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at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat

4.0 star property
Adults-only aparthotel with a nearby private beach and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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One Bedroom Suite with Balcony Spa | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Sports facility
One Bedroom Suite with Balcony Spa | Private spa tub

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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438 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802
  • Place, Port of Airlie
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Airlie Beach Lagoon
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Coral Sea Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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One Bedroom Suite with Balcony Spa | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

One Bedroom Suite with Balcony Spa

  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

One Bedroom Two Bathroom Top Floor Jacuzzi Penthouse

  • 2153 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Top Floor Jacuzzi Penthouse

  • 2422 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Top Floor Jacuzzi Penthouse

  • 2691 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Airlie Beach

At Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat places you next to Port of Airlie and within a 15-minute walk of Boathaven Beach. This 4-star aparthotel has 6 guestrooms and offers a private beach, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Port of Airlie - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Airlie Beach Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Boathaven Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Coral Sea Marina - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 24 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnums Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Marina - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Boaty's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat

Adults-only aparthotel with a nearby private beach and an outdoor pool
Guests of at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for AUD 25 per person one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this adults-only aparthotel include express check-in, express check-out, and a terrace.
Each apartment is soundproofed and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels and a DVD player. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and the bathroom offers a hair dryer and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include a dryer, an espresso maker, and free international calls.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car rental
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Champagne service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a shopping district
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Health club (partner property) nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 6 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Built in 2006
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 25
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 20 2025 to November 2 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from October 20 2025 to November 3 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Waterfront Whitsunday
Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat
Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat Airlie Beach
Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat Hotel
Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat Hotel Airlie Beach
Whitsunday Retreat
Whitsunday Waterfront Retreat
At Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat Airlie Beach/Whitsunday Islands
at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat Aparthotel
at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat Airlie Beach
at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat Aparthotel Airlie Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat?

At Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat?

This aparthotel is located in Airlie Beach, just steps from Port of Airlie. You'll also find Boathaven Beach and Airlie Beach Market less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this aparthotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the aparthotel.

Does at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat include a casino?

No, at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat?

No, this aparthotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Note though that pool facilities will be unavailable from October 20 2025 until November 2 2025 (subject to change).

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat?

At this adults-only aparthotel, there are many amenities for couples, including Champagne service and in-room massages in each apartment with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this aparthotel.

Does at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at this aparthotel?

No, this aparthotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat?

The closest major airport to at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat is Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast), which is 24.6 mi away (34 minutes by car). Another top airport is Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef), which is around 15.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat?

Yes, every apartment at at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Does at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.