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An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and distant hills.

A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.

1. Daydream Island Resort

1.9 km from Cockatoo Beach

Colin

₩262,281

₩288,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A poolside area with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a desk, and two beds.

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by hills and clear skies.

A sign reading "AIRLIE BEACH HEART OF THE REEF" with palm trees and a view of the ocean in the background.

2. Magnums Airlie Beach

11.7 km from Cockatoo Beach

Jessica

₩91,795

₩100,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A couple relaxing on a wicker lounge chair facing a beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

A wooden deck with a pool, white lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A wooden pathway leading to a reception area with a sign that reads "Welcome to Freedom Shores."

A resort with multiple boat-shaped cabins, a swimming pool, and a large building with a white roof.

3. Freedom Shores

16.6 km from Cockatoo Beach

Amy

₩247,243

₩271,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A beach with clear water, boats, and distant hills.

A rectangular swimming pool with blue tiles, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a chair, a bed with a headboard, and a large window.

4. Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

11.1 km from Cockatoo Beach

Julie

₩127,538

₩127,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.

An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

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.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and decorative wall art.

5. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

11.4 km from Cockatoo Beach

Cecilia

₩173,466

₩190,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by tropical vegetation.

A reception area with a stone building, palm trees, and a parked SUV.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a television, a sofa, a bed, and artwork on the walls.

6. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

13.5 km from Cockatoo Beach

Brendon

₩101,901

₩112,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

A wooden building with a porch, surrounded by tropical plants.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden flooring, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

7. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

10.5 km from Cockatoo Beach

Sean

₩108,555

₩119,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a water slide.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a tropical garden.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a glass door entrance, and a reception desk.

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

8. BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

16.2 km from Cockatoo Beach

Wendy

₩217,230

₩217,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel with a pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, tables set with candles and drinks, and hanging light fixtures.

9. Mantra Club Croc

13.4 km from Cockatoo Beach

Diego

₩202,282

₩222,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A pathway lined with palm trees leading to a building with a door and a chair outside.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a blue countertop, a stove, a microwave, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

A covered outdoor seating area with a glass table and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a building in the background.

10. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

13.3 km from Cockatoo Beach

Ben

₩130,300

₩143,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a covered seating area.

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.

A pool area with a bridge, surrounded by trees and a fence.

11. Whitsunday On The Beach

11.8 km from Cockatoo Beach

Callie

₩151,711

₩166,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean with boats.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs. There is a view of the sea and mountains through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a view of the sea and boats, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa with a potted plant.

A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and a few sailboats.

12. Mirage Whitsundays

13.3 km from Cockatoo Beach

Katerina

₩616,274

₩677,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A marina with multiple sailboats docked, surrounded by lush green hills and a clear blue sky.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dining area with white chairs.

A modern living area with a sofa, dining table, and kitchen.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

13. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

8.6 km from Cockatoo Beach

Declan

₩70,816

₩77,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, ceiling fans, and a view of greenery.

A water park with slides, a pool, and lounge chairs.

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden dining table, and chairs.

14. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

10.4 km from Cockatoo Beach

Michael

₩134,826

₩134,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A waterfront hotel with a sign reading "The Boathouse."

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a covered pavilion.

A balcony with a glass railing, a ceiling fan, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a garden area with palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

15. The Boathouse Apartments

11.3 km from Cockatoo Beach

Mahmoud

₩414,727

₩414,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A pool with a waterfall, lounge chairs, and a gazebo.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a hot tub, and a view of the sea and mountains.

A couple on a beach with a clear view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the beach.

16. at Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments

11.3 km from Cockatoo Beach

Andrew

₩188,568

₩207,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of the outside.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A view through window blinds of a coastal area with tall trees and a body of water.

A table set with white chairs, a potted plant, and wine glasses.

17. Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays

11.7 km from Cockatoo Beach

Tayla

₩214,282

₩235,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and rocks.

A modern living room with wicker furniture, a white coffee table, and large windows with a view of palm trees.

A hotel with multiple floors, a beach in the foreground, and palm trees.

A spa area with a hot tub surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees, overlooking a body of water.

18. Whitsunday Apartments

18.2 km from Cockatoo Beach

Hillary

₩417,600

₩459,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a white coffee table, and a large TV on the wall.

A pool area with a view of the sea, palm trees, and a building with a blue roof.

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.

19. Whitsunday Terraces Hotel Airlie Beach

11.5 km from Cockatoo Beach

John Henry

₩352,489

₩352,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A swimming pool with inflatable rafts, palm trees, and a grassy area with a gazebo.

A person at a counter with a computer, another person in denim shorts, and a red table.

A person descending a concrete staircase with a metal railing, under a corrugated metal roof.

A bungalow-style hotel with a thatched roof, a wooden porch, and a paved entrance area.

20. Nomads Airlie Beach

11.8 km from Cockatoo Beach

Tara

₩193,077

₩212,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Cockatoo Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Daydream Island Resort	7.8 Good 951 reviews	View
Magnums Airlie Beach	8.4 Very good 786 reviews	View
Freedom Shores	9.8 Exceptional 268 reviews	View
Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach	9.0 Wonderful 391 reviews	View
Colonial Palms Motor Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Cockatoo Beach Hotel Reviews

Magnums Airlie Beach

8/10 Good

"Just a one night stay. Great location. A little dated but reflected in the price."

The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

8/10 Good

"We found the hotel good and location was really good we were initially a little upset that the room we had had a big arch that obscured the view and was mouldy to look at - I didn’t have the energy to complain as it was a cheap rate. But it’s not the first time in recent months that I feel the Accor hotels we have stayed at have not been accurate when we have booked a city view room in Melbourne (looking at a wall and dumpster) and an ocean view room here at Airley which should probably been sold as an obstructed ocean view…."

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean comfortable room upstairs Beautiful outlook across to the marina Breakfast was included which was a lovely surprise Staff where efficient and helpful Would definitely stay here if I ever in the area again"

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

8/10 Good

"Car parking bit tight, and not near the rooms. if your a bit elderly I would imagine getting up the steep hill to the rooms may be a bit of a mission. All and all was a lovely stay and rooms were comfortable."

Daydream Island Resort

8/10 Good

"Clean rooms, staff were so friendly and helpful, and lots to do in the island for the little kids as well as the big ones (adults)!"

Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, great location, family friendly."

Baybliss Luxury 1 Bedroom Apt

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location very quiet, beautiful view would stay again"

Baybliss Studio 1

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views. Priceless"

Mandalay Escape Serenity and Pool

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was clean . The shower heads need a bit of work though . The view from the balcony was amazing and the privacy of the property . "

Other attractions near Cockatoo Beach

A coral reef with clear water, various fish species, and a large sea turtle.

Daydream Island Living Reef

9.0/10 (303 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Daydream Island Living Reef and enjoy the beautiful coral reefs during your trip to Whitsundays. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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A turquoise sea, a sandy beach, and green hills in the background.

Daydream Beach

8.0/10 (193 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Daydream Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Whitsundays. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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A beach with clear turquoise water, rocky shoreline, and distant mountains.

Lovers Cove

8.8/10 (267 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Lovers Cove during your travels in Whitsundays? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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A large yacht docked at a pier with people on board and on the pier.

Daydream Port

8.8/10 (176 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Whitsundays with a trip to Daydream Port. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Mermaids Beach

8.2/10 (67 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mermaids Beach during your trip to Daydream Island? Stroll along the beaches or discover the coral reefs in this relaxing area.

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Coral Beach

8.4/10 (84 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Coral Beach during your trip to Daydream Island? Wander the beaches or discover the coral reefs in this relaxing area.

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Paddle Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Paddle Beach during your trip to Whitsundays?

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Daydream Reef

8.2/10 (114 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Daydream Reef and enjoy the beautiful coral reefs during your trip to Whitsundays. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cockatoo Beach?

Cockatoo Beach is located in Whitsundays. You'll find 22 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Cockatoo Beach?

Daydream Island Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a marina and 3 outdoor pools. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Cockatoo Beach. Other good choices within 5 miles include Coral Point Lodge and Baybliss Studio 2.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Cockatoo Beach?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Cockatoo Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cockatoo Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Cockatoo Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cockatoo Beach?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Cockatoo Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Cockatoo Beach?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Lovers Cove, Daydream Beach, and Sandy Bay Beach. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Daydream Island Living Reef, Daydream Reef, and Mermaids Beach. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Daydream Island Rejuvenation Day Spa, Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, or Daydream Port.

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Our top choices for Cockatoo Beach hotels

1. Daydream Island Resort

2. Magnums Airlie Beach

3. Freedom Shores

4. Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

5. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

6. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

7. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

8. BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

9. Mantra Club Croc

10. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

11. Whitsunday On The Beach

12. Mirage Whitsundays

13. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

14. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

15. The Boathouse Apartments

16. at Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments

17. Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays

18. Whitsunday Apartments

19. Whitsunday Terraces Hotel Airlie Beach

20. Nomads Airlie Beach

Compare popular hotels close to Cockatoo Beach

Top Cockatoo Beach Hotel Reviews

Magnums Airlie Beach

The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

Daydream Island Resort

Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

Baybliss Luxury 1 Bedroom Apt

Baybliss Studio 1

Mandalay Escape Serenity and Pool

Other attractions near Cockatoo Beach

Daydream Island Living Reef

Daydream Beach

Lovers Cove

Daydream Port

Mermaids Beach

Coral Beach

Paddle Beach

Daydream Reef

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