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Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools, near Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
One Bedroom Garden Villa Apartment | Private kitchen | Microwave, electric kettle, toaster, highchair
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Beach House) | Living area | TV, books
TV, books

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Two Bedroom Beach Home Apartment with Pool

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Three Bedroom Beach Home Apartment with Pool | Terrace/patio

Three Bedroom Beach Home Apartment with Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 200 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium Studio Apartment | Living area | TV, books

Premium Studio Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • Resort view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Family Studio | View from room

Family Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

One Bedroom Garden Villa Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

1 Bedroom Beach Home with Pool

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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TV, books

1 Bedroom Studio Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Villa Executive Studio | Terrace/patio

Garden Villa Executive Studio

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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TV, books

2 Bedroom Studio Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • 99 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom Beach Home with Pool

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 190 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

One Bedroom Beach Home Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Three Bedroom Beach Home Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 200 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Beach Home Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Executive Studio with Balcony | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Executive Studio with Balcony

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

1 Bedroom Beach Home with Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

1 Bedroom Beach Home

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Budget Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Budget Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Villa Budget Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Garden Villa Budget Studio

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Motel Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Motel Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Motel Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Beach Home Apartment with Pool

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Large Studio

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Budget Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Bedroom Beach Home with Pool

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Garden Villa Budget Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Beach Home Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private kitchen | Microwave, electric kettle, toaster, highchair

Garden Villa Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
40 Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water, QLD, 4677

What's nearby

  • Agnes Water Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • 1770 Marina - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Paperbark Forest Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Red Rock Walking Trail - 18 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gladstone, QLD (GLT) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1770 Marina Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Agnes Water Tavern - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Latino Caffe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Agnes Water Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Round Hill Road Pizza / Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Agnes Water Beach
Located close to Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre and Paperbark Forest Boardwalk, Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Drift & Wood Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Babysitting (surcharge), wedding services, and books
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Recycling, microwaves, and toasters

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Drift & Wood Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Books

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday to Friday (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM), Saturday to Saturday (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (9:00 AM – noon)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • High chair fee: AUD 30 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sandcastles 1770 Agnes Water
Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort
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Sandcastles 1770 Hotel
Sandcastles 1770 Motel Resort Agnes Water
Sandcastles 1770 Motel Resort
Sandcastles 1770
Sandcastles 1770 Motel Resort
Sandcastles 1770 & Agnes Water
Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort Hotel
Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort Agnes Water
Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort Hotel Agnes Water

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Agnes Water hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Agnes Water Beach and Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre. Reedy Creek Nature Refuge and Paperbark Forest Boardwalk are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 706 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 706 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 706 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 706 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 706 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, close to beach.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aleya

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Standard motel, beds were very soft. Good kitchenette, great pool and bbq area. Close walk to beach and town for restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a couple of nights very injoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Easy to go to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, friendly staff and easy access to beach, shops and dining options.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops, beach access, EV charger on site. Nice atmosphere, pool. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personal and welcoming staff, secure parking and great room for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely spot

Lovely environment. Restaurant on site, nice to go to after a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small comfy apartment, comfy bed and good shower. Easy walk to shops and cafes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay with family. The rooms we were allocated were spacious and comfortable. It was convenient to the beach and the local shops in the village had great eating options. We will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian, Gladstone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay the restaurant was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and really comfy beds.

10/10 Excellent

Lea-ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Live music at the restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that is was very close to all that you would possneed while on holiday
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly and flexible staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and the location was great near the water
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean,friendly staff,will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great villa, compact and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and flexible to our out of hours arrival & departure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Astra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very short walk to the beach, and shop,if i needed it. The pool was fabulous, nice and deep. I visited Agnes when it was a quieter time, so i had it mostly to myself. Bottom floor accommodation was great for my week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Convenient st address and good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024