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1 Bedroom Deluxe King Apartment
42 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Ocean Room
26.4 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Ocean Kitchenette Room
Room with view
26.6 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Executive King Apartment
42 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Studio Apartment
35 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Ocean Twin Room
Room with view
26.2 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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1 Bedroom Deluxe Queen Apartment
Room with view
42.3 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Ocean-view motel with a bar/lounge, near Horseshoe Bay Beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities

When you stay at Whitsunday Sands Resort in Bowen, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Grays Bay and 3 minutes by foot from Horseshoe Bay Beach. This beach motel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Mullers Lagoon Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bowen Golf Course.

Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided weekly.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.

Grab a bite at cafe walking distance, a café which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 44
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Children's pool
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Whitsunday Sands Resort offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. This Bowen motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Weekly housekeeping provided
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Deck or patio
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels: Every number of days 3
  • Change of bed sheets: Every number of days 7

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 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.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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 accepts Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 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.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Parking height restrictions apply

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM

Debit cards

Events/parties not allowed

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Credit card pre-authorisation

Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

  • 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 2.9 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Parking height restrictions apply.

Contactless check-out is available.

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