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Whitsunday Sands Resort

★★★★ 2A Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, AU

9.4 guest rating· 2133 reviews

About this hotel

Private Peninsula with 2 Beaches

Whitsunday Sands Resort is a hidden gem nestled on its private peninsula, offering exclusive access to two stunning beaches. Horseshoe Bay and Greys Bay provide the perfect backdrop for a relaxing getaway, with the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef just steps away.

Convenient Location

Ideally situated, the resort is a short drive from Bowen Golf Course and Bowen Summergarden Cinemas, allowing guests to easily explore the local attractions while enjoying the tranquility of the secluded property.

Ocean-View Rooms with Modern Amenities

Indulge in comfort with air-conditioned rooms boasting ocean views, along with convenient amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, and flat-screen TV. Unwind in style and make the most of your stay at Whitsunday Sands Resort.

Book now to experience a luxurious beachfront retreat like no other!

Rooms & rates

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Ocean Queen Room

Sleeps 2 · 26 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Featuring breathtaking views and sunsets over Grays Bay and offering direct access to the beach, this room offers complimentary cable channels, free WiFi, air-conditioning and an en suite with a walk-in shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Also provided are ironing facilities, a microwave, tea/coffee making facilities, linen and towels. Overnight, weekly or long stays. Non-smoking Rooms, Balconies or Patios. Strictly no infants or children allowed in this room

Ocean Kitchenette Queen Room

Sleeps 2 · 32 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

This room features breathtaking views over the landscaped gardens, out to the Coral Sea and offers direct access to Horseshoe Bay Beach. Watch the Sunrise from the comfort of your bed or balcony. It includes a flat-screen TV with complimentary cable channels, free WiFi, air-conditioning and an en suite with a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Also provided for overnight, weekly or long stays are ironing facilities and a kitchenette with a full size fridge, double hot plate, sink, microwave, crockery, cutlery, toaster and kettle. All linen is provided. Non-smoking Rooms, Balconies or Patios. Strictly no infants or children allowed in this room.

Ocean Kitchenette Spa Room

Sleeps 2 · 42 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

This queen room features great views of the ocean and the beautiful landscaped gardens. Watch the Sunrise even the Moonrise while laying in bed or from your Balcony. The bathroom comes with a spa bath, a separate shower and complimentary toiletries. Flat screen TV with complimentary Cable channels, Free WIFI, air-conditioning. The kitchenette offers a 2 glass hot plate, crockery, cutlery, pans, microwave, kettle, and fridge/freezer Overnight, weekly or long stays. Non-smoking Rooms, Balconies or Patios. Strictly no infants or children allowed in this room.

Ocean Queen and Two Singles

Sleeps 4 · 40 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This room features breathtaking views and sunsets over Gray's Bay and offers direct access to Gray's Bay Beach. The beds are all in the one room and there is an private bathroom. Also included is complimentary cable channels, free WiFi, air-conditioning, ironing facilities, a microwave, toaster and tea/coffee making facilities. Linen and towels are provided. Overnight, weekly or long stays. Non-smoking Rooms, Balconies or Patios.

Executive King Room

Sleeps 2 · 42 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Breathtaking views of Gloucester Island and Horseshoe bay which has been voted the number 1 beach in QLD. Experience the most amazing sunrises/moonrises that can be watched while lying in your bed or on your patio, they will take your breath away. The Apartment is located on ground level with open plan living & dining and a fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher and washing machine. The bedroom has a king size bed with en-suite. All linen is provided. Nonsmoking. Air conditioned. Complimentary Foxtel & Wifi. Strictly no infants or children allowed in this room. Overnight welcome, weekly, weekends or long stays, the choice is yours. Call 4786 3333 to find out more. Max 2 people

Studio Queen Apartment

Sleeps 3 · 35 m² · Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

The Studio Queen Apartment overlooks the landscape gardens and the swimming pool with an Ocean and Gloucester Island view from the comfort of your balcony. Experience the most amazing sunrises. The studio apartment offers open plan living, dining and full equipped kitchen. Please note the lounge is a pull-out double sofa bed for the 3rd & 4th person/child. Air conditioned, complimentary Foxtel & Wifi. The bedroom has a queen bed with an en suite with all linen provided. Non-smoking. Overnight welcome, weekly, weekends or long stays, the choice is yours. Max 3/4 people. CHILDREN WELCOME.

Two-Bedroom Apartment with View

Sleeps 6 · 68 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

This spacious apartment consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit offers 3 beds.

Twin Room with Sea View

Sleeps 3 · 40 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This twin room features a pool with a view. The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Two-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment with Ocean View

Sleeps 4 · 68 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

This apartment's standout feature is the pool with a view. This spacious apartment includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit has 3 beds.

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Sleeps 6 · 85 m² · King bed, 2× Twin bed, Queen Bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>920-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, patio with partial ocean and garden views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LED television with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, local maps, and window screens</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, fresh towels every 3 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 days</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Thin carpet in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Weekly housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fence around pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Non-smoking rooms
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  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shallow end
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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2A Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, AU

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.42133 reviews

+ Stunning views+ Beautiful location+ Friendly staff+ Clean roomsSome noisy neighborsUncomfortable bed reported by some guests
Cleanliness9.3
Service9.8
Location9.7
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.5
Value for Money9.3

Will be going back. Lovely.

9.0

Loved the location of our room. Loved the view. It was wonderful. The stay, 2 nights was not long enough.

The only fault of our room was that you had to have the exhaust fan on with the light. Middle of night trips to the bathroom were not quiet.

Ricky · AU · 2026-07-23

Guest review

6.0

Friendly staff

Needs work. Quite old now.

Patricia · AU · 2026-07-20

Guest review

10.0

Location was amazing

Donna · AU · 2026-07-20

We loved it and plan to return.

9.0

What a great location with so much to do, walking, swimming, fishing etc and a close by cafe and a restaurant.

Roy · AU · 2026-07-20

Good to know

Please note that there is a 1.6% charge when you pay with an American Express and Diners Club credit card.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 13 years old stay for AUD 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.

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Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.