Hotels on the beach in Bowen, Australia

• 1 Whitsunday Sands Resort Bowen

  Guest Rating 9.1

  
  • This hotel has a private beach area

  Whitsunday Sands Resort is uniquely located on its own private peninsula, by the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef. It offers all guests private access to 2 separate, magnificent beaches. On the eastern side of the resort is Horseshoe Bay, rated as one of the best beaches in Australia, while on the western side is the picturesque Grays Bay. You can enjoy watching the sunrise and sunset over the water on the main land, from the resort. This absolute beachfront property is a 5-minute drive from Bowen Golf Course and a 7-minute drive from Bowen Summergarden Cinemas. You can relax in your private, air-conditioned room, which features ocean views, a microwave, refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities, crockery and cutlery and a flat-screen TV with complimentary cable channels. Show full description

  Address 2A Horseshoe Bay Road Show on map

  • Swimming pool
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• 2 Rose Bay Resort Bowen

  Guest Rating 9.1

  
  • This hotel has a private beach area

  Boasting sea views, Rose Bay Resort features a pool and free BBQ facilities. This beachfront property is less than a 10-minute drive from Center Point Plaza and Bowen town center. Small Ships Harbor is a 15-minute drive away. All accommodations has a private balcony, a TV with streaming services, ironing facilities and a private bathroom. All apartments have a fully equipped kitchen. Children’s playground, luggage storage facilities and free parking are also provided at the property. Show full description

  Address 2 Pandanus Street Show on map

  • Heated pool
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• 3 NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park Queens Beach

  Guest Rating 8.7

  

  Boasting a beachfront location, NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park offers self-contained villas. Guests enjoy a lagoon style outdoor pool, beachfront BBQ facilities and fishing from the boardwalk. NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park is within a 5-minute drive of both Bowen Golf Course and Mullers Lagoon. Airlie Beach, a departure point for cruises to the Whitsundays, is a 1-hour drive away. The air-conditioned villas feature 2-bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and outdoor furniture. They offer a dining and lounge area with a TV. They have ironing facilities and an private bathroom. Some villas have a balcony with sea views or a spa bath. Set among landscaped gardens, the property offers a games room and a shared lounge area. The onsite shop sells souvenirs, food and drinks. Show full description

  Address Cnr Horseshoe and The Soldiers Roads, Bowen Show on map

  • Saltwater pool
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• 4 Ocean View Motel Bowen Bowen

  Guest Rating 8.3

  

  Offering free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool and BBQ facilities, Ocean View Motel is located in Bowen, alongside Gordon Beach. All rooms feature a balcony, cable TV and a refrigerator. Guests have direct beach access, so can enjoy swimming and fishing nearby. There is a large parking area offering free parking for cars, caravans, trucks and boats. All rooms offer a desk, wardrobe and tea/coffee making facilities. Each has a private bathroom with a shower. Ocean View Motel Bowen is 8 minutes’ drive shops and services in central Bowen. It is 10 minutes’ drive from Mullers Lagoon. Show full description

  Address 18317 Bruce Highway, Gordon Beach Show on map

  • Saltwater pool
  • Pets are welcome
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• 5 Harbour Lights Tourist Park Bowen

  Guest Rating 7.9

  

  Harbour Lights Tourist Park offers accommodations in Bowen, a few steps from Bowen Beach and 5.3 miles from Big Mango. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. Outdoor seating is also available at the resort village. All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Some accommodations include a balcony with sea views, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom with bath. At the resort village, the units have bed linen and towels. A mini-market is available at the resort village. Guests can spend time in the water park or enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and garden at Harbour Lights Tourist Park. Whitsunday Coast Airport is 51 miles away. Show full description

  Address 40 Santa Barbara Parade Show on map

  • Saltwater pool
  • Water park
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