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Where to stay in Airlie Beach

Updated Thu 11 Apr 2024

Are you heading to Airlie Beach and want some tips on where to stay?

Airlie Beach has a mixed bag of accommodation on offer in the main street and beyond - from hostels and resorts to hotels and motels!

One of the most convenient spots to stay while in town is the main street of Airlie Beach, with a wide range of restaurants, retail shops and services such as taxis close by. You'll also be able to pick up some groceries at the local Woolworths supermarket, buy alcohol for your boat trip at bottle shops like BWS, and let your hair down at bars and clubs like Mama Africa's Nightclub!

An aerial shot of Airlie Beach Lagoon


Hostels To Stay At In Airlie Beach

  • Nomads - You can find Nomads/ Base Backpackers on the main street of Airlie Beach, opposite the dreamy swimming lagoon. The hostel offers a range of accommodation types, including dorm-style rooms and private rooms, to suit travellers of all budgets. Enjoy free BBQ facilities, a chill resort-style pool, a poolside bar, and a volleyball court, all on-site!
  • Magnums - Magnums couldn't be more central! The 'over 18 only' hostel is right in the heart of Airlie Beach, meaning that everything from restaurants, supermarkets, bars, bus stops, and bottle shops are right on your door step! Choose from private double rooms, queen cabins, or twin rooms, and enjoy the outdoor gym, BBQ area, and rec & tech room when you want to enjoy some down-time.
  • The Hostel Airlie Beach - Airlie Beach YHA is located in the centre of Airlie Beach close to the swimming lagoon, restaurants, cafes and nightlife that Airlie has to offer.

Two backpackers in their shared dorm at Nomads Hostel


Family-Friendly Places To Stay In Airlie Beach

  • Coral Sea Resort - Enjoy a luxurious stay right on the oceanfront. Choose from deluxe suites, apartments, and beach houses, and penthouses for your ultimate stay in paradise.
  • Mirage Whitsundays - One of the best resorts in Airlie Beach is Mirage Whitsundays, offering a wide range of luxurious accommodation options for everyone from solo travellers to families. Enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning, a lagoon swimming pool for families, an on-site spa, and glorious marina views.
  • Club Wyndham - At Club Wyndham Airlie Beach, you'll have plenty of space to spread out and chill out in modern, contemporary accommodation, complete with a buffet breakfast, a complimentary shuttle into central Airlie, and an on-site day spa.

Family enjoying Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays


Budget-Friendly Accommodation in Airlie Beach

A family enjoying Whitehaven Beach


Places For Couples To Stay In Airlie Beach

  • Searene Apartments - Boasting some of the most beautiful views of Airlie Beach, Searene Apartments are a little slice of paradise. Choose from self-contained studios or sleek two-bedroom apartments, and enjoy a state-of-the-art wedge infinity pool.
  • Coral Sea Resort - Stylish suites, apartments, and beach houses, and penthouses with a glamorous ocean view.
  • Freedom Shores - Combining luxury with serenity, Freedom Shores is the ultimate romantic destination for lovebirds on vacation. Decked out with a swimming pool area and private beach access, you can find Freedom Shores right next to Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill.
  • Waters Edge Resort - Stylish, luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments nestled into the hillside of Airlie Beach. enjoy access to three swimming pools, and easy access to Whitsunday Island.

Airlie Beach tourists staying at Searene Apartments


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