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Reviews of Mowbray by the Sea

Mowbray by the Sea
40 Mowbray St, Port Douglas, QLD

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property for families. Safe and secure parking, lovely pool and facilities. Unit was equipped very well and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from manager on Apr 12, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review us we are so glad you had a great stay

8/10 Good

Grayson

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room we had was very run down and tired. There were tiles that were cracked and even lifting in parts. The lounge furniture and outdoor furniture was worn out. Apartment was very spacious and its position is perfect for any visit to Port Douglas being an easy walking distance to anywhere you want to visit while in town. Pool was kept at a really nice temperature for ease of getting in. Has got a lot of potential for being an amazing place to stay but the rooms are in dire need of a refurb before I would be interested in staying here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Managers on Jul 15, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review us

8/10 Good

Beata

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Managers on Jul 15, 2023
Thank you for your comments

8/10 Good

Robyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
The pool is amazing and so is the proximity to all the restaurants and local things to do.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from Managers on Jun 12, 2023
Thank you for your review we are so glad you loved it

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Convenient. Clean, great pool. Kitchen stocked with essentials to cook your own meals
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from Managers on May 25, 2023
Thank you for you review and comments have a great year

10/10 Excellent

Francoise, Manotick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location with everything you need close by. Well equipped, good size accommodations. Appreciated the mid-stay change of linens & sheets. Had everything we were looking for in our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Managers on Apr 19, 2023
Thank you for your review Francoise we appreciate it and hope you have a great Year Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location in Port Douglas
Great place to stay, close to the beach and a short walk into town. Quiet location. Great pool. Apartment was well furnished and very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Managers on Mar 26, 2023
Thank you for your review we appreciate the feedback and are so glad you had a great stay

8/10 Good

Stuart

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment is a bit dated but Spacious. We knew there were no lifts before we booked. Reception offered to help with bags but we were fine. There was a problem with the hot water and that was fixed the next day. It must have been the low season when we stayed for a week. My only Gripe is the pool collected leaves and stuff every day and was only cleaned once. Which took some enjoyment away from the pool area. This apartment is a short walk to the Main Port Douglas shopping street with plenty of choices for restaurants.
Response from Managers on Mar 26, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review. We have noted the feedback and will look at ways to improve this.

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Lisa on Nov 23, 2022
Hi Celeste. Thank you for your perfect score. Hope to see you again for another fantastic visit.

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with group
Port Douglas Mowbray
Was great location, close to beach and main street. Beds are too hard by far, cleanliness was ok but I believe it was more to do with the age of the apartment. Needs refresh. Reception and Management were lovely and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Managers on Nov 18, 2022
Thank you for your review we constantly work with owners to up date and appreciate your feedback

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was beautiful, steps from the beautiful 4 mile beach with surf swimming. Short walk to downtown shopping and loads of dining options. Accommodation was comfortable, spacious and well stocked. Loved lush surroundings with birds serenading. We give it the highest rating.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Managers on Nov 14, 2022
Hi Kathy we are so glad you loved your holiday at Mowbray by the Sea. Have a great rest of 2022

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great apartment for our group, 2 bedrooms both with ensuite. A little on the older side, but very spacious, tidy and comfortable for our short stay. Great location and convenient to town and beach. Free off street parking is also a great bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Managers on Sep 3, 2022
Hi Alex. Thank you for your great feedback we are glad to know that you had an overall wonderful stay. We hope to see you again another time.

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable apartments with a good pool, plus very close to beach and town.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Managers on Jul 14, 2022
Hi Adam thank you for taking the time to review us. We are so pleased you had a great stay. Have a great rest of 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation. Host very helpful. Great the pool is heated for winter. Great location. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Lisa on Jun 26, 2022
Hi Kate! Thank you for your review, we are happy to know that you enjoyed the accommodation, our facilities and service. We look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation and location! Only down side there was no lift at the property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Managers on Jun 12, 2022
Thank you Kirsty for your review we are so glad you loved the stay and we wish you a great year ahead.

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a fantastic location. The pool is amazing and the property is a short walk to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from Managers on Jun 8, 2022
Thank you Luke for your review highlighting the pool and location. Hope you have a great year and see you again. Regards

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean & Spacious
Very clean & spacious 2BR apartment that was close to the waterfront & to restaurants/cafes. We had a ground floor apartment which was great, but if you have a lot of luggage then maybe request this or else you will have stairs to conquer. Reception staff were very friendly & communicated well, & even offered to help with luggage etc. I would book again next time in Port Douglas
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Martin on May 31, 2022
Hi Karen thank you for your review. We appreciate you highlighting the properties position. We are always happy to help and look forward to seeing you another time.

10/10 Excellent

alice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service. Pool and facilities were great and Martin was very accommodating even after checking out.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marcus made it a really easy check in process and was extremely accommodating for us. Fantastic for both a short or long stay especially with a group of friends. Location is close enough to walk to the main street, but far enough to be peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Managers on Apr 24, 2022
Thank you for your review. We are so glad you had a great stay and recommend Mowbray by the Sea. Have a great year and see you another time.

8/10 Good

dominic

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great air conditioning. Very close to restaurants and very close to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Managers on Feb 12, 2022
Hi Dominic! Thanks for your feedback. We are glad to know you enjoyed our facilities and location. Hope to welcome you again soon.

8/10 Good

shelley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Managers on Feb 10, 2022
Hi Shelley thanks for your score!

6/10 Okay

MIN

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Managers on Nov 23, 2021
Hi! Thanks for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic pool and great big unit!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Managers on Sep 30, 2021
Hi Luke! Thank you for your review. We are happy to know you had a fantastic stay with us. Hope to see back another time.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great apartment. Spacious. Clean. Loved the heated pool! Great location, close to 4 mile beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Managers on Jul 6, 2021
we are so glad you had a great time at Mowbray by the Sea and you enjoyed your holiday. See you another time

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication from the staff from the outset. We were made to feel very welcome
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from Managers on May 14, 2021
Hi! Thank you for your review. We are happy that you enjoyed and had a perfect stay experience with us. Hope to welcome you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mowbray by the sea is in a great location; just a street down from the Esplanade and beach, close to shops and restaurants. The property is well managed, clean and in good condition. The two bedroom apartment was spacious. The manager, Martin, was very helpful. He even gave us a lift to Ellis Beach when other modes of transport were not available.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Managers on May 6, 2021
Thank you for your review, we are so happy you had a great stay. Looking forward to seeing you again on your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed 3 nights (not long enough!) as a family of four (2 under 5) in a 2-bed apartment and it was perfect. Full kitchen, spacious room, they were also very accommodating with a high chair and portacot. Four Mile beach is basically across the road. The best part was the pool. My kids love swimming and even the 2 year old was able to splash around because of the extra large step which spans the full length of the pool. Fantastic. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Managers on Apr 26, 2021
Wow thank you so much for your fantastic review following recent stay at Mowbray By The Sea. We are pleased that all aspects of our holiday accommodation especially the swimming pool have ticked all the boxes. Safe travels and look forward to your return.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful apartments, great location and lovely staff..would definitely stay there again. The only thing I would say is it doesn’t have a lift but the property manager was really helpful and carried our bags up to the apartment for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Managers on Apr 9, 2021
Hi! Thank you for your review. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the apartment, our location and service. It's our pleasure to have you and we do look forward to your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great value and location
Good affordable accomodation close to the main st and four mile beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Managers on Mar 10, 2021
Thank you Niall for sharing your fabulous review of recent stay at Mowbray By The Sea. We are pleased to have provided an affordable accommodation with premium location being close to the Four Mile Beach and access to town. Safe travels and we look forward to your return visit.

8/10 Good

Cooky, Sunshine Coast

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, lovely staff and facilities, only negative is we organised a top floor apartment well in advance but were shuffled to a lower floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Managers on Jan 13, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review. We are glad you had a great stay. Apologies the top floor unit was not available for your stay. Have a great 2021 and see you next time.

8/10 Good

maree

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Family getaway
Large room, friendly staff. Place is a bit older than photos indicate. Good quiet location with nearby dining and coffee shops and safe swimming beach. 10 min walk to main street
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Managers on Jan 11, 2021
Thank you for your review and we are glad you had a great time.. We are continually updating apartments and appreciate your comments. Have a great 2021.

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, Brisbane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location a short walk to 4 mile beach and a longer stroll into town to the shops, pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Managers on Jan 2, 2021
Hi Jeffrey thank you for taking the time to review we are glad you had a great time.

10/10 Excellent

Anne Sophie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fantastic!
Excellent stay, great property, staff very friendly and helpful! Would stay there again !
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Managers on Dec 28, 2020
Hi Anne! Thank you for your 'fantastic' review :) We are delighted to know you had an amazing stay and have no hesitation to stay with us again. We look forward to your return visit. Have a great new year!

10/10 Excellent

Meichelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
very comfortable stay
great stay onsite manager very welcoming and helpful huge apartment, super clean and spacious highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Managers on Dec 15, 2020
Thank you Meichelle for your great review following recent stay at Mowbray By The Sea. We are delighted to have ticked the boxes on Customer Service, huge spacious apartment and cleanliness during your stay. Wis you safe travels and hope to welcome you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Damien, Brisbane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice unit. Spacious and clean. Good pool. Close to beach and Main Street. Pleasant management. Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Managers on Sep 25, 2020
Thank you Damien for sharing your great stay experience at Mowbray By The Sea. We are delighted that our spacious apartments, facilities and prime location plus wonderful team all contributed to your Port Douglas experience. Wish you safe travels

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Our stay
Lovely staff and plenty of room. A little dated maybe but in a giid location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Managers on Aug 30, 2020
Thanks for your great feedback on your recent stay at Mowbray By The Sea. We are pleased that you had an overall enjoyable stay and have highlighted our spacious apartments , facilities and great location. Safe travels!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good close location to the shops and beach. Staff were really helpful and friendly. We had a great stay and hope to visit back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Managers on Apr 21, 2020
Thank you for your great review of recent stay at Mowbray By The Sea. We are pleased that our location, facilities and wonderful team have provided for an enjoyable holiday stay. Stay safe and look forward to your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great vacation spot!
Had a lovely stay at Mowbray by the sea! The pool was great, Martin at the front desk was so helpful, it was very clean and a very short walk to the Main Street! They were also able to book us a shuttle to and from cairns, which was super helpful. Would definitely stay here again or recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Lisa on Mar 8, 2020
Hi! Thank you for your perfect review. Glad you enjoyed the apartment and had an overall wonderful stay with us. Thanks for highlighting our facilities, location and staff. We look forward to your return visit to nice and sunny Port x

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from martin on Mar 6, 2020
Thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
The property is fantastic for location and nothing is to much trouble
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Lisa on Feb 17, 2020
Thank you for your review. Pleased to know you liked our location and had an overall great experience with us. Safe travels and we hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay for a family, very welcoming!
We had a fantastic time at MBTS. From the moment we arrived, Teresa & Martin couldn't have been more welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble, the location is fantastic, room was great and spacious ... we had a wonderful time in a very special part of the world. We went to a few places in Australia during our trip, and Port Douglas was our favourite. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Lisa on Jan 18, 2020
Hi Richard! Thank you for your glowing review. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed all aspects of your stay with us. Port Douglas is such a beautiful region and we are happy that it left you with a good impression. We hope you can share your wonderful experience with your friends and families who haven't visited this little slice of paradise yet. Wish you safe travels and we hope to welcome you again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect family hotel
We had a lovely 5 night stay at Mowbray by the Sea. The 2BR apartment was great for a family with kids. Pool was really nice. Beds were good. Kitchen had everything you need for pulling together a (light) meal. Close to the beach and restaurants. Some 750m to Coles. Reception allowed us to stay late on the day we were leaving, which was much appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Mowbray By The Sea on Jan 13, 2020
Thank you so much for a perfect review score following your recent stay at Mowbray By The Sea. Our facilities, location and team are always the highlights from our guests. We appreciate your time and feedback. Safe travels and we hope to welcome you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool area was great, especially for kids as it was not too deep, and the big spa was also good. Rooms were spacious with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Big fridge which was good for self catering requirements.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Lisa on Jan 12, 2020
Hi! Thank you for your review. Pleased to know that you enjoyed the size of the apartment, our amenities and facilities. All the best for the new decade, and we hope to see you again for another fantastic visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Martin on Jan 4, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review us we are so happy you had a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Martin & Theresa Friendly and helpful, great location, highly recommended
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Martin on Nov 18, 2019
We are so glad you had a great holiday at Mowbray by the Sea. Thank you for your time in reviewing us and have a great year.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay here. Lovely well maintained apartments in the perfect location - walking distance to the beach, surf club, cafes and main st.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Lisa on Oct 4, 2019
Thank you for your lovely review of our property. It was absolutely our pleasure hosting your stay again. Indeed we are lucky to be in a perfect spot that makes it convenient for guests to experience what Port Douglas has to offer. Thank you once again and see you on your next visit! We hope you enjoy the rest of the year x

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, great communication, just couldnt fault the entire experience
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from Lisa/ Manager on May 20, 2019
Hi! Thank you for your review, the whole team is delighted to know that you had a fantastic stay with us and that everything met your expectations. Again thank you for sharing your experience and we hope to welcome you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic accommodation in a fabulous location. Had a great time & will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Lisa/ Manager on Apr 29, 2019
Hi Nicola. Thank you for sharing your feedback, we are delighted to know that you enjoyed your time with us and that you found your experience to be worth repeating. That said we look forward to welcoming you back again x

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach, clean and spacious. Nice pool, friendly staff and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Lisa/ Manager on Mar 22, 2019
Hi! Happy to know that you liked the location, cleanliness, size and facilities of the apartment and thanks for taking notice of our friendly staff. Appreciate your comments and we hope to see you again for another fantastic holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mowbray by the Sea is just a few minutes walk from a great beach and close to the marina where you catch a boat to the Great Barrier Reef. A great venue and a lovely place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Lisa/ Manager on Mar 17, 2019
Hi! Thank you for leaving us a review. Delighted to know that you enjoyed our location and had an overall wonderful stay. Wish you more happy travels!