The Best Hotels in Whitsundays

Just a 5-minute drive from Airlie Beach, Mirage Whitsundays boasts an outdoor pool fringed by palm trees. There is a range of luxury self-contained accommodation, some featuring sea views. Guests enjoy free WiFi.

Mirage Whitsundays Apartments is a 10-minute walk from Whitsunday Shopping Centre and a 30-minute drive from Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport. Port of Airlie is a 5-minute drive away, where you can catch a ferry to the Great Barrier Reef.

All air-conditioned accommodation features a fully equipped kitchen and indoor/outdoor dining areas. It offers laundry facilities and a balcony or patio. Some boast a private pool or sea views.Please note the views may differ and the photos are presented as a guide only.

Guests can make the most of the area by organising an activity through the tour desk. An airport shuttle is available for an additional charge.

Airlie Beach is the gateway to the Whitsundays, Queensland’s pristine 74 islands. Relax, swim and enjoy the breathtaking ocean views from your apartment or speak to our friendly reception staff to take advantage of some local activities and tours.

Positioned on the absolute waterfront and just a short stroll to the enchanting Airlie Beach, lies the Coral Sea Resort. The resort forms part of the award-winning Coral Sea Resort, with its relaxed atmosphere, collection of adventure tourism operators and eclectic cafes and restaurants.

A short stroll along a waterfront boardwalk is the Coral Sea Marina which is home to not only stunning superyachts but also a range of quality tours providing access to the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef.

The former Coral Sea Resort came under new ownership in July 2019 with the hotel merging with the adjacent Abell Point Marina – the merged entity then rebranded as Coral Sea Resort. Resort refurbishments have now been completed with the vision to enhance guest stay as well as leverage the resort’s unique absolute waterfront location.

Coral Sea Resort features a variety of rooms including deluxe suites and apartments. Many of these rooms are blessed with stunning ocean views. All accommodation includes a complimentary continental breakfast. Hot a la carte options and barista coffee available at an additional charge.
There is an enticing array of facilities on offer throughout the resort. A contemporary restaurant and bar, 25m swimming pool, private jetty, beach, private cabanas, a spa, a variety of function and event spaces, and on-site undercover parking.

Coral Sea Resort is a popular destination for weddings, corporate functions, and other events. If you have any queries regarding any events held at the resort during your stay, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

In addition, throughout the Coral Sea Resort there are multiple dining options, fitness facilities, outdoor leisure space, and over 50 tourism operators providing a range of day and overnight tours throughout the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef.

Boasting an infinity pool and a private beach area, this resort offers adult only, beachfront accommodation with free WiFi and free airport/hotel transfers. Each room has a private balcony with stunning Coral Sea views.

Surrounded by tropical gardens, Beach Club offers a free chauffeur service to take guests around Hamilton Island. Guests can make use of the free water sports equipment, including windsurfing and snorkelling.

Overlooking the palm-fringed pool, Beach Club Restaurant offers à la carte dining and creative cocktails. There are also a number of restaurants within a 5-minute walk.

The stylish, adult only rooms have flat-screen cable TV, an iPod dock and a DVD player. The private bathroom has a bathrobe, hairdryer and guest toiletries.

Hamilton Island Beach Club is only 1 km from the Great Barrier Reef Airport. Dent Island is a 5-minute ferry ride away.

Located in Airlie Beach, within less than 1 km of Boathaven Beach and a 11-minute walk of Airlie Beach, 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 2.7 km of Shingley Beach and 3.6 km of Coral Sea Marina. All rooms come with a terrace with views of the sea.

Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. At Harbour Cove each room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Airlie Beach, like hiking.

Whitsunday Art Gallery is 6.7 km from Harbour Cove, while Port of Airlie Marina is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Hamilton Island, 30 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Surrounded by rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, Elysian Retreat is a 3 hectare private cove. Located on the Southern Point of Long Island in Paradise Bay, Elysian Retreat offers beach front bungalows, a day spa, an outdoor magnesium pool and restaurant.
The chefs daily changing menu is inspired by the natural surroundings of Long Island and the Whitsundays, using the freshest seasonal produce sourced from the Island's own vegetable garden and from nearby surrounding farming regions. Fresh prawns, Moreton Bay bugs and tropical rock lobsters are just some of local delicacies sourced from local fisherman or suppliers.
The day spa at Elysian Retreat is committed to holistic practices and uses high-quality organic ingredients for treatments. The expert therapists align therapeutic and luxurious treatments to suit each guest. Treatments include whole body skin therapies, massage, facials and reflexology.
The retreat boasts inclusions such as 3 gourmet meals daily. Guests can enjoy complimentary activities at the property such as snorkelling, paddleboarding, kayaking and yoga, with free use of water sports equipment.
Shute Harbour and Hamilton Island is 12 km away from the property, while Whitehaven beach is 20 km away.

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.

You can relax in your private, air-conditioned room, which features ocean views, a microwave, refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities, crockery and cutlery and a flat-screen TV with complimentary cable channels.

Situated on Port of Airlie Marina, The Boathouse Apartments offers private balconies and Stunning water views. This idyllic property features swimming pool, a tennis court, and BBQ facilities. Guests can enjoy unlimited Free Wifi in the lobby.

Airlie Beach is home to an array of enticing dining options, located 300 metres from the Main Street of Airlie beach and 500 metres from the Lagoon.

Accommodation options include 2 or 3 bedroom apartments. Each spacious apartment offers a bathroom and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The fully equipped kitchens include a dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator and stovetop.

Free on-site parking is available. The tour desk can arrange a variety of day trips and activities including tours of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, Airport transfers (located 37kms away) and Car rental is also available.

Peninsula Airlie Beach offers a choice of apartments and penthouses, located directly on the waterfront. All apartments have a private balcony with views of the marina and the Whitsunday Islands.

Facilities at Peninsula Airlie Beach include free internet access and an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers.

Each apartment includes a spacious lounge area with sofa, coffee table, LCD TV, DVD player and stereo system. The fully equipped kitchen features an electric stove, refrigerator and a dishwasher.

The restaurants and nightlife of Airlie Beach are just a 20-minute walk away. It is only 3 minutes’ drive to the famous Airlie Beach Lagoon. The tour desk can organise trips to Whitehaven Beach and the Whitsundays.

Pinnacles Resort offers luxury apartments with Coral Sea views, just 300 metres from Airlie Beach town centre. The Port of Airlie is just 900 metres away.

All apartments at Pinnacles Resort Whitsundays include an internal spa bath or hot tub, a balcony and stunning views of the Coral Sea. The 1-bedroom apartments have a kitchenette whilst the 2 and 3-bedroom apartments have a fully equipped kitchen.

Guests can relax in the 20-metre infinity pool or in sauna, and can work out at the fully equipped fitness centre.

Pinnacles Resort is located in the heart of Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Whitsunday Coast Airport or Proserpine Airport is a 45-minute drive from the resort.

A tropical oasis of white sandy beaches, lush palm trees and sparkling waters awaits you at InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef. This private island is located in the Whitsundays, in the heart of the pristine Great Barrier Reef.

Guests can experience elegant resort living in luxurious and modern accommodation, with all rooms featuring a private balcony and sea or garden views. Free WiFi and complimentary breakfast are included.

The spa is a blissful sanctuary, dedicated to personal pampering including facials, body wraps and massages. Also on offer are a state-of-the-art fitness centre, tennis court and swimming pool.

The resort features 5 restaurants with Italian, Asian and modern Australian cuisines. For a private dining experience you can enjoy a romantic twilight dinner or gourmet beach picnic.

Hayman Island is a scenic 55-minute boat cruise from Hamilton Island or a 15-minute flight by helicopter or sea plane. Inter-island excursions, and diving, snorkeling and fishing adventures can be arranged.

Located opposite Catseye Beach, Whitsunday Apartments each feature a private balcony overlooking the Coral Sea or lovely tropical gardens. The property offers free WiFi access in the lobby and an outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy a free bus transfer to and from the airport and free unlimited use of the island's shuttle bus.

The air-conditioned apartments include a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator. Each offers a spacious seating area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player.

Whitsunday Apartments Hamilton Island are located just 2 minutes’ drive from the Great Barrier Reef Airport. Hamilton Island Golf Club is 2 km away.

Palm Bay Resort is a luxury resort offering accommodation with access to an outdoor pool, a private beach area, a day spa and and a tennis court. All rooms features a balcony with a hammock and outdoor furniture.

The beachfront Palm Bay Resort is located in a secluded area of Long Island with the Coral Sea located in-front and a rainforest located behind the property. The resort is accessible via water taxi, seaplane or helicopter. Guests can also access the iconic Great Barrier Reef by seaplane or helicopter from the resort.

The house overlooks the Whitsunday Passage towards Hamilton Island. The private rooms are surrounded by lush gardens. Some rooms are beachfront while others have both garden and water views.

After a day of kayaking, fishing or hiking you can relax on your balcony or enjoy a cocktail from the fully licensed bar while watching the sunset from the beachfront pavilion.

Featuring apartments boasting a private balcony offering panoramic ocean views over Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays, Martinique Whitsunday is a French-Caribbean style resort. Set in tropical gardens, guests enjoy an infinity swimming pool with a heated spa pool.

Each apartment features a fully equipped kitchen and laundry. Each has a lounge area offering a large flat-screen TV. Complimentary WIFI available in all public areas and some apartments

Martinique Whitsunday is a 3-minute walk to Airlie Beach town centre which offers easy access to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.

* Azure Sea Whitsunday Resort Resort is set in the heart of Airlie Beach and just a 10 minute walk to the local shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and beach.

* All apartments have LIFT ACCESS, so no stairs to climb here! Each apartment has full kitchen facilities, laundry, dining room, lounge room and large flat screen TV with free access to a large DVD Library. Fully air conditioned, covered balconies with awesome ocean and island views. We have unlimited free high-speed internet access.

* Each apartment has an undercover secure car park.

* The area is popular for snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Island visits.

*Reservations on the penthouse will be subject to a cleaning fee at the property

Located directly opposite Catseye Beach, Reef View Hotel features a restaurant, bar and outdoor swimming pool. Each room offers free WiFi and a private balcony overlooking the gardens or the Coral Sea. Free return Hamilton Island Airport transfers or marina to hotel transfers are included.

Reef View Hamilton Island offers modern rooms with a furnished balcony, plus a bathroom with a separate bath and shower. All rooms include air conditioning, a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with Chinese TV channels available.

Buffet breakfast, light lunches and an à la carte dinner menu are served in the Pool Terrace Restaurant, overlooking the 35-metre heated swimming pool. The Reef Lounge offers a selection of beer and wine.

Guests have free access to the island’s fitness centre, sauna and tennis courts. Guests enjoy free use of all non-motorised water sports equipment, including windsurfing and snorkelling gear. Staff are able to converse in English and Chinese.

Free WiFi access is available at the Reef View Foyer & Lounge and at various areas throughout the property (download limits apply).