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Beach access
Horseshoe Bay Resort
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Aqua park
Situated nearly 5 minutes' walk from Horseshoe Bay Beach, the 4-star Horseshoe Bay Resort Bowen offers 22 rooms. Offering snorkelling, diving, and boating in the area, the hotel lies a mere 50 metres from Horseshoe Bay, and 4.1 km from Bowen Harbour Board Building.
This Bowen hotel has a picnic area and barbecue grills, along with a pool cover. Furthermore, the accommodation provides access to a spa salon, as well as a golf club.
Horseshoe Bay Resort
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Aqua park
Horseshoe Bay Resort
Situated nearly 5 minutes' walk from Horseshoe Bay Beach, the 4-star Horseshoe Bay Resort Bowen offers 22 rooms. Offering snorkelling, diving, and boating in the area, the hotel lies a mere 50 metres from Horseshoe Bay, and 4.1 km from Bowen Harbour Board Building.
This Bowen hotel has a picnic area and barbecue grills, along with a pool cover. Furthermore, the accommodation provides access to a spa salon, as well as a golf club.
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Private beach
Queens Beach Tourist Village
- 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. Boasting an aqua park and barbecue, the resort is 3.1 km from Horseshoe Bay in the Queens Beach district of Bowen.
The hotel invites guests to spend time by an outdoor swimming pool. This accommodation is also convenient for going fishing and hiking.
Queens Beach Tourist Village
- 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. Boasting an aqua park and barbecue, the resort is 3.1 km from Horseshoe Bay in the Queens Beach district of Bowen.
The hotel invites guests to spend time by an outdoor swimming pool. This accommodation is also convenient for going fishing and hiking.
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Top location
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Private beach
Beachside Holiday Units
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Aqua park
The 4-star 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 an indoor water park and barbecue.
The smoke-free hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool. Active guests will be interested in guided snorkelling trips arranged by this property.
Beachside Holiday Units
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Aqua park
Beachside Holiday Units
The 4-star 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 an indoor water park and barbecue.
The smoke-free hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool. Active guests will be interested in guided snorkelling trips arranged by this property.
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Best-rated
Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Aqua park
Offering guests a private art gallery, the 4-star Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort Airlie Beach sits 3.9 km from the Honeyeater Lookout Trail. Located about 10 minutes' drive from the Airlie Beach Lagoon, this resort features 44 rooms with views of the park.
An outdoor swimming pool and body wraps, body scrub, and light therapy will guarantee a truly relaxing experience. Guests can have fun indulging in lawn tennis, basketball, and volleyball offered on-site.
Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Aqua park
Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort
Offering guests a private art gallery, the 4-star Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort Airlie Beach sits 3.9 km from the Honeyeater Lookout Trail. Located about 10 minutes' drive from the Airlie Beach Lagoon, this resort features 44 rooms with views of the park.
An outdoor swimming pool and body wraps, body scrub, and light therapy will guarantee a truly relaxing experience. Guests can have fun indulging in lawn tennis, basketball, and volleyball offered on-site.
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Guest favorite
Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Aqua park
Located 2.5 km from the Airlie Beach Lagoon, the 4-star Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach hotel offers air-conditioned rooms around 25 minutes' walk from the Above & Below Photography Gallery. At the holiday park, guests can use an aqua park, shared BBQ facilities, and a play area or spend the day lazing by a swimming pool.
On-site entertainment options, featuring a games room, are organised at the hotel.
Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Aqua park
Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach
Located 2.5 km from the Airlie Beach Lagoon, the 4-star Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach hotel offers air-conditioned rooms around 25 minutes' walk from the Above & Below Photography Gallery. At the holiday park, guests can use an aqua park, shared BBQ facilities, and a play area or spend the day lazing by a swimming pool.
On-site entertainment options, featuring a games room, are organised at the hotel.
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Beach access
Sea Star Apartments
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Infinity pool
- Aqua park
The 5-star Sea Star Apartments Airlie Beach hotel, located just a 9-minute walk from the athletic Bicentennial Walkway Track and only 1.1 km from Conway National Park, features a saltwater infinity pool for guests to take a dip in. Wi-Fi in public areas, a vending machine and a tour desk are featured at this comfortable aparthotel.
This smoke-free property offers live performances to keep guests entertained.
Sea Star Apartments
- 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, located just a 9-minute walk from the athletic Bicentennial Walkway Track and only 1.1 km from Conway National Park, features a saltwater infinity pool for guests to take a dip in. Wi-Fi in public areas, a vending machine and a tour desk are featured at this comfortable aparthotel.
This smoke-free property offers live performances to keep guests entertained.
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Beach access
Waterview Airlie Beach
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Aqua park
Located just 0.9 km from the Honeyeater Lookout Trail, the comfortable 4-star Waterview Airlie Beach hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and a parking garage.
Enjoy live performances and other entertainment at the Waterview. Guests will appreciate guided snorkelling trips arranged by this Airlie Beach hotel.
Waterview Airlie Beach
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Aqua park
Waterview Airlie Beach
Located just 0.9 km from the Honeyeater Lookout Trail, the comfortable 4-star Waterview Airlie Beach hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and a parking garage.
Enjoy live performances and other entertainment at the Waterview. Guests will appreciate guided snorkelling trips arranged by this Airlie Beach hotel.
Nrma Airlie Beach Holiday Park
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Aqua park
Located only 0.7 km from the Art Whitsunday Gallery & Shop, the comfortable Nrma Airlie Beach Holiday Park has a private art gallery. Featuring 31 rooms with views of the garden, this 2-star holiday park is in the vicinity of the athletic Bicentennial Walkway Track.
On-site entertainment options, featuring live performances, are organised at this accommodation.
Nrma Airlie Beach Holiday Park
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Aqua park
Nrma Airlie Beach Holiday Park
Located only 0.7 km from the Art Whitsunday Gallery & Shop, the comfortable Nrma Airlie Beach Holiday Park has a private art gallery. Featuring 31 rooms with views of the garden, this 2-star holiday park is in the vicinity of the athletic Bicentennial Walkway Track.
On-site entertainment options, featuring live performances, are organised at this accommodation.
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Beach access
Whitsunday On The Beach
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 14.14 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Aqua park
The comfortable 3-star Whitsunday On The Beach Airlie Beach hotel is located within 10 minutes' walk of Boathaven Beach and comprises 24 rooms with modern comforts. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, this Airlie Beach hotel boasts a prime location and access to the landscaped Fairy Tree Park, which is merely 0.6 km away.
Entertainment at this Airlie Beach hotel includes a nightclub.
Whitsunday On The Beach
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 14.14 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Aqua park
Whitsunday On The Beach
The comfortable 3-star Whitsunday On The Beach Airlie Beach hotel is located within 10 minutes' walk of Boathaven Beach and comprises 24 rooms with modern comforts. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, this Airlie Beach hotel boasts a prime location and access to the landscaped Fairy Tree Park, which is merely 0.6 km away.
Entertainment at this Airlie Beach hotel includes a nightclub.
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Beach access
Airlie Seaview Apartments
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Aqua park
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Airlie Seaview Apartments Airlie Beach hotel is 5 minutes' walk from the Whitsunday Saturday Markets. Located 2.3 km from the athletic Bicentennial Walkway Track, this aparthotel offers views of the ocean and an outdoor swimming pool.
The Airlie Seaview Airlie Beach also includes a fitness centre, a sundeck, loungers, and barbecue. You can try fishing at this hotel.
Airlie Seaview Apartments
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Aqua park
Airlie Seaview Apartments
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Airlie Seaview Apartments Airlie Beach hotel is 5 minutes' walk from the Whitsunday Saturday Markets. Located 2.3 km from the athletic Bicentennial Walkway Track, this aparthotel offers views of the ocean and an outdoor swimming pool.
The Airlie Seaview Airlie Beach also includes a fitness centre, a sundeck, loungers, and barbecue. You can try fishing at this hotel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Visit the markets early on Saturday mornings for the best selection of fresh produce and handmade goods while avoiding crowds.
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