Hotels on the beach in Airlie Beach, Australia
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Airlie Beach. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in June 2026.
The List 6 Amazing Beach Hotels in Airlie Beach
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1 Freedom Shores Resort Airlie Beach Airlie Beach
Located in Airlie Beach, 6.3 miles from Abel Point Marina, Freedom Shores Resort Airlie Beach has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Among the various facilities of this property are a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. The resort also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the resort, all rooms have a closet. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, all rooms at Freedom Shores Resort Airlie Beach have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also offer a terrace. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Whitsunday Art Gallery is 4 miles from Freedom Shores Resort Airlie Beach, while Port of Airlie is 8 miles from the property. Whitsunday Coast Airport is 22 miles away.
Address Lot 103 Pringle Rd Show on map- Heated pool
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2 Shingley Beach Resort - Whitsundays
Airlie Beach
Overlooking Coral Sea Marina, Shingley Beach Resort - Whitsundays is located on the waterfront, 5 minutes’ walk from the marina and boat ramps. It features 2 swimming pools. All accommodations features a balcony with outdoor seating. Hotel Shingley Beach features a poolside terrace with barbecue facilities. Wedding, conference facilities, and convenience store are available. All air-conditioned accommodations offers views over the city or the Whitsunday Islands and Coral Sea. Each features a fully equipped kitchen, and private bathroom facilities. Shingley Beach Resort - Whitsundays is a 3-minute drive to Airlie Beach and 19 mi away from Whitsunday Coast Airport. Airport shuttle and free on-site parking are available.
Address 115 Shingley Drive Show on map- Saltwater pool
- Water sports facility
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3 Airlie Beach Hotel
Airlie Beach
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi, Airlie Beach Hotel offers fully air-conditioned accommodations in the heart of Airlie Beach town center. Each room at Hotel Airlie Beach includes an LCD TV, mini refrigerator, and private bathroom with shower, bath and hairdryer. The private balcony offers outdoor seating and views of the town or ocean. In-house restaurant THE PUB offers casual bistro-style meals, their specialty being wood-fired pizzas. Airlie Beach Hotel is a 3-minute drive from Abel Point Marina, the departure point for snorkeling, diving, fishing and sailing trips. Airlie Beach Lagoon is situates 984 feet away. The tour desk can arrange day tours to Whitehaven Beach. Free secure undercover car parking is provided.
Address Cnr The Esplanade & Coconut Grove Show on map- Swimming pool
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4 Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays
Airlie Beach
Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays offers innovative accommodations, created by leading Australian designers and acclaimed architects, and is located in the heart of Airlie Beach. It is set adjacent to the foreshore and is just moments from restaurants, bars, cafes and boutique shopping. The hotel’s lobby features decadent Italian marble, palm trees and high ceilings, while floor to ceiling windows provide the space with plenty of natural light. The guest rooms at Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays are designed to ensure guests have a relaxing and private stay, with everything needed. The rooms feature impressive interior design with functionality and are complete with free WiFi, luxurious linens, Smart TV’s, a BOSE sound system and premium bathroom amenities. Located on the top floor is the hotel's art gallery, which is also partly offered as a private space for guests to relax in.
Address 277 Shute Habour Road Show on map- Tennis court
- Pets are welcome
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5 Whitsunday on The Beach
Airlie Beach
Whitsunday on the beach is located on the Airlie Beach Lagoon in the center of town. All our studio units are self-contained with Reverse cycle air-conditioning, balcony or patio, outdoor setting and kitchenettes. Parking onsite is available at $20 per night or at the Airlie Beach Lagoon car park next door (council fees apply). Airport shuttle buses also pick up and drop off at the lagoon car park. Guest arriving via Greyhound or Premier buses to the bus depot taxis are available Guests have direct access to Airlie Beach Lagoon swimming pool, park lands, beach and walkways. At the tour desk, guests can book several tours to the Great Barrier Reef or Whitehaven beach and Islands. Car and Scooter hire is also available from the tour desk. Whitsunday On The Beach is within walking distance from restaurants, entertainment and shopping. Hamilton Island Airport is only 16 mi away, while Whitsunday Coast Airport is just 24 mi away. Transfers to both airports are available via the tour desk.
Address 269 Shute Harbour Road Show on map- Saltwater pool
- Pool tables
- Pets are welcome
- Water park
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6 Paradise Cove Villa Airlie Beach
Situated approximately 19 km from Airlie beach in the Whitsunday Island Region, Paradise Cove Villa is a private estate, boasting lush tropical rainforest and National Park situated on both sides of the 4,000 acres. Guests can enjoy the huge Balinese-inspired indoor/outdoor pool and adjoining Jacuzzi. Fringed by white sand and towering coconut palms, the property offers luxury rooms and villas. The décor and furniture have been inspired by exotic African heritage with silks and tiles from India. All rooms feature air-conditioning and a private bathroom with free toiletries. The open bathhouse situated in the middle of the resort won Top #9 bathhouse in the World, and is available to use for each guest. You might be lucky enough to witness wallaby’s feeding, dingo's hunting, bush turkeys digging and bush pigs playing. There are also plenty of free activities to keep you entertained. These include paddle boarding, kayaking, relaxing in hammocks with a book, toasting marshmallows on the fire pit, tennis court, basketball net, football and table tennis. An optional day tour to Whitehaven beach, Hill Inlet Lookout and snorkeling on the fringing Great Barrier Reef can also be purchased at Paradise Cove Villa. The nearest airport is Great Barrier Reef Airport, 26 km from Paradise Cove Villa.
Address Paluma Road Show on map- Swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Ping pong tables
- Karaoke
- Water sports facility
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