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Whitsunday Sands Resort

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Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Ocean Twin Room
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Map
2A Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, QLD, 4805
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Grays Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bowen Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Balcony

Ocean Kitchenette Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 26.6 sq m
  • Ocean 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)
  • 42.3 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

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

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Studio Apartment | View from room

Studio Apartment

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Ocean Room

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

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Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view

Executive King Apartment

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

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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | View from room

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

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

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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
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Twin Room

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

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Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Living area

Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

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

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About this property

Whitsunday Sands Resort

Oceanfront motel with bar/lounge, near Grays Bay
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 location and the helpful staff
  • 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.

Languages

English

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.

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. 506 out of 719 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 719 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 719 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 719 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 719 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

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view and facilities quiet n direct access to a secluded beach , The cafe across the road is inviting serving wholesme food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted by a lovely lady who was very friendly, even gave us beach towels to use prior to check-in. We came to snorkel and were thrilled with the easy walk to horseshoe Bay... In full kit. We saw two types of rays and numerous fish and coral. Also snorkeled directly in front of property where we saw a turtle in the late afternoon. Excellent location, nice private rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach access room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate, spotless. The view from the balcony was most relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place itself was impeccably clean and well cared for. However the tiles in the pool would benefit greatly from a clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and good outlook.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mario

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We arrived from a tropical town which was very hot and humid. We know Bowen is also very and humid, but we also knew swimming in the ocean was no no, because of the stingers at this time of the year. We were very eager to jump into the motel's gated pool but as we climbed in the water was very hot and uncomfortable due to the sun shining on it all day long..why not invest in large sun sails to cover the pool and also the persons in there,and reduce the sun heating up the water. Otherwise it was flour stay was faultless. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location & lovely resort in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roomy unit with great outlook
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Bowen. Able to park the car and then walk around to places we needed to go! Great stay except the bad weather bad you can’t have everything perfect??
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All aspects were excellent. Terrific spot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Fantastic!

Friendly and helpful service. Was really happy because so many beaches nearby...2 right out our door. Quiet and we'll kept. Much better than Airlie. Bowen has real character. An old movie Theatre and of course the big mango. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners are lovely and resort was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alfred

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not a bad cabin good views

It is a little dated but very clean Probably would not use the word executive for the description With the residence /resort flood lights everywhere Probably requires more block out curtains tinting etc Location is very very good To be honest like much accommodation in australia quite a bit over priced for what it is
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I needed peace beauty and calm and that's what I got. The room looked onto the ocean and it had a little kitchen with 2 burners a fridge and microwave. I couldn't recommend this place enough. Thank you Janet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noleen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024