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    Whitsunday Sands Resort

    74 Reviews
    #3 of 16 Specialty Lodging in Bowen
    2A Horseshoe Bay Rd, Bowen, Queensland 4805, Australia
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    Overview
    4.5
    74 reviews
    • Excellent53%
    • Very good37%
    • Average8%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “indian restaurant” (9 reviews)
    “horseshoe bay” (11 reviews)
    “welcoming staff” (3 reviews)
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Air Conditioning
    Beachfront
    Pool
    Non-Smoking Rooms
    Restaurant
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    Family Rooms
    Bar/Lounge
    Kitchenette
    Wheelchair Access
    Self-Serve Laundry
    4.0 Star Hotel
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    1 - 5 of 71 reviews

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    It has that 'Wow' factor

    The location cannot be better. The view from our balcony is breathtaking. We viewed two rooms on arrival and took the slightly more expensive room facing Horseshoe Bay - a stunning vista. Room is fine and well appointed. Very clean and well maintained. Walking distance...More

    Thank Nick T
    Response from Sde1976, Manager at Whitsunday Sands ResortResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for your kind words... Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Really pleasant surprise

    Fantastic location with a choice of beautiful little bays to swim all on your doorstep. Lovely clean and spacious rooms, lots of which have spectacular views. The reception staff were also very helpful and the on site Indian restaurant was exceptional.

    Thank jax10082016
    Response from Gail L, Manager at Whitsunday Sands ResortResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for your kind words... We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again!

    Reviewed 10 June 2017
    Location, location, location

    We loved our stay here. The location is magic. Set in large grounds, beautifully maintained. Walk 1 minute to stunning beach cove, few minutes to start of lovely coastal walks. The resort is older style but our balcony room was clean and roomy and had...More

    Thank jen O
    Reviewed 19 May 2017 via mobile
    Really Nice Place

    We stayed here 3 nights. Really nice studio room with a full kitchen. Convenient location with really beautiful beaches only a short walk away. All the staff were very nice. This location is very under rated and definitely worth a visit. Hope to be back...More

    Thank barr1984
    Reviewed 26 April 2017
    Not a place I would stay at again

    The room that we had was upstairs, the view was absolutely fantastic sitting on the balcony and watching the sunset. But unfortunately I cannot think of a lot else good to say about the place. We booked it online for 2 nights, but when we...More

    Thank LittleOneNewcastle
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    About
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    Amenities
    • Top amenities
    • Pool
    • Beachfront
    • Free Parking
    • Restaurant
    • Room Service
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
    • Hotel Amenities
    • Free Parking
    • Self-Serve Laundry
    • Room Service
    • Room amenities
    • Air Conditioning
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator in room
    • Things to do
    • Pool
    • Restaurant
    • Bar/Lounge
    Details
    • Price range
    • USD 96 - USD 118 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    • Hotel class
    • Room types
    • Kitchenette ,
    • Accessible rooms ,
    • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
    • Family Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 44
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    "Any of the rooms overlooking the sea are awesome"
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    "Nice to be upstairs with balcony"
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    "Ground floor rooms are the best as you can walk straight out to the garden and beach."
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    "As for a room with a view of the water - priceless!"
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