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Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort

4.0 star property
Salt air and 2 outdoor pools, near Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Beach nearby
One Bedroom Garden Villa Apartment | Private kitchen | Microwave, electric kettle, toaster
Three Bedroom Beach Home Apartment with Pool | Terrace/patio
Microwave, electric kettle, toaster
Located near Agnes Water Beach, Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort offers a peaceful retreat with garden surroundings. Enjoy meals at Drift & Wood Restaurant and relax on the sunny terrace. Free in-room WiFi and multilingual staff make it great for families.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Hiking

Near the beach

This hotel offers direct access to the beach. Listen to the sound of the waves while taking a stroll on the sandy beach. Popular nearby activities worth checking out include snorkeling and surf lessons.

Beach
Aerial view
What guests liked about the beach

The property offers direct access to a beautiful beach with a nice walkway and a short walking distance to the beach.

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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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
  • 75 sq m
  • Resort view
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Garden Villa Executive Studio | Private kitchen | Microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Garden Villa Executive Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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View from room

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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Three Bedroom Beach Home Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Two Bedroom Beach Home Apartment | 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Executive Studio with Balcony | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Budget Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

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

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 4

One Bedroom Beach Home Apartment with Pool

  • Sleeps 2

Budget Studio

  • Sleeps 2

2 Bedroom Beach Home with Pool

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Garden Villa Budget Studio

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom Beach Home Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Agnes Water, Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort is near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Agnes Water Beach and Reedy Creek Nature Refuge. Paperbark Forest Boardwalk and Joseph Banks Conservation Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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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

  • ‪Coffee & Cake - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪1770 Getaway Garden Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Latino Caffe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪1770 Marina Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barraca By The Sea - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort

Upscale 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 along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Wedding services, books, and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage
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

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
  • 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)

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
Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort Agnes Water
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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