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Whitsunday Sands Resort is uniquely located on its own private peninsula, by the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef. It offers all guests private access to 2 separate, magnificent beaches. On the eastern side of the resort is Horseshoe Bay, rated as one of the best beaches in Australia, while on the western side is the picturesque Greys Bay. You can enjoy watching the sunrise and sunset over the water on the main land, from the resort.

This absolute beachfront property is a 5-minute drive from Bowen Golf Course and a 7-minute drive from Bowen Summergarden Cinemas. Quiet, comfortable, very clean, the room has a well designed space/outlay, easy parking, great balcony with ocean view. The shower has fantastic water pressure, really comfortable bed. Everything you look for in a hotel this place delivers in spades. Good cafe and beaches all within walking distance.

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9.1
Superb
1,440 reviews
Price from
US$127
per night

Situated in Airlie Beach, Bounce Airlie Beach has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 4.3 km from Whitsunday Art Gallery. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Airlie Beach, Coral Sea Marina and Port of Airlie Marina. Hamilton Island Airport is 31 km from the property. The hostel is brand new, so that is perfect. This is my third stay in Airlie Beach, and it’s the best hostel I’ve stayed at. The location is ideal, quiet, and just a few minutes’ walk from the main street. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. Big bonus for the cleanliness—everything stays super clean throughout the day.

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9
Superb
479 reviews
Price from
US$64
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Absolute Luxury Marina Lifestyle at The Port of Airlie Beach is set in Airlie Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment offers an outdoor swimming pool with a fence, as well as a hot tub and a lift.

Boathaven Beach is 500 metres from Absolute Luxury Marina Lifestyle at The Port of Airlie Beach, while Coral Sea Marina is 3.5 km from the property. Hamilton Island Airport is 30 km away. The apartment was beautiful clean cool and bright. Everything you could need for your stay was there. We ate out on the balcony a few nights which was lovely. Bed super comfy, couch was great. Just the whole experience was lovely. Close enough to town but quiet which was really nice and like 2 minutes from the ferries to Hamilton island. One thing I'd say is just be careful on the surface in the pool if you have snaggy kind of swimwear material. Not a bad thing but I just got a couple of catches on my swimwear. But lovely pool! Lovely host, couldn't have been nicer I'm sure would have been there if we needed her but we didn't as it was perfect. The only disappointment....I wish we had stayed longer.

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9.7
Exceptional
131 reviews

Situated within 100 metres of Airlie Beach and 1.4 km of Coral Sea Marina, Pavilions Collection features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Airlie Beach. Featuring sea and inner courtyard views, this apartment also includes free WiFi. Outdoor seating allows guests to enjoy the fresh air. We had a fantastic stay at Pavilions Collection in Airlie Beach. The apartment was a great size — spacious, clean, and perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. The central location made it super convenient to walk to everything, from cafes and restaurants to the waterfront. The facilities were excellent, offering everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Highly recommend for anyone looking to stay in the heart of Airlie Beach!

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9.4
Superb
229 reviews
Price from
US$215
per night

Located in Airlie Beach, within less than 1 km of Boathaven Beach and 3.6 km of Coral Sea Marina, Harbour Cove provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Built in 2019, this 5-star hotel is within 6.7 km of Whitsunday Art Gallery and 300 metres of Port of Airlie Marina. Each room is equipped with a terrace with views of the sea. That's one of the best places we have stayed in Australia, definitely worth it and even more, Simon gave us wonderful suggestions on local entertainments, even though we were there just for few days, experience was amazing, wish to come back and to stay here again, thank you Simon and see you again

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9.6
Exceptional
402 reviews
Price from
US$271
per night

Set in Airlie Beach, 10 km from Coral Sea Marina, Freedom Shores Resort Airlie Beach offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Among the various facilities of this property are a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. The resort also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Very modern and spacious rooms

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9.3
Superb
587 reviews
Price from
US$184
per night

Set in Hamilton Island, 1.2 km from Catseye Beach, Hidden Cove on Hamilton Island by HIHA offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. This apartment is less than 1 km from Hamilton Island Marina. The apartment features an outdoor swimming pool and free shuttle service. Nice location, close to Marina area. Nice view, you can enjoy beautiful sunset in the balcony.

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9.5
Exceptional
125 reviews
Price from
US$647
per night

Located in Airlie Beach and only 1.5 km from Shingley Beach, Airlie Guest House provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring private check-in and check-out, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, luggage storage space and organising tours for guests. Good location, close to stores and restaurants.

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9.7
Exceptional
658 reviews
Price from
US$158
per night

Featuring garden views, Whitsundays Retreat offers accommodation with patio, around 2.8 km from Boathaven Beach. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. The bed and breakfast provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. We really like the atmosphere and the cozy vibe

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9.2
Superb
454 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

Set within less than 1 km of Queens Beach and 12 km of Big Mango, Coral Cove Apartments - Absolute Beachfront Resort Bowen provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Bowen. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The aparthotel offers a pool with a view, hot tub and a lift. Accommodation for disabled guests is also available at the property. Excellent location close to the beach and eating areas

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9.3
Superb
354 reviews
Price from
US$361
per night

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