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Family Friendly hotels in Great Barrier Reef

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1. Nightcap At Queens Beach Hotel

2. Harbour Cove

3. Toscana Village Resort

4. Reef View Hotel

All-inclusive family hotels in Great Barrier Reef

5. The Sundays

6. Palace Hotel Proserpine

7. The Prince Of Wales

Best Great Barrier Reef hotels with Family Rooms

Family Hotels near Great Barrier Reef

  • Guest favorite
  • Beach access
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Nightcap At Queens Beach Hotel

101 Golf Links Road
25.1 km (15.6 mi) from Great Barrier Reef
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Children's menu

The comfortable Nightcap At Queens Beach Hotel Bowen is around 5 minutes' walk from Queens Beach and offers an outdoor swimming pool. Featuring a restaurant, this 3-star hotel is 4.2 km from Bowen Harbour Board Building.

The Queens Bowen includes an à la carte restaurant and a lounge bar. Serving a wide assortment of dishes, Queens Beach Motor Hotel is within easy reach of this accommodation.

8.7
917 reviews
~ US$68 / night

Nightcap At Queens Beach Hotel

25.1 km (15.6 mi) from Great Barrier Reef
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Children's menu

Nightcap At Queens Beach Hotel

The comfortable Nightcap At Queens Beach Hotel Bowen is around 5 minutes' walk from Queens Beach and offers an outdoor swimming pool. Featuring a restaurant, this 3-star hotel is 4.2 km from Bowen Harbour Board Building.

The Queens Bowen includes an à la carte restaurant and a lounge bar. Serving a wide assortment of dishes, Queens Beach Motor Hotel is within easy reach of this accommodation.

8.7
917 reviews
From US$ 68 / night
  • Best-rated
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Harbour Cove

Harbour Cove 28-30 The Cove Road
37.7 km (23.4 mi) from Great Barrier Reef
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Free parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Live entertainment
  • Pool with view

Situated only 300 metres from Heart Reef, the elegant 5-star Harbour Cove Hotel Airlie Beach offers air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi, and parking. With a prime location near the Above & Below Photography Gallery, this Airlie Beach hotel also features a private art gallery.

At The Coffee Club, situated in close proximity to Harbour Cove Hotel, you can taste Australian cuisine.

9.5
381 reviews
~ US$273 / night

Harbour Cove

37.7 km (23.4 mi) from Great Barrier Reef
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Free parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Live entertainment
  • Pool with view

Harbour Cove

Situated only 300 metres from Heart Reef, the elegant 5-star Harbour Cove Hotel Airlie Beach offers air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi, and parking. With a prime location near the Above & Below Photography Gallery, this Airlie Beach hotel also features a private art gallery.

At The Coffee Club, situated in close proximity to Harbour Cove Hotel, you can taste Australian cuisine.

9.5
381 reviews
From US$ 273 / night

All-inclusive family hotels in Great Barrier Reef

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Toscana Village Resort

10 Golden Orchid Drive
37.1 km (23.0 mi) from Great Barrier Reef
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Children's pool

The 4-star Toscana Village Resort Airlie Beach is located in Airlie Beach, around a 25-minute walk from the Art Whitsunday Gallery & Shop, and offers 4 outdoor swimming pools. Boasting a location a short way from the Airlie Beach Lagoon, the resort features 18 rooms as well as a restaurant and a lobby area.

An à la carte restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine and a warm atmosphere. Fish D'vine & The Rum Bar is located just moments from the Toscana Airlie Beach and serves healthy food.

8.7
461 reviews
~ US$215 / night

Toscana Village Resort

37.1 km (23.0 mi) from Great Barrier Reef
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Children's pool

Toscana Village Resort

The 4-star Toscana Village Resort Airlie Beach is located in Airlie Beach, around a 25-minute walk from the Art Whitsunday Gallery & Shop, and offers 4 outdoor swimming pools. Boasting a location a short way from the Airlie Beach Lagoon, the resort features 18 rooms as well as a restaurant and a lobby area.

An à la carte restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine and a warm atmosphere. Fish D'vine & The Rum Bar is located just moments from the Toscana Airlie Beach and serves healthy food.

8.7
461 reviews
From US$ 215 / night
  • Popular choice
  • Beach access
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Reef View Hotel

Resort Drive
63.2 km (39.3 mi) from Great Barrier Reef
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Shuttle service
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Live entertainment
  • Babysitting/Child services

Situated 2.1 km from the Hamilton Island Golf Driving Range, the 4-star Reef View Hotel Hamilton Island features 6 outdoor tennis courts and airport shuttle service. Boasting a location in the vicinity of the coral reef Hamilton Island, the hotel offers 237 rooms and a pool bar onsite.

2 restaurants serving various cuisines await you onsite of the property. The restaurant Pool Terrace Restaurant is located only a few steps from this Hamilton Island hotel.

8.1
1989 reviews
~ US$269 / night

Reef View Hotel

63.2 km (39.3 mi) from Great Barrier Reef
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Shuttle service
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Live entertainment
  • Babysitting/Child services

Reef View Hotel

Situated 2.1 km from the Hamilton Island Golf Driving Range, the 4-star Reef View Hotel Hamilton Island features 6 outdoor tennis courts and airport shuttle service. Boasting a location in the vicinity of the coral reef Hamilton Island, the hotel offers 237 rooms and a pool bar onsite.

2 restaurants serving various cuisines await you onsite of the property. The restaurant Pool Terrace Restaurant is located only a few steps from this Hamilton Island hotel.

8.1
1989 reviews
From US$ 269 / night

Family hotels in Great Barrier Reef with swimming pool

  • Beach access
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The Sundays

8 Palm Terrace Way
62.9 km (39.1 mi) from Great Barrier Reef
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Babysitting/Child services

Nestled in the immediate vicinity of Hamilton Island Marina, the 5-star The Sundays Hotel Hamilton Island welcomes guests with beauty services, spa therapy, and a golf course. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this Hamilton Island hotel is 2.4 km from natural sights like Dent Island.

Guests can relax at the on-site poolside bar. Sails offers Australian meals and lies a stone's throw from the property.

9.3
109 reviews
~ US$645 / night

The Sundays

62.9 km (39.1 mi) from Great Barrier Reef
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Babysitting/Child services

The Sundays

Nestled in the immediate vicinity of Hamilton Island Marina, the 5-star The Sundays Hotel Hamilton Island welcomes guests with beauty services, spa therapy, and a golf course. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this Hamilton Island hotel is 2.4 km from natural sights like Dent Island.

Guests can relax at the on-site poolside bar. Sails offers Australian meals and lies a stone's throw from the property.

9.3
109 reviews
From US$ 645 / night
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Palace Hotel Proserpine

31 Main Street
34.4 km (21.4 mi) from Great Barrier Reef
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Terrace
  • Family rooms

Palace Hotel Proserpine offers its guests air-conditioned rooms merely a 9-minute walk from the Proserpine Museum. The hotel also includes parking.

Located within easy reach of Palace Hotel Proserpine, Prince of Wales Hotel serves a great selection of Australian food.

8.5
87 reviews
~ US$138 / night

Palace Hotel Proserpine

34.4 km (21.4 mi) from Great Barrier Reef
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Terrace
  • Family rooms

Palace Hotel Proserpine

Palace Hotel Proserpine offers its guests air-conditioned rooms merely a 9-minute walk from the Proserpine Museum. The hotel also includes parking.

Located within easy reach of Palace Hotel Proserpine, Prince of Wales Hotel serves a great selection of Australian food.

8.5
87 reviews
From US$ 138 / night

Luxury hotels in Great Barrier Reef

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The Prince Of Wales

34 Main Street
34.4 km (21.4 mi) from Great Barrier Reef
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Live entertainment
  • Children's menu

Featuring a convenient setting around 5 minutes' walk from the Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation, the comfortable The Prince Of Wales Proserpine hotel includes a private art gallery. Facing city views, this 3-star hotel is just 1.7 km from the Proserpine Museum and offers an à la carte restaurant plus billiards and darts.

The Prince Of Wales hotel offers a lounge bar and a restaurant serving Australian cuisine. Prince of Wales Hotel, situated only a 5-minute stroll away, is a perfect place to enjoy Australian cuisine.

6.5
240 reviews
~ US$48 / night

The Prince Of Wales

34.4 km (21.4 mi) from Great Barrier Reef
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Live entertainment
  • Children's menu

The Prince Of Wales

Featuring a convenient setting around 5 minutes' walk from the Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation, the comfortable The Prince Of Wales Proserpine hotel includes a private art gallery. Facing city views, this 3-star hotel is just 1.7 km from the Proserpine Museum and offers an à la carte restaurant plus billiards and darts.

The Prince Of Wales hotel offers a lounge bar and a restaurant serving Australian cuisine. Prince of Wales Hotel, situated only a 5-minute stroll away, is a perfect place to enjoy Australian cuisine.

6.5
240 reviews
From US$ 48 / night

Are you in a hurry?

Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Great Barrier Reef, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Nightcap At Queens Beach Hotel

8.7 / 10

(917 Reviews)

From 68$
Harbour Cove

9.5 / 10

(381 Reviews)

From 273$
Toscana Village Resort

8.7 / 10

(461 Reviews)

From 215$
Reef View Hotel

8.1 / 10

(1989 Reviews)

From 269$
The Sundays

9.3 / 10

(109 Reviews)

From 645$

Frequently Asked Questions

What family-friendly hotels near Catseye Beach offer fun activities?

Reef View Hotel and The Sundays are both located near Catseye Beach on Hamilton Island. These hotels provide kids' clubs and access to water sports for family fun.

Tip:

Book your stay during the school holidays to enjoy special family packages and activities.

Which family-friendly hotels in Airlie Beach have pools?

Toscana Village Resort and Harbour Cove both feature multiple swimming pools suited for families. Children can enjoy a kids' pool while parents relax nearby.

Tip:

Visit the pools early in the morning for a quieter experience, especially in peak times.

Are there family-friendly hotels near Whitsunday Islands?

Toscana Village Resort and Harbour Cove offer easy access to tours of the Whitsunday Islands, making them great options for families. Both hotels provide spacious accommodations for families.

Tip:

Consider booking a family tour to the Whitsunday Islands for an adventurous day trip, available through hotel concierge.

What family-friendly hotels in Bowen have dining options?

Nightcap At Queens Beach Hotel offers a family bistro serving casual dining options great for kids. The hotel also provides outdoor dining near the beach.

Tip:

Check the weekday specials at the bistro, which offer discounts for families during early dining hours.

Which family-friendly hotels in Hamilton Island offer special deals for kids?

Reef View Hotel and The Sundays have programs where kids stay and eat free. This is a fantastic way for families to save while enjoying beachfront activities.

Tip:

Make sure to inquire about the 'Kids Stay and Eat Free' offer at booking to ensure availability.

What family hotels near Airlie Beach provide self-catering options?

Toscana Village Resort features fully equipped kitchens in each apartment. This allows families to prepare their own meals conveniently.

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Quickly stock up on groceries at the nearby market upon arrival for easy meal prep during your stay.

What are the best family accommodations near Hamilton Island Marina?

The Sundays and Reef View Hotel are both close to Hamilton Island Marina and offer family-friendly amenities. You'll find plenty of activities for children and easy access to boating tours.

Tip:

Plan a day for a family boat tour from the marina for an exciting way to explore the Great Barrier Reef.

How can families get around Hamilton Island most easily?

Hamilton Island offers a free shuttle service that connects major areas, making it easy for families to explore. Additionally, renting a golf cart is a fun way for families to navigate the island at their own pace.

Tip:

Plan your golf cart rental during weekdays for lower rates than on weekends.

What special events are there for families in Airlie Beach?

The Airlie Beach Foreshore Markets every Saturday showcase local artisans and food, making it a great family outing. Families can explore stalls and enjoy live music and food.

Tip:

Arrive early in the morning before 10 AM to enjoy cooler temperatures and better selections at the market.

Is Bowen safe for families traveling with children?

Bowen is generally safe and family-friendly, with many hotels like Nightcap At Queens Beach near parks and beaches. Maintaining awareness of your surroundings and supervising children at the beach are wise practices.

Tip:

Avoid secluded areas on the beach after sunset for added safety, especially with young children.

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