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Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort

4.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Beach nearby
One Bedroom Garden Villa Apartment | Private kitchen
Three Bedroom Beach Home Apartment with Pool | Terrace/patio
Microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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40 Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water, QLD, 4677
  • Place, Agnes Water Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, 1770 Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom Beach Home Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Three Bedroom Beach Home Apartment with Pool | Terrace/patio

Three Bedroom Beach Home Apartment with Pool

  • 200 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Beach Home Apartment with Pool

  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

One Bedroom Garden Villa Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio | View from room

Family Studio

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Motel Room

Motel Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Budget Studio

Budget Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio with Balcony | Bathroom

Executive Studio with Balcony

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Villa Budget Studio

Garden Villa Budget Studio

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

One Bedroom Beach Home Apartment

  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Beach Home Apartment

Two Bedroom Beach Home Apartment

  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Three Bedroom Beach Home Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 200 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Beach Home Apartment with Pool

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Beach Home Apartment With Pool

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium Studio Apartment | Living area

Premium Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 75 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

1 Bedroom Beach Home with Pool

  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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TV, books

1 Bedroom Studio Apartment

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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TV, books

2 Bedroom Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 99 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Garden Villa Executive Studio | Private kitchen

Garden Villa Executive Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

1 Bedroom Beach Home with Pool

  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedroom Beach Home with Pool

  • 190 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 Bedroom Beach Home

  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Garden Villa Budget Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Large Studio

  • Sleeps 6

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 4

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Living area

Executive Studio With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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Private kitchen

Garden Villa Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2

2 Bedroom Beach Home with Pool

  • Sleeps 4

Premium Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

1 Bedroom Beach Home

  • Sleeps 2

Motel Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Agnes Water

Located in Agnes Water, Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort is by the sea, just a 5-minute walk from Agnes Water Beach and a 1-minute drive from Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre. .This beach hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Reedy Creek Nature Refuge and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Paperbark Forest Boardwalk.

What's nearby

  • Agnes Water Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • 1770 Marina - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Paperbark Forest Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Red Rock Walking Trail - 18 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Gladstone, QLD (GLT) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1770 Marina Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Latino Caffe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee & Cake - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Barraca By The Sea - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Holiday Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort

Salt air and 2 outdoor pools, near Agnes Water Museum and Visitor Centre
Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. This Agnes Water hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 47 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Drift & Wood Restaurant serving guests of Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Drift & Wood Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Drift & Wood Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Books

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • 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 stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday to Friday (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM), Saturday to Saturday (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (9:00 AM – noon)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; 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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

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

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

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sandcastles 1770 Agnes Water
Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort
Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort Agnes Water
Sandcastles 1770 Hotel
Sandcastles 1770 Motel Resort Agnes Water
Sandcastles 1770 Motel Resort
Sandcastles 1770
Sandcastles 1770 Motel Resort
Sandcastles 1770 & Agnes Water
Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort Hotel
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Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort Hotel Agnes Water

Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 725 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 725 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 725 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 725 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 725 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Happy with property but housekeeping need to check cutlery for cleanliness as there was a dirty plate and guests required to wash up in bathroom sink. Also need a bigger rubbish bin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accomodation was lovely, clean and well appointed. Dinner at the restaurant was fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For us “oldies” stepping into a bath for a shower is never ideal, BUT apart from that minor issue, our stay was PERFECT. Starting with the lovely warm welcome from the helpful, young lady at reception through to the rest of our stay could not be faulted. The room was spacious, the bed was comfortable, the bathroom was a good size and the locality was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marjan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I booked an overnight stay through Wotif and was genuinely excited about my trip, but I was quite disappointed upon arrival. The fridge and microwave were in a disgusting state, and the room itself felt stuffy and uncomfortable. On top of that, the lighting in the room was very poor — definitely not suitable if you needed to study or use a computer at night. Out of four small lights, one wasn’t working, which made the room even dimmer. The price for the "studio" is nearly the same as the Garden View Studio, which is absolutely ridiculous. They call it "budget-friendly," yet charge $200 per night — for that amount, I expected much better accommodation. I'm sure the response I’ll receive here will be similar to what I already heard from the admin team — they went on about how they supposedly differentiate between the various room types and the beachfront views, etc., which simply isn't true. I found their explanation dismissive and unhelpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with partner
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Letitia, cannonvale

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Short stay

Good complex close to beach and town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Studio room, excellent price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, close to beach.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aleya

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Standard motel, beds were very soft. Good kitchenette, great pool and bbq area. Close walk to beach and town for restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Easy to go to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The apartment was generally clean, although there was some sand on the sofas and in a few drawers in the bedroom, which isn't a big deal. However, the washing machine had mold and a strong musty smell inside. Also, the BBQ gas tank was empty, but after notifying them, it was replaced the next day. The check-in process was somewhat cumbersome, as it was necessary to provide credit card details over the phone to a staff member. Although the online check-in works, the access code takes about 20 minutes to arrive. The resort has two pools, but guests have access to only one, depending on the room option selected.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops, beach access, EV charger on site. Nice atmosphere, pool. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karen D

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a couple of nights very injoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mandy

Liked: Staff & service
There was mould on the bathroom roof. Definitely needs to be cleaned off. Rest of the room was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024