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Whitsunday Sands Resort

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view
Balcony
Ocean Room | Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2A Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, QLD, 4805
  • Grays Bay
    2 min walk
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach
    3 min walk
  • Spice and Pepper Cafe and Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Bowen Station
    11 min drive

Room options

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Balcony

Ocean Kitchenette Room

  • 26.6 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Resort view

1 Bedroom Deluxe Queen Apartment

  • 42.3 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Studio Apartment | View from room

Studio Apartment

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Ocean Room

  • 26.2 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view

Executive King Apartment

  • 42 sq m
  • Beach view
  • 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

  • 85 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Deluxe King Apartment | Living area

1 Bedroom Deluxe King Apartment

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Ocean Twin Room

  • 26.2 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Bowen

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.
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What's nearby

  • Grays Bay - 2 min walk
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 3 min walk
  • Bowen Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Bowen Harbour - 8 min drive
  • Kings Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Bowen Station - 11 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Sorelle Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fellows Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Whitsunday Sands Resort

Ocean-view motel with bar/lounge, near Horseshoe Bay Beach
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. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans and irons/ironing boards, 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.
Satisfy your appetite at cafe walking distance, a café which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. 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.
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–1:00 PM: AUD 16.00 for adults and AUD 16.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe walking distance
  • Chinese walking distance

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.9 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Whitsunday Sands Resort Bowen
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Whitsunday Sands
Whitsunday Sands Resort Motel
Whitsunday Sands Resort Bowen
Whitsunday Sands Resort Motel Bowen

Whitsunday Sands Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 682 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 682 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 682 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 682 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 682 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gavin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really enjoyed our stay at Whitsunday Sands. If I could make two suggestions, one would be upgrade shower head in studios near pool and the other would be mobile dead spot and wifi not working very well. Struggled to get service. Wanna shout out to the staff what a happy and friendly team that work there. Thanks guys for your efforts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steps to the beach, quaint, stunning, exclusive location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and proximity to beautiful beach. TV monitor was too small and far away for comfortable viewing. Not that we watched it much anyway. But hey - you asked. lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend stay
Weekend stay, part of a longer business trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has a fantastic location; it’s so close to the beach and the scenery is amazing. Given the limited development there are not tons of people on the beach and you can walk to the many little bays very easily. The accommodation is a little dated compared to other places, but clean and functional. The staff are friendly and happy to help if needed. As the location is secluded you need a car to get around, but you can get to food and restaurants within 10mins drive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Views were epic. It had a tropical island feel and look.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolute beaut of a location! Very peaceful and scenic. If I find myself in need of accommodation in Bowen again, I'll book here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love horseshoe bay
Great location being able to walk out of our room straight to the beach was amazing. We were unable to get the wifi to work potentially need a booster when the resort is booked out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, a bit dated, but grounds and nearby beaches are very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very well presented room, with a nice view over the beach. Very comfortable room with fantastic lighting for night work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most amazing view, close to beautiful beaches and walking track with viewing platform where we watched whales breaching. Enjoyed takeaway Chinese from the nearby restaurant, just a 2 minute walk up the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful spot and a comfortable bed. What more could you ask for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accommodation. Very nice room with ocean view!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn, Deloraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location great staff and great accommodation 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Zacariah

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry, Dysart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a beautiful location, the staff are helpful and friendly. The rooms are comfortable and well equipped and very clean. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant outlook and patio opening onto large lawn area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place super clean cool cafe , good food at beach, not the resort but short walk ,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking in some areas is challenging for a large motorcycle with a trailer but overall stay was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing. Great location, beautiful beaches within walking distance and fantastic views from our balcony. The apartment came with everything we needed, comfortable bed, plenty of hot water, couch and flat screen TV. And Bowen is a hidden treasure with beautiful parks and foreshore with amazing sunsets. I hope to return again one day. The lady on reception and the room staff we friendly and most helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Errol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation with a nice view of the ocean. Very clean. We were able to easily walk to the beach and nearby cafe/restaurant for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and tidy. Our room had a lovely beach view. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024