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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 hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and distant hills.

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

1. Daydream Island Resort

3.6 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Colin

NZ$417

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain in the background.

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

2. Reef View Hotel

15.2 km from Sandy Bay Beach

yifan

NZ$560

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, palm trees, and boats.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A swimming pool with palm trees and lounge chairs, surrounded by a fence and overlooking a body of water.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a view.

3. Coral Point Lodge

3.8 km from Sandy Bay Beach

John

NZ$228

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A wooden deck with wicker furniture overlooking a beach and ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lush palm trees.

A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings, wicker furniture, and a stone fireplace.

A tropical beach resort with a sandy beach, palm trees, and a clear blue sea.

4. Palm Bay Resort

7.2 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Kristin

A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

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

A coastal view with numerous sailboats on turquoise waters, palm trees, and a distant mountain.

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

5. Airlie Beach Hotel

11.2 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Sandra

NZ$268

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A spa area with a hot tub surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees, overlooking a body of water.

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.

6. Whitsunday Apartments

15.5 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Hillary

NZ$586

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

A woman sitting on a swing overlooking a beach with palm trees and a sunset.

7. Coral Sea Resort

11.8 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Jennifer

NZ$499

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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 modern kitchen with a view of the sea and boats, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa with a potted plant.

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

8. Mirage Whitsundays

13 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Katerina

NZ$637

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dining area with white chairs.

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

9. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

7.7 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Declan

NZ$94

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

10. Mantra Club Croc

13 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Diego

NZ$282

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious balcony with a view of the sea and mountains, furnished with wicker chairs and a sofa.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black sink, and large windows offering a view of a beach and palm trees.

An infinity pool with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

11. Club Wyndham Airlie Beach

11.2 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Jomana

An aerial view of a coral reef with clear turquoise waters and a heart-shaped formation.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach area, and thatched-roof huts.

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a hammock overlooking a calm body of water, surrounded by palm trees and distant mountains.

An aerial view of a tropical beach with dense forest, clear turquoise waters, and a small resort area with beach huts and a boat.

12. Elysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat

12.2 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Kevin

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 spacious lobby with wicker furniture, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the hotel name.

13. The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

10.9 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Peter

NZ$348

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A swimming pool with a view of the ocean and a building with a balcony.

A hot tub in a room with wooden ceiling and a view of the sea.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.

A hot tub with a wooden ceiling and large windows overlooking a turquoise sea.

14. Pinnacles

11.3 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Lilian

A clear view of a calm sea with a sailboat in the distance, surrounded by tall palm trees.

A table with four chairs, a glass of wine, and a menu, set against a backdrop of a beach with palm trees and a view of the sea.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden furniture, and a tiled backsplash.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, three staff members, a staircase, and outdoor seating with plants.

15. Beach Club

15.2 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Bretton

A modern outdoor pool area with a stone wall, wooden deck, and a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a stone wall, wooden furniture, a pool, and a TV.

A man walking on a concrete path towards a building with a stone wall and a metal roof.

A spacious room with a large window overlooking a body of water and mountains. There are several sofas and a dining table in the center.

16. Qualia

13.7 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Jeremy

A modern apartment with a living area, dining space, and kitchen.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass-enclosed seating area, and a visible bathroom.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

17. at Marina Shores

12.7 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Kylie

NZ$427

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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 sign reading "AIRLIE BEACH HEART OF THE REEF" with palm trees and a view of the ocean in the background.

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

18. Magnums Airlie Beach

11.5 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Jessica

NZ$128

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

A restaurant with a view of a marina. Tables are set with menus and glasses.

19. Palm Bungalows

15 km 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

NZ$555

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A clear view of an infinity pool with a view of the ocean and boats.

A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and boats anchored near the shore.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a pool area, and lush greenery.

An outdoor wedding setup with white chairs and a draped canopy overlooking a scenic ocean view.

20. at Water's Edge Resort

11.4 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Barrie

NZ$404

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top Sandy Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

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."

Baybliss Studio 1

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views. Priceless"

Baybliss Escape #1 - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"great quiet location "

Baybliss Studio 3

10/10 Excellent

"Property staff were great, don't rely on expedia comms - communicate directly with property once you've booked. Beautiful spot! "

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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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.

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Our top choices for Sandy Bay Beach hotels

1. Daydream Island Resort

2. Reef View Hotel

3. Coral Point Lodge

4. Palm Bay Resort

5. Airlie Beach Hotel

6. Whitsunday Apartments

7. Coral Sea Resort

8. Mirage Whitsundays

9. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

10. Mantra Club Croc

11. Club Wyndham Airlie Beach

12. Elysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat

13. The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

14. Pinnacles

15. Beach Club

16. Qualia

17. at Marina Shores

18. Magnums Airlie Beach

19. Palm Bungalows

20. at Water's Edge Resort

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Top Sandy Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Shutehaven Villa

Daydream Island Resort

Picturesque on Passage

Baybliss Luxury 1 Bedroom Apt

Panorama at Shute Harbour

'Vue de Bleu' Luxury Whitsunday Retreat

Baybliss Studio 1

Baybliss Escape #1 - Adults Only

Baybliss Studio 3

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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