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Essence Beachfront Retreat

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront vacation home with outdoor pool

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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18 Pacific Drive, Horseshoe Bay, QLD, 4819
  • Place, Horseshoe Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnetic Island National Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Horseshoe Bay

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Horseshoe Bay Beach and Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park. Also, Magnetic Island National Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Magnetic Island National Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Radical Bay - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiny Palm Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ric's Woodfire Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Granite - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bikini Tree Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arcadia Hotel - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Essence Beachfront Retreat

3.5-star beachfront vacation home with outdoor pool
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. This vacation home also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer private pools and washers/dryers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Best of Magnetic, Shop 3, 147 - 153 Sooning St]
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20 per night.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Essence Beachfront Retreat House Horseshoe Bay
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Essence Beachfront Retreat Private vacation home Horseshoe Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Essence Beachfront Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.2 mi (155-min drive) away from the Townsville, QLD (TSV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Essence Beachfront Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Essence Beachfront Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Essence Beachfront Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Essence Beachfront Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Essence Beachfront Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Essence Beachfront Retreat?

This vacation home offers free self parking.

Does Essence Beachfront Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Essence Beachfront Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Essence Beachfront Retreat to downtown Horseshoe Bay?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Horseshoe Bay.

Essence Beachfront Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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