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Whitsunday Sands Resort

4.0 star property
Oceanfront motel with bar/lounge, near Grays Bay

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Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view
Property grounds
Whitsunday Sands Resort offers a peaceful getaway amid island splendor. Enjoy the garden setting, ocean-view dining, or lounge by two pools. Guests love the attentive staff and convenient location near Horseshoe Bay Beach.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Balcony

Ocean Kitchenette Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Resort view

1 Bedroom Deluxe Queen Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio

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

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Studio Apartment | View from room

Studio Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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View from room

Ocean Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view

Executive King Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Deluxe King Apartment | Living area | LED TV

1 Bedroom Deluxe King Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Ocean Kitchenette Spa Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 32 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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View from room

Ocean Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
2 bedrooms
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2A Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, QLD, 4805

What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grays Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bowen Golf Course - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Bowen Harbour - 10 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Kings Beach - 12 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bowen Station - 11 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fellow's Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Sorelle Coffee House & Florist - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Whitsunday Sands Resort

Upscale motel near Grays Bay
Located close to Horseshoe Bay Beach and Kings Beach, Whitsunday Sands Resort provides a garden, a library, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, cafe walking distance, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, dishwashers, and microwaves

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: AUD 16 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • cafe walking distance
  • Chinese walking distance

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • 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

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • 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
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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 property charges 3.9 percent for credit card payments
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

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 16.00 for adults and AUD 16.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.9 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, 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 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Whitsunday Sands Resort have a pool?

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

Is Whitsunday Sands Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whitsunday Sands Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whitsunday Sands Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Whitsunday Sands Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whitsunday Sands Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bowen motel is just steps from Grays Bay and Horseshoe Bay Beach. Mullers Lagoon Park and Bowen Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Whitsunday Sands Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 740 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 740 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 740 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 740 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 740 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodation right on the amazing beach with pool and then bar/ restaurant across the road all part of the same property . Awesome we’ll be back .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Top location

Great location , comfortable rooms , great beaches and cafes nearby
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay. Friendly and helpful staff, very clean room, would happily stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Birgitta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Der Zugang zum Meer mit der Gartengestaltung ist einmalig schön.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay, easy access to 3 different beaches & lots of rooms have great views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lexie

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

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was so close to the beach very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Whitsunday Sands Resort. The staff, the unit, the grounds and the view were all magnificent. We were weary travellers and the facilities in the kitchen and the comfortable bed and couch perked us right up. Great value - Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, walking distance to cafe, rooms are well appointed and clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great weekend stay here, and i have recommended friends and family stay here in years past. The location is also really ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl

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

Great stopover.

Stayed one night and a pleasant experience. Walking distance to cafes and a comfortable room with a nice outlook.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing with a beautiful view. Look forward to coming again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location & lovely resort in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location in horseshoe bay. Friendly reception and good service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation and awesome outlook
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greet location. You can't beat it and the grounds beautifully manicured
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly reception and felt welcome and clean rooms and great view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accomodation on second floor overlooking gardens with a sea view, absolutely stunning. Whole place was clean , staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view and facilities quiet n direct access to a secluded beach , The cafe across the road is inviting serving wholesme food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

Great Position

I have stayed at Whitsunday Sands quite a few times. Great position adjoining 2 beaches of which one is sheltered. Bowen is a windy place. Lots of different accommodation options some self contained and some not. Has a good clean barbecue area so you don't have to have self catered rooms. Next door is a good Chinese restaurant and the other side has a good cafe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay had a great time loved the beaches and the pool 👌
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach access room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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