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This hotel is quietly nestled on the hillside amongst lush tropical gardens, 100 metres from the centre of the bustling cosmopolitan village of Airlie Beach. It is quite simply one of the Whitsunday's premier holiday locations and lies 150 m from the beach itself, 1.5 km from Mackay, 3 km from Whitehaven Beach and 10 km from the Great Barrier Reef.
Guests have a choice of 50 apartments located in a 7-storey main building and a 6-storey auxiliary building. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The apartment hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional facilities include a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests who wish to explore the surrounding area by bike will appreciate the bicycle hire service. Bicycle storage is also available. Complimentary newspapers are available. A fax machine is available for guests' business needs.
Rooms feature a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning and central heating ensure comfortable indoor temperatures. Guests can relax and enjoy the sea views from the balcony or private terrace of some rooms. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. For self-catering guests, there is a well-equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, tea/coffee station, dishwasher and oven. Further amenities include a washing machine, an ironing set and a tumble dryer. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a stereo system, a CD player, a DVD player, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms include a hairdryer and are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Cosmetic products and a selection of towels provide additional comfort in the bathrooms. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 50 non-smoking rooms.
Guests can work out or just relax in the outdoor and indoor pools. Kids can splash about in a special swimming area just for them. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. Sun loungers and parasols are available on the sun terrace. The apartment hotel offers outdoor sports, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, beach volleyball, crazy golf, golf and fishing. With jet skiing, motorboat rides, canoeing, sailing, catamaraning, snorkelling and diving available, fans of water sports will have plenty to choose from. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, bowling, squash, callisthenics and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, massage treatments and a solarium. Entertainment options and leisure facilities include an entertainment programme and live music.
Dining facilities include a café and a bar. The non-smoking restaurant provides high chairs for children. A continental breakfast, lunch and dinner tempt guests with a wide range of dishes (lunch and dinner à la carte). Special culinary options, such as diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.
4 Golden Orchid Drive
Check-in from 2:00 PM · check-out by 10:00 AM
Good
818 reviewsUser: Cheryl W
Upgraded
A return trip after staying in 2024. The furniture has been upgraded inside our room and on the balcony and was very tasteful. Great pools areas with amazing views. The resort is up a small but...
User: donnasT353DC
Waters Edge Apartments Happiness
Very clean, neat, well presented unit with enough cooking amenities and utensils. The pool areas are very clean and relaxing, especially the spa area. The view is stunning from unit 17, conveniently...
User: Paul S
Good place to stay in Airlie
Good location, near beach and town center. Friendly staff, can help with tours to the Whitsundays. Very comfortable apartments, all with great water views (some also get a view over the roof of...
User: shavenwalrus
Tired, Old, Run-down & Filthy
We first stayed here around 25 years ago and it was great so though we'd give it another go. Looks like it hasn't been updated since then! Everything is in desperate need of updating and cleaning...
