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Whitsunday Sands Resort

Property class: 4

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A tropical beach with palm trees, a grassy area, and a view of the sea.
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain, a clear blue sky, and a distant view of mountains.
A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.
A swimming pool with reflections of palm trees and a sunset.
A view of a grassy area with rocks and trees, leading to a body of water with mountains in the distance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $109
$99 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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2A Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, QLD, 4805
  • Place, Horseshoe Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grays Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queens Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A beach scene with palm trees and a sunset.

1 Bedroom Deluxe King Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A tropical landscape with palm trees, a hammock, and a view of the ocean.

Ocean Kitchenette Spa Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 347 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.

1 Bedroom Deluxe Queen Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 455 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A swimming pool with a white fence, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

Studio Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a well-maintained lawn with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

Ocean Kitchenette Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 286 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Ocean Room

A sunset over a beach with palm trees and a calm sea.

Ocean Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A sunset over a beach with palm trees and a calm sea.

Ocean Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A coastal landscape with a grassy area, a picnic table, and rocky formations near the sea.

Executive King Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private kitchen

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 920 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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A residential area with a view of the ocean, palm trees, and a road leading to a building with a red door.

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A spacious living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of rocky terrain and the sea.

Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view through a sliding glass door to the outside.

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bowen

When you stay at Whitsunday Sands Resort in Bowen, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Grays Bay and 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

  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grays Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grays Bay - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queens Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • The Big Mango - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bowen Station - 13 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Queens Beach Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fellows Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grand View Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Sorelle Coffee House & Florist - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 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. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
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. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks 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. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and gas grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • 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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • 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
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
Whitsunday Sands Resort
Whitsunday Sands Bowen
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. 573 out of 810 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 810 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 810 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 810 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 810 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful spot in Bowen, easy parking and great rooms right on the beach. Comfortable beds and a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our accommodation overlooking the Whitsundays private secluded beach, clean comfortable room with microwave toaster utensils and actual glass wine champagne glasses Fabulotae cafe and restaurant next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome, room was immaculate, had everything you would need, walk to beach with bunnies and just a brilliant place to stay! Wish we could stay longer 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with amazing views, we wish we had booked in for more nights...will definetely be going back for a longer stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the management were wonderful room spotless beach view amazing airconditioning excellent highly recommend will go again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Close to beach. Beautifully kept gardens. Lovely views. Well maintained rooms with a good range of appliances. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptional. Very much appreciated the free upgrade. Addy was welcoming and quick to address one very minor issue. Such a beautiful panorama of the water and well maintained grounds. Lovely to sit outside and be visited by George the resident peacock. Beds were very comfortable. Spacious and well equipped. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View from our room was sensational
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Definitely not four star accomodation. Very limited space. Nice view but this is not even a three star/mark accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous veiw of the ocean with beautiful gardens leasing directly to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely awesome place to stay so relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and close to restaurant and cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and close to cafe and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The views and grounds were spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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