at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only aparthotel near Port of Airlie

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at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat

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Private beach nearby
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace
One Bedroom Suite with Balcony Spa | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Overview of at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Pool
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
438 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802
  • Popular LocationPort of Airlie7 min walk
  • Popular LocationAirlie Beach Lagoon14 min walk
  • Popular LocationCoral Sea Marina4 min drive
  • AirportProserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast)34 min drive

Room options

One Bedroom Suite with Balcony Spa

  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Top Floor Jacuzzi Penthouse

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

One Bedroom Two Bathroom Top Floor Jacuzzi Penthouse

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

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Top Floor Jacuzzi Penthouse

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

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About the neighborhood

Airlie Beach

City center stay.At this aparthotel, you'll be steps from Port of Airlie and within a 15-minute walk of Airlie Beach Lagoon. Boathaven Beach and Airlie Beach Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Port of Airlie - 7 min walk
  • Boathaven Beach - 11 min walk
  • Airlie Beach Market - 12 min walk
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 14 min walk
  • Coral Sea Marina - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • KC's Bar & Grill - 7 min walk
  • Magnums Hotel - 8 min walk
  • The Deck - 9 min walk
  • Boaty's - 14 min walk
  • The Pub - 7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat

4-star adults-only aparthotel near Port of Airlie
A private beach is featured. As a guest of at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat, you'll find an outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace. Event space at this aparthotel measures 1615 square feet (150 square meters) and includes conference space. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat. The aparthotel can provide concierge services, limo/town car service, and wedding services. Free self parking is available. The property offers extended parking privileges. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 4-star Airlie Beach aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 1615 sq ft of conference space
  • 150 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2006
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
At Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Spa tub

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

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Luggage storage
  • 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
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • 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
  • Mountain biking 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

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 6 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2006
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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 is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed.

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

How close is at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat to the airport?

At Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat is 24.6 mi (34-min drive) away from the Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat?

As of Apr 20, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat on Apr 23, 2024 start from $148.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat have an airport shuttle?

At Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of AUD 25 per person, one-way.

How close is at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 14-minute walk from Airlie Beach Lagoon and 11-minute walk from Boathaven Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat offer free breakfast?

At Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs AUD 25 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat have a pool?

At Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat have a spa?

This aparthotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body treatments, detox wraps, and mani/pedis.

How close is at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat to downtown Airlie Beach?

At Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat is 0.3 mi away from Airlie Beach.

at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 205 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ninette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Private, well-maintained boutique accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Overpriced $150 to $180 a night, maximum, furnishings are old and tired. Only good was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brenda and Tina were friendly and super helpful. Close proximity to port of Airlie and all the local shops, food, activities. Wonderful, easy experience. Would definitely come back. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very happy helpful staff. Such a beautiful room and very clean. Comfortable bed. Highly recommend staying here. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrence, Carseldine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and in great condition close to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall quality was excellent we were also able to upgrade to the penthouse
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Awesome stay beautiful location.
Best find on our month in Australia.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023