4 star accommodation in Airlie Beach: what to compare instead of stars
If you're searching for 4 star accommodation in Airlie Beach, here's what Whitsunday Reflections has, item by item, so you can compare what's actually in the apartment.
- Apartments
- 30 self-contained one, two and three bedroom apartments
- Bathrooms
- An ensuite for every bedroom
- Kitchen
- Bosch appliances and a full-size fridge
- Laundry
- Washer and dryer in every apartment
- Outdoors
- Covered balcony or terrace with every apartment
- Facilities
- 20 metre lap pool and heated spa
- Parking
- Free, at the apartments
- From
- $330, $430 or $590 a night, by size
A word on star ratings
Whitsunday Reflections doesn't advertise a star rating. Star ratings are a general guide, and different booking sites use them differently, so two places with the same number of stars can be very different stays. For an apartment, what matters more is what's inside it and around it.
So instead of a number, here is what you get: 30 self-contained apartments on the hill above Airlie Beach, owned and run on site by Paulette and Geoff, with the details below. Compare them against anywhere else you're considering.
What people look for, and what's here
| What to look for | At Whitsunday Reflections |
|---|---|
| Private bathrooms | An ensuite for every bedroom, with a freestanding bath in the main ensuite |
| A proper kitchen | Full kitchen with Bosch appliances, a full-size fridge and stone benches |
| Space | Up to 142 sqm in a three bedroom apartment, plus a 54 sqm covered balcony |
| Outdoor space | A covered balcony or terrace with every apartment, most with Coral Sea views |
| Comfort | Air conditioning and ceiling fans, a Smart TV in the lounge and fast free WiFi |
| Laundry | A washer and dryer inside every apartment |
| Pool and spa | A 20 metre lap pool and a heated spa with a Coral Sea view |
| Parking | Free, one space per apartment |
| People on site | Owners Paulette and Geoff run the office and the tour desk themselves |
| Location | On the hill above town, about ten minutes' walk down to the Airlie Beach Lagoon |
The apartments page compares the one, two and three bedroom apartments side by side, and the FAQ covers check-in, the bond and what's supplied.
What it costs
From $330 a night for a one bedroom apartment, $430 for a two bedroom and $590 for a three bedroom. These are Ocean View rates in low season for five nights or more; shorter stays and Premium Ocean View cost more a night, and the booking engine has the exact price for your dates.
Booking direct is always less than the big booking sites, with only a $200 deposit and the balance due 7 days before arrival.
Questions before you book
Is Whitsunday Reflections a 4 star hotel?
It's not a hotel. Whitsunday Reflections is 30 self-contained one, two and three bedroom apartments above Airlie Beach, and it doesn't advertise a star rating. Every bedroom has its own ensuite, every apartment has a full Bosch kitchen and a laundry, and there's a 20 metre lap pool and heated spa.
How much does it cost?
From $330 a night for a one bedroom apartment, $430 for a two bedroom and $590 for a three bedroom, for an Ocean View apartment in low season for five nights or more. Booking direct is always less than the big booking sites.
What's included in the apartment?
A full kitchen, a washer and dryer, linen and bath towels, air conditioning, a Smart TV in the lounge, fast free WiFi and free parking. Pool towels are $2.50 each from reception.
How far is it from town?
Whitsunday Reflections is on the hill above Airlie Beach, about ten minutes' walk down to the Airlie Beach Lagoon and the main street. A taxi or Uber back up the hill is about $8 to $13.
One, two and three bedrooms
Couples1 Bedroom Apartments
A king bed positioned for the view, a freestanding bath in the open-plan ensuite and a private 24 sqm terrace.
- King bed
- Ensuite, freestanding bath
- Sleeps 2
- 1 car space
Two couples and families2 Bedroom Apartments
Two bedrooms, each with its own ensuite, a freestanding bath in the main one, dining for six and a covered balcony over the bay.
- King, plus king or twin
- 2 ensuites
- Sleeps 4
- 1 car space
Families and groups3 Bedroom Apartments
King, queen and twin bedrooms, each with its own ensuite, a car space and a 54 sqm covered balcony with dining for six.
- King, queen and twin
- 3 ensuites
- Sleeps 6
- 1 car space
From-rates are Ocean View, low season, five nights or more, per apartment per night in AUD. Shorter stays cost more a night; the booking engine has the exact price for your dates.
Why we call it luxury
Here's what's waiting for you when you open the door.
A 180-degree view
Ocean View and Premium Ocean View apartments look 180 degrees over Pioneer Bay and the Coral Sea to the Whitsunday Islands, and you can see the ocean from the main bed.
A private balcony
Covered and screened from the neighbours, reached through full-width sliding doors from the living area and the main bedroom.
An ensuite for every bedroom
Everyone gets their own bathroom, and the main ensuite has a freestanding bath, twin basins and a screenless shower.
Room to spread out
78 sqm in the one bedroom, 116 sqm in the two and 142 sqm in the three, with a Bosch kitchen, stone benches and a dishwasher.
Block-out curtains
In the bedrooms, so you can sleep in after a day on the water.
Quiet at night
At the highest point in town, well above the Airlie Beach nightlife.
Book with us directly and pay less for your stay
Book here direct with us: only a $200 deposit to secure your stay, with the balance due 7 days before arrival. It's always cheaper than the big booking sites. Book direct and your confirmation email includes discounts on some local tours.
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