The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Airlie Beach

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Airlie Beach

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If you're a scuba diver, the waters around Airlie Beach are a great place to explore. And what better way to enjoy a scuba trip than by staying in a hotel that caters to divers like you? We've analyzed all the dive resorts and scuba hotels in Airlie Beach to give you the best options for your dive vacation. Whether you're looking for luxury hotels or cheap hotels, there's a scuba diving hotel in the area for you. From 4-star hotels to 5-star hotels, we've got you covered. You'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the stunning underwater world in the area by staying in one of these great hotels and resorts. So, which hotel is best for scuba divers in Airlie Beach? We've looked at the amenities and scuba packages offered by each hotel to bring you the top dive resorts and scuba hotels in Airlie Beach, Australia. Book your scuba vacation at one of these dive hotels and get ready for an unforgettable adventure.

You can't snorkel right off the shore because the water is murky and mucky, but there are excursions that will take you to the Great Barrier Reef. There are many day cruises that will take you out on the reef to several sights where you may see beautiful coral, sea turtles, or even reef sharks.

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

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Located at 25-29 Shute Harbour Road, BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort has great rooms from $122 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a water park, scuba diving, snorkeling, and outdoor tennis. It has a terrific 9.09 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.5 km from the city center, scuba divers will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, golf, and a spa and wellness center at this terrific hotel. The water slides are especially fun! The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Shingley Beach Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Shingley Beach Resort which has nice rooms starting at $118. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 115 Shingley Drive. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach


Toscana Village Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Airlie Beach
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

We found Toscana Village Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $167. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 10 Golden Orchid Drive. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, child care, golf, city views, and a child pool which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 0.5 km from the center of town. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach


Airlie Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Airlie Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $105, Airlie Guest House, at 8 Lamond Street provides scuba diving, snorkeling, breakfast, hiking, and a free breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, and a tour desk. It's located just 0.4 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Beach


Airlie Beach Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Airlie Beach Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $97 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at The Esplanade. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and city views, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 0.5 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach


Whitsunday on The Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $74 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Whitsunday on The Beach is 8.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a water park, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $74, and it's located at 269 Shute Harbour Road. We also love the hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, city views, a spa and wellness center, and a child pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach


At Water's Edge Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $182 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Airlie Beach
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is At Water's Edge Resort because it has great rooms that start at $182. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 7.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 4 Golden Orchid Drive. Only 0.4 km from the city center, divers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes at this fun hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach


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How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Airlie Beach?

Airlie Beach Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$124

Visitors will find a large range of terrific scuba diving hotel choices when planning a visit to Airlie Beach, Australia. The price of these scuba diving hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average scuba diving hotel price in Airlie Beach, Australia based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $124. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Airlie Beach.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $137
  • 3-star hotels: $90


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