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40 Mowbray St, 4877 Port Douglas, Australia
#96 of 243 hotels in Port Douglas
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 370 hotel reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.3
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Comfort
8.3
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
8.5
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
8.5
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Free Wifi
8.6
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Reviewed: August 31, 2025
Marie
Australia42 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Very comfortable stay, great poop andclose to Macrossan St with all the restaurants, cafes and shops as well as a hop, s”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 31, 2025
Colin
Australia3 Reviews8.0“Fantastic!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pool was amazing, location and very nice and friendly owner
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 25, 2025
Stephen
Australia19 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Location, swimming pool, large bedrooms with un suites, well equipped kitchen.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Gerald
Australia122 Reviews9 helpful votes9.0“A comfortable apartment close to the beach.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathrooms are becoming a tired when compared to more recently built properties. There is no lift so accessing the upper floor apartment requires climbing stairs which would be a challenge for people with mobility issues. .
We had a first floor apartment which was comfortably furnished. We have stayed in a number of apartments in Port Douglas over the years and return to Mowbray because of the size of the balconies and proximity to the beach. The staff are very pleasant and helpful to deal with. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Linda
New Zealand57 Reviews8.0“Great Location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The apartment needed a good spring clean. We didn't get alot of sun
Location Location. Pool excellent. Close to beach and an easy walk to town. Martin accommodating
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 6, 2025
Anne
Australia5 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“We’ll be back!”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 11 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I think that it’s probably time for some refresh of some aspects. Eg. Our bathrooms were very modern and fresh but some kitchen floor tiles were chipped and doors did not shut easily ( I go understand the swelling of woodwork in a humid climate).
The (heated) pool and resort location are winners! Martin ( manager) was very helpful and attentive - inc lugging our heavy cases to and from our top floor unit. Thanks Martin!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: July 27, 2025
Anita
Australia31 Reviews8.0“A very enjoyable stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
I would be happy to stay here again however I think some attention needs to be given to improving the cleaning. The basic cleaning is adequate but the louvres are very dusty as are the fans etc. If this were improved It would be a faultless stay.
The location is excellent. It is very close to the patrolled area of Four mile beach as well as some seaside restaurants. It is only a short walk to Macrosson street where most of the local shopping and eating places in Port Douglas are located .
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 27, 2025
Charlotte
United Kingdom32 Reviews9.0“Fabulous. Didn’t want to leave”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Slightly dated
Lovely staff, fantastic location. Spacious
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 17, 2025
O'connor
Australia1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Internal faulty sliding louvred doors between bathroom and main bedroom.
Location, pool and deck
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: June 24, 2025
John
Australia37 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Location, Location, Location”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Couches swampy Double bed Mattress Lap swimmers at 06:30 disturbing sleep before 08:00
Location to main shopping area in Macrossan St. Proximity to 4mile beach Facilities, pool, bbq, pillows Kitchen comprehensively equipped.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 18, 2025
Mcdonald
Australia1 review7.0“Great value for money. Perfect location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cleanliness. Some dishes needed washing before use and ceiling fan was dusty.
Location was great. Beach around the corner and main shopping/dining precinct a short walk away.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 14, 2025
Christie
Australia57 Reviews10 helpful votes8.0“An adequate apartment well-positioned for a good Pt Douglas holiday.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had a second floor apartment. The lack of a lift in this property (when travelling with suitcases or needing a room for guests who need accessibility) really hinders this apartment complex. We housed other guests in an apartment in a nearby street (who needed accessibility). The pool is closely overlooked by sunbathing guests (lovely pool, but it’s not a spacious area) so that felt awkward. Something like 5 mornings out of 7 when the garbage bins are collected by the truck (!!) is not a holiday / relaxing morning feel.
It is well located, so close to the beach and an easy walk to Macrossan St with shops & restaurants. Spacious 2-bed apartment with low-key, neutral furnishings.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 7, 2025
Steele
Australia1 review9.0“We had a fantastic holiday and would certainly return to stay at the Mowbray by the Sea.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The pool was awesome, the location was perfect and the accommodation was great.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 6, 2025
Dianne
Australia2 Reviews8.0“We had a very comfortable and relaxed stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Try he bed was a bit harder than used to.
Liked having a balcony and the bathrooms were clean and it’s closeness to the beach. Loved the warm salt wster pool.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 28, 2025
Deborah
Australia19 Reviews8.0“Perfect distance away from the Main Street and close to the beach”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a peaceful location
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: May 28, 2025
Deborah
Australia19 Reviews8.0“As above”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Perfect location and a perfect distance away from the Main Street! Beautiful and peaceful location close to the beach!
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: May 27, 2025
Helen
Australia6 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Looking tired”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Felt property looking very she’d. Damaged lamps and broken blinds. Couch and cushions looked weary. Damaged tiling on pool was rough on feet.
Location, cleanliness was ok but the stair wells dusty( maybe due to works in adjacent park) pool was clean
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 23, 2025
Bishop
Australia2 Reviews8.0“Good stay,”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Mildew in sheets, kitchen cupboard door fell off, skirting coming away from wall. Covers on lounge stained.
Great location
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 21, 2025
Adriana
Australia8 Reviews7.0“Overall a wonderful experience. I would definitely recommend!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Stairs and hand rails need a clean. Seems neglected.
Close to beach and Main Street.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: May 13, 2025
Raelene
Australia3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
The lounge chairs were not very comfortable to sit on and there were a couple of items of rubbish that could have been removed before our stay.
The rooms and bathrooms were very spacious, and the fully equipped kitchen and laundry added a lot of value to our stay. The pool and pool area were excellent.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 7, 2025
Rochelle
Australia10 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0“A fantastic stay in a clean apartment, close to beach and main St. Would love to stay again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our apartment (12) had new carpet and new bathrooms. A lovely surprise. Pool was beautiful and a great temp.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: April 25, 2025
Caroline
Ireland7 Reviews7.0“Port Douglas is fabulous - this accommodation is nice but not amazing.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No bar or restaurant
Location was super right beside the beach
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Maire
Ireland13 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Lovely Moybay by the ssea”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The apartments are in a fabulous location, convenient to everything. You can walk to the shops, restaurants and beach from the apartments. Our apartment was a very good size and well equipped. The whole complex was very clean and well maintained. There is a lovely pool with bbq facilities beside it. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Mowbay by the Sea. And would have no hesitation in recommending it as a great place to stay.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Lily
Australia1 review8.0“Comfortable and great quality for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location to town & beach. Spacious rooms. Lovey balcony. Washing machine and dryer were great for life with toddler/baby. Comfortable beds. Warm pool. Only thing was under beds/couch and TV unit didn’t seem to be cleaned found and we found old things (socks toy rubbish) when trying to search for our toys when leaving. Couldn’t get platforms to work on the TV but not the end of the world also didn’t make an effort or ask as wasn’t to bothered. All in all easy and affordable! Thanks for the stay
Stayed in April 2025
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