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Sunlit Waters
( 07-4946 6352;
www.sunlitwaters.com
; 20 Airlie Cres; studios from $92, 1-bedroom apt $115; )
These
large studios have everything you could want, including a self-contained kitchenette and
great views from the balconies.
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Club Crocodile
( 07-4946 7155;
www.clubcroc.com.au
;
240 Shute Harbour Rd; d from $110; )
On the road
between Cannonvale and Airlie Beach is this excellent budget option that's really popular
with domestic tourists and young families. The Olympic-sized swimming pool is the hub
of the action and even features a waterfall.
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Airlie Waterfront Backpackers
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HOSTEL
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( 1800 089 000;
www.airliewaterfront.com
; 6 The Esplanade; dm $25-33, d & tw with/without bathroom $130/60)
Flashpackin' good-times, with coveted ocean views, squeaky-clean rooms and flatscreen
TVs.
Airlie Beach Hotel
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HOTEL
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( 1800 466 233;
www.airliebeachhotel.com.au
; cnr The Esplanade & Coconut Gr; motel s/d $135/145, hotel r
$179-289; )
The motel units are looking a bit tired, but the sea-facing hotel rooms
are clean and spacious. With three restaurants and a bottle shop on site and a perfect
downtown location, you could do far worse than stay here.
Water's Edge Resort
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( 07-4948 2655;
www.watersedgewhitsundays.com.au
; 4 Golden Orchid Dr; 1-bedroom apt $225-275, 2-bedroom
apt $275-350; )
Its Balinese theme, wet-edge pools and languid tropical vibe (gently)
scream 'Holidays!' Cool, creamy pastel rooms, top-notch facilities and fecund gardens
keep up the dreamy feel; you'll easily forget you're just minutes from town.
Airlie Waterfront B&B
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