Beachfront hotels in Bowen

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 beachfront hotels and resorts in Bowen. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Whitsunday Sands Resort Bowen, Australia

  

  Resort. 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 Greys 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. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 164 AUD.

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• 2 NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park Bowen, Australia

  

  Holiday park. 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 en suite bathroom. Some villas have a balcony with sea views or a spa bath. Set amongst landscaped gardens, the property offers a games room and a shared lounge area. The onsite shop sells souvenirs, food and drinks. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 172 AUD.

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• 3 Ocean View Motel Bowen Bowen, Australia

  

  Motel. 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 Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 121 AUD.

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• 4 Coral Cove Apartments Bowen, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. With sea views, Coral Cove Apartments is set in Bowen and has a restaurant, room service, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the aparthotel free of charge. Coral Cove Apartments provides guests with a balcony, pool views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A microwave, a stovetop and toaster are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Hiking, diving and fishing are possible within the area, and a water park is at guests' disposal on site. Queens Beach is less than 1 km from the accommodation, while Kings Beach is 2.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Whitsunday Coast Airport, 85 km from Coral Cove Apartments. Guest review score 9.1

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• 5 Rose Bay Resort Bowen, Australia

  

  Motel. Boasting an absolute beachfront location and impressive ocean views, Rose Bay Resort features a pool and free BBQ facilities. All accommodation has a private balcony. Rose Bay Resort Bowen is less than 10 minutes’ drive from Centre Point Plaza and Bowen town centre. Small Ships Harbour is a 15-minute drive away. You can choose between studio and apartment-style accommodation, all of which offer a TV with cable channels, ironing facilities and a private bathroom. All apartments have a fully equipped kitchen. The younger guests can keep themselves occupied at the children’s playground. Luggage storage facilities and free parking is provided. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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• 6 Horseshoe Bay Resort Bowen, Australia

  

  Holiday park. Surrounded by beaches and bushland, Horseshoe Bay Resort offers self-contained air-conditioned accommodation. The property offers a large swimming pool with a children's wading pool and a cafe serving breakfast, lunch and drinks. It is 5 minutes' walk from the bay. Horseshoe Bay Resort is a minutes' drive to a boat ramp, and a 5-minute drive from Bowen Golf Club. It is a 10-minute drive from Bowen Town Centre and a 1-hour drive from Airlie Beach, which offers access to the Whitsunday Islands. The property is located on a peninsula providing access to beautiful Horseshoe Bay, as well as 4 other secluded beaches. Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 95 AUD.

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• 7 Harbour Lights Tourist Park Bowen, Australia

  

  Holiday park. Set in Bowen, 50 metres from Bowen Beach and 2.2 km from Kings Beach, Harbour Lights Tourist Park offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool. Some accommodation includes a patio with sea views, a fully equipped kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower. A terrace is available for guests at the holiday park to use. Big Mango is 8.6 km from Harbour Lights Tourist Park, while Yumbabullo is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Whitsunday Coast Airport, 82 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 85 AUD.

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• 8 Port Denison Motor Inn Bowen, Australia

  

  Motel. Located in Bowen, within 700 metres of Bowen Beach and 2.9 km of Kings Beach, Port Denison Motor Inn provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Local points of interest like Don and Queens Beach are reachable within 6.1 km and 6.5 km, respectively. At the motel, each room includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Port Denison Motor Inn offers certain rooms with garden views, and the rooms have a patio. At the accommodation, every room comes with a seating area. Big Mango is 7.8 km from Port Denison Motor Inn, while Yumbabullo is 3.8 km away. The nearest airport is Whitsunday Coast Airport, 81 km from the motel. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 135 AUD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!