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Whitsunday Sands Resort

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Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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2A Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, QLD, 4805
  • Place, Horseshoe Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowen Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kings Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬

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1 Bedroom Deluxe King Apartment | Living area

1 Bedroom Deluxe King Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Ocean Kitchenette Spa Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Resort view

1 Bedroom Deluxe Queen Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Apartment | View from room

Studio Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Balcony

Ocean Kitchenette Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ocean Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ocean Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view

Executive King Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | Private kitchen

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Whitsunday Sands Resort

Beachfront motel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a children's pool and a picnic area. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Whitsunday Sands Resort offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Bowen motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Whitsunday Sands Resort's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grays Bay. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at cafe walking distance, a café with ocean views
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and Library
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Grays Bay and Horseshoe Bay Beach
Whitsunday Sands Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Whitsunday Sands Resort also features a library, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Bowen motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Cafe walking distance - Overlooking the ocean, this café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Chinese walking distance - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: AUD 16 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • cafe walking distance
  • Chinese walking distance

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.9 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 16.00 for adults and AUD 16.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.9 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Whitsunday Sands Resort Bowen
Whitsunday Sands Resort
Whitsunday Sands Bowen
Whitsunday Sands
Whitsunday Sands Resort Motel
Whitsunday Sands Resort Bowen
Whitsunday Sands Resort Motel Bowen

Whitsunday Sands Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 530 out of 753 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 753 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 753 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 753 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 753 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location. Beaches nearby and very neatly manicured lawns and gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Whitsunday Sands Resort. The staff, the unit, the grounds and the view were all magnificent. We were weary travellers and the facilities in the kitchen and the comfortable bed and couch perked us right up. Great value - Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Fantastic view

Easy checking. Good sized room with balcony. Amazing view overlooking beach. Very clean. Two eateries within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay. Friendly and helpful staff, very clean room, would happily stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Position

I have stayed at Whitsunday Sands quite a few times. Great position adjoining 2 beaches of which one is sheltered. Bowen is a windy place. Lots of different accommodation options some self contained and some not. Has a good clean barbecue area so you don't have to have self catered rooms. Next door is a good Chinese restaurant and the other side has a good cafe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This must be in the most scenic and beautiful Australian east coast location. Sunset was truly divine. However, the resort sorely needs and deserves a total refurbishment. The garden is well cared for and rooms clean but perfumed air freshener by the bucket load is used to mask decades of use. But, it must be said that the location with easy access to two exquisite beaches can’t be beaten.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay, easy access to 3 different beaches & lots of rooms have great views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an ocean view room but not really a view.. maybe a glimpse. But apart from that nice spot .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing with a beautiful view. Look forward to coming again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stopover.

Stayed one night and a pleasant experience. Walking distance to cafes and a comfortable room with a nice outlook.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top location

Great location , comfortable rooms , great beaches and cafes nearby
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was so close to the beach very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greet location. You can't beat it and the grounds beautifully manicured
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accomodation on second floor overlooking gardens with a sea view, absolutely stunning. Whole place was clean , staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025