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Whitsunday Sands Resort

4.0 star property

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Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view
Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | Living area
Twin Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View
Balcony
View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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2A Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, QLD, 4805
  • Place, Horseshoe Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mullers Lagoon Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowen Jetty
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Bedroom Deluxe King Apartment | Living area

1 Bedroom Deluxe King Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Terrace/patio

Ocean Kitchenette Spa Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Resort view

1 Bedroom Deluxe Queen Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Apartment | View from room

Studio Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Balcony

Ocean Kitchenette Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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View from room

Ocean Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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View from room

Ocean Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive King Apartment | Beach/ocean view

Executive King Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | Private kitchen

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

  • Partial ocean view
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Bowen

When you stay at Whitsunday Sands Resort in Bowen, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Grays Bay and Horseshoe Bay Beach. .This beach motel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Mullers Lagoon Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bowen Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mullers Lagoon Park - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Bowen Jetty - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Bowen Harbour - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The Big Mango - 15 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Bowen Station - 13 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fellows Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grand View Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Whitsunday Sands Resort

Whitsunday Sands Resort offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Bowen motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • 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 lift
  • 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
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 fire extinguisher and 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

Whitsunday Sands Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 782 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 782 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 782 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 782 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 782 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lots of information on the area and restaurants etc. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay. the beaches are beautiful, the staff are welcoming, very helpful and always responsive. the rooms are spacious and have amazing views.
This was the view from our room.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and beautiful- peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and had a great view of the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and the staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing location and a warm welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Ruth

Good view of the water
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The views and grounds were spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and close to cafe and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chloe

The owner Janet was absolutely beautiful inside and out saved our camping trip as it was meant to rain so so glad we last minute booked here we will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and close to restaurant and cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, hotel was clean, well maintained and very comfortable. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

Great location and excellent standard of room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived a bit early and the staff were only too happy to let me check in. Explained the area well, and the views from my room were brilliant. Will defiantly stay there again
View from the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pool and great view from our room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view, staff, guests facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful spot! Perfect place for some peace and relaxation, and to get away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location between bays. Resort is very clean and well maintained. Walking distance to dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wish I could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in orocess very easy and fast. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot on the point, some rooms have great ocean views, others have great water views into the bay and sunset. Short walk to beaches and The Cafe with its great menu of food perfectly prepared.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025