry to leave – We’ll be back!! (22/12/10)
PEGGY & TONY ORMSTON, UK Excellent stay. Welcoming, helpful, quiet, relaxing, clean. Would definitely come again, Many thanks. (21/12/10)
KATHRYN CLAIRE & MATTHEW SERLIN Many thanks for all your hospitality and helpfulness. We have had a great time here, helped in no small measure by yourselves. (19/12/10)
LIES, TIM, GERT, BELGIUM Our thanks and congratulations go to the whole team, who made our stay most enjoyable. Marvellous environment as well. Hope to be back someday.
MELANIE, SHANE & NOAH MACINTOSH, MELBOURNE It’s a rarity to find such warm, generous hearted and helpful people. Thank you so much for a fabulous stay and for all the small things you did for us with a newborn, that made all the difference. Merry Christmas!! (18/12/10)
BETTY & DEREK JEFFS, ENGLAND We’ve had a wonderful stay – so many places to choose from – and we chose the right one!! PERFECT in every way. Great location and superb staff, endless patience for a couple of “old fogies”!! THANK YOU!! (17/12/10)
JAY & SANDY RAE, USA Its everything you would want and hospitality is outstanding. It is 4 star and the town is beautiful. (16/12/10)
GLENN & SHEILA UK Its all been said before and its all true – well done girls you are quite fantastic. (16/12/10)
IAN & CINDY MUNRO, SOUTH AFRICA What a wonderful little find. Thank you for an amazing week. Scuba brilliant, forest warm, but people @ By the Sea made it. Thanks! (12/12/10)
MILL & MATT, LONDON UK Everything was just perfect. Thankyou for your excellent service! Lovely place to stay! (11/12/10)
KEITH AND KATIE GREEN, ENGLAND What makes this place special are the people who work here! Great location, great apartments, great break! We shall be back! (10/12/10)
YVONNE & FELIX AHN, GERMANY Thanks a lot for this great stay, your help, and this great location! We will come back! (5/12/10)
GARRY & MAGGIE, NEW ZEALAND A great Ozzie place – Great time. Greatplace, great women! Full of fun, laughs, will recommend to all. We will be back! (24/11/10)
MARGARETTA & KENNETH PETTERSON, SWEDEN A most enjoyable stay. Friendly and helpful staff, we’ll be back!
ANNE & PETER SHAW, ENGLAND Thank-yoo for a very comfortable holiday. We have had a great time. Lovely, friendly, helpful staff and clean, well appointed apartment. (19/11/10)
MARIANA & WOLFGANG, SWITZERLAND Everything was lovely. Thank you for all, you are super ladies. We will come back again! (17/11/10)
PENNY & JACKI Thank you ladies for a great stay @ By the Sea in a fantastic location.
JAN & KEN SINCLAIR, ENGLAND A fantastic weekend break in a high standard venue. Everything was fantastic and more – we’ll definitely be back!! (14/11/10)
SIMON & MICHELLE GARNAUT, CAIRNS Wonderful experience, lovely place with great facilities. Will certainly be back with the family, Thank you!! (14/11/10)
EDDIE CARNEGIE, PERTH What a lovely stay, you can detect the woman’s touch. (14/11/10)
SUE & JOHN, ENGLAND Ideal stay, very clean and comfortable. The staff seem so happy – would definitely recommend! (12/11/10)
RACHEL JAHNSON & MICHAEL LORD, CALIFORNIA Wonderful stay and the staff are terrific!! (13/11/10)
KATIE & MEZ, ENGLAND A perfect hotel in a perfect location – best few days ever – Thank you! Wish we could come again!
PETER, ANNE & NIAMH WYNNE, IRELAND Had a great time, nice place, nice people, hope we live long enough to return (4/11/10)
DAVID WILLIAMS & KIM DARDIS, IRELAND Wonderful memorable stay. Thanks for helping. We will always remember our engagement with fond memories! (29/10/10)
VINCENT & MARIA Wonderful stay – thank you 
SHE PING & DIANA Had the most brilliant and happy stay and thought your service was the absolute BEST!!! Thank you all… We will recommend you to all our friends.
LOUISE COX Back again J Thanks again, had a blissful stay! I just absolutely love staying here – love you, love the resort.
GLYN & VALERIE MAY Absolutely one of the great places ever!! (after 50 years of travelling). Great location, great always – helpful friendly staff. We’ll be back!! (25/10/10)
AL & HANNA, MELBOURNE The friendliest staff ever! Thank you, and see you next year. (25/10/10)
LINDA & FRANK ZAGHINI, BRISBANE A perfect stay at By The Sea. A little piece of paradise in paradise, thank you Wendy and staff.
MICHELLE BAXTER (KIWI) Just wonderful! Thank you
CAROL & DAVID GRIBBLE, NZ A great place. Thank you so much for everything. You could not have been more helpful.
CHRISTAJAST & MARIANNE WEBER, SWITZERLAND What a wonderful place! We loved it very much! We’d like to stay longer. Thank you for a lovely holiday!
BRIODY FAMILY (Fee, Rich, Lucy, Colleen, Gerard, Laura) THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU for making Olivia and Luca’s wedding so special. We will tell all to stay BY THE SEA! Xx
ANDREA JONES, NSW Yet another wonderful stay with our “Port Douglas Family” Thanks a million guys! See you in September 2011. Lots of love to you all
ALICE AND JONATHON PRESCOTT, MELBOURNE Wonderful location and very helpful service. Beach chairs and eski and bonus!! Thanks very much!
STELLA AND JESSI NELSON, MELBOURNE/GERMANY The best location in Port Douglas and very good service. Lovely people. Great pool and rooms! Thanks heaps.
CLAUDIA, JACK, STEVE AND MARTA TONNER Lovely staff and community, Great stay! We had a lovely time, Thanks! You are very helpful and we can’t wait to come back!
TONY AND JOAN DORIO, MELBOURNE Enjoyable stay – Friendly staff – bright building. Loved beach towels and chairs, many thanks!!! 
Be back!
AULA & SELWYN, QLD Fantastic stay, we will be back. Thank you
RICKY & VALE We have had a great time! You are very nice!
SUE MITCHELL AND FAMILY All the ingredients for a fantastic family holiday. Fabulous location, great accommodation, very friendly staff and all the essentials laid on. Thank you for a very enjoyable and relaxing holiday.
DIANNE & JOHN Fabulous stay. Value for money accommodation. Gals so helpful with activities and great food.
FRANC PETRINI & NINA GUBALSKA, ENGLAND Fantastic stay, great value for money. Thank you for upgrading us to a superior room with beach view. This is a definite stop when we visit Queensland again. Top marks!
CARLA EDELENBOS, SWITZERLAND It’s well worth the 24 hour flight from Genova, Switzerland to Sydney – Cairns – Port Douglas – Cape Tribulation, Daintree Ferry and all thos coddly crocs – The Barrier Reef deserves its World Heritage Status and we non-Australians go from awe to a new appreciation of Nature and conservation. To the ladies that run this lovely spot- many many thanks! We are really tempted to return! Carla and Alf
STEWART AND VALERIE, SCOTLAND WOW! What a place! Spotlessly clean, Incredibly friendly and helpful – Thanks so much.
NIAMH, CAROLINE & CATHY, IRELAND We absolutely loved our little apartment by the ocean. The perfect location and very friendly and helpful staff. Thanks.
BEV & JOHN BOWIE, AUCKLAND, NZ Home away from home. 3 weeks have flown by. EVERYONE here – just super. Will definitely be back, thanks!
IASMO GRASSI, VARESE, ITALY Port Douglas is really a great place. By The Sea is very welcoming and friendly!
DIANNE & DOUG FERGUSON, VIC, AUS Great place to stay whilst in Port Douglas, had a great holiday, even in the room!
JAMES FOWLER, TORONTO, CANADA Loved everything, except for the rain. A wonderful place.
GEORGE & VIRGINIA HOWARD w ANNIE GREEN, BIRMINHAM & USA. Fantastic in every way – convenient – knowledgeable – helpful – exactly what we needed. Thanks for all the special touches. (28/08/10)
GEORGE & VIRGINIA HOWARD w ANNIE GREEN, BIRMINHAM & USA. Fantastic in every way – convenient – knowledgeable – helpful – exactly what we needed. Thanks for all the special touches. (28/08/10)
ROSEMARY, RON & SUELLEN BERRY, MELBOURNE. Many thanks to Wendy, Cathy & Sharon for making our holiday so easy & relaxing. Great staff, Thanks. (18/08/10)
ROY, WENDY & MEGAN GRAINGER, NZ. Thank you very much for a wonderful stay. We hope to see you again soon. (20/08/10)
PAUL & ALICE CADMAN, UK. A wonderful stay here at By The Sea. Would love to come & revisit one day. Fab! (23/08/10)
DEBBIE & PHILL WICKS. Fabulous staff who did everything possible to make our first stay in Port Douglas so wonderful. Hope to come back very soon. (19/08/10)
VIV & NEVILLE SWINNERTON, NZ. All staff could not have been more helpful or more friendly. We enjoyed every day with unlimited helpfulness. (17/08/10)
HARALD, USCHI, NORA & OLIVER MIESSEN, AADIEN GERMANY. We had a beautiful stay and enjoyed the good service. (18/08/10)
MARGUERITE ALFORD & FRANK LEPONIS, TEWANTIN AUSTRALIA. Hospitable, welcome, efficient & friendly service, beautiful unit. What could be better? Thank you. (06/08/10)
GRAEME & GAYLEEN CROSSMAN, TE PAKE NZ. Another lovely holiday in Port Douglas. Superb accommodation, very well looked after. We have had a wonderful time. Thanks for everything. (18/08/10)
PAM & KEVIN CROSSMAN, TAURANGA NZ. A wonderful stay, all the more for you, friendliness & help. Great to stay with rellies. (18/08/10)
DAVE, ZOE & LAUCHIE PARROT, OHUPO NZ. The superb service you provided, coupled with a lovely place to stay made for a perfect holiday. Thank you. (14/08/10)
SARA, PHIL & KATIE DUTTON. Everything was lovely – the room, the pool, the weather! Thank you!
TERRY & FAY GARLICK, BONNIE HILLS AUSTRALIA. What a great position. Handy and quiet, very comfortable accommodation and fantastic “nothing is too much trouble”. Lots of thanks, girls! (03/08/10)
QUINTON WHITE & EMMA HOBBS, SYDNEY AUSTRALIA. Thanks for having us, it was great. See you next time.
BARRIE & JANE WARD (Newly Weds!), UK Thank you so much for everything. You made us feel welcome and special. We had a fab time! Xxx
JANE, CHARLES, KIRSTIE & GLENN HARRIS, TEXAS Wonderful place with helpful and friendly service
MARILYN SHERRY, USA Lovely stay – you all are most accommodating and afford a most relaxing stay – many thanks.
ALLAN & TRISH CRIPPS A short but wonderful stay! Super friendly & informative staff & very clean facilities
BELINDA, STEVE & STEPH ATCHISON Great location. Such helpful and friendly girls! We’ll be back.
BILL & LORETTA SMITH, SYDNEY This has been a most relaxing stay for us on our driving holiday through NSW & QLD. The attention to detail is fantastic!
JUDITH & COLIN ECUYER Girls @ By The Sea – well done, had a great stay, all the best for your plans.
NOEL & JUDY MORTON, MELBOURNE A Wonderful stay. Happy team looked after us. Everything in the room was beautiful. Thanks so much.
S, S, C & T DUNNE, SYDNEY Thanks for helping us with bike rides, DVD players & more. Outstanding!
KEITH & JULIE, MELBOURNE Great spot to kick back and avoid the frigid south!!
EMMA & KIM & ALISA & GREG Had the best stay, love the pool! We will be back xx
YVONNE & GRAEME O’BRIEN, NZ Fantastic place & staff, we will be back.
ROBYN & STU FLEMING, NZ Dear Wendy, Cathy & Olivia, Many thanks for your assistance in making our holiday such a good one – we really appreciated it. We will be in touch RE: booking 6B once we get home and sorted. Thanks again, it was great to meet you all. Kind Regards, Stu and Robyn Fleming.
ROSE & PAUL WALTHERS, VIC Too many times you come expecting sooo much and in the end you feel very let down. BUT not in this case!! The location is perfect, the rooms are great, but this must be the most FANTASTIC set up for asssistance in the world. Cathy, Wendy & Olivia have been brilliant with their advice, suggestions and service throughout the whole process, from booking to departure!!! The whole time we have been here, all staff have been fantastic!! Lots of people would be paying hundreds and hundreds more for the service we have recevied for much less! Well done! By The Sea has made our holiday a wonderful experience. Nothing is too hard or too small to help you! :) (30/6/10)
CATHY & IAN SLATER, VIC Thanks so much for your wonderful friendly service... You have been more than helpful and provided us with an excellent holiday! Wishing you all the best Wendy, Olivia & Cathy. (28/6/10)
LIES, A short stay but great time by the reef (27/6/10)
MOLLY, AMY, & HENRY MULLEN, CHICAGO, CHICAGO We had a great time at By The Sea! Great rooms and a perfect location. Everyone was helpful and very friendly, overall, a perfect holiday. (27/6/10)
CHARL & LIEZEL, SYDNEY What a wonderful place! Best location, wonderful room, quiet, fantastic service. We’ll be back! (26/6/10)
ED (GUAM), TASH (MELBOURNE) We had a great time! Perfect location! Tidy room with a sense of style! (Not sterile). Above and Beyond with the amenities and warm service. (26/6/10)
THE BRUNNER GIRLS FROM AUSTRIA Thank you for the lovely stay! Hope we can come back soon! Australia is amazing! :) (25/6/10)
THE MORGAN FAMILY Thank you for such a wonderful stay. The personal friendly service was secondto none! Wonderful staff, wonderful location. Thanks for helping us out of our trouble :) P.S. The kids really enjoyed the surfboard! (20/6/10)
PAUL & CLARE, MELBOURNE Thank you for such a great holiday. Friendly service, great staff. Fantastic destination. Sad to be leaving. (19/6/10)
SCOTT & MEGAN, PENNSYLVANIA USA It was an excellent stay. The room was very clean and we loved the kitchen. It was a joy to stay here!!
TRISH & KAY, TEXAS USA We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you. Accommodation was excellent, staff were extremely helpful, a joy to interact with! (13/6/10)
MIKE & PINKY, UK Thankyou so much for a wonderful stay; everything was perfect; we look forward to coming again!
WENDY & HARRY BRADSHAW, MELBOURNE What a wonderful place, how relaxing, comfortable, clean and terrific. We’ll be back!! (10/6/10)
GAYLE SMITH & MARITA SCOTT, TASMANIA Thanks to the wonderful Girls from “By The Sea” you made us feel welcome and cared for, you made our holiday special. Go Girls. (10/6/10)
CLAIRE SEENIOUR, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND Thank you for a really fantastic stay, enjoyed every minute, shame not here for longer. (9/6/10)
DEB BROWN, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND You are a joy to stay with! What a great time, sorry to be leaving. THANK YOU (9/6/10)
SUE & JOHN WINSTANLEY, YOURKSHIRE, ENGLAND One work Amazing!! Everything was fantastic. Thank you for the best holiday ever. One regret – not here longer xx (9/6/10)
ED & JEANNE, IOWA CITY, USA 5-Star location and friendliness! Thank you! (8/6/10)
DAVID DEMAREST, SAN FRANCISCO, USA Thank you for everything to all of you. Wonderful location/bed/kitchen perfect. Will return! (7/6/10)
PATRICIA IEZZI & EMANUELCUTHBERT Thank you for a wonderful stay. We’ll definitely be back again, hopefully soon. Love it up here and so warm and friendly xoxox (30/5/10)
KEN & DIANNE MAIN, VIC Great accommodation, Great hosts, tour bookings and information most helpful, Will be back again
DANNY & PENNY KOSTUIK Absolutely fabulous!! Very comfortable accommodation, every need thought of. THe staff ultra helpful. Very clean & fresh apartments. Will definitely come again and spread the word! Thanks again. (26/5/10)
SAMANTHA MOYLAN Everything about my stay was incredible. I will never forget this place and I cannot put down in words how amazing you, your staff and your hotel is. Thank you so much for a holiday to remember, I will definitely be back (: (25/5/10)
ANN & MAURICE ANDERSON, NZ Wonderful place to relax, forget all your worries and recharge batteries. THANKS TO YOU ALL for making our stay so special. Good Luck! (23/5/10)
ASH WOODWARD Absolutely amazing. Loved the time here – definitely recommend it. All the Best! :) (23/5/10) JAMES SMITH Fabulous staff, had a great time, will be back. (23/5/10)
JORDAN COOK Had a great time! (23/5/10)
RAE & JIM NIEMANN Fabulous! We enjoyed everything, staff so helpful. Thanks (19/5/10)
JOHN & MARYANN WALSH Many thanks for organizing such great tours, and for your outstanding service. We will return. (15/5/10)
LEO & DAVID & SARA BARRE Thanks for a peaceful holiday. Very nice staff and perfect locations for quiet holidays. Thanks! (15/5/10)
JANE BISHOP & SUE WHITE The lovely ladies thank you so much for a wonderful stay in the wonderful place on Port Douglas. I will be back. Thanks again. (14/5/10)
ANNABEL KEECH, UK So beautiful and such lovely hospitality. Thank you. (13/5/10)
GEORGE BENHAM Thank you for being the perfect Port Douglas bolt hole x (13/5/10)
CHRIS & NANETTE SAARI Thank you for making my birthday week extra special. Your friendliness & organisation was outstanding. Will recommend to all. Thanks for a great time! (12/5/10)
PATRICIA JENTZCH, NORTH AFRICA Thanks very much. Had a great time and you’ve been so helpful! (12/5/10)
SUSI KURTEFF Fabulous stay – Thank you Olivia for being such a sweetie. Will recommend you all! :) (9/5/10)
HENRY THRASH, PORT MACQUARIE, NSW Had a great stay! (: (9/5/10)
MARGERY & IAN McGURREN, MANCHESTER, UK What a fabulous place- wish we were here longer. Great staff – great accommodation. Thanks!! (9/5/10)
KAREN VAN DE SANDE Absolutely lovely staff, surrounding, accom & weather. Thank you soooo much! :) Back to freezing Vic! Ahah! Cheers! (9/5/10)
ROBB MOLLINSON Had a great stay. Thank you guys, will recommend to many! (9/5/10)
JULIA LEHMANN, JOERN HINZE & MARTHA Thank you so much, we had a lovely time here. Everyone was so wonderful to us and especially little Martha – She’ll be missing Bronwyn and Cathy! (7/5/10)
NORM & LINDA NICHOLLS, NEWCASTLE Beautiful apartments. More than friendly staff that go out of their way to help everyone have a great time and enjoy the beauty of Port Douglas. Thank you so much. I will return! (6/5/10)
- Dear Management,
Thank you so much for your hospitality and assistance in making our stay with you so enjoyable. I only wish we had more time to spend here. I will be sure to recommend ‘By The Sea’ to all of my friends. THa apartments are beautifully presented, well-equipped and comfortable. I am sure we will return. Thank you,
Norm and Linda Nicholls
PENNY, DEBORAH & MISCHA, NICE FRANCE Great aparment, wonderful position, so close to the beach and town. Thank you for supplying all we needed for the baby. (6/5/10)
HOPE DAVIS, TOWNSVILLE Really enjoyed our stay. Thanks for the great hospitality. (6/5/10)
ANNE & DEREK HATHAWAY, UK What can we say! It’s fantastic, comfortable well equipped rooms, and wonderful staff. Well done! (17/5/10)
DENISE NIEMCOW, MELBOURNE To all the staff of B.T.S your support, advice, info has been wonderful. Thank you to the housekeeping who keep the place immaculate. Wish you all the success, thanks a million times! (17/4/10)
JOHN TURNER, CANBERRA Wonderful stay, appreciated the care and hospitality. xxx (28/4/10)
EDA & RACHEL NULMAN To the staff and management of By The Sea – Thank you so much for the lovely stay. Your most helpful suggestions and kind attention certainly enhanced our stay. The hotel is lovely, comfortable and hospitable. Much thanks. (29/4/10)
SUE & TONY SHEPPARD, UK What a lovely, experience we’ve had here. Thank you so much for your help and friendly advice but mostly the superb accommodation so beautifully fitted out. Our only disappointment is that we haven’t been here as long as we’d like to have been (courtesy of volcanic ash in Ireland!). Nice to see real artwork on the walls instead of mass-produced prints. I particularly like the blockprint ‘Verandah View’. Good Luck! and thanks to you all. (30/4/10)
REBECCA & TRENT Had a wonderful time in this lovely town. THank you to the staff of By The Sea. Hope to see you again soon. (4/5/10)
SAL & JOHN HOLDER, UK We Have has a lovely time regardless of the wet weather. Lovely resort. All the best! (2/4/10)
JEZ & LOU CAINE, UK Thank you so much for all your advice. You really do have the knack of working out what people like. All your tips about trips and restaurants were spot on. For guests reading this book, Poseidon is an amazing boat trip for divers and snorkellers alike. They are the best. Don’t bother with Discovery unless you are really into types of trees! Habitat on your doorstep is a must with all the Ozzie animals you want to see. Salsa, Billy’s and Tortilla’s Cucina are great restaurants. By the Sea, we will be back and will be recommending you to all our friends and Trip Advisor. Wouldn’t change a thing! You’ve made staying here like staying with family. Thank you once again. Also forgot to mention Soul and Pepper can’t be missed for breakfast. (1/4/10)
KAREN & GEORGE ANDERSSEN, CANADA Lovely place – Great women – We loved it, Thanks!! (31/3/10)
DAPHNE & ALFIE CASTILLO Thank you so much for a very pleasant stay BY THE SEA. More power to all of you! Warm regards. (30/3/10)
DANNI & DAN ROBINS Thank you very much. Lovely place. Definitely back here next time! (29/3/10)
C & G WELLER We will be back, great place! (27/3/10)
BROUGHAM, UK Perfect Stay, Thanks! (26/3/10)
MARGO & STEVE COGSWELL, UK Had a lovely time. Apartments and hosts were superb. Thanks! (26/3/10)
THE PALFREY FAMILY, BRISBANE We have had a lovely time, with exceptional hospitality! Hopefully we will be back soon! Thanks!! (25/3/10)
JON & SARAH, UK Great location, lovely room and facilities – Great hosts – wish we were staying longer. Thanks Wendy & Cathy!! :) (22/3/10)
CLAIRE & DAN SENECAL, USA So glad we stayed here, Thank you so much – lovely town – our stay here was wonderful (21/3/10)
TINA, JEYA, CALUM & MICHAEL, CANADA We absolutely loved being here!! Thank you!! (21/3/10)
JAP & MONICA Great stay in here for 2 days. We enjoyed it so much, thank you!! (20/3/10)
CHRISTINA, GERMANY Wonderful days of leisure in an excellent appartment. Australian hospitality at its best. Thank you!! (20/3/10)
GIANNI POLI, HOLLINGREN 4 wonderful days in this splendid Port Douglas! We’ll be back!! Thanks to the receptionist! (18/3/10)
MARY, CHRIS & SALLY HARROWER Splendid week, thanks. Couldnt swim in the sea but there’s so much else to do it hardly mattered. Will certainly recommend ‘By The Sea’. (17/3/10)
JOY & ROGER PULSFORD Excellent stay. Staff and Management were so wonderful! They went out of their way to make me happy and comfortable. Love you all! Thanks, Joy and Roger. (18/3/10)
MICHAEL & CHRISTINE O’CONNOR We had a great stay, accommodation excellent. All the girls were very friendly and helpful. Great trips. Hope to see you again! (16/3/10)
BROOKE & SAM, USA We had an amazing time y’all! We loved everything about Port Douglas. Its hospitality was very nice. Thank you for everything and laking the trip truley momorable. THANK YA’LL SO MUCH!!! Be sure to book a dive on Poseidon and Ride the Beach for the horseback riding!! Make time for the market on Sunday! The trip of a lifetime made perfect by the wonderful staff here and at all the fabulous establishments! Thanks for EVERYTHING YA’LL!! (13/3/10)
JUDY & KEN LUND We had a wonderful stay in this gorgeous place, and couldn’t have been looked after better! Thank you girls!! (12/3/10)
AXEL & CATHERINE HSU, HONG KONG ‘By the Sea Port Douglas’ was awesome. We were literally by the sea and blessed by excellent weather and service. Cathy, Wendy, Scruffy and Gizmo were excellent hosts/hostesses. Will definitely reccomend this place to our friends back home. (10/3/2010)
CHRIS & HELEN NELHAMS Lovely place, had a fantastic time! (10/3/2010)
NICK & GLORIA, ADELAIDE Absolutely FANTASTIC!!! What nice people and hosts. Will definitely stay again and also recommend! (8/3/2010)
SUE & MICK, TORBAY, UK Wonderful stay. Accommodation and resort were excellent. Hope to return. (7/3/2010)
LOREE & NATASHA, CANADA Fantastic place! Great hospitality. Thanks! (5/3/2010)
TERRY & SANDRA FOLEY, UK A great place to stay with great staff – All with so much patience. Will certainly recommend you to fellow travellers! (3/3/2010)
MEGAN & PETER, AYR, AUS Really enjoyed our stay, it was unfortunate we couldn’t stay longer. Love the personal and ‘home’ feel about the place. (12/01/10)
JAUME, YAUMILA & NICOLE TORRES, IBIZA, SPAIN Saying that only booking 2 nights and finally staying 7, already means that we felt very comfy here! Your hospitality and every moment smiles are really nice. We’ll tell everybody we know about this great place. Many, many thanks. (11/01/10)
JOEL, VENEZUELA Thank you very much for your hospitality. The most beautiful and lovely ladies ever!! (10/01/10)
SILMAR, VENEZUELA Muchas gracious por todo!!Thanks for the great stay.(10/01/10)
SUSAN WALLACE & ALAN DREW Our holiday here has been the most wonderful stay. The position, the cleanliness but most of all the hospitality and generous spirit of all the lovely ladies who run the place has been overwhelming. Thank you so much for helping us renew our hopes and dreams through your nurturing, caring ways and your affordable, gorgeous rooms. We’ll be back. (10/01/10)
BETTINA & HAMUEL This place is great to stay. we enjoyed it a lot! Thanks for everything! We will definately recommend your apartments to our friends. (7/01/10)
MONIQUE, RHIANNON & MEGAN, BRISBANE, AUS Thank you for a fantastic week! we had so much fun and you were all very helpful with organising tours. (5/01/10)
KEVIN & SUSAN, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA FANTASTIC! Thanks for a great stay. All the little extra’s like beach towels, esky’s etc are a real winner! (1/01/10)
IAN, DONNA & EBRYA HAGUE, TORONTO, CANADA Had a wonderful time. Thanks for all the friendly help. A great place to spend Christmas. (28/12/09)
BETH Lovely place, awesome rooms, LOVE IT! (27/12/09)
THE CYNOVA FAMILY What a holiday of a lifetime! We loved the place and helpful staff. Thanks for the memories! (26/12/09)
LILLI, SAMMY & TOM, FINLAND & ENGLAND What a lovely place! Really nice room and balcony, great location and staff. Cheers! (24/12/09)
PATRICK & BARBARA MAHR, LEXINGTON, MN A wonderful spot by the shore. (23/12/09)
CHRISTIAN & SHELEY LANE-BROWN, SYDNEY, AUS A gem in the tropics! Genuine compliment to hospitality and guest comfort. Fantastic location for access to the beach and swimming nets. One could get used to this way of life very quickly. (21/12/09)
THE EASTERLINGS, BALTIMORE, MD, USA We cannot say enough glorious, complimentary, effusive things about our stay. We’ve been to many places in many countries and this is the best hospitality we’ve ever experienced. Beautiful hostesses among tropical paradise. (20/12/09)
SAM, KIRAN, MONISHA AND NIK PARMAR, MANCHESTER, UK
What a fabulous place. Our hosts were so knowledgeable and helpful. We had a truly amazing time.(18/12/09)
PETA AND JOHN JORDAN BRISTOL ENGLAND Thanks for a great time. So much to see and do. Thanks for the friendly advice on many occasions, will definitely recommend it to others December 2009
STEVE AND JANE ENGLAND Thanks for a great time. Apartment was super and everybody was very friendly. December 2009
EIKE, SONIA & HEIDI FREITER, LONDON & CANADA. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. Hope to be back soon. We had an awesome time!! 9/12/09
BOYLE AND FRIENDS, IRELAND We had such an amazing time here. The apartment was beautiful, staff so friendly and helpful. Thank you so much!! We love Port Douglas and By the Sea (5/12/09)
BRIAN AND KIRSTIN ROTELUIK, IRVINE, CANADA Wonderful staff and helpful service. Wish we could have stayed longer (4/12/09)
JULIE AND GRAEME CASTLEMAINE , VICTORIA Have had the best visit yet. Thanks Cathy, Wendy and staff
JASON AND KATHLEEN, VANCOUVER Port Douglas is paradise!! Thank you Wendy and Cathy for your warm hospitality. Hope to come back some day
Kim and Laurie Boyd, Sydney (1/11/09) Thankyou for a wonderful holiday – you made us extremely welcome and we will be back again!Steve & Mandi Reuss (3/11/09) Thankyou very much. Your hotel is the best yet plus your laughter & smiles made our stay even better!
Quinn & Elizabeth Perkins (12/11/09) Thankyou for a wonderful time! Everyone was so wonderful and this was a great place to start our honeymoon! (And Salsa was fabulous)
Matt E Huntsville, USA. (15/11/09)Great location & wonderful friendly staff. It was a great visit. Thanks!
Helene & Noem Kalmanovitch Calgary, Canada (15/11/09) Thanks for a great time and a comfortable place with great staff & great advice!
Scott & Lindsay, Birmingham, England A wonderful stay “By The Sea” staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Port Douglas is simply outstanding.
The Robinson’s Camarillo, CA, USA (15/11/09) Your place is awesome! Everything about “By The Sea” is perfect - from your staff, to the rooms and view. I can’t wait to return.
Marlene & Katherina Feltens, Germany (23/11/09) We enjoyed very much our stay. A perfect holiday at the end of our “mother daughter” trip through Eastern Australia. Thanks for all your help!
Kim & Bernadette Godfrey, Mildura, Vic (25/11/09) Thanks to Cathy & Wendy for a lovely holiday. Keep up the awesome service.
Katie and Tom, Melbourne (31/10/09) Had a fantastic time, very relaxing and quiet accommodation. Very clean, we like that and the extremely friendly staff! Can’t wait to return!
Michelle, Anthony, Makayla and Amara (30/10/09) – Very happy . Thanks
The Kliess’s , Denmark (30/10/09) – It is a lovely place to stay near to everything and you ladies are very kind and helpful. Thanks!
Attila and Blanka Hungary (29/10/09 - Thanks for the wonderful hospitality we had here and for all the help and support you dear management gave us in order to make our stay and holiday unforgettable. Well done. We really appreciate it. Thank you very much indeed. Bye!
Cathy, Ben, Luke, Lousiana, USA (25/10/09) Lovely and gorgeous & comfortable and exactly what we wanted! Great location, lovely ladies who are super friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful time and don’t want to leave. Can we move in?
Luis Valiente, Madrid, Spain (24/10/09) “Location, Location, Location”…..well not that this place has a bad one (it’s actually one of the best in Port Douglas), but the key word here is not “location”, it’s friendliness. Thank you
Johanna, Chris & Brian (22/10) - Perfect place to relax. Great location and really happy environment. Really felt welcomed. Highly recommended.
Luis Valiente Spain (20/10) – Location location location... well, not that this place has a bad one (it’s actually the best in Port Douglas) but the here is not “location” but it’s Friendliness!
Eva, EG, Lukas, Simon Buchler (17/10/09) Very friendly staff, clean practical accommodation, great value and position. Good on you girls for making this place as it is.
Brian, Myra & Sian Hollier 17/10 UK – Staff, location, accommodation all excellent. Highly recommended!
Andrea and Owen Jones (16/10/09) Thank you for making us part of your family! Everybody was so kind and helpful and fun to be with MAGIC!! We cannot recommend you highly enough
Colin, Janell and Tiffany (16/10/09) Wow . What a friendly place you have here. Staff are very friendly and helpful We will be back again.
Karen Brownell 16/10 Canada – the perfect place for rest and relaxation. Thanks for everything. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. Cheers.
Chris Williams Melbourne 13/10 – If there’s a heaven and hell then this is heaven! A lovely time once again.
Nad & Bruce USA (12/10/09) ~ Thank you for a great few days! You are wonderful hosts. We will recommend you to anyone we know from the US who is coming here.
Pierre and Catherine (10/10/09) ~ great place to stay, you were very helpful for our transport problem – thanks
David and Jennifer ~ Had the best trip, thank you for everything we will be back (8/10)
John and Riley Maguire Dublin(6/10/09) ~ for all your help and advice we will always think of this place – Thank You
Susan McInerney Ireland (6/10/09) Paradis – wonderful place, wonderful staff, so friendly and helpful. A big thank you
Glenda and Phil Dakers (4/10/09) Paradise – Another relaxing holiday. Love your improvements. Will be back next year
Caroline Williams and Andrew and Tom Hewitt (2/10/09) Beautiful 2 weeks – friendly place to stay in. Great position, hope we will be back
Allan & Jenny Morton (30/9/09) Thanks for everything & the wonderful encouragement. Had a great few days with you. Love your new neighbors.
Ken & Gerry Young NZ 24/9/09) Lovely to be back, great to meet the new friendly new owners. Looking forward to retuning and seeing all the changes.
Mair Blackley Brisbane (19/9/09) Had the most relaxing time – thank you – loved the little extra touches, will certainly recommend
Danielle & Zane Wei Canada (17/9/09) We enjoyed every moment of our time here. Thank you for all the terrific recommendations. We plan to return in the future. Cheers.
Ron & Irene Nicol, Scotland 14/9/09
We had a lovely time, accommodation excellent. Staff are great. Will recommend to folks at home in Scotland. Will be back again. Thanks again
Jonathan (New York) and Juliet (Sydney) 13/9/09
Terrific time. Tremendous hospitality, wonderful spot. We’re telling all our friends to come visit
Jenny Love 12/9/09
Great Service, nice sanctuary and very comfy. Shall return
Benedatta and Loreuso 12/9/09
We had a wonderful time. Rooms are very comfortable and clean and the atmosphere is great
Malcolm & Olga Hatton-Ward Sydney (12/9/09) A wonderful holiday. Look forward to returning for much caring attention. Many thanks.
Allen Williams Surrey UK (10/9/09) Great Place – great girls! Hope to be back some time soon. Thanks
Jen and Chris Melbourne 5/9/09
What a place! We will return for the sun, crocs, coral beaches and the amazing service from the beautiful By the Sea girls.
Keith and Lori Goodmansen Australia. 9/9/09
We spent our honeymoon here – excellent place. We will be back
Valerie, Atlanta 27/8/09
Thank so much for a wonderful stay. Your hospitality is unmatched Dot Robinson 26/8/09Fantastic place. Will be back, room great, sea view excellent, staff great.
Jules & Pete Houghton-Wood, UK 24/8/09
You are doing a great job! Port Douglas is wonderful anyway, but staying here made it even better. You made us feel very at home and chilled . The extras you did for us were much appreciated. Thank you all for all that you have done. We will recommend to you to all
Andrew and Joelle Martin 23/8/09
Thank you Kathy, Wendy and all the girls for making us feel so welcome. We had a great few days, so close to everything and if anyone we know is planning a Port Douglas trip we will let them know to come here for sure.
Lynne Spink 18/8/09
xcellent room. Super weather. Thought of everything to make any enjoyable stay. Rooms v clean and comfortable
The Tweeks (Julia, James, Rachel, and Glent) 13/8/09
Thank you for a fantastic stay. We’ve had an amazing time. Everyone was extremely helpful and so friendly . We could not have asked for anything more
Gerard and Lale 9/8/09
Great location, thanks for being so helpful with information. Great beach. Thanks for being so laidback
Peter and Ellie Andres 7/8/09
Had a wonderful time. Thanks for the hospitaility. Staff are wonderful
Joan and Neil Adams 4/8/09
Wonderful place to stay – great staff. Thank you for a happy introduction in to Australia
The Greens, UK 3/8/09
Thanks for a great place to lay our heads
The Clements (Anne, Max, Leo and Ollie) 28/7/09
Great Place, fantastic staff and good facilities. The best apartment place you could ever want. Thank you so much
Elena and Igo Philadelphia 27/7/09
Great place, outstanding staff. Thank you . Will be back. Please do not change
Kaye and Theo Sydney 30/7/09
Best place in town, had the time of our life, best staff.
Phil and Elle Stein 28/7/09
A fabulous stay. Took Silversonic to dive the Reef and David of Tony’s Tours took us to the Daintree – a Fantastic guide. The location is lovely and Wendy is a gem.
Paula Weineke 25/7/09
Had a great stay here in Port Douglas and the apartments was nice. Very lovely staff.
Spencer Biegal 21/7/09
What a wonderful place! The hostesses are very gracious and charming. Thank you.
Di and John Morter 15/7/09
Such a lovely stay wth very friendly generous staff. PERFECT LOCATION
Whistler Wines 15/7/09
A great discovery. Keep enjoying your wine
Gemma Hansen 12/7/09
Unbelievable holiday. By the Sea is the best places. Port Douglas rocks.
Scarboroughs (John, Kathy and Danny) 9/7/09
What a perfect place. We loved your staff, your location, your affordability, your knowledge, your town, our lovely apartment and your willingness to lend your beach toys. Thank you.
Annie and Jan Williams 3/7/09
Everything we wanted – clean,convenient, comfortable and great staff. A wonderful experience. Thank you so much
Michelle and Jack 30/6/09
Fantastic location, fantastic staff. Housekeeping staff made it feel like home
Charlie and Karen R 28/6/09
Thanks to the friendly and helpful staff made the trip much more enjoyable. We are already amking plans to return to By the Sea.
Lee and Rowena 29/6/09
Wonderful stay in a well kept, pleasant and convenient location
Michelle Carnovale 15/6/09
Absolutely fantastic. Love the place, love Port Douglas. Will most definitely back – thanks for the excellent service
Inge and Pim from Holland 14/6/09
One Word …….. Fabulous
Kelly and Steve Woods 7/6/09
It was fantastic. Staff are wonderful and lovely. Room was brilliant. Thank you.
Sudsy 3/6/09
What a great time we had, Fabulous
Madii Pearson 2/6/09
Room was awesome, beds were very bouncy, cool
Kathy Nahrung 1/6/09
Relaxing, wonderful, clean rooms
Katie and Tom, Melbourne (31/10/09) Had a fantastic time, very relaxing and quiet accommodation. Very clean, we like that and the extremely friendly staff! Can’t wait to return!
Michelle, Anthony, Makayla and Amara (30/10/09) – Very happy . Thanks
The Kliess’s , Denmark (30/10/09) – It is a lovely place to stay near to everything and you ladies are very kind and helpful. Thanks!
