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A couple relaxing on a wicker lounge chair facing a beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

A wooden deck with a pool, white lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A resort with multiple boat-shaped cabins, a swimming pool, and a large building with a white roof.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and mountains.

1. Freedom Shores

16.7 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Amy

SAR 605

SAR 665 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a marina, and a modern building complex with multiple floors and a flat roof.

A swimming pool with orange lounge chairs, a white fence, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling, and patterned chairs.

2. Airlie Beach Hotel

11.2 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Istvan

SAR 438

SAR 486 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A poolside area with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

A sign reading "AIRLIE BEACH HEART OF THE REEF" with palm trees and a view of the ocean in the background.

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by hills and clear skies.

A large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a sandy beach.

3. Magnums Airlie Beach

11.5 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Jessica

SAR 218

SAR 244 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens and teal pillows, and a wooden floor.

A modern house with a balcony, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and trees.

4. Seclude Rainforest Retreat

17.9 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Ben

SAR 883

SAR 883 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a water slide.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a tropical garden.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a glass door entrance, and a reception desk.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

5. BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

15.5 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Wendy

SAR 516

SAR 516 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a clear blue sky.

A marina with boats docked, a sunset in the background, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A hotel room with a balcony, a kitchenette, a bed, a sofa, and a dining area.

A swimming pool with a view of the sea and boats. There are lounge chairs and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

6. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

12 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Denise

SAR 458

SAR 508 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A beach with clear water, boats, and distant hills.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a chair, a bed with a headboard, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small sofa, a kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

7. Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

10.3 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Julie

SAR 295

SAR 295 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.

An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and decorative wall art.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

8. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

10.9 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Michael

SAR 475

SAR 523 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern hotel with a pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, seating arrangements, and a view of a multi-story building with balconies.

9. Mantra Club Croc

13 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Diego

SAR 461

SAR 507 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

An aerial view of a coastal hotel with a swimming pool, a pier, and multiple boats in the water.

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the sea, featuring a wooden deck, white walls, and tropical plants.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, a view of the sea, and a ceiling with wooden slats.

10. Coral Sea Resort

11.8 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Jennifer

SAR 982

SAR 1,087 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by tropical vegetation.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a sandy area with lounge chairs.

A reception area with a stone building, palm trees, and a parked SUV.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a television, a sofa, a bed, and artwork on the walls.

11. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

13.1 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Brendon

SAR 243

SAR 268 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wooden picnic tables and blue umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a stone wall.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, ceiling fans, and a stone-tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view.

A billiards table, multiple bar stools, and a counter area with a menu display in a casual dining setting.

12. Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel

15.3 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Stephen

SAR 274

SAR 305 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pathway lined with palm trees leading to a building with a door and a chair outside.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by palm trees and a hammock.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a blue countertop, a stove, a microwave, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

13. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

12.9 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Brett

SAR 340

SAR 374 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden flooring, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by tall palm trees.

14. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

9.5 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Sean

SAR 279

SAR 309 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a view of the sea and boats.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a rocky shoreline, palm trees, and modern buildings in the background.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view of the sea, and a living room with a TV and seating.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs. There is a view of the sea and mountains through large windows.

15. Mirage Whitsundays

13 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Samantha

SAR 1,295

SAR 1,436 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a covered seating area.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Whitsunday On The Beach".

A pool area with a bridge, surrounded by trees and a fence.

A building with a sign for 'Whitsunday On The Beach' and 'Holiday Units & Tour Bookings'. There is a 'VACANCY' sign, a 'Shute Harbour Road' sign, and a 'LinksLiving' sign.

16. Whitsunday On The Beach

11.6 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Lisa

SAR 378

SAR 419 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A waterfront hotel with a sign reading "The Boathouse."

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a covered pavilion.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.

A balcony with a glass railing, a ceiling fan, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

17. The Boathouse Apartments

11 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Chris

SAR 1,326

SAR 1,326 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A marina with multiple sailboats docked, surrounded by lush green hills and a clear blue sky.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dining area with white chairs.

A modern living area with a sofa, dining table, and kitchen.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

18. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

7.7 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Declan

SAR 196

SAR 215 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, ceiling fans, and a view of greenery.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a large island with stools, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A water park with slides, a pool, and lounge chairs.

19. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

9.4 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Michael

SAR 296

SAR 296 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A clear view of an infinity pool with a view of the ocean and boats.

An outdoor wedding setup with white chairs and a draped canopy overlooking a scenic ocean view.

A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and boats anchored near the shore.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a pool area, and lush greenery.

20. at Water's Edge Resort

11.4 km from Sandy Bay Beach

Barrie

SAR 771

SAR 854 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sandy Bay Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Freedom Shores	9.8 Exceptional 268 reviews	View
Airlie Beach Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Magnums Airlie Beach	8.4 Very good 793 reviews	View
Seclude Rainforest Retreat	10.0 Exceptional 79 reviews	View
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort	9.4 Exceptional 197 reviews	View

Top Sandy Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Daydream Island Resort

8/10 Good

"Book in for dinner or risk missing out."

Shutehaven Villa

8/10 Good

"A perfect little home for either a couple families or group of people. It is out of Airlie beach main strip, so much quieter but this also makes it tricker to organise transport - I would recommend hiring a car. Pool was beautiful and all the amenities worked well."

Picturesque on Passage

8/10 Good

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at Picturesque on Passage. The location is great and the view is fabulous! There is some maintenance required at the property (mainly fly screens and doors that need replacing and/or repairing). The top of the fridges needs a good clean and its a bit weird having to walk through a bedroom to get downstairs. Otherwise we were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay."

Panorama at Shute Harbour

10/10 Excellent

"The most beautiful view."

'Vue de Bleu' Luxury Whitsunday Retreat

8/10 Good

"he house was really nice, with a great pool, views, and surroundings. Our complaint was that we felt the house was not represented correctly. It worked out for us since we were all adults, but I’m not sure it would suit a family. It is listed as a four-bedroom house, but in fact, it is a two-bedroom house with a detached building that has a further two bedrooms and a bathroom included. There are 19 large outdoor steps down to these rooms, and unfortunately, it was raining most nights, so we got quite wet going to bed. These two downstairs bedrooms are actually one room separated by two steps up and no door, so they are not really two rooms and lack privacy. The back bedroom is quite pokey and claustrophobic. The standard of this downstairs space is not in keeping with the house itself.There was only one hairdryer provided for three bathrooms, the mugs and glasses didn’t match, and there could have been more crockery and cutlery provided. When paying this much for a property, this feels a bit cheap.There are also safety concerns if you had children with you, the porch around the pool is quite tall with no barrier and a drop straight onto concrete below. I don’t know if it is council compliant but it’s a long way to fall on concrete. Overall, while we appreciated the charm of the house and the stunning views, clearer communication about the property’s layout and improvements in safety and amenities would greatly enhance the experience for future guests."

Baybliss Studio 1

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views. Priceless"

Baybliss Escape #1 - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"great quiet location "

Baybliss Studio 3

10/10 Excellent

"Property staff were great, don't rely on expedia comms - communicate directly with property once you've booked. Beautiful spot! "

Other attractions near Sandy Bay Beach

Daydream Island Rejuvenation Day Spa

6.8/10 (74 reviews)

You can take time to visit Daydream Island Rejuvenation Day Spa during your travels to Daydream Island. Discover the beautiful coral reefs and spas in this relaxing area.

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South Molle Island Golf Course

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Whitsundays at South Molle Island Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in this relaxing area.

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Oyster Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oyster Beach during your trip to Whitsundays?

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Bauer Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bauer Bay Beach during your trip to Whitsundays?

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South Molle Island Jetty

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting South Molle Island Jetty, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whitsundays. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in this relaxing area.

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Paddle Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Paddle Beach during your trip to Whitsundays?

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Sunset Beach

8.4/10 (83 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunset Beach during your trip to Daydream Island? Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area, or seek out the snorkeling spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sandy Bay Beach?

Sandy Bay Beach is located in Whitsundays. You'll find 29 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Sandy Bay Beach?

Daydream Island Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a marina and 3 outdoor pools. It's located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Sandy Bay Beach. Other good options within 5 miles include Coral Point Lodge and Baybliss Studio 2.

How many hotels will I find close to Sandy Bay Beach?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Sandy Bay Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sandy Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Sandy Bay Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sandy Bay Beach?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Sandy Bay Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Sandy Bay Beach?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Molle Islands National Park and Conway Conservation Park. Dip your toes in the water at Palm Bay Beach, Daydream Beach, and Lovers Cove. Surround yourself with nature at Daydream Island Living Reef, Pelican Island, and Daydream Reef.

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Our top choices for Sandy Bay Beach hotels

1. Freedom Shores

2. Airlie Beach Hotel

3. Magnums Airlie Beach

4. Seclude Rainforest Retreat

5. BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

6. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

7. Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

8. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

9. Mantra Club Croc

10. Coral Sea Resort

11. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

12. Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel

13. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

14. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

15. Mirage Whitsundays

16. Whitsunday On The Beach

17. The Boathouse Apartments

18. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

19. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

20. at Water's Edge Resort

Compare popular hotels close to Sandy Bay Beach

Top Sandy Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Daydream Island Resort

Shutehaven Villa

Picturesque on Passage

Panorama at Shute Harbour

'Vue de Bleu' Luxury Whitsunday Retreat

Baybliss Studio 1

Baybliss Escape #1 - Adults Only

Baybliss Studio 3

Other attractions near Sandy Bay Beach

Daydream Island Rejuvenation Day Spa

South Molle Island Golf Course

Oyster Beach

Bauer Bay Beach

South Molle Island Jetty

Paddle Beach

Sunset Beach

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