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Our top choices for Whitsundays 3-star hotels

A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a marina, and a modern building complex with multiple floors and a flat roof.
A coastal view with numerous sailboats on turquoise waters, palm trees, and a distant mountain.
A swimming pool with orange lounge chairs, a white fence, and a multi-story building with balconies.

1. Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
Airlie Beach
Australia
Leanne
RM555
RM610 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Airlie Beach Hotel
A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view of greenery.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and decorative wall art.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with a distinctive white roof and a smaller structure with a curved roof. There are palm trees and a swimming pool visible.

2. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Airlie Beach
Australia
Cecilia
RM533
RM587 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
A infinity pool with a clear view of the sea and boats, a pink building, and a blue-tiled deck.
A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, beige sofas, a coffee table, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A living room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

3. Martinique Whitsunday

Martinique Whitsunday
Airlie Beach
Australia
Douglas
Martinique Whitsunday
A beach scene with trees and a sign on the sand.
A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door, two wicker chairs, a bed with white bedding, and a small bedside table.
A swimming pool with white lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a brick border.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel

Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel
Queens Beach
Australia
biplav
RM372
RM409 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel
A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.
A corridor with palm plants and a door.
A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden flooring, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A wooden building with a porch, surrounded by tropical plants.

5. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat
Jubilee Pocket
Australia
Sean
RM307
RM338 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat
A beach with clear water, boats, and distant hills.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.
A rectangular swimming pool with blue tiles, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a small sofa, a kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

6. Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach
Jubilee Pocket
Australia
Julie
RM355
RM355 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a white coffee table, and a large TV on the wall.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass dining table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A tropical resort with a beachfront view, palm trees, and a pathway leading to the beach.
A beach with a palm tree, calm water, and boats in the distance.

7. Whitsunday Terraces Hotel Airlie Beach

Whitsunday Terraces Hotel Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Australia
John Henry
RM1,020
RM1,020 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Whitsunday Terraces Hotel Airlie Beach
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a covered seating area.
A building with a sign for 'Whitsunday On The Beach' and 'Holiday Units & Tour Bookings'. There is a 'VACANCY' sign, a 'Shute Harbour Road' sign, and a 'LinksLiving' sign.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Whitsunday On The Beach".
An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, clear blue waters, and a forested island.

8. Whitsunday On The Beach

Whitsunday On The Beach
Airlie Beach
Australia
Callie
RM460
RM506 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Whitsunday On The Beach
A covered outdoor area with a pool, chairs, and a view of a body of water and distant landscape.
A pathway leading to a building with a view of the sea and mountains. There is a sign indicating the building is for apartments.
A balcony with a table and chairs, a view of a body of water, and greenery.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

9. Airlie Apartments

Airlie Apartments
Airlie Beach
United States
Jason
Airlie Apartments
A marina with multiple sailboats docked, surrounded by lush green hills and a clear blue sky.
A modern wooden building with a covered porch and a car parked outside.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dining area with white chairs.

10. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park
Flametree
Australia
Declan
RM201
RM225 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park
An outdoor patio area with wooden picnic tables and blue umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a stone wall.
A Harry Brown Wine, Beer & Spirits store with a modern design, featuring a clear entrance and a signboard.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, ceiling fans, and a stone-tiled floor.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view.

11. Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel

Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel
Cannonvale
Australia
Michelle
RM346
RM381 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central glass facade, and a landscaped entrance area.
A living room with wicker furniture, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small kitchenette, and a chair.
A wooden boardwalk by the sea with people riding segways.

12. at Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments

at Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments
Airlie Beach
United States
Ruben
RM701
RM771 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
at Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a clear blue sky.
A swimming pool with a view of the sea and boats. There are lounge chairs and a sign indicating the pool's depth.
A hotel room with a balcony, a kitchenette, a bed, a sofa, and a dining area.
A marina with boats docked, a sunset in the background, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

13. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments
Airlie Beach
RM541
RM595 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments
A beach with palm trees and a view of the water.
A restaurant with a view of a marina. Tables are set with menus and glasses.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a grey sofa, and a wooden floor.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area with black wicker chairs and tables.

14. Palm Bungalows

Palm Bungalows
Whitsundays
Australia
David
RM1,358
RM1,494 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Palm Bungalows
A waterfront hotel with a sign reading "The Boathouse."
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a covered pavilion.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a garden area with palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

15. The Boathouse Apartments

The Boathouse Apartments
Airlie Beach
Australia
Mahmoud
RM1,259
RM1,259 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Boathouse Apartments
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, ceiling fans, and a view of greenery.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a large island with stools, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A water park with slides, a pool, and lounge chairs.
Exterior

16. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach
Jubilee Pocket
Australia
Michael
RM381
RM381 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach
Beach
Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Restaurant

17. Port Denison Motor Inn

Port Denison Motor Inn
Bowen
Australia
Gloria
Port Denison Motor Inn
Outdoor dining
Sports facility
Outdoor pool
Dining

18. Bluewater Harbour Motel

Bluewater Harbour Motel
Bowen
Australia
Sharifun
Bluewater Harbour Motel
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining area with chairs, a kitchen with a bar, and a TV displaying a scenic view.
A view of a coastal area with a building featuring solar panels, palm trees, and a body of water.
A modern kitchen with a white countertop, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a clock on the wall.
A swimming pool with a view of a lake and hills, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a balcony.

19. Coral Sea Vista Apartments

Coral Sea Vista Apartments
Airlie Beach
Australia
Michael
Coral Sea Vista Apartments
A neatly made bed with white and black bedding, a wooden headboard, and a window with curtains. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small wooden nightstand.
A building with a white exterior, surrounded by palm trees and a grassy area.
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a fenced area with a building in the background.
A wooden deck with metal railings, a tree, and a building in the background.

20. Ocean Breeze Units

Ocean Breeze Units
Queens Beach
Australia
Stacey
Ocean Breeze Units
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Find Your Ideal 3 Star Hotel in Whitsundays

There's a reason the top 3-star hotels in Whitsundays, Australia are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Whitsundays, you'll get affordable rates at these mid-range properties. Check through our listings and you'll find some hotels may even give you access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centres, and spacious rooms.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Whitsundays?
If you're travelling to Airlie Beach for your Whitsundays getaway, you'll find some convenient 3-star hotels. Many travellers select Whitsunday Terraces Hotel Airlie Beach. Around 0.80 kilometers northeast of the downtown area, it features a garden and pool sun loungers. Another recommended option is Ocean Views 14A. Settle in here and use a swimming pool and a furnished balcony, and be around 0.80 kilometers northeast of the centre.
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