Airlie Beach is the perfect place to stay during the Great Barrier Reef Festival — offering the charm of a tropical island resort with stunning views over bays, beaches, and the 74 Whitsunday Islands.
By day, it’s your gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, island adventures, and unforgettable marine experiences. By night, it transforms into a lively coastal hub with vibrant nightlife, boutique shopping, relaxing spas, and an impressive range of dining experiences.
Whether you’re looking to kick back by the pool, take a dip in the Airlie Beach Lagoon, stroll the local beaches, or set sail for an island escape — Airlie offers the best of both relaxation and adventure.
There’s accommodation to suit every traveller — from luxury resorts to family-friendly apartments, stylish studios, and budget-friendly stays.
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To support those who support the festival, we invite you to explore our accommodation sponsors first. They offer great hospitality, prime locations, and an easy base for all your festival fun.
Sebel Whitsundays
The Sebel Whitsundays creates the perfect setting for your Airlie Beach holiday. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, family friendly accommodation or somewhere to mix work with pleasure The Sebel Whitsundays looks forward to welcoming you. The resort’s modern, beachside inspired apartments and luxury penthouses offer spacious balconies with views over the Port of Airlie and the Coral Sea.
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at Hotel Group
at Hotel Group offers the very finest locations coupled with extraordinary hospitality. Understanding that the accommodation experience encapsulates the entire atmosphere, as opposed to a room with a bed, we make sure to go above and beyond for so all of our guests.
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BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort
The Whitsunday holiday paradise like no other…..proudly family owned and operated since 1993 and winner of over 50 major tourism awards, we offer a unique blend of exceptional resort facilities, stunning tropical gardens and one of the world’s most beautiful destinations on our doorstep. And whilst we truly cater to everyone from the young to the young at heart – 32m lagoon pool (heated through winter), 13 slide waterpark, mini golf, playground, outdoor cinema, animal park and year-round social activities program – it’s our genuinely warm and friendly team who can turn this into the holiday of a lifetime!
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Daydream Island
Cherished for it’s seclusion and solitude – yet just a 30-minute ferry ride from the mainland – Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef invites you to relax amidst the breathtaking beauty of Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands. Escape to a haven of peace and relaxation framed by whispering palms and a spectacular lagoon in shades of shimmering azure and turquoise.
Daydream Island Resort is renowned as the best place to stay in the Whitsunday Islands – one of the world’s most dramatic and extraordinary destinations.
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Mirage Whitsundays
Mirage Whitsundays is located at the gateway of Whitsundays 74 islands in Tropical North Queensland. We provides self-contained apartments, villas and penthouses all endowed with epicurean kitchens, indulgent bathrooms and spacious terraces with breathtaking island-dotted ocean views.
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The Boathouse Apartments
The Boathouse Apartments offer two and three bedroom luxury apartments with private balconies overlooking the Port of Airlie, with stunning views of the Whitsunday Islands and Coral Sea. The property includes a resort style swimming pool, heated hot tub, sun loungers, a full-sized tennis court and BBQ facilities. Not to mention it is only a flat 300 metre walk into the centre of Airlie Beach.
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Magnums Accommodation
Discover our unique and affordable accommodation at our lush, tropical property, literally seconds from the vibrant main street of Airlie Beach.
Magnums Unique Accommodation offers a wide range of affordable accommodation options suited to couples and travellers looking for the perfect place to stay while exploring our breathtaking backyard, The Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef.
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Accommodation Whitsunday
Offering a diverse range of holiday rentals across Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island, and surrounds we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive personalised service and exceptional accommodation that features all the comforts you’d find in your own home.
Whether it’s a coastal home or apartment, a private rural retreat, room for a boat, a pet-friendly oasis, or a large luxury beach house, we’re sure to have exactly what you’re looking for.
Let us help create your amazing holiday in the Whitsundays. By booking through us, you’re guaranteed the best direct rates, instant booking, discounts for repeat guests, combined accommodation and tour packages, and expert advice from our reservations team.
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Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat
Imagine waking up to the symphony of rustling leaves and the chatter of native birds, all while cocooned in the lap of lush rainforest beauty. Kipara isn’t just a place to rest your head – it’s your launchpad for unforgettable escapades. With accommodations that cater to all kinds of explorers, from solo trailblazers to boisterous families, we’re all about providing top-notch experiences without the sky-high price tags.
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Toscana Village Resort
Set in a pretty Tuscan inspired garden, the 4-star Toscana Village Resort offers accommodation with free WiFi and panoramic views of the village, Pioneer Bay and the Whitsunday Islands. Guests enjoy free private parking, 4 outdoor swimming pools.
Conveniently located within 5 minutes’ walk from the heart of the village, Toscana Village Resort is 200 metres from Airlie Beach. Conway State Forest is a 15-minute drive from Toscana Village Resort.
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