Bowen Hotels on the Beach

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1. Horseshoe Bay Resort
2. Ocean View Motel Bowen
3. Rose Bay Resort
4. Nrma Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park
5. Port Denison Motor Inn
6. Whitsunday Sands Resort
7. Shell Motel
8. Coral Cove Apartments - Absolute Beachfront Resort Bowen
9. Beachside Holiday Units
10. Harbour Lights Tourist Park Hotel

Best Bowen Hotels on the Beach

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Aug 03, 2025 - Aug 04, 2025

Horseshoe Bay Resort

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The 4-star Horseshoe Bay Resort Bowen is placed approximately 5 minutes by car from Bowen Golf Club. Guests will enjoy a large pool onsite and admire views of the garden offered from 22 rooms.

Located off Horseshoe Bay Rotary Lookout, the venue is set near Horseshoe Bay. Flagstaff Hill Lookout is 3.7 km from the resort, while Hayman Island Resort Seaplane Base airport is 95 km from it.

A microwave, an electric kettle, and a fridge are available in most rooms.

An aqua park and a picnic area can be provided at a surcharge. Barbecue grills and a golf course are offered for the use of guests. Horseshoe Bay Resort offers sport activities, such as snorkelling, hiking, and ping pong.

Address: 1 Horseshoe Bay Road

Ocean View Motel Bowen

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Situated 10 minutes' drive from Cape Edgecumbe Walking Trail, Ocean View Motel Bowen features Wi-Fi in the rooms and a parking area on site. The centre of Bowen is within 5 km of the property, and Bowen Harbour Board Building is about 3.4 km away.

The motel is 175 km from Picnic Bay.

You can get to The Big Mango in a few minutes by car.

Many rooms offer views of the pool. A separate toilet and a shower can be found in the bathrooms.

Relax in a saltwater pool or enjoy a sun terrace and barbecue.

Address: 18317 Bruce Highway, Gordon Beach

Rose Bay Resort

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Set in a beachfront location, Rose Bay Resort Bowen has 21 rooms with views of the ocean. Queens Beach is 3.2 km from the resort, while Flagstaff Hill Lookout is 2.6 km away.

The venue is located along private beach, about 4 km from the centre of Bowen. Picnic Bay is 175 km from the accommodation.

You can get to Horseshoe Bay in a few minutes by car.

After a tiring day have a rest on an a private balcony featured in your room. Extras include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet in the bathrooms.

A swimming pool is provided onsite the hotel. The property is a perfect place for snorkelling, canoeing, and fishing.

Address: 2 Pandanus Street

Nrma Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park

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The 4-star Nrma Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park Hotel, located in Queens Beach district, also offers the convenience of parking on site. The venue is set at a 3.4 km distance from Mother Beddock Rock.

The accommodation is situated 3 km from Bowen city centre and 90 km from Hayman Island Resort Seaplane Base airport. The holiday park is 10 minutes' drive from Bowen Harbour Board Building.

Nrma Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park Hotel is a short ride from Horseshoe Bay Rotary Lookout.

After a tiring day have a rest on an an individual balcony featured in your room. These units offer views of the beach. A separate toilet and a shower, as well as a freezer, a stovetop, and kitchenware are featured.

Featuring a saltwater swimming pool, Nrma Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park Hotel also offers a patio, barbecue grills, and a golf course. Activities such as snorkelling, canoeing, and hiking can be enjoyed on site.

Address: Cnr Horseshoe And The Soldiers

Port Denison Motor Inn

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Located a 5-minute ride from King's Beach, the 3-star Port Denison Motor Inn Bowen features barbecue and a garden. The property is situated 1 km from Bowen city centre and 90 km from Hayman Island Resort Seaplane Base airport.

Cape Edgecumbe Walking Trail is less than 3.1 km away. Townsville is 173 km away.

You can get to Horseshoe Bay in a few minutes by car.

The rooms have private bathrooms with a roll-in shower and a separate toilet. Guests can enjoy views of the sea. A microwave, an electric kettle, and a refrigerator are available upon request.

Address: 11 Dalrymple Street,

Whitsunday Sands Resort

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Whitsunday Sands Resort Bowen is located in a beach area and offers views of the sunset as well as an outdoor swimming pool onsite. This resort is just 300 metres from Horseshoe Bay.

Many Bowen sights, including Flagstaff Hill Lookout are within a 10-minute drive of the property. Nelly Bay is 174 km away.

The hotel is close to Horseshoe Bay Rotary Lookout.

After a tiring day have a rest on an an individual balcony featured in your room. There is a separate toilet and a shower provided for guests in the bathrooms.

Address: 2A Horseshoe Bay Road

Shell Motel

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Shell Motel Bowen, located about 10 minutes' drive from Flagstaff Hill Lookout, features Wi-Fi in public areas. Horseshoe Bay is less than 3.9 km away.

The property is situated 2 km from Bowen city centre and 85 km from Hayman Island Resort Seaplane Base airport. The motel is 171 km from Townsville.

Shell Motel is a short ride from Horseshoe Bay Rotary Lookout.

The rooms have private bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. Certain units feature views of the courtyard. The property offers a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and a refrigerator in the guestrooms too.

There is an outdoor pool to relax after a busy day.

Address: 2 Don Street

Coral Cove Apartments - Absolute Beachfront Resort Bowen

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Coral Cove Apartments lies in a touristic area of Bowen 6 minutes' stroll from Horseshoe Bay Rotary Lookout, featuring a hot tub, a shared lounge, and a golf course. The venue is located along private beach, about 4 km from the centre of Bowen.

The property is approximately 10 minutes' drive from Flagstaff Hill Lookout. Nelly Bay is 174 km away.

The hotel has a prime location pretty close to Horseshoe Bay.

After a tiring day have a rest on an a furnished balcony featured in your room. Guests can enjoy views of the sea. Coral Cove Apartments offers bathrooms fitted with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.

Such facilities as an aqua park and a sun deck are available for a surcharge. Guests at Coral Cove Apartments can relax in an outdoor swimming pool or engage in water sports activities, snorkelling, and diving.

Address: 2B Horseshoe Bay Road

Beachside Holiday Units

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Beachside Holiday Units Aparthotel Bowen is a 3-star venue positioned approximately 10 minutes' drive from Mother Beddock Rock. Guests will enjoy a swimming pool onsite and admire views of the sea offered from 12 rooms.

Situated in Queens Beach district, this aparthotel is 30 minutes walk from the centre of Bowen. Mullers Lagoon Park is 2.4 km from the accommodation, while Arcadia is 173 km away.

Beachside Holiday Units Aparthotel is a short ride from Horseshoe Bay.

The property offers a microwave, an electric kettle, and a fridge in the guestrooms too.

Leisure options include an aqua park and a sundeck offered for a surcharge. Cots and high chairs for children are provided at Beachside Holiday Units Aparthotel. There are opportunities for windsurfing, snorkelling, and diving.

Address: 38 Horseshoe Bay Road

Harbour Lights Tourist Park Hotel

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Featuring a golf course and a garden, Harbour Lights Tourist Park Hotel Bowen is 5 minutes' drive from Mullers Lagoon Park. Bowen centre can be reached within 10 minutes' walk.

The venue is around 10 minutes by car from Horseshoe Bay. Horseshoe Bay is 176 km from the holiday park.

Harbour Lights Tourist Park Hotel is a short ride from Horseshoe Bay Rotary Lookout.

This accommodation offers rooms which overlook the sea. A refrigerator and a cooktop are included in the units of hotel.

A swimming pool is featured onsite.

Address: 40 Santa Barbara Parade

Tropical Beach Caravan Park

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Tropical Beach Caravan Park Hotel is located in Bowen, 2.3 km from Horseshoe Bay, and offers a swimming pool. Guests will have access to parking on site for added convenience.

The venue is situated 4 km from Bowen city centre and 90 km from Hayman Island Resort Seaplane Base airport. Flagstaff Hill Lookout is 3.7 km from the accommodation, while Arcadia is 172 km away.

Tropical Beach Caravan Park Hotel is a short ride from Horseshoe Bay Rotary Lookout.

Many rooms have views of the garden. Certain units are equipped with a microwave, an electric kettle, and a refrigerator.

Address: Howard Street

Absolute Beachfront Bowen Beach House 3 Bedroom

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Absolute Beachfront Bowen Beach House-Family Time Villa is situated around 25 minutes' walk from Cape Upstart National Park in Bowen and offers accommodation with a fully-fitted kitchen. The building consists of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The centre of Bowen is nearly 1 km from the venue. The property is 174 km from Arcadia and 2.8 km from Flagstaff Hill Lookout. Offering Australian meals, Grand View Hotel is around 650 metres away.

You can get to Horseshoe Bay in a few minutes by car.

A separate toilet and a shower along with a microwave, a refrigerator, and kitchenware are also available in the rooms.

The property overlooks the sea from a sunny patio. There is an aqua park, a golf course, and a garden provided for leisure.

Address: 3 Thomas Street