The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Bowen

Bowen, Australia makes for a perfect weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make all the difference. So, if you're looking for where to stay for a weekend in Bowen, you'll find our researched suggestions below. Whether you're a family looking to explore the city or a couple in need of a romantic escape, we've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria to help you find the perfect place to stay for a long weekend in Bowen. From affordable rates to luxurious accommodations, Bowen offers a variety of places to stay for a 2-day or 3-day trip. The hotels we recommend are equipped with amenities that will make your stay relaxing and comfortable. Plus, their convenient locations will allow you to explore all the exciting things to do and see in the area over your ultimate weekend escape. After a long day of sightseeing, you can unwind at a restaurant, enjoy the vibrant nightlife, or simply enjoy the comfort of your room. If you're traveling with family, we recommend hotels that are family-friendly and offer amenities that cater to children. For couples looking for a romantic weekend, we suggest hotels with nice surroundings, good views, and luxurious amenities. With our detailed analysis of the best hotels for a weekend in Bowen, you'll be sure to find the perfect place to stay for your weekend escape.

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

Bluewater Harbour Motel

Motel with prices starting at $87 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 1 Powell Street, Bluewater Harbour Motel has great rooms from $87 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.9 km from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this convenient hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Rose Bay Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • 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

A great place to stay is Rose Bay Resort which has nice rooms starting at $101. Offering an outdoor pool, snorkeling, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2 Pandanus Street. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, fishing, and family rooms which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.4 km from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Saltwater pool


Castle Motor Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $85 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Bowen
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

We found Castle Motor Lodge to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $85. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 6 Don Street. You'll also find a spa, a child pool, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.9 km from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Whitsunday Sands Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Bowen
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $137, Whitsunday Sands Resort, at 2 Horseshoe Bay Road provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, a child pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms. It's located just 5 km from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Port Denison Motor Inn

Motel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Bowen
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Port Denison Motor Inn has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers room service, parking, rooms with kitchenettes, a pool table, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $91 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 11 Dalrymple Street. Furthermore, it also offers air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and meeting facilities, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.4 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. 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 weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Ocean View Motel Bowen

Motel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Bowen
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

The great guest rating of Ocean View Motel Bowen is 7.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $82, and it's located at 18317 Bruce Highway, Gordon Beach. We also love the fishing, family rooms, a tour desk, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 3.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Shell Motel Pearly Shell Motel

Motel with prices starting at $69 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Shell Motel Pearly Shell Motel because it has great rooms that start at $69. It has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 7.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2 Don Street. Only 0.9 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and private parking at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, you might be interested in the nearby weekend trip hotels in Airlie Beach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Bowen, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Bowen, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bowen, Best Hotels for One Week in Bowen, or Best Hotels for One Night in Bowen.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Bowen?

Bowen Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$93

After analyzing 7 weekend trip hotels in Bowen, Australia, we found the average weekend trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $93. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Bowen.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $108
  • 3-star hotels: $82


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