Luxury hotels in Airlie Beach

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Airlie Beach. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Harbour Cove Airlie Beach, Australia

  

  Hotel. Located in Airlie Beach, within less than 1 km of Boathaven Beach and a 11-minute walk of Airlie Beach, Harbour Cove provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Built in 2019, this 5-star hotel is within 2.7 km of Shingley Beach and 3. 6 km of Coral Sea Marina. All rooms come with a terrace with views of the sea. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. At Harbour Cove each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Airlie Beach, like hiking. Whitsunday Art Gallery is 6.7 km from Harbour Cove, while Hamilton Island Marina is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Hamilton Island, 30 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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• 2 Pinnacles Resort Airlie Beach, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Pinnacles Resort offers luxury apartments with Coral Sea views, just 300 metres from Airlie Beach town centre. The Port of Airlie is just 900 metres away. All apartments at Pinnacles Resort Whitsundays include an internal spa bath or hot tub, a balcony and stunning views of the Coral Sea. The 1-bedroom apartments have a kitchenette whilst the 2 and 3-bedroom apartments have a fully equipped kitchen. Guests can relax in the 20-metre infinity pool or in sauna, and can work out at the fully equipped fitness centre. Pinnacles Resort is located in the heart of Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Whitsunday Coast Airport or Proserpine Airport is a 45-minute drive from the resort. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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• 3 Peninsula Airlie Beach Airlie Beach, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Peninsula Airlie Beach offers a choice of apartments and penthouses, located directly on the waterfront. All apartments have a private balcony with views of the marina and the Whitsunday Islands. Facilities at Peninsula Airlie Beach include free internet access and an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers. Each apartment includes a spacious lounge area with sofa, coffee table, LCD TV, DVD player and stereo system. The fully equipped kitchen features an electric stove, refrigerator and a dishwasher. The restaurants and nightlife of Airlie Beach are just a 20-minute walk away. It is only 3 minutes’ drive to the famous Airlie Beach Lagoon. The tour desk can organise trips to Whitehaven Beach and the Whitsundays. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 4 At Marina Shores Airlie Beach, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. This 5-star property offers luxurious 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom accommodation in an absolute oceanfront location in Airlie Beach. Featuring free Wi-Fi throughout, at Marina Shores provides self-contained spa apartments and penthouses with flat screen TVs, iPod docks, Nespresso coffee machines and views overlooking Abel Point Marina, the Coral Sea, and to the Whitsunday Islands. Free parking is available, and guests can enjoy the 30m heated swimming pool with sun loungers. You can enjoy the stunning views from the sunset viewing platform. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around 249 AUD.

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• 5 Nomads Airlie Beach Airlie Beach, Australia

  

  Hostel. Just 5 minutes' walk from Airlie Beach, Nomads Backpackers Airlie Beach Backpackers Hostel is set amongst tropical native gardens. Guests enjoy a swimming pool, volleyball court and a poolside bar. Free WiFi is available from the tour desk. Accommodation options at Airlie Beach Nomads, include private rooms and shared dormitories. All rooms are air conditioned and have personal lockers, reading lights and secure key card access. Guest facilities include a communal kitchen, guest lounge room, internet kiosk and a laundry. Set on 7 acres, Nomads Backpackers Hostel is just 2 minutes’ walk from Airlie Beach Lagoon. Show full description Guest review score 6.4, rooms from around 42 AUD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!