Airlie Beach is the perfect place to stay when visiting for the Great Barrier Reef Festival – it has the feel of a tropical island resort with a gorgeous outlook over the bays and islands. It is the main access point to the islands and the Great Barrier Reef and at night is a thriving hub offering a vibrant array of nightlife, dining experiences and shopping and relaxation.
Relaxing can be as easy as hanging by your accommodation pool or heading to the lagoon in the centre of town or the local beach or getting out on the water and enjoying a trip to one of the 74 islands right on the doorstep.
Airlie Beach provides the ideal mainland base for holiday fun and adventure, there are many different accommodation styles to choose from but why not start with our sponsor’s accommodations:
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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BIG4 Whitsunday Tropical Eco Resort
BIG 4 Whitsunday Tropical Eco Resort share a vision to provide a unique and memorable Whitsunday holiday experience. Nestled in 7 acres of lush tropical rainforest within the beautiful Conway National Park which is just a short 5 minute drive from the tourist centre of Airlie Beach and minutes from two main Ports.
With a variety of options to suit every traveller’s needs from their Deluxe Eco Lodges, Villas and budget Studios to large powered and unpowered sites and camping facilities.
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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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Whitsunday Vacations
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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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Colonial Palms Motel

Colonial Palms offers comfortable rooms larger than a typical motel room that let you relax just like home.
Our one bedroom family apartments are equipped with a kitchenette, ideal for those longer stays when you don’t want to eat out every night.
The tropical resort-style atmosphere together with expansive views of Boat haven Bay and Mandalay Point, make it the perfect place to relax and unwind whether you are on a business trip or taking a much needed holiday.
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