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at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat

438 Shute Harbour Road Airlie Beach, 4802 Australia

18+ Luxury Adult Only Boutique Spa Hotel

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at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat sets new standards of luxury award winning couples only boutique accommodation in the Whitsundays. Adjoining Airlie Beach nestled on Boathaven bay turquoise pristine waters Show more
Boutique Hotel
The luxury retreat comprises an exclusive collection of just five, one bedroom spa suites and an incredible penthouse, with views over Port of Airlie and the Coral Sea.
Accommodation
Luxury spa suites feature contemporary inspired interior furnishings that exude style and tropical ambience, natural timber louvers, spacious balcony spa, gourmet galley kitchen and pebbled ensuite bathrooms Hide

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Luxury Spa Suite
1 double1 queenPillowtop mattress with premium bedding including Egyptian cotton linens, triple sheeting, and down duvet. Double sofa bed. Furnished balcony with view of the ocean, pool, and sea. Private plunge pool and private spa tub. Separate sitting and dining areas. Desk. iPod docking station and CD player. 50-inch plasma television with premium cable channels, free movie channels, and DVD player. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Private kitchen with full-sized refrigerator/freezer, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Ensuite bathroom with jetted bathtub and separate shower with handheld showerhead. Bath amenities include hair dryer, designer toiletries, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes. Air conditioning and ceiling fan. Wheelchair accessible.
1 Bedroom Penthouse
1 kingPillowtop mattress with premium bedding including Egyptian cotton linens, triple sheeting, and down duvet. Double sofa bed. Furnished balcony with view of the ocean, pool, and sea. Private plunge pool and private spa tub. Separate sitting and dining areas. Desk. iPod docking station and CD player. 50-inch plasma television with premium cable channels, free movie channels, and DVD player. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Private kitchen with full-sized refrigerator/freezer, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Ensuite bathroom with jetted bathtub and separate shower with handheld showerhead. Bath amenities include hair dryer, designer toiletries, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes. Air conditioning and ceiling fan. Wheelchair accessible.
2 Bedroom Penthouse
2 kingPillowtop mattress with premium bedding including Egyptian cotton linens, triple sheeting, and down duvet. Double sofa bed. Furnished balcony with view of the ocean, pool, and sea. Private plunge pool and private spa tub. Separate sitting and dining areas. Desk. iPod docking station and CD player. 50-inch plasma television with premium cable channels, free movie channels, and DVD player. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Private kitchen with full-sized refrigerator/freezer, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Ensuite bathroom with jetted bathtub and separate shower with handheld showerhead. Bath amenities include hair dryer, designer toiletries, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes. Air conditioning and ceiling fan. Wheelchair accessible.
3 Bedroom Penthouse 2 + Nights
1 sleeper sofa3 kingPillowtop mattress with premium bedding including Egyptian cotton linens, triple sheeting, and down duvet. Double sofa bed. Furnished balcony with view of the ocean, pool, and sea. Private plunge pool and private spa tub. Separate sitting and dining areas. Desk. iPod docking station and CD player. 50-inch plasma television with premium cable channels, free movie channels, and DVD player. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Private kitchen with full-sized refrigerator/freezer, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Ensuite bathroom with jetted bathtub and separate shower with handheld showerhead. Bath amenities include hair dryer, designer toiletries, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes. Air conditioning and ceiling fan. Wheelchair accessible.
1 Bedroom Penthouse 2 + Nights
1 kingPillowtop mattress with premium bedding including Egyptian cotton linens, triple sheeting, and down duvet. Double sofa bed. Furnished balcony with view of the ocean, pool, and sea. Private plunge pool and private spa tub. Separate sitting and dining areas. Desk. iPod docking station and CD player. 50-inch plasma television with premium cable channels, free movie channels, and DVD player. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Private kitchen with full-sized refrigerator/freezer, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Ensuite bathroom with jetted bathtub and separate shower with handheld showerhead. Bath amenities include hair dryer, designer toiletries, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes. Air conditioning and ceiling fan. Wheelchair accessible.
2 Bedroom Penthouse 2 + Nights
3 kingPillowtop mattress with premium bedding including Egyptian cotton linens, triple sheeting, and down duvet. Double sofa bed. Furnished balcony with view of the ocean, pool, and sea. Private plunge pool and private spa tub. Separate sitting and dining areas. Desk. iPod docking station and CD player. 50-inch plasma television with premium cable channels, free movie channels, and DVD player. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Private kitchen with full-sized refrigerator/freezer, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Ensuite bathroom with jetted bathtub and separate shower with handheld showerhead. Bath amenities include hair dryer, designer toiletries, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes. Air conditioning and ceiling fan. Wheelchair accessible.
Luxury Spa Suite 2 + Nights
1 double1 queenPillowtop mattress with premium bedding including Egyptian cotton linens, triple sheeting, and down duvet. Double sofa bed. Furnished balcony with view of the ocean, pool, and sea. Private plunge pool and private spa tub. Separate sitting and dining areas. Desk. iPod docking station and CD player. 50-inch plasma television with premium cable channels, free movie channels, and DVD player. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Private kitchen with full-sized refrigerator/freezer, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Ensuite bathroom with jetted bathtub and separate shower with handheld showerhead. Bath amenities include hair dryer, designer toiletries, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes. Air conditioning and ceiling fan. Wheelchair accessible.
3 Bedroom Penthouse
1 sleeper sofa3 kingPillowtop mattress with premium bedding including Egyptian cotton linens, triple sheeting, and down duvet. Double sofa bed. Furnished balcony with view of the ocean, pool, and sea. Private plunge pool and private spa tub. Separate sitting and dining areas. Desk. iPod docking station and CD player. 50-inch plasma television with premium cable channels, free movie channels, and DVD player. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Private kitchen with full-sized refrigerator/freezer, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Ensuite bathroom with jetted bathtub and separate shower with handheld showerhead. Bath amenities include hair dryer, designer toiletries, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes. Air conditioning and ceiling fan. Wheelchair accessible.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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  • Advanced reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed
Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Cash Deposit Required
  • Early departure fee charged
  • No elevators
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15
    • Late check-out fee: AUD 25
    • Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: AUD 0.00 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
    • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 0.00 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Special Check-In Instructions
  • If arriving after 9 PM, please telephone ahead to confirm estimated time of arrival with reception staff.

Awards and Affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.

Accessibility Options

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

  • Accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • In-room accessibility
  • Handicapped parking

Property Amenities

Tourism Whitsunday 2009 Accommodation Award Winner

at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat sets new standards of luxury award winning couples only boutique accommodation in the Whitsundays. Adjoining Airlie Beach and nestled on Pioneer bay which features pristine turquoise waters surrounded by breathtaking rainforest, guests can expect a high level of privacy coupled with exceptional unobtrusive personalised service.

The luxury retreat comprises an exclusive collection of just five, one bedroom spa suites and an incredible penthouse, with views over Port of Airlie and the Coral Sea. The luxury spa suites feature contemporary inspired interior furnishings that exude style and tropical ambience, natural timber louvers, spacious balcony with corner spa, gourmet galley kitchen and pebbled ensuite bathrooms. The penthouse features a four posted bed draped with silks, the master bathroom featuring a double person rain shower, generous powder room complete with private balcony over looking lush rainforest, a gourmet kitchen, black marble bar complete with wine fridge and stainless steel fixtures. Externally the penthouse enjoys an expansive balcony complete with six person Jacuzzi.

Redefining intimate levels of service suites are serviced daily whilst the retreat boasts a private sun deck, deep water horizon pool, guest BBQ, lush tropical gardens, native bird feeding, a-la-carte in room massage, facial and beauty treatments, wireless internet, tour booking agency, great barrier reef touring, concierge, valet parking and personalised limousine transfers.

Exuding luxury, romance and tropical ambience, at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat offers the travel connoisseur a perfect blend of relaxation, intimacy and personalised service for an unparalleled couples only retreat experience.

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Number of floors - 2
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Beauty services
  • Business services
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Health club
  • Tour assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 6
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Medical assistance available
  • Parking (free)
  • Valet parking
  • Picnic area
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Secretarial services
  • Smoke-free property
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Wedding services
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Concierge desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (complimentary)
  • Shopping center shuttle (complimentary)
  • Internet point
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Beach/pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Self parking (free)
  • Valet parking (free)
  • Patio
  • Meeting facilities size (meters) - 100
  • RV and truck parking
  • Year Built - 2006
  • Area shuttle (complimentary)
  • Train station pickup (complimentary)
  • Free guest parking only during stay
  • Self parking
  • Fax machine
  • Domestic help available
  • Garden
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • On-site car rental
  • Photocopy machines
  • Spa services on site
  • Translation services
  • Umbrella
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Rooms

Luxury Spa Suite

Modern interior furnishings that exude style and tropical ambience, spacious balcony with corner spa, galley kitchen, pebbled bathrooms, 50" Plasma, Mini Home Theatre DCD/CD/MP3/USB system, 28 cable channels, PS2, iPod dock, Mini Bar, High Speed Broadband. Rates are for 2 people. Extra adults $30.00. The room caters for a maximum of 4 adults.

1 Bedroom Penthouse

Impressive 1 Bedroom Penthouse master bedroom with 4 posted king bed, master bathroom features a double person rain shower with generous powder room. Kitchen, Lounge, Dining, LCD TV, Home Theatre plus expansive balcony complete with six person Jacuzzi. Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

2 Bedroom Penthouse

Impressive 2 Bedroom Penthouse master bedroom with 4 posted king bed, master bathroom features a double person rain shower with generous powder room. Kitchen, Lounge, Dining, LCD TV, Home Theatre plus expansive balcony complete with six person Jacuzzi. Rates are for 4 people. The room caters for a maximum of 4 adults.

3 Bedroom Penthouse

Impressive 3 Bedroom Penthouse master bedroom with 4 posted king bed, master bathroom features a double person rain shower with generous powder room. Kitchen, Lounge, Dining, LCD TV, Home Theatre plus expansive balcony complete with six person Jacuzzi. Rates are for 6 people. Extra adults $30.00. The room caters for a maximum of 8 adults.

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Room Amenities

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • VCR
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • DVD player
  • Plasma television
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fan
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Patio
  • Furnished balcony
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Multi-line phone
  • Hair dryer
  • Handheld showerhead
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Kitchen
  • In-room massage available
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Separate sitting area
  • Sewing kit
  • Sofa bed
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Video-game console
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens
  • Welcome amenities
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Non-smoking only
  • iPod docking station
  • Private spa tub
  • Cable television service
  • High-definition television
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Separate dining area
  • Speakerphone
  • Blender
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen linens (dishtowels, sponges, etc)
  • Stovetop
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • ESPN
  • Free movie channels
  • HBO
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Sofa bed size - double
  • Water view
  • Sea view
  • Ocean view
  • Pool view
  • Private plunge pool
  • Wheelchair accessible

Dining

Redefining intimate levels of service suites are serviced daily whilst the retreat boasts a private sun deck, deep water horizon pool, guest BBQ, lush tropical gardens, native bird feeding, a-la-carte in room massage, facial and beauty treatments, wireless internet, tour booking agency, great barrier reef touring, concierge, valet parking and personalised limousine transfers.

Entertainment

•127cm (50") High Definition Plasma television featuring 4.3 trillion colours

•28 cable/movie AUSTAR channels (complimentary)

•Mini Home Theatre DVD/CD/MP3/USB System

•iPod docking station

•Nintindo Wii (complimentary)

•Broadband Wireless Internet (complimentary)

Recreation

Whitsundays Must See & Do Highlights

Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, let your feet sink into the silica white sand of Whitehaven Beach, Relax by the Airlie Beach Lagoon, learn to scuba dive at some of the best reefs in the world, including the Stepping Stones and the Cathedrals Snorkel among some 1500 species of fish and 400 types of coral, fly over Heart Reef for a bird’s-eye view of this amazing icon, hike to the lookout at Hill Inlet Whitehaven Beach for stunning views of Whitsunday Island, catch a seaplane or helicopter to a private beach for a picnic to remember, go whale watching or crocodile spotting, enjoy great food and wine on the Airlie Beach Esplanade, hike through a National Forest on the Whitsundays Great Walk or watch the sun set over the 74 Islands

AIRLIE BEACH

Discover nature on the Whitsundays Great Walk, Soak up the sun, cool off and make new friends at Airlie Beach Lagoon, go shopping at the weekend markets or peruse the Whitsundays many boutiques, enjoy a bite to eat or a tropical smoothie along the Esplanade, get fit and take in the views on the coastal boardwalk from Airlie Beach to Cannonvale Beach or get pampered and relax at a day spa

PROSERPINE

Catch a monster Barramundi at Peter Faust Dam (permit required), enjoy some country hospitality at a local pub, watch the night sky light up during the pre-harvest cane fires, take a sugar tour at the Proserpine Sugar Mill, spot an estuarine crocodile on the Proserpine River, and take a step back in time at the Proserpine Historical Museum

HYDEAWAY BAY

Enjoy the tranquil scenery of Dingo Beach while sun baking or beach combing, Overlook the beautiful Whitsundays Islands whilst enjoying a picnic lunch, deep sea fishing around Mt. Gregory and Gloucester Island, Tennis on Hydeaway Bay, water sports and dinghy hire from Dingo Beach

BOWEN

Walk or laze about the beautiful beaches of Bowen, taste the tropical delights of a Bowen mango, explore the pristine fringing reefs off Horseshoe Bay, play a round of golf in the sea breeze, try your hand at ocean fishing, head inland to the old mining area of Collinsville and the Coal Face Experience museum, take in the full panorama of Bowen, the Islands and countryside from a hill-top vantage point, be amazed by the live fish display at Bowen Harbour with fish ready for export, visit Muller’s Lagoon, 23.57 hectares of picturesque parkland in the centre of town, with superb botanical gardens and wetlands habitat

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  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golf - miniature nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Boat launch nearby
  • Dock nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rowboats nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Racquetball/squash nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Sports center nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals on site
  • Swimming on site
  • Bird watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Personal watercraft
  • Tennis lessons available nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bowling alley nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby

Spa

A-la-carte in room massage, spa and facial treatments on site.

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Nutrition consultation in spa
  • Massages
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments

National Rating

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Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 20 Aug 2009

“Not Waterfront”

Whilst the hotel itself was great, it was booked for the ocean views and due to large amount of construction in front of it this was disappointing.

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438 Shute Harbour Road Airlie Beach, 4802 Australia

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Abel Point Marina - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
  • Cannonvale Beach - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi

Location Highlights

  • Marina nearby
  • In national park
  • Ferry terminal nearby
  • Shopping district nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Water nearby
  • Full-service health spa nearby
  • Beach nearby
  • On bay

The preferred airport for at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat is Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 30 km / 18.7 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Proserpine, QLD, Australia (PPP-Whitsunday Coast)

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at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat

438 Shute Harbour Road Airlie Beach, 4802 Australia