Response from the property

Dear Haris and Veronica, Thank you so much for your beautiful review. It was an absolute pleasure to have you both stay with us. I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed your getaway and made the most of our central location while exploring everything Port Douglas has to offer. It's wonderful to know you found your apartment spacious and comfortable, and I'm especially pleased that our team helped make your stay so memorable. Thank you for your kind words about Nabi and for mentioning me as well. I'll be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to Nabi—he'll be thrilled to know he helped make such a positive impression. Hopefully, you've packed a little bit of our tropical winter sunshine to help survive Melbourne's famous "four seasons in one day!" We'll keep the warm weather waiting for your next escape. We truly appreciate you choosing Mantra Aqueous and can't wait to welcome you both back for your next Port Douglas holiday. Kind regards, Donnie Hernandez General Manager

Response from the property

Dear Mary, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic stay with us. It's great to know you found your apartment spotless, comfortable, and a perfect place to relax after enjoying everything Port Douglas has to offer. A special thank you for your lovely recognition of Nabi. We are so fortunate to have such caring team members, and I know Nabi will be delighted to hear that their friendly and attentive service helped make your stay even more memorable. Feedback like yours truly makes our day. Thank you for choosing Mantra Aqueous and for taking the time to share your experience. We loved having you stay with us and can't wait to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway in beautiful Port Douglas. Warm regards, Donnie Hernandez General Manager

Response from the property

Dear Les, Thank you so much for your incredible review. Reading comments like yours truly means the world to our entire team. We are absolutely delighted that you chose to stay with us after 13 years of visiting Port Douglas, and even more thrilled to hear that it won't be your last. Knowing that our team made you feel so welcome—from Reception through to Housekeeping—is the highest compliment we could receive. We're pleased you found your apartment to be a relaxing oasis despite the wet and windy weather. We'd also like to sincerely thank you for your understanding regarding the air conditioning issue. We truly appreciate your patience, and we're glad our team was able to make up for the inconvenience with a small cheese platter. Your kind words about our housekeeping team will certainly be shared with them—they take great pride in delivering spotless accommodation and will be delighted to know their efforts were appreciated. We're also delighted you enjoyed our prime location, undercover access, high-speed Wi-Fi, and the convenience of being just a short stroll from both the beach and Macrossan Street. As our apartments are individually owned, each one has its own unique style, furnishings, and features, making every stay a little different. Thank you again for your thoughtful recommendation. We can't wait to welcome you back for another relaxing stay with us in Port Douglas! Warm regards, Donnie Hernandez General Manager

Response from the property

Dear Leslie, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are absolutely delighted that you chose to stay with us during your visit to Australia and that your Swim Out Room provided all the comforts of home. It’s wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the space, your private hot tub, and our central location, making it easy to leave the car behind and explore everything Port Douglas has to offer. It means a great deal to know that your stay was such a memorable part of your trip. Thank you for your kind words, and we truly hope to welcome you back to Mantra Aqueous when your travels bring you back to Australia. And have a safe travel back to US. Warm regards, Donnie Hernandez General Manager Mantra Aqueous Port Douglas

Response from the property

Dear Cody, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our central location and were able to take advantage of being within easy walking distance of the restaurants, shops and beautiful Four Mile Beach. That said, I am genuinely sorry to learn that your arrival experience was frustrating and that the after-hours check-in instructions were not as clear as they should have been. Arriving at your holiday destination should be simple and stress-free, and I apologise that this was not your experience. After reviewing our records, I can confirm that an SMS containing the after-hours arrival instructions was sent at 3:51pm on Friday to the mobile number ending in 809 that was provided with the booking. We understand that technology does not always work as expected, and if the message was not received, we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. We would be more than happy to email you a screenshot of the transmission record should you wish to see it. I also appreciate your comments regarding staff presence at the resort. As a small resort-style property, it is unfortunately not viable for us to operate a 24-hour reception desk. However, we do have an after-hours support service and an on-call team member available onsite to assist guests with urgent matters outside reception hours. While this differs from the service model of a larger full-service hotel, we certainly never want our guests to feel unsupported during their stay. Thank you again for your honest feedback. We truly value comments such as yours as they help us identify opportunities to improve both our communication and guest experience. I hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back to Port Douglas in the future and provide you with a much smoother arrival experience. Warm regards, Donnie Hernandez General Manager Mantra Aqueous Port Douglas

Response from the property

Dear Em, We absolutely love hearing that you felt relaxed, well looked after, and truly enjoyed your time with us. Having your own spa, kitchen, and laundry facilities can make all the difference to a holiday, so we're thrilled that your apartment was the perfect place to unwind. It's also wonderful to know our location made it easy for you to enjoy everything Port Douglas has to offer, with the beach, shops, and restaurants just a short stroll away. Most importantly, thank you for your kind words about our team. Creating a welcoming and memorable experience for our guests is what we strive for every day, and your feedback means the world to us. We loved having you stay with us and can't wait to welcome you back to Mantra Aqueous for another relaxing escape. Warm regards, Donnie Hernandez General Manager