Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort

4.0 star property
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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lounge
Microwave, electric kettle, toaster
Aerial view
TV, books

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
40 Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water, QLD, 4677
  • Agnes Water Beach
    5 min walk
  • Workman's Beach
    5 min walk
  • Miriam Vale Historical Society Museum
    12 min walk

Room options

Two Bedroom Beach Home Apartment with Pool

  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Three Bedroom Beach Home Apartment with Pool

  • 200 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

Premium Studio Apartment

  • 75 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Studio

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Garden Villa Apartment

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Beach Home with Pool

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Studio Apartment

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Villa Standard Studio

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Bedroom Studio Apartment

  • 99 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

2 Bedroom Beach Home with Pool

  • 190 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Beach Home Apartment

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Three Bedroom Beach Home Apartment

  • 200 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Beach Home Apartment

  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Studio

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Beach Home with Pool

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Beach Home

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Budget Studio

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Villa Budget Studio

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Motel Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Agnes Water

Located in Agnes Water, Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort is by the sea, just a 5-minute walk from Agnes Water Beach and a 1-minute drive from Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre. .This beach hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Joseph Banks Conservation Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Reedy Creek Nature Refuge.

What's nearby

  • Agnes Water Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Joseph Banks Conservation Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Paperbark Forest Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • 1770 Marina - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Gladstone, QLD (GLT) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1770 Marina Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Agnes Water Tavern - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Latino Caffe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Agnes Water Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Round Hill Road Pizza / Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort

Elegant beach hotel and 2 outdoor swimming pools
Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort offers 47 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. This Agnes Water hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 47 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include a hair salon, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Drift & Wood Restaurant serving guests of Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage.
Drift & Wood Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Free in-room WiFi is limited to 24 hours per day
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 24 hours per day

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Drift & Wood Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Microwave

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Local maps
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Free in-room WiFi is limited to 24 hours per day; WiFi in public areas is also free for up to 24 hours per day
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 695 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 695 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 695 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 695 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 695 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just fabulous
Fabulous location, great facilities, wonderful restaurant - we’ll be back. The only downside was that the access to the beach was closed for renovations so we had to walk the long way around to get to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personal and welcoming staff, secure parking and great room for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

barry

Liked: Staff & service
Cracked tiles on floor,shower door didn't close,tv had a purple shadow on screen,freezer in fridge freezing food on top shelf, restaurant down stairs noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly and flexible staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful beach house, so close to the beach! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Greg and Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable unit with easy parking. Recommend Agnes Waters hotel for dinner options
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All in all a very nice property with good facilities and beach access. Small things let it down like dripping taps, flat batteries in AC remote, blinds that don't open properly, floor not cleaned very well and no place to wash dishes other than bathroom sink Also hot water not quite hot enough.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great villa, compact and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Graeme

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sandcastles 1770 is in a great location - right on the beach. Unfortunately, my room wasn't clean - satay sauce spilt on the floor in front of the fridge and dead bugs on the floor and window sills. The bathroom smelt musty. I mentioned these things to the receptionist when I checked out, but her only response was to say I should have complained earlier.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that is was very close to all that you would possneed while on holiday
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and flexible to our out of hours arrival & departure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful large unit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brandy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Elkhorn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right across the street from the beautiful beach with a nice walkway. Room was exceptionally clean. We enjoyed relaxing by the pool with adjacent outdoor kitchen/lounge. The amenities were plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Convenient st address and good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and a lovely balcony overlooking the pool. Walking distance to the shops and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a recently renovated villa so that was fantastic. I would stay here again one night wasn’t long enough.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing
Location was great and that’s where the good news ends. There was no reception office open for the entire 2 night/ 3 day stay, so couldn’t get extra towels or toilet paper (only one roll in room). There were also no pool towels and the pool was hot and very dirty. It appeared that all that had been done in the room after the last guests left was new bin liners and bedding. The shower was full of sand and mouldy, sand on the floor of the room, dust and torn up toilet paper on the window sill and last guests belongings still in bedside drawer. The cupboard doors did not slide and had to be lifted to access the space. Girl in the restaurant was very rude when we asked about booking a table and when we enquired about takeaway she said we’ll have to see if we’re too busy! Yes, we knew our room was called ‘budget’ but it was $230 a night and we at least expected it to be clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sathiyamoorthy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Poor room service, we 3 people stayed for 3 nights , there was no room service and not enough milk, toiletries. When we called the after hours manager no response.. worst ever experience, please stay away from this property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mehrdad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and the location was great near the water
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023