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A couple relaxing on a wicker lounge chair facing a beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

A wooden deck with a pool, white lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A wooden pathway leading to a reception area with a sign that reads "Welcome to Freedom Shores."

A resort with multiple boat-shaped cabins, a swimming pool, and a large building with a white roof.

1. Freedom Shores

16.7 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Amy

₹15,486

₹17,034 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

A swimming pool with orange lounge chairs, a white fence, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A coastal view with numerous sailboats on turquoise waters, palm trees, and a distant mountain.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a marina, and a modern building complex with multiple floors and a flat roof.

2. Airlie Beach Hotel

11.2 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Sandra

₹11,956

₹13,270 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A poolside area with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a desk, and two beds.

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by hills and clear skies.

A large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a sandy beach.

3. Magnums Airlie Beach

11.5 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Jessica

₹5,507

₹6,154 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A beach with clear water, boats, and distant hills.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a chair, a bed with a headboard, and a large window.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small sofa, a kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

4. Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

10.3 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Julie

₹7,890

₹7,890 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a balcony, a kitchenette, a bed, a sofa, and a dining area.

A swimming pool with a view of the sea and boats. There are lounge chairs and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

A marina with boats docked, a sunset in the background, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

5. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

12 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Denise

₹11,701

₹12,959 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens and teal pillows, and a wooden floor.

A hot tub with candles, a bottle of champagne, and glasses on a wooden deck with a scenic view of a forested hill.

A modern house with a balcony, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and trees.

6. Seclude Rainforest Retreat

17.9 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Ben

₹22,772

₹22,772 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal hotel with a swimming pool, a pier, and multiple boats in the water.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, a view of the sea, and a ceiling with wooden slats.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

A woman sitting on a swing overlooking a beach with palm trees and a sunset.

7. Coral Sea Resort

11.8 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Jennifer

₹24,792

₹27,487 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a water slide.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a glass door entrance, and a reception desk.

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a tropical garden.

8. BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

15.5 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Wendy

₹13,216

₹13,216 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and decorative wall art.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with a distinctive white roof and a smaller structure with a curved roof. There are palm trees and a swimming pool visible.

9. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

10.9 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Michael

₹12,642

₹13,906 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by tropical vegetation.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a television, a sofa, a bed, and artwork on the walls.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window, and a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a stone building, palm trees, and a parked SUV.

10. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

13.1 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Brendon

₹7,118

₹7,837 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden flooring, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A wooden building with a porch, surrounded by tropical plants.

11. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

9.5 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Sean

₹7,048

₹7,814 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A pathway lined with palm trees leading to a building with a door and a chair outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a blue countertop, a stove, a microwave, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A covered outdoor seating area with a glass table and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a building in the background.

12. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

12.9 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Brett

₹8,598

₹9,458 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wooden picnic tables and blue umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a stone wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view.

A billiards table, multiple bar stools, and a counter area with a menu display in a casual dining setting.

A Harry Brown Wine, Beer & Spirits store with a modern design, featuring a clear entrance and a signboard.

13. Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel

15.3 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Stephen

₹6,617

₹7,396 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a covered seating area.

A pool area with a bridge, surrounded by trees and a fence.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Whitsunday On The Beach".

A building with a sign for 'Whitsunday On The Beach' and 'Holiday Units & Tour Bookings'. There is a 'VACANCY' sign, a 'Shute Harbour Road' sign, and a 'LinksLiving' sign.

14. Whitsunday On The Beach

11.6 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Callie

₹9,636

₹10,707 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, ceiling fans, and a view of greenery.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a large island with stools, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden dining table, and chairs.

15. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

9.4 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Michael

₹7,545

₹7,545 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs. There is a view of the sea and mountains through large windows.

A swimming pool with a stone wall, wooden deck, and tropical plants.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view of the sea, and a living room with a TV and seating.

A modern kitchen with a view of the sea and boats, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa with a potted plant.

16. Mirage Whitsundays

13 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Katerina

₹31,672

₹35,077 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A marina with multiple sailboats docked, surrounded by lush green hills and a clear blue sky.

A modern living area with a sofa, dining table, and kitchen.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dining area with white chairs.

17. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

7.7 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Declan

₹4,998

₹5,497 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A waterfront hotel with a sign reading "The Boathouse."

A balcony with a glass railing, a ceiling fan, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a covered pavilion.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.

18. The Boathouse Apartments

11 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Mahmoud

₹27,271

₹27,271 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of a coastal area.

A multi-story hotel with a pool area, stone archway, and outdoor seating.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a view of the sea through the windows.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a TV, and a view of the sea.

19. The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

10.9 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Peter

₹17,001

₹18,810 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.

A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and distant hills.

20. Daydream Island Resort

3.6 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Mandy

₹18,933

₹20,826 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Sandy Bay Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Freedom Shores	9.8 Exceptional 268 reviews	View
Airlie Beach Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Magnums Airlie Beach	8.4 Very good 792 reviews	View
Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach	9.0 Wonderful 397 reviews	View
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 403 reviews	View

Top Sandy Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Airlie Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, kind staff"

Daydream Island Resort

8/10 Good

"Book in for dinner or risk missing out."

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Room was spacious but dated - cracked tiles and dirty grout, curtains held on curtain rail with cellotape. Staff were great, really helpful and attentive. Pools were well maintained, really nice feature. Breakfast was a welcome surprise. Really nice. Would stay again because overall very good value for money just needs a little maintenance."

Magnums Airlie Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect stay in Airlie Beach. As a solo traveler, the room was clean and comfortable. The site itself is greatly maintained and gives the illusion of being in a jungle. The site is also centrally located in Airlie Beach, walking distance to the harbors for day trips, the Airlie Beach lagoon and beach areas. It’s also adjacent to a grocery store and pharmacy. The perfect stay for someone who plans on doing day trips and needs a comfortable place to sleep."

Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, great location, family friendly."

Baybliss Luxury 1 Bedroom Apt

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location very quiet, beautiful view would stay again"

Baybliss Studio 1

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views. Priceless"

Mandalay Escape Serenity and Pool

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was clean . The shower heads need a bit of work though . The view from the balcony was amazing and the privacy of the property . "

Baybliss Studio 3

10/10 Excellent

"Property staff were great, don't rely on expedia comms - communicate directly with property once you've booked. Beautiful spot! "

Other attractions near Sandy Bay Beach

An aerial view of a tropical island with a large building, clear blue waters, and distant mountains.

Daydream Island

7.8/10 (247 reviews)

Take off your watch because time runs differently on Daydream Island.

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A clear swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

Daydream Island Rejuvenation Day Spa

6.8/10 (74 reviews)

You can take time to visit Daydream Island Rejuvenation Day Spa during your travels to Daydream Island. Discover the spectacular coral reefs and spas in this relaxing area.

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South Molle Island Golf Course

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Whitsundays at South Molle Island Golf Course. Wander through the beautiful beaches and marina in this relaxing area.

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Oyster Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oyster Beach during your trip to Whitsundays?

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Bauer Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bauer Bay Beach during your trip to Whitsundays?

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South Molle Island Jetty

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting South Molle Island Jetty, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whitsundays. Wander through the beautiful beaches and marina in this relaxing area.

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Paddle Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Paddle Beach during your trip to Whitsundays?

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Sunset Beach

8.4/10 (83 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunset Beach during your trip to Daydream Island? Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the snorkelling spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sandy Bay Beach?

Sandy Bay Beach is located in Whitsundays. You'll find 29 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Sandy Bay Beach?

Daydream Island Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a marina and 3 outdoor pools. It's located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Sandy Bay Beach. Other good options within 5 miles include Coral Point Lodge and Baybliss Studio 2.

How many hotels will I find close to Sandy Bay Beach?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sandy Bay Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sandy Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Sandy Bay Beach.

What can I see and do near Sandy Bay Beach?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Molle Islands National Park and Conway Conservation Park. Dip your toes in the water at Palm Bay Beach, Daydream Beach and Lovers Cove. Surround yourself with nature at Daydream Island Living Reef, Pelican Island and Daydream Reef.

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Our top choices for Sandy Bay Beach hotels

1. Freedom Shores

2. Airlie Beach Hotel

3. Magnums Airlie Beach

4. Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

5. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

6. Seclude Rainforest Retreat

7. Coral Sea Resort

8. BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

9. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

10. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

11. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

12. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

13. Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel

14. Whitsunday On The Beach

15. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

16. Mirage Whitsundays

17. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

18. The Boathouse Apartments

19. The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

20. Daydream Island Resort

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Top Sandy Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Airlie Beach Hotel

Daydream Island Resort

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Magnums Airlie Beach

Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

Baybliss Luxury 1 Bedroom Apt

Baybliss Studio 1

Mandalay Escape Serenity and Pool

Baybliss Studio 3

Other attractions near Sandy Bay Beach

Daydream Island

Daydream Island Rejuvenation Day Spa

South Molle Island Golf Course

Oyster Beach

Bauer Bay Beach

South Molle Island Jetty

Paddle Beach

Sunset Beach

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