We stayed in a quiet back apartment with a private balcony. The bathroom is due for renovation, and the fridge and stove look tired, but everything else was smart and clean. It is classified a 4 star venue, but is more like 3 star, with no manager on site. This apartment had a new large TV. If you can negotiate... More

The apartment was clean and well presented. There was plenty of crockery and cutlery. The TV was new and there was a DVD player. We enjoyed being able to walk to the beach, town etc. Would definitely stay there again More

The apartment was spotlessly clean, and had everything we needed. Swimming pool was on the small side but heated enough to take the edge off, we had a dip every day and mostly had it to ourselves. A pleasant walk to shops and restaurants, only needed the car for day trips. Reception was not manned but did not worry us,... More

My husband and I stayed at the Tropic Sands from 16 - 23 May in a privately owned apartment belonging to John and Shirley Carney. Having booked this apartment through ebay at a very cheap rate we didn't know quite what to expect, however we were very pleasantly surprised as the apartment was very clean and bright, and has a... More

The Tropic Sands is at the action end of Davidson Street within 5 minute walk to the restaurants, bars and stores on Macrossan Street and about 10 minutes from the Inlet and Reef boats. Our apartment comprised of one bedroom, bathroom with shower, Kitchen/Dinner/Lounge with a sliding slated timber shutters through to the bedroom. The apartment was looking a bit... More

My husband and I recently stayed at this hotel and were very pleased with the friendliness and attitude of the owners, particularly Tania. She was great and nothing was too much trouble for her. She was happy to book tours for us at no extra cost and was keen to see how we liked the tours that we went on... More

We loved these apartments – bright, clean, well located and fantastic value. My husband especially loved the tv which you could watch in the lounge area, or rotate it and watch it in bed. The owners were really helpful giving us lots of information so we could take the right barrier reef trip. The only downside was the pool area... More

I had been planning a return to Port Douglas for some time. A friend visiting from the US gave me a great excuse. Anyway, while searching for places to stay I was surfing out on ebay.com.au and found a few properties for rent. I found the Tropic Sands and it's owners John and Shirley Carney. I emailed John and got... More

This was our second time to stay at Tropic Sands and we would return there again. Although it is a relatively simple property it is extremely well kept and managed and the location is terrific. The apartments are very pleasant, quiet, and quite private and perfect for a beach vacation. I highly recommend Tropic Sands. More