Best Pool Hotels in Great Barrier Reef

* Azure Sea Whitsunday Resort Resort is set in the heart of Airlie Beach and just a 10 minute walk to the local shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and beach. * All apartments have LIFT ACCESS, so no stairs to climb here! Each apartment has full kitchen facilities, laundry, dining room, lounge room and large flat screen TV with free access to a large DVD Library. Fully air conditioned, covered balconies with awesome ocean and island views. We have unlimited free high-speed internet access. * Each apartment has an undercover secure car park. * The area is popular for snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Island visits. *Reservations on the penthouse will be subject to a cleaning fee at the property

- "Best location" - "A beautiful apartment with an amazing view!" - "Awesome, best unit we’ve stayed in during our Aus trip!" - "Chill out heaven." - "Amazing property, friendly service and great views!" - "Definitely adding to my favourites list!" - "Great views and super affordable" - "Amazing place to visit we had a blast" - "It was a great place to come back to and unwind after a day of adventure." - "Was a nice place to stay for a couple of days relaxing"

Located in Airlie Beach, a 11-minute walk from Cannonvale Beach, Mantra Club Croc provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. A 17-minute walk from Abel Point Marina and 1.4 miles from Whitsunday Art Gallery, the property has a terrace and a bar. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. At the resort, the rooms are equipped with a closet. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Mantra Club Croc also provide guests with free WiFi. At the accommodation, every room has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A buffet breakfast is available at Mantra Club Croc. At the resort you'll find a restaurant serving Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Speaking English, French, Italian and Portuguese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help. Port of Airlie is 2.6 miles from Mantra Club Croc. Hamilton Island Airport is 21 miles away.

- "Relaxing in comfort" - "Great experience" - "Great property. Nice staff" - "Pleasantly surprised" - "Relaxed and comfortable." - "Very pleasant met most expectations." - "just had a very good night" - "Great option for all" - "Overall a lovely place to stay." - "Lovely stay at Mantra" - "Great room and pool, more stairs than advised." - "It was a nice place to stay but unfortunate for the issues in the room..Had those issues werent present, the stay would"

Recently refurbished in March 2024, This 4 star resort is just 328 feet from the center of Airlie Beach village, and offers large, fully-contained, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with stunning views of the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands. All apartments feature a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. They offer a private balcony. There are 3 infinity swimming pools, a heated outdoor spa and a large sun deck with sun loungers. Guests also enjoy complimentary facilities including a BBQ area and covered parking.

- "Our stay was excellent." - "If I can afford to stay again, I will" - "Lovely 2 night stay" - "Perfect location and beautiful surroundings of the pool to relax" - "The staff were lovely the resort is beautiful and is at the bottom of the hill so easy walk to shops ect and a great bal" - "Lovely location" - "Very relaxing break" - "All in all; a very enjoyable stay. Great location to relax" - "Front desk staff are fab!"

The refurbished Daydream Island Resort is located in the heart of Queensland's Whitsunday Islands. The stylish and tranquil retreat offers modern rooms and suites with free WiFi and a full buffet breakfast. The resort features an open-air cinema, outdoor pools and three bars and restaurants. All accommodations provides spacious rooms with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with free in-house movies. Most feature a private balcony or terrace with views of the ocean, marina or tropical gardens. Interconnecting rooms for families and accessible rooms are available. You can choose from a choice of restaurants at the resort including Graze, Inkstone Kitchen & Bar and an Asian Fusion restaurant. Guests can take a stroll through Daydream's rainforest walk or work out in the fitness center. The property also features over 20 free on-island activities including kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and a public fish feeding show. The tour desk can book a Living Reef Guided Snorkel, meet and feed Barry the Shovelnose Ray or experience what it’s like to be a Marine Biologist for a day, as well as Whitsunday and Great Barrier Reef day tours.

- "Wanted to see the Whit Sundays bucket list - tick !!" - "Second trip, more to come. We just love it" - "We meet again" - "Highly recommended" - "Beautiful tropical paradise" - "The most magical weekend" - "Extremely chill and beautiful location" - "One of the best holidays we've had." - "We had a great short break away with perfect weather" - "Daydream Getaway" - "Magic views, food selection needs attention"

Overlooking Coral Sea Marina, Shingley Beach Resort - Whitsundays is located on the waterfront, 5 minutes’ walk from the marina and boat ramps. It features 2 swimming pools. All accommodations features a balcony with outdoor seating. Hotel Shingley Beach features a poolside terrace with barbecue facilities. Wedding, conference facilities, and convenience store are available. All air-conditioned accommodations offers views over the city or the Whitsunday Islands and Coral Sea. Each features a fully equipped kitchen, and private bathroom facilities. Shingley Beach Resort - Whitsundays is a 3-minute drive to Airlie Beach and 19 mi away from Whitsunday Coast Airport. Airport shuttle and free on-site parking are available.

- "very happy with our room, was perfect for our week stay." - "Loved it and would do it again." - "Definitely on my top 10 list! A must for family or group getaway!" - "Apartment a" - "Perfect location for a peaceful stay,Cafes and restaurants are walking distance by a peaceful stroll along the Marina or" - "Blissful and tranquil." - "A premium experience in a fabulous location. You can’t get better value than the Shingley Beach resort."

Located at Airlie Beach, which is know as the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, Club Wyndham Airlie Beach provides modern accommodations in relaxed, tropical surroundings. You can unwind on your balcony with sea breezes and water views and enjoy the infinity pool at the property. Club Wyndham Airlie Beach offers a complimentary shuttle service into town, running 6 times per day (subject to change, subject to availability) After a day of exploring you can enjoy freshly cooked local produce at the onsite restaurant Tides, which features sweeping views of the Whitsunday coast. Airlie Beach is a beautiful base for you to explore the islands and lush rainforests that the destination has to offer. The property is centrally located, with a selection of shops, cafes and pubs just 2297 feet away. A boardwalk links the Airlie Beach lagoon to nearby Cannonvale and Shingley Beach. Club Wyndham Airlie Beach offers a complimentary shuttle service into town, running 6 times per day (subject to change, subject to availability) Please note, we're unable to guarantee rooms with ocean views. All our rooms are ocean facing, however some views are obscured by trees or buildings.

- "Great stay" - "Paradise" - "The Staff were Amazing 🤩" - "Lovely stay with beautiful view, pleasant employees" - "Relaxing" - "Great accomodation, we will be back" - "Gorgeous location" - "Would come back pending specials" - "All positive…no negative l…" - "Lovely place to just relax🙂" - "Weekend getaway" - "Great place to get away to." - "Great location, room and facilities. Would return." - "Enjoyable and Relaxing."