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Places to stay in the Whitsundays

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The Boathouse Apartments waterfront building and marina frontagePort of Airlie

The Boathouse Apartments

Self-contained apartments

Good for families and groups planning Port of Airlie departures

  • Two or three bedrooms
  • Full kitchens
  • Pool and tennis court
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Two- and three-bedroom apartments on Port of Airlie Marina, with full kitchens and private balconies.

Before you choose: Apartments are non-serviced; check the housekeeping arrangement for your stay. Confirm the exact terminal for each tour.

Stay by the marina, spend a day sailing

Camira Sailing Adventure leaves from Port of Airlie: a full Whitehaven day with snorkelling and Hill Inlet when tides allow. Rooms and the tour are booked separately.

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Aerial view of Coral Sea Resort, its pool and waterfront pierAirlie Beach waterfront

Coral Sea Resort

Rooms, suites and apartments

Good for travellers wanting a waterfront stay near the marina and town

  • Rooms and suites
  • Apartment options
  • Waterfront setting
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Oceanfront accommodation on Ocean View Avenue, with room, suite and apartment choices. The resort describes its position as a short stroll from the marina and town centre.

Before you choose: Room layouts and views differ. Choose the actual room category rather than assuming every room has the same outlook.

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Airlie Beach Hotel building beside the Esplanade and beachAirlie Beach centre

Airlie Beach Hotel

Hotel rooms

Good for visitors prioritising central dining and entertainment

  • Central Esplanade location
  • On-site dining
  • Live entertainment venue
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An Esplanade hotel combining accommodation with dining, live sport and entertainment in central Airlie Beach.

Before you choose: If quiet evenings are your priority, ask about room position relative to the entertainment areas before booking.

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Waterfront boardwalk pictured in Mirage Whitsundays’ property galleryCannonvale

Mirage Whitsundays

Self-contained apartments and villas

Good for longer stays where apartment space matters

  • Self-contained accommodation
  • Swimming pools
  • On-site dining and parking
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Waterfront accommodation in Cannonvale with self-contained apartments, villas and penthouses. The resort lists pools, dining, a fitness centre and parking.

Before you choose: Daily housekeeping is not included. Plan transport to the marina named on your tour confirmation instead of assuming a central Airlie Beach departure is next door.

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Mantra Club Croc pool and surrounding hotel buildingsCannonvale

Mantra Club Croc

Hotel rooms

Good for travellers wanting hotel facilities in Cannonvale

  • Lagoon pool
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
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A hotel at 240 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale, with a lagoon pool, restaurant and gym.

Before you choose: The property is in Cannonvale. Confirm how you will reach your chosen tour check-in and whether any advertised tour pickup includes this hotel.

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Pool area pictured in Reef View Hotel’s property galleryHamilton Island

Reef View Hotel

Island hotel

Good for travellers choosing Hamilton Island as their holiday base

  • Opposite Catseye Beach
  • Island restaurants nearby
  • Hamilton Island base
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Hamilton Island accommodation directly opposite Catseye Beach, close to island restaurants and activities.

Before you choose: This is an island base. The Airlie Beach tours listed elsewhere on this site require their named mainland departure; choose an island departure or confirm ferry connections separately.

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Aerial view of Daydream Island Resort and its poolsDaydream Island

Daydream Island Resort

Island resort rooms

Good for travellers wanting a resort stay on Daydream Island

  • King or twin Resort Room options
  • Air conditioning and mini fridge
  • Island accommodation base
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Resort Room options include a king bed or two queen beds near the central Atrium. Room categories and outlooks vary.

Before you choose: Book the island connection as well as the room. Arrival via Whitsunday Coast Airport involves a mainland transfer and ferry; Hamilton Island arrivals also require an onward connection. Confirm current services and inclusions.

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Boardwalk and waterfront buildings at InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier ReefHayman Island

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef

Island resort rooms, suites and villas

Good for travellers prioritising a resort-focused Hayman Island stay

  • Room and suite options
  • Selected pool-access categories
  • Villa options with category-specific restrictions
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A Hayman Island resort with room, suite and villa categories across its accommodation collection. Pool access, beach access and occupancy depend on the exact category.

Before you choose: The resort states transfers are charged separately and arranged at booking. Confirm your arrival connection and total transfer costs before paying; do not assume a mainland tour pickup serves Hayman.

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Whitsunday Apartments pool area with palm trees and sun loungersHamilton Island

Whitsunday Apartments Hamilton Island

One-bedroom self-contained apartments

Good for families and couples wanting a kitchen and separate living space on Hamilton Island

  • Separate bedroom and living area
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Catseye Beach location
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One-bedroom apartments beside Catseye Beach, with a fully equipped kitchen, living area and balcony. Garden, sea-view and deluxe categories offer different outlooks.

Before you choose: Confirm the exact apartment category and arrival arrangements. Direct-booking credits and priority allocation are not assumed to apply to Expedia reservations; mainland tours require their named departure.

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at Whitsunday Vista apartment building with balconies and landscaped entrancePort of Airlie

at Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments

Spa rooms and one-bedroom apartments

Good for travellers comparing smaller room and apartment formats opposite Port of Airlie

  • Room and apartment categories
  • Outdoor pool and BBQ area
  • Kitchen or kitchenette by category
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Spa rooms and apartments opposite Port of Airlie, with private balconies, air conditioning and an outdoor pool. Kitchen or kitchenette facilities depend on the selected room.

Before you choose: A full kitchen is available only in some room categories. Check the room layout, housekeeping and access to your confirmed tour terminal; airport transfers are not automatically included.

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An apartment living room, dining area and kitchen pictured at Marina ShoresAirlie Beach waterfront

at Marina Shores

Self-contained apartments and penthouses

Good for families and groups wanting apartment space on the Shingley Drive waterfront

  • Self-contained apartments
  • Multi-bedroom categories
  • Waterfront Shingley Drive setting
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Waterfront apartments and penthouses at 159 Shingley Drive, with self-contained facilities and multi-bedroom options. Choose the layout and outlook for the actual category booked.

Before you choose: Daily housekeeping is not included. The property is not a tour terminal: confirm transport and the exact meeting point on your booking. Cancellation conditions depend on the booking channel.

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Airlie Beach map

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North-up visitor map showing Coral Sea Marina west of the Lagoon and Port of Airlie to the east, with eight numbered hotels, dining spots and landmarks.
© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
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    Coral Sea Marina

    Shingley Drive, Airlie Beach

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    Sorrento Restaurant & Bar

    22 Shingley Drive, Coral Sea Marina

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    Coral Sea Resort

    Ocean View Avenue, Airlie Beach

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    Airlie Beach Lagoon

    Central oceanfront, Shute Harbour Road

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    Airlie Beach Hotel / The Pub

    16 The Esplanade, Airlie Beach

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    The Boathouse Apartments

    33 Port Drive, Port of Airlie

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    Port of Airlie ferry terminal

    Cruise Whitsundays: 24 The Cove Road

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    Mirage Whitsundays

    11 Altmann Avenue, Cannonvale

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Map sources

Geography: OpenStreetMap, retrieved 13 October 2026. Locations cross-checked against Google Maps and these operator sources. Markers are orientation points, not surveyed entrances.

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