Horseshoe Bay is Bowen's most iconic beach and a favourite for locals and visitors alike. The beach is framed by two granite outcrops which provide a haven for a wonderful range of fish and coral just a short swim from the beach. There is also a little resort next to the car park. This is taken from Rotary Outlook which is about 10 min walk from the carpark.

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Rose Bay Resort

2 Pandanus Street, Bowen, QLD

This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Enjoy a day at the beach snorkeling, or relax with beach umbrellas. There's ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

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"Beautiful position overlooking ocean"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

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Coral Cove Apartments

2-B Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, QLD

This hotel features an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. A business center, a ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

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"A delightful spacious apartment overlooking the magical Horseshoe Bay. We will return"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

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Whitsunday Sands Resort

2A Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, QLD

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This motel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. A garden, ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (721 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, kids pool

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"Great overnight stay. Friendly and helpful staff, very clean room, would happily stay here again!"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

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NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park

Cnr Horseshoe and The Soldiers, Bowen, QLD

An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this holiday park. WiFi in public areas is free. A garden, a library, and a picnic ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (151 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

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"Great views friendly staff"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

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Horseshoe Bay Resort

1 Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, QLD

This holiday park features an outdoor pool and a beach bar. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. A coffee shop, ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (103 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, beach bars, kids pool

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"Great location. Very clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

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Beachside Holiday Units

38 Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, QLD

An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this apartment. A terrace, a garden, and a picnic area are also on offer.

7.4/10 Good! (189 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

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"Great location, right in the beach short trip to town. Room was comfortable and clean, but wasn’t quite set up for three of us. Only 2 towels on arrival, and no extra pillows, and blankets. I guess we were lucky the pull out was made up with sheets I guess. I would stay again cos it was cheaper than ..."

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

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Bluewater Harbour Motel

1 Powell Street, Bowen, QLD

This motel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, ...

Travelers like: close to beach, beach towels, outdoor pool

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"Clean and Tidy. Location close to town centre"

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2023

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Sky View Units

47 Horseshoe Bay Road, Bowen, QLD

An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this apartment. WiFi in public areas is free. Dry cleaning and barbecue grills are ...

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

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"Friendly quite and relaxing, great spot"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024

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