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Whitsunday Sands Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront motel near Horseshoe Bay Beach

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Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view
Resort view
Property grounds
Ocean Kitchenette Spa Room
1 Bedroom Deluxe King Apartment | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2A Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, QLD, 4805
  • Place, Horseshoe Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grays Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queens Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Ocean Kitchenette Spa Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 32 sq m
  • 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)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ocean Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ocean Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Partial ocean view
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

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

About the area

Bowen

Beachfront retreat .With a stay at this Bowen motel, you'll be steps from Horseshoe Bay Beach and a 5-minute walk from Grays Bay. Mullers Lagoon Park and Bowen Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grays Bay - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Queens Beach - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bowen Jetty - 14 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The Big Mango - 21 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Bowen Station - 13 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fellows Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grand View Hotel - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Whitsunday Sands Resort

4-star beachfront motel near Horseshoe Bay Beach
Whitsunday Sands Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. 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.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

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Whitsunday Sands Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 772 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 772 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 772 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 772 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 772 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived a bit early and the staff were only too happy to let me check in. Explained the area well, and the views from my room were brilliant. Will defiantly stay there again
View from the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with partner
The owner Janet was absolutely beautiful inside and out saved our camping trip as it was meant to rain so so glad we last minute booked here we will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren, Mount Eliza

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in easy. Staff welcoming. Sadly room was very average. It was an extremely hot and humid day and our room was like an oven, as the air conditioning had not been turned on. Took a while to get the air con going and a few hours at the beach for the room to be cool enough to re-enter. . Our room had some refurbishments (kitchen, flooring, shower), though it was still disappointing. Small table was very dated and we didn’t sit on the lounge without a blanket covering it, as it looked dirty. The dividing wall between the kitchen/lounge area and bedroom was horrible. It’s also the first thing you see when entering and along with the hot room was not a pleasant first impression. If the furniture had been updated to match the refurbishment and the awful dividing wall was replaced (even with a curtain), it would have been a dream stay. The pool was really tired and desperately needed updating. Location was great for the beach but shouldn’t be relied on for someone to enjoy their stay. Wifi was poor but that can only be blamed on the telco. We hope to get back in the next year or so and find all refurbishments fully completed.
Loo
Shower (great)
Bedroom wardrobe and TV
Dividing wall between bedroom and kitchen/lounge
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

john

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pool and great view from our room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in orocess very easy and fast. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

Great location and excellent standard of room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful spot! Perfect place for some peace and relaxation, and to get away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location between bays. Resort is very clean and well maintained. Walking distance to dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for my romp
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, hotel was clean, well maintained and very comfortable. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The views and grounds were spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wish I could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

marian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and close to cafe and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a beautiful location and we got some amazing sunset photos right off our balcony. We were only there for a quick overnight stay. My only complaint was there was a funky smell coming from the bathroom drain next to the toliet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Grahame, Varsity Lakes

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view, staff, guests facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodation right on the amazing beach with pool and then bar/ restaurant across the road all part of the same property . Awesome we’ll be back .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and close to restaurant and cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025