Hotels in Airlie Beach (Queensland, Australia)

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794 hotels in Airlie Beach

  1. Airlie Beach Hotel

    4 Stars
    Central Beachfront Airlie Beach Location
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    from₹10,451

  2. Coral Sea Resort

    4 Stars
    Outdoor pool with beach area
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    from₹21,131

  3. Magnums Airlie Beach

    2 Stars
    Relax in tropical garden setting
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  4. Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach

    4 Stars
    Lagoon-style pool with spa
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    from₹9,741

  5. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

    3 Stars
    Dedicated on-site tour desk
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  6. BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

    4 Stars
    13-Slide Resort Waterpark Complex
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  7. at Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments

    4 Stars
    Coral Sea views from balconies
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  8. Whitsunday On The Beach

    3 Stars
    Convenient onsite scooter rentals
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  9. Mirage Whitsundays

    4 Stars
    Direct access to coastal boardwalk
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    from₹28,859

  10. Airlie Beach Apartments

    4 Stars
    Private balconies with ocean views
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  11. The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

    4 Stars
    Panoramic Views Of Coral Sea
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  12. at Marina Shores

    5 Stars
    Oceanfront Views of Coral Sea
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  13. at Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments

    4 Stars
    Private balconies with bay views
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  14. Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays

    4 Stars
    Central Airlie Beach location access
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  15. Daydream Island Resort

    4 Stars
    Living Reef underwater observatory access
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    from₹17,200

  16. Coral Point Lodge

    3 Stars
    Ocean views from every room
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  17. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

    3 Stars
    Outdoor pool with harbor views
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  18. Nomads Airlie Beach

    2 Stars
    Two outdoor swimming pools available
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  19. Coral Sea Vista Apartments

    3 Stars
    Personalized Tour And Booking Assistance
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  20. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

    4 Stars
    Dine at on-site restaurant
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    from₹10,311

  21. Toscana Village Resort

    4 Stars
    On-site island excursion booking
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  22. Reef Gateway Hotel

    4 Stars
    On-site bistro restaurant dining
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  23. Whitsunday Terraces Resort

    3 Stars
    Ocean views from private balconies
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  24. Whitsunday Waterfront Apartments

    3 Stars
    Private balconies in every unit
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  25. Club Wyndham Airlie Beach

    5 Stars
    On-site restaurant and bar
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  26. Martinique Whitsunday

    4 Stars
    Swim in infinity pool views
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  27. Airlie Seaview Apartments

    4 Stars
    Onsite tour desk for excursions
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  28. Freedom Shores

    4 Stars
    Unique nautical-themed boat bungalow rooms
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  29. at Beach Court Holiday Villas

    4 Stars
    Lagoon Style Pool and BBQ
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  30. Pinnacles

    5 Stars
    20-metre infinity pool with views
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  31. Paradise Court Holiday Units

    3 Stars
    Onsite Tour Booking Services
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  32. at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat

    4 Stars
    Outdoor pool and BBQ facilities
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  33. Airlie Beach Eco Cabins

    3 Stars
    Wildlife viewing in bush setting
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  34. Harbour Cove

    5 Stars
    Proximity to Port of Airlie
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  35. Shingley Beach Resort - Whitsundays

    4 Stars
    Two outdoor swimming pool options
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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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