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The Best Beach Hotels in Australia

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Australia

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Are you wondering where to stay near the beach in Australia? This area is a popular destination for beach-goers and vacationers alike. With the seashore and lively atmosphere, it's no wonder that it's a popular choice for travelers headed to the beach. When looking for the top beach hotels in Australia, travelers often consider several key factors such as the availablity of a pool, free parking, an oceanfront location near the water, a fitness center, spa, hot tubs, family-oriented amenities, a romantic atmosphere, ocean views, safety, and the ability to take a nice long walk on the beach. We have analyzed numerous hotels and resorts close to the beach in Australia, and this guide will highlight where to stay in Australia near the beach based on traveler ratings and these essential criteria. So, let's get to it: here are Australia's best beach hotels and resorts.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Islander Noosa Resort

Noosaville, Queensland
3-star Resort with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Australia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Located at 187 Gympie Terrace, The Islander Noosa Resort has great rooms from $133 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this beach hotel. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Sun Lagoon Resort

Noosa Heads, Queensland
4-star Resort with prices starting at $445 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Australia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Sun Lagoon Resort which has nice rooms starting at $445. Offering an outdoor pool, a water park, snorkeling, outdoor tennis, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.87 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1 Quamby Place. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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BIG4 Sunshine Resort

South West Rocks, New South Wales
3-star Resort with prices starting at $71 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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We found BIG4 Sunshine Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $71. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a water park, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 161 Philip Drive. You'll also find a bar, outdoor tennis, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and golf which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
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On The Beach Noosa Resort

Noosa Heads, Queensland
4-star Resort with prices starting at $511 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Australia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $511, On The Beach Noosa Resort, at 49 Hastings Street provides an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Broadwater Resort

Busselton, Western Australia
3-star Resort with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Australia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Broadwater Resort has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $138 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Cnr Bussell Highway & Holgate Road. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel - Adults Only Haven

Port Douglas, Queensland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $317 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel - Adults Only Haven is 9.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $317, and it's located at 9-13 The Esplanade. We also love the a bar, parking, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens which are great for travelers. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
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BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

Airlie Beach, Queensland
4-star Resort with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Australia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort because it has great rooms that start at $122. It has an outdoor pool, a water park, scuba diving, snorkeling, and outdoor tennis, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.09 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 25-29 Shute Harbour Road. Only a short distance from the city center, beach-goers will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, golf, and a spa and wellness center at this fun hotel. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
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Comfort Resort Blue Pacific Mackay

Mackay, Queensland
3-star Resort with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Australia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Comfort Resort Blue Pacific Mackay offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a water park, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $113 (before taxes). It's located at 26 Bourke Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, outdoor tennis, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The water slides are especially fun! It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa

Hervey Bay, Queensland
5-star Resort with prices starting at $166 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Australia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Located at 569-571 Charlton Esplanade, Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa has great rooms from $166 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and golf which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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BIG4 Beacon Resort

Queenscliff, Victoria
4-star Resort with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Australia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is BIG4 Beacon Resort which has nice rooms starting at $121. Offering a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, outdoor tennis, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 78 Bellarine Highway. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, golf, a hot tub, and a game room. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Australia, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Australia, Best Cheap Hotels in Australia, Best Luxury Hotels in Australia, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Australia, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Australia, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Australia, Best Hotels for One Week in Australia, Best Hotels for One Night in Australia, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Australia, Best Adults Only Hotels in Australia, Best Party Hotels in Australia, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Australia, Best Hotels for Skiing in Australia, or Best Business Hotels in Australia.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Australia?

Australia Average Beach Hotel Price
$131

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to Australia. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in Australia based on data from 1160 hotels is an affordable $131. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Australia.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $223
  • 4-star hotels: $148
  • 3-star hotels: $102
  • 2-star hotels: $54


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