Top Hotels Near Sandy Bay Beach in Whitsundays from NZ$129

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Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island Resort
4.5 star property
3.6 km from Sandy Bay Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (880)
"Great place to stay with kids"
Australia
Daniella
The price is NZ$357
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Daydream Island Resort

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
3.5 star property
11.2 km from Sandy Bay Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Yes the room was amazing, great bed etc "
Australia
Brett
The price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
Airlie Beach Hotel

Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach
3.5 star property
10.3 km from Sandy Bay Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (354)
"Very basic and tired accommodation. The kitchen was poorly equipped with only one tiny saucepan, and so I had to try and boil pasta in a wok! Air con did work, however, and the staff were very welcoming on arrival."
United Kingdom
Sally
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Sandy Bay Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (389)
"Reception desk is very co operative and helping always there to guide with right information."
Australia
Rudranil Prosad
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

Magnums Airlie Beach

Magnums Airlie Beach
2.0 star property
11.5 km from Sandy Bay Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (699)
"Clean and close to everything"
Australia
Monica
The price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Magnums Airlie Beach

BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park
3.5 star property
7.7 km from Sandy Bay Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (114)
"Friendly helpful staff, clean rooms and linen, wonderful shower. Beautiful, quiet and relaxing location. "
Australia
Deanna
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
3.5 star property
10.9 km from Sandy Bay Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"This is a lovely place to stay for a few days ,the staff were very welcoming ,the pool was so nice ,would certainly go again "
Australia
carol
The price is NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Coral Sea Resort

Coral Sea Resort
4.0 star property
11.8 km from Sandy Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Great stay!"
United States
Karen
The price is NZ$374
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Coral Sea Resort

Whitsunday On The Beach

Whitsunday On The Beach
3.0 star property
11.6 km from Sandy Bay Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (299)
"Great location to beach and lots of casual dining options"
Australia
elizabeth
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Whitsunday On The Beach

The Boathouse Apartments

The Boathouse Apartments
3.5 star property
11 km from Sandy Bay Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (797)
"great room, view, friendly staff"
Australia
Shihan
The price is NZ$575
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
The Boathouse Apartments

Bush Village Holiday Cabins

Bush Village Holiday Cabins
2.5 star property
12.9 km from Sandy Bay Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (245)
"Room was very old and tired and it needs quite a bit of minor repairs. "
Australia
Marc
The price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Bush Village Holiday Cabins

Mantra Club Croc

Mantra Club Croc
4.0 star property
13 km from Sandy Bay Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (737)
"Nice place to stay"
Canada
Jake
The price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Mantra Club Croc

Mirage Whitsundays

Mirage Whitsundays
4.0 star property
13 km from Sandy Bay Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (755)
"Outstanding rooms, amenities, and friendly staff."
Australia
Sze-Yue Eunice
The price is NZ$635
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Mirage Whitsundays

Freedom Shores

Freedom Shores
4.0 star property
16.7 km from Sandy Bay Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (256)
"Wow, what a wonderful little hideaway and piece of paradise. Staff fabulous, pool heated and soo nice, the boat cabins were so cosy and well appointed. View and breakfast fabulous we will be back "
Australia
Ann
The price is NZ$347
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Freedom Shores

at Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments

at Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments
3.5 star property
10.8 km from Sandy Bay Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (811)
"Clean but dated building but good location "
Australia
Lara
The price is NZ$283
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
at Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments

Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays

Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays
4.0 star property
11.6 km from Sandy Bay Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (561)
"Great location "
Australia
kim
The price is NZ$262
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays

Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
4.0 star property
15.5 km from Sandy Bay Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2532)
"Good room great location "
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is NZ$484
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Terraces Hotel Airlie Beach

Whitsunday Terraces Hotel Airlie Beach
3.0 star property
11.3 km from Sandy Bay Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (821)
"Perfect location. Walking distance to the beach and cafes. "
Australia
Matthew
The price is NZ$362
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Whitsunday Terraces Hotel Airlie Beach

Seclude Rainforest Retreat

Seclude Rainforest Retreat
4.5 star property
17.9 km from Sandy Bay Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (76)
"Very good place to stay and peaceful "
Australia
Brodie
The price is NZ$373
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Seclude Rainforest Retreat

Nomads Airlie Beach

Nomads Airlie Beach
2.0 star property
11.6 km from Sandy Bay Beach
7.2 out of 10, Good, (171)
"Great location in Airlie- at the end of their main room. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Room conditions were great, folks in the room were amazing. Private room was also spacious and a lovely treat to end my stay in Airlie. "
Canada
Tara
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Nomads Airlie Beach
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sandy Bay Beach?
Sandy Bay Beach is located in Whitsundays. You'll find 26 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near Sandy Bay Beach?
Daydream Island Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a marina and 3 outdoor pools. It's located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Sandy Bay Beach. Other good options within 5 miles include Coral Point Lodge and Baybliss Studio 1.
How many hotels will I find close to Sandy Bay Beach?
Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sandy Bay Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sandy Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Sandy Bay Beach.
What can I see and do near Sandy Bay Beach?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Molle Islands National Park and Conway Conservation Park. Dip your toes in the water at Palm Bay Beach, Daydream Beach and Lovers Cove. Surround yourself with nature at Daydream Island Living Reef, Pelican Island and Daydream Reef.

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