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Bowen Resorts and Hotels with Waterparks

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1. Horseshoe Bay Resort

2. Queens Beach Tourist Village

3. Beachside Holiday Units

4. Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

5. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

6. Sea Star Apartments

7. Waterview Airlie Beach

8. Nrma Airlie Beach Holiday Park

9. Whitsunday On The Beach

10. Airlie Seaview Apartments

  • Beach access
Horseshoe Bay Resort Horseshoe Bay Resort

Horseshoe Bay Resort

1 Horseshoe Bay Road
3.9 km (2.4 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Aqua park

The 4-star Horseshoe Bay Resort Bowen is located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Horseshoe Bay Beach and comprises 22 rooms with modern comforts. Offering snorkelling, diving, and boating in the area, the hotel lies just 50 metres from Horseshoe Bay, and 4.1 km from Bowen Harbour Board Building.

The Horseshoe Bay offers a wading pool with a pool cover. You can try fishing and hiking at this Bowen hotel.

8.2
456 reviews
~ US$68 / night

Horseshoe Bay Resort

3.9 km (2.4 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Aqua park

Horseshoe Bay Resort

The 4-star Horseshoe Bay Resort Bowen is located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Horseshoe Bay Beach and comprises 22 rooms with modern comforts. Offering snorkelling, diving, and boating in the area, the hotel lies just 50 metres from Horseshoe Bay, and 4.1 km from Bowen Harbour Board Building.

The Horseshoe Bay offers a wading pool with a pool cover. You can try fishing and hiking at this Bowen hotel.

8.2
456 reviews
From US$ 68 / night
  • Private beach
Queens Beach Tourist Village Queens Beach Tourist Village

Queens Beach Tourist Village

160 Mt Nutt Road
3.8 km (2.4 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Aqua park

Located around 5 minutes' walk from Queens Beach, the 4-star Queens Beach Tourist Village Bowen hotel features windsurfing, diving, and hiking. The resort is a good starting point for Bowen's sports attractions, including Bowen Golf Club, which is merely 1.1 km away.

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, the Queens Bowen also provides an aqua park, barbecue, and a golf course.

8.8
430 reviews
~ US$173 / night

Queens Beach Tourist Village

3.8 km (2.4 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Aqua park

Queens Beach Tourist Village

Located around 5 minutes' walk from Queens Beach, the 4-star Queens Beach Tourist Village Bowen hotel features windsurfing, diving, and hiking. The resort is a good starting point for Bowen's sports attractions, including Bowen Golf Club, which is merely 1.1 km away.

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, the Queens Bowen also provides an aqua park, barbecue, and a golf course.

8.8
430 reviews
From US$ 173 / night
  • Top location
  • Private beach
Beachside Holiday Units Beachside Holiday Units

Beachside Holiday Units

38 Horseshoe Bay Road
2.9 km (1.8 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Aqua park

Beachside Holiday Units Bowen hotel is a great place to stay in the Queens Beach district, 25 minutes' walk from Horseshoe Bay. With views of the courtyard, the aparthotel is situated 2.6 km from King's Beach and offers a sundeck and a golf course.

The Beachside Bowen boasts an outdoor swimming pool. Various activities, including snorkelling and fisheries, are available for guests.

7.5
526 reviews
~ US$70 / night

Beachside Holiday Units

2.9 km (1.8 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Aqua park

Beachside Holiday Units

Beachside Holiday Units Bowen hotel is a great place to stay in the Queens Beach district, 25 minutes' walk from Horseshoe Bay. With views of the courtyard, the aparthotel is situated 2.6 km from King's Beach and offers a sundeck and a golf course.

The Beachside Bowen boasts an outdoor swimming pool. Various activities, including snorkelling and fisheries, are available for guests.

7.5
526 reviews
From US$ 70 / night

Waterpark hotels near Bowen

  • Best-rated
Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

25-29 Shute Harbour Road
54.5 km (33.9 mi) from Bowen
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Entertainment
  • Aqua park

Situated 3.9 km from Honeyeater Lookout Trail, the 4-star Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort Airlie Beach features a private art gallery. Offering 44 rooms, the resort provides a year-round outdoor swimming pool as well.

You can also join lawn tennis, basketball, and volleyball, as well as cars for rent. This accommodation is also convenient for going fishing.

9.2
750 reviews
~ US$230 / night

Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

54.5 km (33.9 mi) from Bowen
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Entertainment
  • Aqua park

Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

Situated 3.9 km from Honeyeater Lookout Trail, the 4-star Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort Airlie Beach features a private art gallery. Offering 44 rooms, the resort provides a year-round outdoor swimming pool as well.

You can also join lawn tennis, basketball, and volleyball, as well as cars for rent. This accommodation is also convenient for going fishing.

9.2
750 reviews
From US$ 230 / night
  • Guest favorite
Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

2634 Shute Harbour Road, Jubilee Pocket, Airlie Beach, Qld
59.5 km (37.0 mi) from Bowen
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Aqua park

Located 2.6 km from the landscaped Fairy Tree Park, which offers the thrill of discovering something beautiful, the 4-star Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach hotel offers a convenience shop and a mini market. Featuring an aqua park, shared BBQ facilities, and a game area, the holiday park has air-conditioned rooms with garden views.

The property has a swimming pool for your convenience.

8.7
1131 reviews
~ US$63 / night

Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

59.5 km (37.0 mi) from Bowen
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Aqua park

Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

Located 2.6 km from the landscaped Fairy Tree Park, which offers the thrill of discovering something beautiful, the 4-star Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach hotel offers a convenience shop and a mini market. Featuring an aqua park, shared BBQ facilities, and a game area, the holiday park has air-conditioned rooms with garden views.

The property has a swimming pool for your convenience.

8.7
1131 reviews
From US$ 63 / night
  • Beach access
Sea Star Apartments Sea Star Apartments

Sea Star Apartments

2 Nara Avenue, Whitsundays
56.6 km (35.2 mi) from Bowen
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Infinity pool
  • Aqua park

The 5-star Sea Star Apartments Airlie Beach hotel is situated merely a 9-minute walk from the athletic Bicentennial Walkway Track and features a sunbathing terrace, a picnic area, and a library. The aparthotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas, and a vending machine and a tour desk.

A saltwater infinity pool with a pool cover is provided on site.

8.7
730 reviews
~ US$151 / night

Sea Star Apartments

56.6 km (35.2 mi) from Bowen
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Infinity pool
  • Aqua park

Sea Star Apartments

The 5-star Sea Star Apartments Airlie Beach hotel is situated merely a 9-minute walk from the athletic Bicentennial Walkway Track and features a sunbathing terrace, a picnic area, and a library. The aparthotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas, and a vending machine and a tour desk.

A saltwater infinity pool with a pool cover is provided on site.

8.7
730 reviews
From US$ 151 / night
  • Beach access
Waterview Airlie Beach Waterview Airlie Beach

Waterview Airlie Beach

42 Airlie Crescent
56.6 km (35.2 mi) from Bowen
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Free parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Aqua park

Located only 0.9 km from Honeyeater Lookout Trail, the comfortable 4-star Waterview Airlie Beach hotel features Wi-Fi in the rooms and a parking garage on site.

Waterview Airlie Beach hotel invites guests to take part in live performances to ensure a more exciting stay. The hotel is a perfect place for snorkelling, diving, and boating.

9.1
321 reviews
~ US$167 / night

Waterview Airlie Beach

56.6 km (35.2 mi) from Bowen
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Free parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Aqua park

Waterview Airlie Beach

Located only 0.9 km from Honeyeater Lookout Trail, the comfortable 4-star Waterview Airlie Beach hotel features Wi-Fi in the rooms and a parking garage on site.

Waterview Airlie Beach hotel invites guests to take part in live performances to ensure a more exciting stay. The hotel is a perfect place for snorkelling, diving, and boating.

9.1
321 reviews
From US$ 167 / night
Nrma Airlie Beach Holiday Park Nrma Airlie Beach Holiday Park

Nrma Airlie Beach Holiday Park

234 Shute Harbour Rd
55.9 km (34.7 mi) from Bowen
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Aqua park

The comfortable Nrma Airlie Beach Holiday Park, only a 9-minute walk from Art Whitsunday Gallery & Shop, includes a private art gallery. Located in the vicinity of the athletic Bicentennial Walkway Track, this 2-star holiday park features 31 rooms with views of the garden.

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, this Airlie Beach hotel also provides an aqua park and free water park access.

7.9
440 reviews
~ US$72 / night

Nrma Airlie Beach Holiday Park

55.9 km (34.7 mi) from Bowen
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Aqua park

Nrma Airlie Beach Holiday Park

The comfortable Nrma Airlie Beach Holiday Park, only a 9-minute walk from Art Whitsunday Gallery & Shop, includes a private art gallery. Located in the vicinity of the athletic Bicentennial Walkway Track, this 2-star holiday park features 31 rooms with views of the garden.

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, this Airlie Beach hotel also provides an aqua park and free water park access.

7.9
440 reviews
From US$ 72 / night
  • Beach access
Whitsunday On The Beach Whitsunday On The Beach

Whitsunday On The Beach

269 Shute Harbour Road
56.8 km (35.3 mi) from Bowen
  • BBQ facilities
  • Car park
    US$ 14.14 per day
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Live entertainment
  • Aqua park

Situated within 10 minutes' walk of Boathaven Beach, the 3-star Whitsunday On The Beach Airlie Beach hotel also offers an outdoor swimming pool. Featuring luggage storage and a barber shop, this Airlie Beach hotel is not far from the coral Sea Abell Point Marina.

This Airlie Beach hotel invites guests to a nightclub for their enjoyment.

7.8
341 reviews
~ US$133 / night

Whitsunday On The Beach

56.8 km (35.3 mi) from Bowen
  • BBQ facilities
  • Car park
    US$ 14.14 per day
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Live entertainment
  • Aqua park

Whitsunday On The Beach

Situated within 10 minutes' walk of Boathaven Beach, the 3-star Whitsunday On The Beach Airlie Beach hotel also offers an outdoor swimming pool. Featuring luggage storage and a barber shop, this Airlie Beach hotel is not far from the coral Sea Abell Point Marina.

This Airlie Beach hotel invites guests to a nightclub for their enjoyment.

7.8
341 reviews
From US$ 133 / night
  • Beach access
Airlie Seaview Apartments Airlie Seaview Apartments

Airlie Seaview Apartments

404 Shute Harbour Rd
57.3 km (35.6 mi) from Bowen
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Live entertainment
  • Aqua park

Situated merely a 5-minute walk from Heart Reef, Airlie Seaview Apartments Airlie Beach hotel includes 10 rooms with views of the ocean. At this aparthotel, guests can use a sundeck, chaise longues, and barbecue or spend the day lazing by an outdoor swimming pool.

This property provides guests with entertainment activities such as live performances. There is a fitness centre on site.

7.8
384 reviews
~ US$135 / night

Airlie Seaview Apartments

57.3 km (35.6 mi) from Bowen
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Live entertainment
  • Aqua park

Airlie Seaview Apartments

Situated merely a 5-minute walk from Heart Reef, Airlie Seaview Apartments Airlie Beach hotel includes 10 rooms with views of the ocean. At this aparthotel, guests can use a sundeck, chaise longues, and barbecue or spend the day lazing by an outdoor swimming pool.

This property provides guests with entertainment activities such as live performances. There is a fitness centre on site.

7.8
384 reviews
From US$ 135 / night

Are you in a hurry?

Here is a quick list of hotels in Bowen, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Horseshoe Bay Resort

8.2 / 10

(456 Reviews)

From 68$
Queens Beach Tourist Village

8.8 / 10

(430 Reviews)

From 173$
Beachside Holiday Units

7.5 / 10

(526 Reviews)

From 70$
Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

9.2 / 10

(750 Reviews)

From 230$
Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

8.7 / 10

(1131 Reviews)

From 63$

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hotels in Bowen have waterpark features suitable for families?

Beachside Holiday Units offers a relaxing experience with direct beach access. The nearby Bowen Water Park provides fun aquatic activities for children and families.

Tip:

Plan your visit to Bowen during weekdays to enjoy fewer crowds at the Bowen Water Park, particularly on hot afternoons.

What are the best family-oriented hotels in Bowen with pools?

Queens Beach Tourist Village and Horseshoe Bay Resort both have outdoor swimming pools, perfect for family fun. They also offer activities that keep kids engaged while parents relax nearby.

Tip:

Visit early in the morning for a swim, as pools tend to be less crowded around 9am before the day heats up.

Where can I find budget-friendly family hotels with kitchen facilities?

Beachside Holiday Units provides kitchen-equipped apartments at affordable prices. Guests can easily prepare meals, making it a perfect choice for families on a budget.

Tip:

Shop for groceries at local markets to save money on dining, especially at the Bowen IGA, located just a 5-minute drive away.

Are there any hotels near the beach in Bowen that have waterpark access?

Horseshoe Bay Resort sits near Horseshoe Bay, known for its scenic beauty. Families can also enjoy the Bowen Water Park just a short drive away.

Tip:

Arrive at the water park right when it opens to avoid the midday sun and enjoy shorter wait times on rides.

Which Bowen hotels offer easy access to both the beach and local attractions?

Queens Beach Tourist Village features a beachfront location and is conveniently close to attractions like Bowen's historic sites. This mix allows families to enjoy both relaxation and exploration.

Tip:

Plan walking tours of nearby sites like the Big Mango and Bowen Golf Course after breakfast, as mornings provide cooler temperatures for sightseeing.

Where can I stay in Bowen that's great for family vacations with kids under 10?

Beachside Holiday Units caters well to young families with their spacious accommodations and beach access. The gentle waves at Queens Beach make it safe for kids to play.

Tip:

Visit the beach during the early afternoon for calm waters, making it ideal for kids to enjoy beach games and shallow swimming.

What Bowen hotel options provide family-friendly facilities for outdoor activities?

Horseshoe Bay Resort offers various outdoor facilities, including children's pools and access to beach activities like snorkeling. This creates an adventure-packed experience for families.

Tip:

Check the local weather before planning your outdoor activities; the best outdoor experiences happen on clear, sunny days.

What are the best local attractions for families visiting Bowen?

Families can enjoy Bowen Water Park, Queens Beach, and the Big Mango for fun activities and memorable experiences. These spots provide a mix of relaxation and adventure suitable for all ages.

Tip:

Plan to visit the Bowen Water Park in the afternoon on weekdays to enjoy shorter lines and cooler weather for outdoor fun.

How can families get around Bowen efficiently during their stay?

Bowen is easy to navigate by car, with key attractions within a short driving distance. Families can also consider renting bicycles for a fun way to explore the local area at their own pace.

Tip:

Rent bikes early in the morning at local shops for cooler riding conditions; most rentals are located near the beachfront for convenient access.

What seasonal events should families look out for in Bowen?

The Bowen Coral Coast Markets held monthly feature local crafts and produce, perfect for family outings. Also, seasonal music festivals provide entertainment suitable for all ages.

Tip:

Visit the markets early on Saturday mornings for the best selection of fresh produce and handmade goods while avoiding crowds.

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