Aparthotel

at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
One Bedroom Suite with Balcony Spa | Private spa tub
One Bedroom Suite with Balcony Spa | Living area
Sports facility
View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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438 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802
  • Place, Port of Airlie
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Airlie Beach Lagoon
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Coral Sea Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Suite with Balcony Spa

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Two Bathroom Top Floor Jacuzzi Penthouse

  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Top Floor Jacuzzi Penthouse

  • 225 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Top Floor Jacuzzi Penthouse

  • 250 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Airlie Beach

A stay at at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat places you in the heart of Airlie Beach, within a 15-minute walk of Port of Airlie and Boathaven Beach. .This aparthotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Airlie Beach Market and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Airlie Beach Lagoon.

What's nearby

  • Port of Airlie - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Airlie Beach Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Boathaven Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Coral Sea Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 24 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnums Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Marina - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Boaty's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat

Adults-only aparthotel with a nearby private beach and an outdoor pool
At Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. 50-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Airlie Beach? This aparthotel has facilities measuring 1615 square feet (150 square meters), including conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car hire
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Champagne service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a shopping district
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Health club (partner property) nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 6 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Built in 2006
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 25
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 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 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 20 2025 to November 2 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from October 20 2025 to November 3 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

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Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat
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