Aparthotel

at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat

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

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

One Bedroom Suite with Balcony Spa

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

One Bedroom Two Bathroom Top Floor Jacuzzi Penthouse

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

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Top Floor Jacuzzi Penthouse

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

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

City center stay.With a stay at this Airlie Beach aparthotel, you'll be steps from Port of Airlie and within a 15-minute walk of Boathaven Beach. Also, Airlie Beach Market is within half a mile (1 km) and Airlie Beach Lagoon is within 2 miles (3 km).

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

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, a terrace, and barbecue grills. 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. At Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. 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.

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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

  • 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 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
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.
    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. 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.
  • 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.

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 11-minute walk from Boathaven Beach and 14-minute walk from Airlie Beach Lagoon. 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.The pool will be unavailable from October 20 2025 to November 2 2025 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating the pool from October 20 2025 to November 3 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Does at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

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

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