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A couple relaxing on a wicker lounge chair facing a beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

A wooden pathway leading to a reception area with a sign that reads "Welcome to Freedom Shores."

A resort with multiple boat-shaped cabins, a swimming pool, and a large building with a white roof.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and mountains.

1. Freedom Shores

10.4 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

£145

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a marina, and a modern building complex with multiple floors and a flat roof.

A swimming pool with orange lounge chairs, a white fence, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling, and patterned chairs.

2. Airlie Beach Hotel

7 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

£111

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A poolside area with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

A large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a sandy beach.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a desk, and two beds.

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by hills and clear skies.

3. Magnums Airlie Beach

7.2 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

£49

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal hotel with a swimming pool, a pier, and multiple boats in the water.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the sea, featuring a wooden deck, white walls, and tropical plants.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, a view of the sea, and a ceiling with wooden slats.

4. Coral Sea Resort

7.4 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

Jennifer

£218

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and decorative wall art.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with a distinctive white roof and a smaller structure with a curved roof. There are palm trees and a swimming pool visible.

5. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

6.8 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

Michael

£103

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden flooring, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by tall palm trees.

6. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

5.9 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

Sean

£62

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern hotel with a pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, seating arrangements, and a view of a multi-story building with balconies.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, tables set with candles and drinks, and hanging light fixtures.

7. Mantra Club Croc

8.1 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

Diego

£119

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, ceiling fans, and a view of greenery.

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden dining table, and chairs.

A water park with slides, a pool, and lounge chairs.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a large island with stools, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

8. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

5.8 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

Michael

£60

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A pathway lined with palm trees leading to a building with a door and a chair outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by palm trees and a hammock.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a blue countertop, a stove, a microwave, and three framed pictures on the wall.

9. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

8 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

Brett

£67

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a pool, beach, and lounge area.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a large window with curtains.

A balcony with a wooden chair and table, a book, and a glass of water.

A modern indoor space with round tables and chairs, a pool table, and a bar area.

10. Reef View Hotel

9.5 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

£237

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A marina with multiple sailboats docked, surrounded by lush green hills and a clear blue sky.

A modern living area with a sofa, dining table, and kitchen.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern wooden building with a covered porch and a car parked outside.

11. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

4.8 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

Declan

£43

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wooden picnic tables and blue umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a stone wall.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, ceiling fans, and a stone-tiled floor.

A billiards table, multiple bar stools, and a counter area with a menu display in a casual dining setting.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view.

12. Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel

9.5 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

Stephen

£61

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and rocks.

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV. It features large windows with a view of the sea and mountains.

A modern living room with wicker furniture, a white coffee table, and large windows with a view of palm trees.

A hotel with multiple floors, a beach in the foreground, and palm trees.

13. Whitsunday Apartments

9.6 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

£248

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A boat on turquoise water with a beach and buildings in the background.

A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

14. Daydream Island Resort

2.2 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

Colin

£176

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs. There is a view of the sea and mountains through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view of the sea, and a living room with a TV and seating.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a rocky shoreline, palm trees, and modern buildings in the background.

A swimming pool with a stone wall, wooden deck, and tropical plants.

15. Mirage Whitsundays

8.1 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

£281

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal area with numerous boats, a marina, and a town with buildings and greenery.

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with balconies.

A balcony with a table and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a railing.

A couple on a beach with a clear view of the ocean.

16. at Beach Court Holiday Villas

8.6 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

Tait

£174

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a white coffee table, and a large TV on the wall.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass dining table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A beach with a palm tree, calm water, and boats in the distance.

A tropical resort with a beachfront view, palm trees, and a pathway leading to the beach.

17. Whitsunday Terraces Hotel Airlie Beach

7 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

John Henry

£197

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool with inflatable rafts, palm trees, and a grassy area with a gazebo.

A person lying on a bed in a room with a large window, a woven bag, and a television on the wall.

A bungalow-style hotel with a thatched roof, a wooden porch, and a paved entrance area.

A person descending a concrete staircase with a metal railing, under a corrugated metal roof.

18. Nomads Airlie Beach

7.2 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

Tara

£112

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a dining table.

A hotel with a reception area, a sign for 'Acacia Sun & Sand', and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A modern outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a wooden table.

A modern room with a large window, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

19. Airlie Sun & Sand Accommodation 3

7.3 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

Frank

£172

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A beach with palm trees and a view of the water.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a grey sofa, and a wooden floor.

A modern building with a unique geometric roof structure, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area with black wicker chairs and tables.

20. Palm Bungalows

9.4 mi from Sandy Bay Beach

"We enjoyed a room away from the busy main hotel. However, we still had access to the main hotel. We were able to enjoy a simple (and cheaper!) home made breakfast. Coca Chu, Beach House Restaurant (which we tried - excellent!) - easy walking distance. We picked up a community umbrella at Beach House when we were caught out in rain, but would have appreciated if there was one left at our room. Many would find the adjacent buggy park useful, too."

David

£233

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Sandy Bay Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Freedom Shores	9.8 Exceptional 268 reviews	View
Airlie Beach Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Magnums Airlie Beach	8.4 Very good 791 reviews	View
Coral Sea Resort	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Colonial Palms Motor Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Sandy Bay Beach

Daydream Island Resort

Whitsundays

£176

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

Flametree

£43

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

Jubilee Pocket

£62

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

Jubilee Pocket

£60

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A beach with clear water, boats, and distant hills.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a chair, a bed with a headboard, and a large window.

A rectangular swimming pool with blue tiles, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

Jubilee Pocket

£58

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Airlie Beach

£103

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach

£111

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of a coastal area.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a view of the sea through the windows.

A multi-story hotel with a pool area, stone archway, and outdoor seating.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a TV, and a view of the sea.

The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach

£142

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Top Sandy Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Kipara was a lovely place to stay, close to Airlie Beach walkable or a short 5 minute bus ride away. The staff were welcoming from the start and very helpful thought our stay. HELENE on reception was lovely helped me out with my travel enquires and a good listener. She is great and a credit to their staff. Cabins are clean, kitchens too. We even used the laundry facilities while we were there. Pool was a nice place to sit and unwind in too, a nice place to stay, highly recommend."

Shutehaven Villa

8/10 Good

"A perfect little home for either a couple families or group of people. It is out of Airlie beach main strip, so much quieter but this also makes it tricker to organise transport - I would recommend hiring a car. Pool was beautiful and all the amenities worked well."

Daydream Island Resort

8/10 Good

"Clean rooms, staff were so friendly and helpful, and lots to do in the island for the little kids as well as the big ones (adults)!"

Picturesque on Passage

8/10 Good

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at Picturesque on Passage. The location is great and the view is fabulous! There is some maintenance required at the property (mainly fly screens and doors that need replacing and/or repairing). The top of the fridges needs a good clean and its a bit weird having to walk through a bedroom to get downstairs. Otherwise we were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay."

Baybliss Luxury 1 Bedroom Apt

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location very quiet, beautiful view would stay again"

Panorama at Shute Harbour

10/10 Excellent

"The most beautiful view."

'Vue de Bleu' Luxury Whitsunday Retreat

8/10 Good

"he house was really nice, with a great pool, views, and surroundings. Our complaint was that we felt the house was not represented correctly. It worked out for us since we were all adults, but I’m not sure it would suit a family. It is listed as a four-bedroom house, but in fact, it is a two-bedroom house with a detached building that has a further two bedrooms and a bathroom included. There are 19 large outdoor steps down to these rooms, and unfortunately, it was raining most nights, so we got quite wet going to bed. These two downstairs bedrooms are actually one room separated by two steps up and no door, so they are not really two rooms and lack privacy. The back bedroom is quite pokey and claustrophobic. The standard of this downstairs space is not in keeping with the house itself.There was only one hairdryer provided for three bathrooms, the mugs and glasses didn’t match, and there could have been more crockery and cutlery provided. When paying this much for a property, this feels a bit cheap.There are also safety concerns if you had children with you, the porch around the pool is quite tall with no barrier and a drop straight onto concrete below. I don’t know if it is council compliant but it’s a long way to fall on concrete. Overall, while we appreciated the charm of the house and the stunning views, clearer communication about the property’s layout and improvements in safety and amenities would greatly enhance the experience for future guests."

Seascape on Shutehaven

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our stay at this property. The pool is large and perfect for a family, with a great BBQ and seating area. The view from the upstairs windows is stunning and it would be great if the overgrown plants were cut back so you could have this view from the pool.The kitchen is large and has everything you need. There were just a few little things that could be improved, like a wardrobe or chest of drawers for clothes in the upstairs bedroom and the shower screens and windows haven’t been cleaned in a while. Overall, we had a good time away and will definitely visit Airlie Beach again."

Baybliss Studio 1

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views. Priceless"

Other attractions near Sandy Bay Beach

Daydream Island Rejuvenation Day Spa

6.8/10 (74 reviews)

You can take time to visit Daydream Island Rejuvenation Day Spa during your travels to Daydream Island. Discover the spectacular coral reefs and spas in this relaxing area.

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South Molle Island Golf Course

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Whitsundays at South Molle Island Golf Course. Wander through the beautiful beaches and marina in this relaxing area.

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Oyster Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oyster Beach during your trip to Whitsundays?

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Bauer Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bauer Bay Beach during your trip to Whitsundays?

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South Molle Island Jetty

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting South Molle Island Jetty, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whitsundays. Wander through the beautiful beaches and marina in this relaxing area.

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Paddle Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Paddle Beach during your trip to Whitsundays?

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Sunset Beach

8.4/10 (83 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunset Beach during your trip to Daydream Island? Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the snorkelling spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What hotels are within walking distance to Sandy Bay Beach?

Discover the perfect hotel near Sandy Bay Beach with these top-rated hotels that offer both comfort and stunning views.Palm Bay ResortPalm Bay Resort is a charming 4-star hotel located just a 6-minute walk from Sandy Bay Beach, with an impressive review rating of 9.2. This delightful resort offers stunning ocean views and a range of amenities designed to enhance the experience of travellers. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, full-service spa, and the convenience of beachfront access. Unique offerings such as onsite snorkeling, kayaking, and couples dining make it a perfect choice for those seeking relaxation and adventure.

How much is a hotel near Sandy Bay Beach?

Staying near Sandy Bay Beach is a treat, with plenty of hotels from £43 offering incredible amenities. If you're leaning toward a little luxury, prices can rise, especially in peak season. Be sure to book in advance to enjoy more options and potentially better rates, especially if you're planning a trip during weekends or around public holidays.

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Our top choices for Sandy Bay Beach hotels

1. Freedom Shores

2. Airlie Beach Hotel

3. Magnums Airlie Beach

4. Coral Sea Resort

5. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

6. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

7. Mantra Club Croc

8. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

9. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

10. Reef View Hotel

11. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

12. Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel

13. Whitsunday Apartments

14. Daydream Island Resort

15. Mirage Whitsundays

16. at Beach Court Holiday Villas

17. Whitsunday Terraces Hotel Airlie Beach

18. Nomads Airlie Beach

19. Airlie Sun & Sand Accommodation 3

20. Palm Bungalows

Compare popular hotels close to Sandy Bay Beach

Hotels recommended for families near Sandy Bay Beach

Daydream Island Resort

BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Airlie Beach Hotel

The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

Top Sandy Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

Shutehaven Villa

Daydream Island Resort

Picturesque on Passage

Baybliss Luxury 1 Bedroom Apt

Panorama at Shute Harbour

'Vue de Bleu' Luxury Whitsunday Retreat

Seascape on Shutehaven

Baybliss Studio 1

Other attractions near Sandy Bay Beach

Daydream Island Rejuvenation Day Spa

South Molle Island Golf Course

Oyster Beach

Bauer Bay Beach

South Molle Island Jetty

Paddle Beach

Sunset Beach

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