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at Water's Edge Resort

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a fitness center

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Boating
2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment with Balcony Jacuzzi and Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player
Located close to Port of Airlie, at Water's Edge Resort provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to car rentals on site and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment with Balcony Jacuzzi and Ocean View | Private spa tub

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment with Balcony Jacuzzi and Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

1 Bedroom High Floor Apartment with Balcony and Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 90 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Beach/ocean view

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom High Floor Apartment with Balcony and Ocean View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

1 Bedroom Apartment with Balcony Jacuzzi and Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment with Balcony and Ocean View | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment with Balcony and Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Airlie Beach, at Water's Edge Resort is in the city center and near the beach. Port of Airlie and Coral Sea Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Airlie Beach Market and Whitsunday Shopping Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving.
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4 Golden Orchid Drive, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802

What's nearby

  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Airlie Beach Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Port of Airlie - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Coral Sea Marina - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Boathaven Beach - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 23 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnums Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boaty's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Little Vegas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KC's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

at Water's Edge Resort

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Port of Airlie
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at at Water's Edge Resort. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with car rentals on site and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, water sports equipment, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and cribs/infant beds
  • Designer toiletries, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch HDTVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free covered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Pool gate
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (79 inch wide door)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2000
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 25 (one-way), (from 1 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • High chair fee: AUD 10 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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 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 and debit 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
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's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Water's Edge Airlie Beach
Water's Edge Resort Airlie Beach
Waters Edge Airlie Beach
at Water's Edge Resort Hotel
Waters Edge Hotel Whitsundays
Waters Edge Hotel Airlie Beach
at Water's Edge Resort Airlie Beach
at Water's Edge Resort Hotel Airlie Beach
At Water's Edge Resort Airlie Beach/whitsunday Islands

Frequently asked questions

Does at Water's Edge Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is at Water's Edge Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at at Water's Edge Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at at Water's Edge Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at at Water's Edge Resort?

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

Does at Water's Edge Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of AUD 25 per person applies.

Where is at Water's Edge Resort located?

This family-friendly Airlie Beach hotel is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Airlie Beach Lagoon and Port of Airlie. Boathaven Beach and Airlie Beach Market are also within 15 minutes.

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