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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
1,453 reviews
Price from
US$126
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. Had an awesome stay at Bounce! 🙌 The place is super clean, well-kept, and the facilities are spot on, definitely some of the best standards I’ve seen in a hostel. There’s a really friendly vibe here, everyone gets along and it just makes it so easy to meet people and feel at home. The staff are next-level, not just friendly but genuinely helpful and accommodating. Big shoutout to Nail and Sharlene, after chatting with them I actually decided to switch over to the long-term options, and I’m so glad I did. Honestly, if you’re looking for a place that’s clean, social, and run by a great team, Bounce is the way to go! 🎉

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9
Superb
460 reviews
Price from
US$60
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. Location, location, location!

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9.7
Exceptional
130 reviews
Price from
US$392
per night

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. The Pavillion Collection is in an unbeatable location, right on the beach, and our room with a bay view was absolutely stunning. It felt more like a beautifully designed home rather than just a rental. The attention to detail was incredible—gorgeous furniture, carefully curated decor, and even thoughtfully selected books on the shelves. This wasn’t just a generic apartment; it had a real sense of style and personality, as if someone had designed it with love and care. Some standout features were the Terrazzo tables, the incredibly comfortable bed, and the beautiful sliding door between the living room and bedroom, which gave the space an elegant and cozy feel. It’s the kind of place where you actually want to spend time, not just a spot to sleep. While the music from Paradiso downstairs was quite loud, they stopped playing at 9:30 PM, so it wasn’t an issue at all. We are truly grateful to have spent two nights here—a fantastic place and an absolute must-stay! 10/10 or more

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9.4
Superb
226 reviews
Price from
US$294
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. Very warm welcome by Simon at the well designed and convenient appt with all equipment you need for a relaxed stay. And when you plan for going out on the water, there is no better place to be.

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9.6
Exceptional
398 reviews
Price from
US$268
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. Beautiful views, yummy breakfast, super relaxing and close to Northerlies pub.

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9.3
Superb
586 reviews
Price from
US$180
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. View, comfort, apartment in general was amazing. Very clean, MANY appliances. Everything was excellent!!

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9.5
Exceptional
127 reviews
Price from
US$639
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. Our stay at Airlie guesthouse was nothing less than AMAZING! From the moment we booked our stay, all the rest of our trip was figured out as well. Mick organised our airport transfer and advised us on the activities we should do, booked them for us and everything went super smooth. The guesthouse is a very nice and calm stay, with a beautiful view from the terrace. When you are enjoying the breakfast, you can even have the chance to have an interaction with the local cockatoos. Mick, you are an amazing host and a very pleasant person to have around. Cheers!

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9.7
Exceptional
667 reviews
Price from
US$120
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. Leonie was so helpful and easy to deal with :)

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9.2
Superb
461 reviews
Price from
US$98
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$356
per night

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