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Airlie Beach Hotel
16 The Esplanade, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802 Australia
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The Airlie Beach Hotel is perfectly positioned between absolute beachfront and the of village life, the Airlie Beach Hotel provides guests with the best of both worlds. The hotel boasts ocean views, a village atmosphere, onsite restaurant and convenient landmark location. The hotel has the perfect access for discovering the Great Barrier Reef and 74 Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, with daily tours available. Beach front rooms offer island views and balconies. The hotel is self rated 4 star and has 56 hotel rooms (Beachfront or Village view) and 4 self-contained one bedroom suites (Beachfront). Dine at our newly renovated "The Pub" located on the Esplanade. Hotel room facilities: FREE Wi-Fi, balcony, telephone, en suite bathroom, air-conditioning, tea/coffee making, bar fridge, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, iron/ironing board, LCD flat screen TV, desk, table and chairs, luggage rack.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Bar / lounge
Beach
Diving
Shuttle bus service
Baggage storage
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Taxi service
Non-smoking hotel
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Air conditioning
Private balcony
Safe
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English
Location
16 The Esplanade, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802 Australia
Getting there
Great for walkers
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We had 3 nights here and the location is great and central to Airlie Beach and all its activities. Staff friendly and happy to help out. Couple of things to note:
1. Quoted price when we looked at booking was in the end ex GST. GST was added to the price at check in. One to watch.
2. Beds are ok although you can feel the springs and they are low set. We had 2 queens in our room which worked ok.
3. Rooms have a bath/shower combo so if you are not one for stepping into a bath to have a shower then consider other options.
Other than that housekeeping was great. The views over the water were great. Grab the room with the larger balconies if you can.
Happy travels.
1. Quoted price when we looked at booking was in the end ex GST. GST was added to the price at check in. One to watch.
2. Beds are ok although you can feel the springs and they are low set. We had 2 queens in our room which worked ok.
3. Rooms have a bath/shower combo so if you are not one for stepping into a bath to have a shower then consider other options.
Other than that housekeeping was great. The views over the water were great. Grab the room with the larger balconies if you can.
Happy travels.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Christina Tebbutt, Guest Services / Front Office at Airlie Beach Hotel
Responded 28 Oct 2020
We appreciate your comments and have taken them on board. We will follow up on these and endeavour to improve our facilities. We do hope you can return again soon.
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Started our Whitsundays holiday at this property.
Location is just great. Easy walk to Airlie Beach shops, food, and lagoon. And there was a small market just opposite on the weekend.
Room... look we were disappointed. We booked well in advance for a room with sea views and balcony and got given a disabled room with an small as hell unusable balcony but technically yes we technically had views but you couldn’t enjoy them so I was very annoyed we paid for something I don’t feel we really got.
We had a child with us and we were placed basically on top of the bar with live entertainment until late so really not an appropriate room allocation at all. So be aware when booking and staying with children the pub directly under is quite loud and getting her to sleep was difficult cause of this, so try stay on the other side of building.
The Room however was large. Tv was quite small for size of room.
I do have back issues so I mean I didn’t enjoy the beds either as they were quite hard. I do usually look for places that state they have quality comfort beds. So if you have back issues and need a softer bed this isn’t ideal.
Shower pressure was fantastic. Our bathroom was a disabled one so can’t really comment further on bathroom.
We were going to stay here again after a short stay at Hamilton Island but after our initial check in / room allocation experience we decided to stay elsewhere.
The Pub - underneath food establishment with live entertainment. Food was fantastic. Didn’t witness entertainment live but could hear it loud and clear from our room and the quality of the performers was good.
While our experience was disappointing mostly due to poor room allocation considering our occupants, we do feel this is a good place to stay. Location is winner.
Location is just great. Easy walk to Airlie Beach shops, food, and lagoon. And there was a small market just opposite on the weekend.
Room... look we were disappointed. We booked well in advance for a room with sea views and balcony and got given a disabled room with an small as hell unusable balcony but technically yes we technically had views but you couldn’t enjoy them so I was very annoyed we paid for something I don’t feel we really got.
We had a child with us and we were placed basically on top of the bar with live entertainment until late so really not an appropriate room allocation at all. So be aware when booking and staying with children the pub directly under is quite loud and getting her to sleep was difficult cause of this, so try stay on the other side of building.
The Room however was large. Tv was quite small for size of room.
I do have back issues so I mean I didn’t enjoy the beds either as they were quite hard. I do usually look for places that state they have quality comfort beds. So if you have back issues and need a softer bed this isn’t ideal.
Shower pressure was fantastic. Our bathroom was a disabled one so can’t really comment further on bathroom.
We were going to stay here again after a short stay at Hamilton Island but after our initial check in / room allocation experience we decided to stay elsewhere.
The Pub - underneath food establishment with live entertainment. Food was fantastic. Didn’t witness entertainment live but could hear it loud and clear from our room and the quality of the performers was good.
While our experience was disappointing mostly due to poor room allocation considering our occupants, we do feel this is a good place to stay. Location is winner.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Great place to eat, very good food. Staff all very friendly and happy, great vibe.
We stopped on our travels for a meal and I highly recommend this hotel for great value meals in a very pleasant environment.
We stopped on our travels for a meal and I highly recommend this hotel for great value meals in a very pleasant environment.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Christina Tebbutt, Guest Services / Front Office at Airlie Beach Hotel
Responded 28 Oct 2020
Thank you for your comments we appreciate your feedback, We do hope you can return aqain soon.
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REally, somewhere between 2 and 3 stars. We stayed in so many nice hotels while in Australia for a month, this was my least favorite motel/hotel (and not the least expensive). The location is absolutely fabulous in the center of town. If you like to party!, it's adjacent to a bar. Check-in ends at 8pm, they literally close up the office. We arrived at 8:10pm and we're able to check in at the bar. We were given an accessible room; it was a very basic room, with a very uncomfortable bed, one very small sink in the bathroom, no countertop in the bathroom and no bathtub. Careful, after a shower, the entire bathroom floor is very wet and slippery. There was no USB connections in the room. There was one desk chair in the room; no where else to sit (except the bed). The pool is very small, tucked in next to the parking lot. There was an error in how they charged my credit card at check-in, which they corrected with a trip to the check-in desk. They wanted me to hand over my credit card for them to take to a back room in another building; I said no, so they brought the credit card machine to the front desk. Staff was hit and miss on friendliness.
5 for location; 2 for the room.
5 for location; 2 for the room.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from airliebeachhotel, Front Office Manager at Airlie Beach Hotel
Responded 4 Feb 2020
Thank you for your review on the 3 star Budget Motel and your comments regarding the bath room, they are greatly appreciated. We are glad to hear you loved the location and hope you can return again soon. Kind Regards Christina
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Stayed here for three nights. Had a ocean view room. The view was lovely and I’m assuming that’s why the room was so expensive because the room itself was average at best for what it cost. I wish they had put a cafe blind or similar outside, because of where the room is you get a lot of wind and it’s impossible to sit out there. I can only assume they are going to do some renovations to the room soon as there was a coffee machine in the room that we were not allowed to use because they were for after the Reno?? Power point came away from the wall when you unplug things. The staff member who checked us in was nice however when I made a enquiry about the room to another staff member at reception received a very abrupt response. Didn’t dare make a complaint about anything else eg the power point, couldn’t be bothered with it. The pool was nice. The room smelt mouldy. I know it’s a warm climate but I’ve stayed in hotels in warmer climates and never had that problem. Also they are currently doing renovations downstairs. I’m all for improvements but they really should tell people when the booking comes in. If you want a quiet day by the pool it’s not going to happen until it’s finished. Would I stay here again? no. Found much nicer places for less.
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Iconic hotel centrally located in Airlie Beach.
Fabulous beach views with visiting resident cockatoos greeting you on your balcony!
The well appointed rooms celebtrates the laidback 1970's and 1980's era of Airlie with decorated lifts and original music clips showing in rooms and the most amazing indoor/outdoor sports bar.
Rock bands on the weekend make this a very popular venue...meals are fresh and hearty.
Tip: when ordering a meal, select one that includes a side buffet which is good value.
Staff are cheerful and genuine.
Great place to stay.
Fabulous beach views with visiting resident cockatoos greeting you on your balcony!
The well appointed rooms celebtrates the laidback 1970's and 1980's era of Airlie with decorated lifts and original music clips showing in rooms and the most amazing indoor/outdoor sports bar.
Rock bands on the weekend make this a very popular venue...meals are fresh and hearty.
Tip: when ordering a meal, select one that includes a side buffet which is good value.
Staff are cheerful and genuine.
Great place to stay.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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(We stayed in the Superior King Room)
Good things!:
Location
Views from the balcony - ours overlooked the beach
Hospitality
Cleanliness of the room
In the centre of all activity yet quiet enough to get a good nights sleep
Wonderful pool
Daily cleaning service - restocked teas, coffees, biscuits, towels and made the beds.
Average things:
Pillows
Bedding
Carpet cleanliness - lots of air fresheners around to cover the cigarette smell
Size of cups in room
Poor things:
Bathroom cleanliness
Overall, even though the bathroom wasn’t as clean as it should be, we had a comfortable stay and were well accommodated.
Good things!:
Location
Views from the balcony - ours overlooked the beach
Hospitality
Cleanliness of the room
In the centre of all activity yet quiet enough to get a good nights sleep
Wonderful pool
Daily cleaning service - restocked teas, coffees, biscuits, towels and made the beds.
Average things:
Pillows
Bedding
Carpet cleanliness - lots of air fresheners around to cover the cigarette smell
Size of cups in room
Poor things:
Bathroom cleanliness
Overall, even though the bathroom wasn’t as clean as it should be, we had a comfortable stay and were well accommodated.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stayed in a suite so top floor and requested a quiet room. Unfortunately was placed right above "The Pub" which has live music on weekends and music playing every night, both only until about 10:00pm but if you try to sleep before then you might need earplugs. The rooms on the front of the hotel have lovely water views but as the hotel is only 3 floors high noise is unavoidable.
Speaking of the pub its a very well run place and a couple of the bands were excellent. Tried the food there and to be honest its pretty average and not worth the pricing.
I can't recommend the "Sports Bar" as in reality its a "Smoke Bar", I don't understand how they can allow smoking indoors but it seemed like almost everyone was smoking, with ash trays provided so it smelled pretty bad and we didn't stick around.
Even given the above I rate the place "very good", the staff were amazingly helpful and friendly and the rooms nice, maybe a little tired but clean and spacious. The location is also great too.
Overall its a very well run place but they don't miss a trick to extract your money, including a credit card fee for every drink.
Speaking of the pub its a very well run place and a couple of the bands were excellent. Tried the food there and to be honest its pretty average and not worth the pricing.
I can't recommend the "Sports Bar" as in reality its a "Smoke Bar", I don't understand how they can allow smoking indoors but it seemed like almost everyone was smoking, with ash trays provided so it smelled pretty bad and we didn't stick around.
Even given the above I rate the place "very good", the staff were amazingly helpful and friendly and the rooms nice, maybe a little tired but clean and spacious. The location is also great too.
Overall its a very well run place but they don't miss a trick to extract your money, including a credit card fee for every drink.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Room Tip:Â Higher numbered rooms are furthest from the pub but do get noise from the road and park.
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Booked in for a single solo night stay after a weekend with friends on the islands. Check in went smoothly, the room was modern and clean and was everything I needed. Great location, very convenient having the restaurant and pub right there. The hotel itself was great.
The disappointment came upon check out when I asked where the lobby bathroom was, and WHILE I was in the toilet, the front desk receptionist charged the debit card on file without asking, even though I had already paid for my booking via booking.com.
During working out the mistake that was made, she attempted to tell me how manage my bookings and that I should have ‘amended/adjusted’ my original booking instead of cancelling and rebooking. However it’s my belief that that is none of her business to try to tell me how to book my travels, and little did she know I canceled for a reason as at that time I didn’t know I would be staying in Airlie beach.
She processed the refund on my card with 1 quick apology, making me feel like I was inconveniencing her. I said to her ‘lucky I hadn’t left yet’ and she muttered something inaudible under her breath. I now of course have to wait up to 7 days for that refund to be processed, along with the release of the $200 pre-auth on my debit card.
A very sour end to what would have otherwise been a 5star experience.
The disappointment came upon check out when I asked where the lobby bathroom was, and WHILE I was in the toilet, the front desk receptionist charged the debit card on file without asking, even though I had already paid for my booking via booking.com.
During working out the mistake that was made, she attempted to tell me how manage my bookings and that I should have ‘amended/adjusted’ my original booking instead of cancelling and rebooking. However it’s my belief that that is none of her business to try to tell me how to book my travels, and little did she know I canceled for a reason as at that time I didn’t know I would be staying in Airlie beach.
She processed the refund on my card with 1 quick apology, making me feel like I was inconveniencing her. I said to her ‘lucky I hadn’t left yet’ and she muttered something inaudible under her breath. I now of course have to wait up to 7 days for that refund to be processed, along with the release of the $200 pre-auth on my debit card.
A very sour end to what would have otherwise been a 5star experience.
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Date of stay: March 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Hotel is very good.
It has been renovated recently.
Rooms are VERY CLEAN.
No mold, no dust, clean sheets and the bed...oh it is SO comfy.
There is a pub downstairs but we could not hear anything from our room. They offer live music, room service daily which is very good compared to some other places.
It is so nice to come back to our room and have fresh towels and room clean.
I could not reccomend this place highly enough.
My partner and I spent 4 nights here and we will definitely be back.
It was PERFECT!
It has been renovated recently.
Rooms are VERY CLEAN.
No mold, no dust, clean sheets and the bed...oh it is SO comfy.
There is a pub downstairs but we could not hear anything from our room. They offer live music, room service daily which is very good compared to some other places.
It is so nice to come back to our room and have fresh towels and room clean.
I could not reccomend this place highly enough.
My partner and I spent 4 nights here and we will definitely be back.
It was PERFECT!
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Very close to the bottle shop that has outdoor speakers with very loud music all day into the night.
I do not recommend this hotel.
Hi.... Yes I think there is... we went out and about early so got breakfast once out . Great hotel !
The hotel does not provide airport transfers, however you can book online with Whitsunday 2 Everywhere or Whitsunday Transit & either company will drop you off at the hotel. I believe the cost $20 eachway approx.
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Mark
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you!
The only resort still open on Long Island is Palm Bay Resort.
I believe they can arrange a water taxi for guests.
If you want to go to the Great Barrier Reef only there is a large ferry service this area.
Smaller companies with numbers of around 30 per boat go to Whitehaven Beach & the fringing reefs around the Whitsundays Marine Park.
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AU$180 - AU$287 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandAirlie Beach
NUMBER OF ROOMS
60
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Frequently Asked Questions about Airlie Beach Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Airlie Beach Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Airlie Beach Lagoon (0.3 km), Into The Blue Gallery (0.2 km), and Boathaven Beach (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Airlie Beach Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Airlie Beach Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Airlie Beach Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and complimentary tea during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Airlie Beach Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Belvedere At Toscana, Anchor Bar, and Little Vegas Burger & Bar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Airlie Beach Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Airlie Beach Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 km away from the centre of Airlie Beach.
Does Airlie Beach Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
Is Airlie Beach Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.