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Whitsunday Sands Resort

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May

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2A Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, QLD, 4805
  • Place, Horseshoe Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowen Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowen Harbour
    ‪10 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 Single 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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View from room

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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View from room

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 Single 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 Single 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 Single 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 Single Beds

About the area

Bowen

Whitsunday Sands Resort places you steps from Horseshoe Bay Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Grays Bay. Highlights at this beachfront motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Bowen motel, you'll be 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Mullers Lagoon Park and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Bowen Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bowen Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Mullers Lagoon Park - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Bowen Harbour - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The Big Mango - 15 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grand View Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Whitsunday Sands Resort

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 a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Bowen motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.9 per cent 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately AUD 16.00 for adults and from AUD 16.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.9 per cent

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all 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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Whitsunday Sands Resort?

Whitsunday Sands Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Whitsunday Sands Resort?

As of 25 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whitsunday Sands Resort on 15 May 2026 start from AU$164, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Whitsunday Sands Resort?

Yep, Whitsunday Sands Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Whitsunday Sands Resort?

Yep, Whitsunday Sands Resort is a short 3-minute walk from Horseshoe Bay Beach.

Does Whitsunday Sands Resort have a pool?

Whitsunday Sands Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Whitsunday Sands Resort serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whitsunday Sands Resort?

No, Whitsunday Sands Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whitsunday Sands Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whitsunday Sands Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Whitsunday Sands Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 780 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 780 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 780 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 780 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 780 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We cannot say enough good things about Whitsunday Sands Resort. We have stayed here twice, and both times were fabulous. It is so close to everything at Horseshoe Bay. The rooms are wonderful. Our room opened up to a private cove where we could relax, hunt for shells and even take a refreshing dip in the ocean. The room was clean and comfortable. We couldn't ask for more. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with family , children and Grandchildren. Great location and friendly management and staff. Just a great place to stay close to a number of beaches and facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and tidy room, amazing view of the beach and bay, perfect location and price, good shower and comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

2/10 Terrible

Justin, Richmond

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too much confusion for me. Firstly they stuffed my room up. They had moved me and resold my room - provided me with a couple of classic boomer lies. ‘Didn’t want you to be near kids, upstairs is better than downstairs’ etc. Now I had a room with two extra beds that I couldn’t use and no where comfortable to sit. I made a complaint via the check in process. This got fundamentally ignored. I got a ‘don’t reply’ message to go to office to speak to Janet the following day. Janet flatly denied sending me this text when I went there. Looked at me colder than a Tasmanian mother-in-law and couldn’t shuffle me off quick enough even though I told her my name and mentioned the text. When I got back to my room I received another nuisance text to go check-in although I had already stayed one night. Later that night I received another text. By this stage I was quite over this booking mistake. In short there are plenty of nice places to stay in Bowen, avoid the hassle and confusion of this place. I didn’t get what I had booked and picked up a few headaches along the way. Rose Bay does look nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and beautiful- peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lots of information on the area and restaurants etc. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay. the beaches are beautiful, the staff are welcoming, very helpful and always responsive. the rooms are spacious and have amazing views.
This was the view from our room.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ruth

Business traveller
Good view of the water
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and had a great view of the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and the staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at Whitsunday Resort and loved its fantastic location. Our room had a beautiful view overlooking the beach, which made our stay feel extra special. The bed was very comfortable, and the shower was great after long day of driving from Port Douglas. The room was well-equipped with everything you need for a relaxing and convenient stay. The only downside was the WiFi, which wasn’t very strong, but this was a minor issue overall. With its amazing position and comfortable rooms, we would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing location and a warm welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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