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Freedom Shores

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Cannonvale Beach

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Restaurant
Exterior
Suite 1 - Windward | Parking | Free self parking
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Restaurant
Travelers find a peaceful retreat at Freedom Shores, with continental breakfast and special manager's receptions. Enjoy satisfying meals at the on-site Northerlies restaurant. Refresh in the swimming pool after exploring, and unwind at two convenient bars in the garden setting.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Boat Bungalow Ocean Class | View from room

Boat Bungalow Ocean Class

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite 2 - Fairweather | Minibar, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite 2 - Fairweather

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach Shack | Living area | 70-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Beach Shack

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Lot 103 Pringle Road, Woodwark, QLD, 4802

What's nearby

  • Cannonvale Beach - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Coral Sea Marina - 14 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 14 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Port of Airlie - 16 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Airlie Beach Market - 16 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 21 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Espresso & Bloom - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Reef Gateway Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mama Africa - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Boaty's - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Freedom Shores

Upscale boutique hotel near Airlie Beach Lagoon
Located close to Cannonvale Beach, Freedom Shores provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Northerlies, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and 2 bars.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services
  • Concierge services and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate dining areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 70-cm flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Freedom Shores Resort
  • Northerlies

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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 hallways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 70-cm flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 49.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 49.0 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Property is also known as

Freedom Shores Resort Woodwark
Freedom Shores Woodwark
Freedom Shores Hotel
Freedom Shores Woodwark
Freedom Shores Hotel Woodwark

Frequently asked questions

Does Freedom Shores have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Freedom Shores pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Freedom Shores?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Freedom Shores?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Freedom Shores?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Freedom Shores provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Freedom Shores located?

Situated in Woodwark, this boutique hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cannonvale Beach, Airlie Beach Lagoon, and Boathaven Beach. Airlie Beach Market and Conway National Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Freedom Shores Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 251 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and secluded and great location next to Northerlies.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

farzaneh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place highly recommended

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no topless receptionist
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, heated pool, gorgeous views, unique rooms, fun restaurants and bars — the total package.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a relaxing couple of days. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanaka

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

Freedom Shores

Clean Nice boutique property Excellent staff service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

Adorable!

Adorable property! All the rooms look like boats! Beautiful ocean views! Great out of town location but easy walk to beach front restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarina

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

The place to stay

This place is nothing short of amazing - from the service that all staff give and the absolute surroundings of the accommodation. This is always my go to when I head down to Airlie and I have passed onto my friends how great this place is.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danial

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

It’s beautiful

The rooms are beautiful, the view is beautiful and the area has everything you need! We would stay again and really enjoyed staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique units in a nice peaceful setting. The nice food & craft beers at northerlies is a bonus too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Peta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly staff both before & during our stay. Only critique would be the noise from next door & would have loved an outdoor setting in our suite so we could sit outside. Breakfast was lovely better than some five star places!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You cant get a better slice of paradise than Freedom Shores. We love this place for its tranquil surroundings yet so close to Northerlies for a relaxing drink, eat and vibe. The staff are so welcoming and friendly and they make you feel comfortable with children as part of the booking. We love this place, nothing to improve.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most relaxing break you’ll ever have .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely place to stay for a night but wouldn't recommend for longer as no facilities in rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived while it was raining and the staff were friendly and helpful getting us to our boat bungalow which we loved. Sitting out on the boat deck in the morning was so relaxing to start the day. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nahide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with great service. The boat cabins are clean and fairly new. The hotel is further away from Airlie Beach so you’re a little bit isolated and will need the shuttle service or bus to head into town. The hotel is great if you want a place to unwind and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property but sound travelled through from the adjoining villas and you could hear people very easily, using the bathroom and through the bedroom common wall. Would stay in other area of this resort next time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Joyful stay

Amazing place. Your room is a shaped like a beautiful boat. The view from the hotel and the pool is to die for, over the crystal blue Whitsunday waters. And the staff can’t do enough. Go!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

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

A real treat you deserve

We stayed in the Beach Shack for a few nights. We were welcomed by management and made to feel comfortable. The staff were respectful and very friendly. The Northerlies hotel is close by and has great meals. Freedom Shores accom includes a continental breakfast. It is served in the main area where you can plate your food, put on a tray and either eat back in your room or out on the deck with great views. The beach shack has it’s own grassed area, sun lounges, cabana, loads of quiet spots to sit, wander onto the rocks at low tide. There are several curlews and turkeys that frequent the area as well. The beach shack is beautifully and comfortably furnished, the bed is comfortable.
Beach Shack
Driveway to Beach Shack
“Boat “ style accom
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything, especially the amazing view. The only thing I could fault was the bed we slept on. It was so uncomfortable and both my partner and I woke up with stiff backs. It wasn’t enough to ruin the experience but would definitely make the experience better.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

selim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Tour stay at Freedom Shores was spectacular. We loved the resort and the story behind the landscape. They had a pool available 24/7 fenced off (which is kids friendly). However, unfortunately there were some down sides to it, for example; a few of the staff at the reception was not quite friendly and had unpleasant non approachable expression, also the breakfast that was included wasn’t what we expected (not even eggs to be served also what was more disappointing there was bread served the next day from the day before which didn’t feel fresh). Also, to keep in mind that on the net it says (Freedom shores Hamilton island) but it isn’t located in Hamilton island it is located in Airlie Beach which mean you will need to fly to Hamilton island and take a ferry which cost for 2 people $120 for only ONE WAY (which we paid overall $240 for ferry). Though, another alternative is that you can fly to Airlie beach directly to stay at freedom shores. Overall, our stay at freedom shores was very different as we had the opportunity to attend “ocean rafting” to see the Great Barrier Reef.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst property and I didn’t even stay there. It’s very far from anything so we had dinner and what was supposed to be complimentary drinks (I’m ann Expedia gold member) and then we left to a place more central. I was shocked that I was charged for the drinks! After several rude messages from the hotel I’ll have to pursue the reimbursement from my credit card. I didn’t sign for the drinks so I’m pretty sure they can’t do that. Also there’s a pond that you have to pass to check in and there was a snake inside. No thanks! I am happy with my decision to not stay there but very disappointed in the rudeness. I wasn’t expecting that.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Zimmer, super Ausblick, gutes Frühstück. Klasse ist auch die fußläufige Erreichbarkeit des nahegelegenen Restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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