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Whitsunday Sands Resort

Bowen

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.

L
Levi
From
United States
We spent 21 nights in Australia, and this place was by far our best experience. We wish we would have spent more nights here and less in Cairns.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviews
Price from
$128.75
1 night, 2 adults

The Sundays

Hotel in Hamilton Island

Facing the beachfront, The Sundays offers 5-star accommodations in Hamilton Island and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace.

J
Jose
From
Australia
Absolutely superb. Service, facilities, bedroom, location, view, staff, food, pool... just awesome. Special shout-out to the restaurant staff: Jake, Laura and the other ones whose names escape me. Will definitely return.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Price from
$693.61
1 night, 2 adults

Freedom Shores Resort Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach

Located in Airlie Beach, 6.3 miles from Abel Point Marina, Freedom Shores Resort Airlie Beach has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area....

A
Alice From NZ
From
New Zealand
Beautiful setting with large common area for guests to use and enjoy the amazing views. Breakfast was very nice!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 542 reviews
Price from
$258.57
1 night, 2 adults

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

Airlie Beach

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort is located in Airlie Beach, 2.5 mi from the main street and Abell Point Marina.

E
Ekaterina
From
Singapore
We were shocked how great it was!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 750 reviews
Price from
$195.94
1 night, 2 adults

Paradise Court Holiday Units

Airlie Beach

Paradise Court Holiday Units is located in Airlie Beach, just 1.1 miles from Cannonvale Beach and 1.3 miles from Abel Point Marina.

G
George Reginald
From
Canada
The management team was very helpful with arranging our bus pickup to the rail station. They also gave us a checkout extension to 4pm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews
Price from
$109.18
1 night, 2 adults

The Boathouse Apartments

Airlie Beach

Located on Port of Airlie Marina, The Boathouse Apartments offers private balconies and Stunning water views. This beautiful property features swimming pool, a tennis court, and BBQ facilities.

D
Debbie
From
Australia
Loved the location and the view of the marina
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
Price from
$308.72
1 night, 2 adults

Shingley Beach Retreat - Ocean Views Apartment

Airlie Beach

With Shingley Beach reachable in a 4-minute walk, Shingley Beach Retreat - Ocean Views Apartment provides accommodations, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a bar.

M
Michelle
From
Australia
Property was clean with all the amenities needed. Easy to access.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
$211.93
1 night, 2 adults

Mangoes Backpacker Hostel & Farmstay

Bowen

Located in Bowen, a 13-minute walk from Bowen Beach, Mangoes Backpacker Hostel & Farmstay has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

V
Victoria
From
Australia
Hosts take very good care of their guests, you can tell they are invested in making this a great place to stay. There is a big kitchen and lots of outside space.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
$68.08
1 night, 2 adults

Hamilton Island Poinciana 008 Ground Floor 2bedrooms Free Buggy

Hamilton Island

1.8 miles from Coral Cove Beach in Hamilton Island, Hamilton Island Poinciana 008 Ground Floor 2bedrooms Free Buggy offers accommodations with access to wellness packages and beauty services.

M
Murphy
From
Australia
That our complimentary golf buggy was delivered to the airport for us to use. Hamish and Anne Marie were wonderful, meeting us at the airport and helping us to settle in. definitely coming back! Very family friendly!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
Price from
$905.16
1 night, 2 adults

Whitsunday Dreams

Airlie Beach

Whitsunday Dreams offers accommodations in Airlie Beach, 2.9 miles from Whitsunday Art Gallery. This property offers a rooftop pool, free Wifi, and free private parking.

T
Tom
From
Canada
Very clean and great location. Very modern
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
$326.02
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 344 reviews
Excellent location right on the beach direct access to swimming and walking lots of activities. Staff were very friendly and accomodating.
Guest review byOlivia
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $419.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,858 reviews
A beautiful spacious villa that was clean and well presented with an amazing view of the ocean, perfect for sunset and cocktails! Very spacious and airy, a beautiful lounge/living area looking out over the ocean, nice large patio and great private swimming pool. Great location, a beautiful walk along the board walk into Airlie Beach Centre. The staff were very attentive and helpful, plus the included buffet breakfast was great value! Will definitely be back with more friends and book the penthouse next time.
Guest review byLisa
Group
Avg. price/night: $257.15
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,481 reviews
Just nice for us. Right on the beach front in Airlie Beach. Spacious, comfortable and clean room with handy parking.
Guest review byBill
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 571 reviews
Room was large with basic kitchen facilities and private bathroom. Right on the beach with balcony and nice view of the park. Good value for money compared to other properties in this area. Wifi and air conditioning was good. Good curtains that keep out the light. I arrived after hours and received code to collect keys from lockbox, which was very easy. Keep in mind there is a lot of noise from Magnums in the main street but once the windows were closed the room was quiet which was good.
Guest review byNicole
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 536 reviews
Location, right on the beach front. Close to shopping area and tourist hub
Guest review byTONY
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 871 reviews
Meals were big and could not fault. The staff were great, hikes were fun and non motorised sports were enjoyable. The water was a great temperature and could walk off the balcony ontonthe beach. The sunset bar was great to have a drink and sit on the beach in the afternoon. Stayed in Villa 18 and was west facing.
Guest review byToni
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviews
I think we had the room with the best view! Our balcony overlooked the beautiful gardens and the sea/beach. It was incredible as we arrived just before sunset. Enjoyed our morning cuppa on the balcony watching all the beautiful birds including a peacock! The room was spacious and clean as was the bathroom. Great location for us travelling back to Cairns. Bowen looked like a lovely beach resort town and we would have liked to have had more time there to explore. would highly recommend this hotel.
Guest review bySally
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 524 reviews
Fantastic location! Right on the beach, managers were lovely!
Guest review byEmma
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews
The absolute beach front position. It's literally right on the beach. We had a ground floor apartment, so we stepped straight off our patio and across the grass onto the sand. Listening to the sounds of the ocean at night was divine.
Guest review byShona
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 422 reviews
Love the beach access, neat, self cleaning contained cabins and terrific views - sunset is beautiful. Kid friendly too.
Guest review byRachel
Family with young children