Hotels in Airlie Beach (Queensland, Australia)

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782 hotels in Airlie Beach

    Airlie Beach Hotel

    4 Stars

    Ocean view balcony rooms, Outdoor saltwater swimming pool

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    Coral Sea Resort

    4 Stars

    Expansive 25-meter swimming pool, Private jetty and nautical access

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  3. Magnums Airlie Beach

    2 Stars

    Expert Whitsunday tour desk, Private ensuite timber cabins

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  4. Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach

    4 Stars

    Lagoon-style swimming pool, Bistro-style seafood dining

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    Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

    3 Stars

    Outdoor swimming pool with sundeck, Tropical rainforest setting

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  6. Airlie Beach Apartments

    4 Stars

    Hilltop position with scenic views, Outdoor saltwater swimming pool

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  7. at Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments

    4 Stars

    Outdoor swimming pool with ramp access, On-site Thai cuisine restaurant

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  8. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

    3 Stars

    Daily rainbow lorikeet feeding, Rainforest and wildlife sanctuary setting

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  9. BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

    4 Stars

    Extensive daily activities for all ages, Well-equipped cabins with modern amenities

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    Mirage Whitsundays

    4 Stars

    Turtle Beach shoreline views, Lagoon and adults-only pools

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  11. The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

    4 Stars

    Port of Airlie and Coral Sea views, Climate-controlled swimming pools

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    Whitsunday On The Beach

    3 Stars

    Direct access to Airlie Beach Lagoon, On-site tour desk for local excursions

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    at Marina Shores

    5 Stars

    Heated thirty meter swimming pool, Multi-level spa penthouses

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  14. at Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments

    4 Stars

    Port of Airlie and Coral Sea views, Lagoon-style swimming pool with waterfall

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  15. Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays

    4 Stars

    Invigorating swimming pool, Immersive lobby design

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  16. Daydream Island Resort

    4 Stars

    Rainforest walk with scenic views, Multiple swimming pools with a swim-up bar

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  17. Toscana Village Resort

    4 Stars

    Hillside location with panoramic vistas, Family-friendly amenities

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    Whitsunday Terraces Resort

    3 Stars

    Hillside ocean view apartments, Two outdoor swimming pools

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  19. Shingley Beach Resort - Whitsundays

    4 Stars

    Multiple swimming pools, On-site wellness services

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  20. Coral Sea Vista Apartments

    3 Stars

    Outdoor pool with heated spa, Tropical garden setting

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    Nomads Airlie Beach

    2 Stars

    Dual swimming pools, Dedicated Whitsunday Islands tour desk

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    Colonial Palms Motor Inn

    4 Stars

    Tropical resort-style ambiance, Dual outdoor swimming pools

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  23. Whitsunday Waterfront Apartments

    3 Stars

    Ocean-view outdoor pool, Family-friendly recreation zone

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  24. Reef Gateway Hotel

    4 Stars

    Whitsunday Islands tour desk, Hearty pub-style dining

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  25. Coral Point Lodge

    3 Stars

    Outdoor swimming pool with a view, Proximity to Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

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  26. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

    3 Stars

    Panoramic Coral Sea views, Outdoor swimming pool with a view

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    Club Wyndham Airlie Beach

    5 Stars

    Whitsunday Passage views, Infinity swimming pool

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  28. Freedom Shores

    4 Stars

    Whitsundays marine reserve location, Heated 24-hour swimming pool

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  29. Martinique Whitsunday

    4 Stars

    Panoramic sea and island views, Heated outdoor spa

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  30. Airlie Seaview Apartments

    4 Stars

    Coral Sea and marina views, Direct pool access from ground floor

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  31. at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat

    4 Stars

    Zero-horizon swimming pool, Personalized in-room wellness treatments

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  32. at Beach Court Holiday Villas

    4 Stars

    Lagoon-style swimming pool, On-site massage services

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  33. Paradise Court Holiday Units

    3 Stars

    Saltwater swimming pool, Dedicated tour desk services

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  34. Pinnacles

    5 Stars

    Infinity-edge swimming pool, Private balcony jacuzzi or spa tub

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  35. Harbour Cove

    5 Stars

    Spacious balconies with sea views, Heated infinity swimming pool

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The prices and availability we receive from booking sites change constantly. This means you may not always find the exact same offer you saw on trivago when you land on the booking site.

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Airlie Beach, bohemian gateway to the Whitsundays

Though Airlie Beach is most famous as the gateway to the Whitsundays, an idyllic collection of 74 islands dotting the Great Barrier Reef, the coastal village offers travellers many reasons to linger on the mainland. Wandering along the string of alfresco restaurants, cafes, and bars along Shute Harbour Road and browsing the locally-made treasures on offer at its Saturday morning markets are favourite pastimes for tourists and locals alike. However, no trip to Airlie Beach is truly complete without a swim in the serene, palm-fringed lagoon at the heart of it all.

Backpackers, beachfront resorts, and a bunch of happy campers …

Airlie Beach is particularly popular with backpackers, who have no trouble finding affordable accommodations here. However, one of the town’s many charms is the ease with which high-end holiday rentals and luxury hotels coexist with thriftier options such as serviced apartments, motels, and hostels. Airlie Beach offers a carefree yet cosmopolitan lifestyle that appeals to travellers from all walks of life, and because the area is so rich in natural beauty, it is not necessary to stay at one of the pricey resorts along the coastline or on the islands to enjoy a fabulous view. Many economical hotels in Airlie Beach offer a picturesque, hillside setting overlooking the lagoon or else amid the colourful mix of eateries and watering holes at the centre. Travellers on a budget can also skip the Airlie Beach hotel scene entirely in favour of bush camping at nearby Conway National Park, or roughing it at one of the nearby caravan parks.

Sailing the ocean blue…

Sailing is widely considered the ideal way to explore the Whitsundays, and Airlie Beach offers a seemingly endless array of boating options to suit both old salts and eager landlubbers. At Abell Point, North Queensland’s largest marina, travellers will find everything from trim catamarans built for two to awe-inspiring luxury yachts complete with a skipper and crew. Nautical newbies might be relieved to find that bareboating, one of the most popular forms of aquatic adventure in Airlie Beach, is not nearly as daunting (or as risqué!) as it sounds: the term refers to hiring a private vessel and piloting it yourself. Though an extensive briefing is generally provided before anyone is allowed to set sail, first-timers can also take lessons from one of the area’s many certified providers, and powerboats are widely available for rent, too. It is also possible, if decidedly less romantic, to reach the Whitsunday Island resorts by ferry from the Port of Airlie.

Choose your own adventure…

Unless they are waiting out a tropical rain storm, travellers booked into even the most luxurious of Airlie Beach hotels will likely find it difficult to stay put indoors. Airlie Beach offers an incredible variety of outdoor activities in addition to sailing and boating. Kayaking, snorkelling, and scuba diving are very popular and widely available ways to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef up close, though thrill-seekers can get a bird’s eye view instead if they wish: aerial tours, skydiving, and parasailing are also up for grabs. If your ideal vacation includes hunting for crocodiles along the Proserpine River, sinking your toes in the incredibly soft sands of Whitehaven Beach, reeling in a barracuda, or careening through a tropical rainforest on two wheels (or four wheels, or on horseback!), it’s waiting for you here.

Slow down and savour the little things …

With all the high-octane adventures available in Airlie Beach, it is easy to overlook its simpler pleasures, yet these too are myriad: sunbathing on the grassy hills around the lagoon, shopping for unique, hand-made jewellery and clothes at the Saturday markets, or whiling away Sunday afternoon with frozen cocktails and live music at the Esplanade are top of the list for those who want to take it easy. And let’s not forget one thing the most laid-back and energetic vacationers share: the fabulous food and drink! However elegant or casual, restaurants in Airlie Beach generally feature fresh, local seafood or produce on the menu all year long, as with the balmy Whitsunday climate comes the longest vegetable growing season in Australia. Many of the village eateries also offer wine or rum bars that stay open into the wee hours, as do the many backpackers’ bars, pubs, and clubs along the main drag. Airlie Beach has been called the “party capital of Queensland” for good reason, and everyone’s invited!

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