Freedom Shores
Lot 103 Pringle Road, Woodwark, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802 Australia
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At Freedom Shores visitors can stay in a Boat Bungalow or Resort Suite, dine at the award winning Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill with a great selection of craft beers and boutique wines, enjoy a menu developed by our inspired Head Chef Zibby Deca, or just soak in the view of the water’s edge with a cocktail in hand and a moment of relaxation. Freedom Shores resort captures the natural surrounds of the ocean and lush Whitsunday tropical forests. Set in a hidden valley close to Airlie Beach, the destination provides various unique accommodation options from a converted boat, bespoke boat bungalow accommodation, through to well-appointed Resort Suites. The extensive landscaped gardens have pockets of peace, there is stunning craftsmanship found in all the buildings, and Freedom Shores offers service from highly experienced and knowledgeable staff. The venue is also poplar as an event destination.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Free shuttle or taxi services
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Wifi
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
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Air conditioning
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Lot 103 Pringle Road, Woodwark, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802 Australia
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A real resort and One of a kind boutique experience. Secluded, pristine, private with a nautical theme throughout. Great value as well. Fine dining short walk away. Awesome pool area, The views are incredible.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Freedom Shores, Marketing at Freedom Shores
Responded 19 Apr 2023
Hi guys. Thank you so much for the lovely review! Hope to see you again soon <3
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Bonza stay in paradise! From start to finish of our 4 night stay was the best little holiday we have ever had! Rod & Sofia and all the staff obviously love their jobs and treated us like royalty! From the welcome we received til our goodbyes we were thoroughly spoilt! The lovely aspect, the variety of breakfast overlooking the pool with views to die for! We stayed in the boat bungalow’s and it was exceptional. It was super clean & maintained, bed & pillows were very comfy. I especially loved the front deck with fantastic views of the gardens and bay. Also, we enjoyed star gazing at night. The Friday night $1 oysters at Northerlies were fresh and delicious! We also liked the courtesy bus which took us in and out of town a few times. It was hard to leave this little bit of paradise and we will back as soon as possible! Thanks to all the team at Freedom Shores 😊…
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 13 Feb 2023
Hi Alison. It was an absolute pleasure having you with us in November. Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We hope to see you again soon! xx
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This hotel is original by its configuration: small bungalows in the shape of a boat. Each boat is unique and has all the necessary confort with a breathtaking view of the bay. There is a huge park and a private beach. All the guests have to our disposal a swimming pool. The breakfast is really good and the tea is really friendly and helpful to find attractions. A nice restaurant, on the beach, is linked to the hotel. The view and the food are amazing. Special thanks for the breakfast team and "our" french waitress to the Northlies restaurant. The breakfast with the view is a must.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip: All the boats are quite similar and the view is the same
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Responded 13 Feb 2023
Hi Rick. Thank you so much for your fantastic review. Great to hear you had a lovely time! We hope to see you again soon
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Visitors beware! We had the misfortune of being booked into the rooms up by reception. There are 3 of them and all are adjoined by an interconnected door if required. This also means sounds from your neighbours travel through the doors as if nothing was there plus the walls were paper thin. Our neighbours liked to talk/ shout/ listen to music at 3 million decibels and by 22:40 we had enough and called put a duty manager for our noise complaint. He did attend, entered our room, acknowledging it was too loud and went to speak to the adjoining room. We told him at the time that we were not happy with how sound travels through the rooms and that we wanted to check out in the morning and cancel our 2nd and third night. This we did, particularly after further hours in the room with a rock hard mattress and listening to the neighbours , snore, flick light switches on /off.. yes the walls were that thin. I should also add there’s notices in the room that they are licensed venue therefore you were forbidden to consume any of your own alcohol in your room. Quite bizzare never seen that before. They are happy to provide 375ml wine bottles ( half size) for $33 though, that’s having a laugh . In the interest of fairness and balance to this review, the boat rooms I could imagine would have been a much different experience as all were detached rooms for what we could see. The grounds themselves are stunning along with the views and location. Unfortunately my wife and I had a very different experience and after a sleepless uncomfortable stay we did not want to put ourselves through 2 more days of that. We rang management the following morning explaining our position and was told in no uncertain terms that we would forfeit all monies paid as there was “ nothing wrong” with the room and it was state of origin on the tv .. again a bizzare reason. So we have lost over $1000. We consider this excessive and unfair . I acknowledge the short notice of us deciding not to stay however it was not our intent not to stay . We left for reason not for the lack of nothing better to do. Totally none understanding management who took zero ownership of our experience and no doubt they will rehire them whilst on paper we have paid for them… no conscience…
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Date of stay: July 2022
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I love this place. The rooms are cumfy clean and have great air-conditioning for those super hot days. The team at the concierge desk are always friendly and helpful and the stunning back drop of the ocean and islands leave you feeling revitalised. On the plus side your only a 1 min walk away from Northerlies and fantastic bar and resturant. Treat youself to this amazing resort you will not be disappointed.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 4 July 2022
Hi Alex! Thanks so much for the lovely review. We really appreciate our customer feedback and we hope to see you again soon <3
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Lemazintransit wrote a review Apr 2022
Geelong & Bellarine, Australia162 contributions59 helpful votes
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This place was absolutely magical. Literally from the moment we arrived we loved every bit of it. Absolutely stunning views. Beautiful southeasterly breeze whilst sitting either on the beautiful deck of our own amazing boat (cabin), up on the pool or on the gorgeous couches in the reception area. Every part of this place was lovely. The gardens are beautifully looked after. The cabins had the best views and were super clean. I loved all the little thoughts, umbrellas, bug spray, great mini bar selection. The breakfast was perfect, loved the variety and little daily surprises salmon crepe or berry pancakes. It is super close to the northerlies restaurant which we went to a few times but we were also able to get the free shuttle bus into Airlie which was super handy 15 minutes up the road. I have to say that every single staff member was beyond lovely, not forced or over the top but appeared genuinely happy and friendly. I didn’t catch his name but the property manager was just so hospitable and naturally engaging. He has to be one of the loveliest hosts I have met in my travels. I can not recommend this place more highly, perfect to get away from all the busy rigmarole and just chill.…
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: We brought a couple of little treats for ourselves as we didn’t have a car, there is a very small...
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Response from Penelope Smith, Marketing at Freedom Shores
Responded 28 Apr 2022
Thank you so much for the incredible review! We're so happy to hear you loved every part of your stay. We'll pass your feedback onto our amazing Resort Manager, Rod. We hope to see you again soon
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Can not praise this resort enough. The property grounds are spectacular, the staff is friendly and accommodating, the rooms are spacious, boast picturesque view and are well cleaned and maintained. I rarely write reviews but really wanted to take the time and give this place appreciation for the wonderful stay and experience my family was awarded. Would absolutely love to stay here again in the future.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Penelope Smith, Marketing at Freedom Shores
Responded 28 Apr 2022
Hi Sabina. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure having you and the family stay with us. We hope to see you back again soon
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Upon arrival the staff were amazing super friendly and helpful. The facilities are all new and the view is breath taking. It’s a quite hide away perfect for any relaxing getaway for any people or person. The restaurant is 200m walk away and we can’t fault the food, so good we tried everything on the menu Atleast once….The octopus salad was our favourite! If we had any negatives is that maybe there could be some hooks on the walls to hand bags, towels, hats or cloths. Also the wifi connection in the rooms is such low frequency you can’t watch Netflix. Suggestion would be maybe a barbecue area somewhere around the beautiful pool and deck area. Would be nice to to have the option of being able to make your own food at some point… although we can’t fault the food at the restaurant it does become quite costly eating out lunch and dinner every night for a week. Special shout out to Analyse who went above and beyond to help organise transport and breakfast and towels etc she did everything to ensure we were always taken care of. We will happily return!…
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Penelope Smith, Marketing at Freedom Shores
Responded 16 Feb 2022
Hi guys. Thanks so much for the feedback. Always good to hear from our guests. We will pass your comments onto our management team and we hope to see you back again soon
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This has to be hands down the best hospitality in Queensland! We enjoyed every minute of our stay at Freedom Shores. From providing pointers to the baker in town to cater for my birthday cake, to the excellent communication before we even arrived including a detailed map and instructions. The service was superb. The rooms were clean, with daily housekeeping, well maintained and very comfortable. Northerlies and the Moon Bar were great and the food was delicious. The pool was amazing! We really appreciated the ride to pick up our lunch and pool cocktails. There is a courtesy bus which is a great way to get around Airlie Beach. The breakfast was delicious, the location is stunning! It's private and surreal. Thank you so much to Annelise who went above and beyond in helping us with everything including our breakfast and at check out. I have never come across such hospitality. I would highly recommend a stay here. What a start to the year! we can’t wait to be back and to see this wonderful team again!…
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 16 Feb 2022
What a lovely review! Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure having you stay with us and we hope to see you again soon
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We enjoyed every minute of our stay at Freedom Shores. The service was fantastic, particularly Annalese. The rooms were clean, well maintained and very comfortable. Northerlies was great and the courtesy bus was a great way to get around.
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 16 Feb 2022
Thanks Chris for the fantastic review! We hope to see you again soon
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PRICE RANGE
USD 204 - USD 279 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandAirlie BeachWoodwark
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom Shores
Which popular attractions are close to Freedom Shores?
Nearby attractions include Heart Reef (5.4 km), Airlie Beach Lagoon (4.5 km), and Bicentennial Walkway (4.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Freedom Shores?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Freedom Shores?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Freedom Shores?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Freedom Shores?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Belvedere At Toscana, Cafe One 3, and My Rainbow Bakery & Cafe.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Freedom Shores?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Freedom Shores have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Freedom Shores offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Freedom Shores have airport transportation?
Yes, Freedom Shores offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Freedom Shores accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.