Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free. However, parking is limited.

Are pets allowed at the property?

No pets are allowed at the property, including service animals.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 until 20:00, and check-out is by 09:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but fees may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available, but pricing and service hours are not specified.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

Accessibility features include step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, but specific details on elevators or bathrooms are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Airlie Beach, near the airport and beach, with attractions like Coral Sea Marina and Airlie Beach Lagoon nearby.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal. Specific operational hours are not mentioned.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. There is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day, and rollaway beds are available for AUD 25.0 per day. Advance request is recommended.

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments in Airlie Beach

Average nightly price at Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$117
February	$118
March	$135
April	$126
May	$137
June	$159
July	$132
August	$148
September	$175
October	$129
November	$122
December	$124

What guests think

At Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments, travellers consistently praise the sweeping marina and bay views, walkable location to town and marinas, very clean rooms, and friendly, helpful hosts, creating a simple, comfortable base with good value for Airlie Beach stays.

Guests like the small but pleasant pool, in-room kitchenettes plus a barbecue, and handy laundry facilities, though on-site parking can be tight. The walk to town is short but up a steep hill, which some find challenging, while the setting remains quiet. Studios are comfortable, many with balconies, but some are small or basic and patio privacy can be limited by shared access. A straightforward stay with practical comforts.

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Facilities

Small but pleasant pool; in-room kitchenettes plus a barbecue and useful laundry facilities are noted, with on-site parking available though spaces can be tight.

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Janet

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cozy, chill spot to watch spectacular sunsets in the pool. To get that view you’ve got to get up a very steep, short hill so plan accordingly. Rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. Owner is great and happy to book local activities. Good value for the area.

10

Hridi

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Peter was very kind and helpful during our 2 nights stay. Clean room, beautiful pool with great views! Highly recommend this accommodation!

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paul

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely view..pool small but nice ..very adequate. Everything well looked after.

10

Sue and Roy

Jan 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing view from all rooms from the top of the hill. The pool is refreshing with 2 sun shades. 5mins walk to town. All cooking equipment includes bbq and stovetop. I would definitely recommend

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John

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The apartment was great value. Could not believe it had only 3 stars as it suited us wonderfully. Room was marginally small but it had all the facilities. The place had a good barbecue and a lovely pool. Beautiful location on top of the hill overlooking the marina and Ocean. Would happily choose it again.

10

Gary

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stay was very good. Apartments include air conditioning, cook top, and refrigerator. Very good view of Airlie Beach Harbor from apartments and there is a small pool.

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Carl

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A perfect stop off in Airlie Beach before we joined a Whitsundays cruise. Rooms are simple but spotless and with a very comfortable bed. The small pool was perfect for a dip to cool off and the view out to the marina and landscape behind topped off a wonderfully easy stay. We didn't use the in-room catering facilities but seemed well equipped with enough to cook a simple meal (hob and microwave, no oven). The full size fridge was useful for a couple of beers though! And a jug of chilled water already in there was a thoughtful touch. Washer and drying facilities also available - again appeared well maintained and clean unlike some of the washers we've come across during our trip! Air drying racks were another thoughtful touch to make the most of the warm weather instead of paying for the tumble dryer. Peter was a welcoming and helpful host, thanks for a great little stay!

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Thomas

Mar 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Sehr angenehme Unterkunft mit freundlicher Atmosphäre seitens Gastgeber und anderen Gästen. Möglichkeit zum Waschen und Trocknen mittels Trockner. Schwimmbad. Sehr schöner Blick auf das Meer und den Hafen. Unbedingt zu empfehlen.

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Helen

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Free parking. Quiet.

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Joanne

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Adequate for our needs. Very tight parking spaces, helpful staff.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe very clean, well-kept rooms and property; a few note issues like unwashed dishes or minor wear.

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Vicki

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Sunlit Waters is extremely clean and well maintained. Management staff are very friendly and communicative. We were very happy with our stay. Like many apartments in Airlie the apartments are up a steep hill but only a $5-6 cab ride from the main shopping area. I would recommend them.

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steve

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent view over the harbour and the sea. Clean room with friendly staff. Close to all the bars and restaurants. At the top of a steep hill though so may be difficult if you have mobility issues

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Brooke

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great spot for a short stay. Neat, clean, quiet, very comfy bed and onsite managers were very friendly. Easy check in process. Apartments in great location very short walk to town. Highly recommend

10

Jacqueline

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are clean and everything played out nicely

8

Sharyn

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly, room extremely spacious and clean and spectacular view. Loved the world map with pins of visitors as well. Just wish we could've stayed longer.

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Carl

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A perfect stop off in Airlie Beach before we joined a Whitsundays cruise. Rooms are simple but spotless and with a very comfortable bed. The small pool was perfect for a dip to cool off and the view out to the marina and landscape behind topped off a wonderfully easy stay. We didn't use the in-room catering facilities but seemed well equipped with enough to cook a simple meal (hob and microwave, no oven). The full size fridge was useful for a couple of beers though! And a jug of chilled water already in there was a thoughtful touch. Washer and drying facilities also available - again appeared well maintained and clean unlike some of the washers we've come across during our trip! Air drying racks were another thoughtful touch to make the most of the warm weather instead of paying for the tumble dryer. Peter was a welcoming and helpful host, thanks for a great little stay!

10

Susan

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and convenient with really helpful staff

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Bonnie

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We loved our time at Sunlit. The suite was great and the views were fantastic! The only drawback was that dishes were not clean and thus I felt I had to wash them before I used them. Likely the people before us just didn’t wash them very well. Dean was attentive to our needs, and Peter even purchased a small magnifying mirror for me to use. This is an excellent location about a ten minute walk to the main town for restaurants and great shopping and adventures. I can highly recommend this spot for anyone on a budget.

10

Lauren Claire

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing property. Spotlessly clean, VERY comfortable beds and the views from the apartments and the pool were gorgeous. We only stayed one night following an unexpected travel delay but it was so nice, we would have been happy there for a week! Laundry facilities were great and the apartments were very well equipped. We had a sunset swim and enjoyed the gorgeous orange skies! Also, the lady who checked us in (Deb) was so lovely and very helpful! Great stay. Would highly recommend Sunlit Waters.

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Brigitte

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Så rent fräscht och en utsikt över havet som är amazing

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Rooms

Studios are generally comfortable, many with balconies and strong harbour outlooks; several mention smaller or basic layouts and limited patio privacy due to shared access. Beds are usually comfortable and the setting is mostly quiet.

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Jacqueline

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Although the studio was small, the view was incredible as was the owner Peter who was very kind and helped us arrange 2 trips. The location was great, with good walkability to all local amenities. Most of the time the neighbouring rooms were quiet and considerate. Would highly recommend for a few days in Airlie Beach.

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Maria

Feb 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and cool. Patio however did not provide privacy as other guests passed by. The room was not ready at check in time. There was no one in the reception to greet us.

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Brooke

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great spot for a short stay. Neat, clean, quiet, very comfy bed and onsite managers were very friendly. Easy check in process. Apartments in great location very short walk to town. Highly recommend

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Mariann

Jan 28, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very big excellent views of the marina . Close to shops and lagoon .

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William

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room with a view, plenty of room for 2. Not the greatest pillows for me, but I slept well.

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Marianne

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We liked everything about this place, especially the view. Most definitely would recommend staying at Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments. Beds were really comfy large bathroom and very spacious.

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Carl

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A perfect stop off in Airlie Beach before we joined a Whitsundays cruise. Rooms are simple but spotless and with a very comfortable bed. The small pool was perfect for a dip to cool off and the view out to the marina and landscape behind topped off a wonderfully easy stay. We didn't use the in-room catering facilities but seemed well equipped with enough to cook a simple meal (hob and microwave, no oven). The full size fridge was useful for a couple of beers though! And a jug of chilled water already in there was a thoughtful touch. Washer and drying facilities also available - again appeared well maintained and clean unlike some of the washers we've come across during our trip! Air drying racks were another thoughtful touch to make the most of the warm weather instead of paying for the tumble dryer. Peter was a welcoming and helpful host, thanks for a great little stay!

10

Celeste

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, quiet accommodation with a great view.

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Kelly

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great spot! Owner was not super welcoming or warm when we arrived but we didn’t have any issues after checking in. Very steep hill to manage when walking to and from the shops, so it wouldn’t be for everyone. Clean, spacious. The most gorgeous views from the balcony! A beautiful spot to start and end the days. We would definitely stay again!

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Heidi

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the most beautilful spot on earth. The room were small. But it did not matter. The view over the by is goregeus.

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Service

Staff and managers are widely praised as friendly and helpful, often assisting with tours and transport and resolving issues quickly; occasional reports mention delayed room readiness or no one at reception on arrival.

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Maria

Feb 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and cool. Patio however did not provide privacy as other guests passed by. The room was not ready at check in time. There was no one in the reception to greet us.

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Natalia

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property staff contacted us about weather conditions, helped us set up a shuttle bus, and offered help on anything we wanted to do. Would stay here again.

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Jeffrey

Apr 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Deb was very helpful in arranging our transportation. She is treasure chest of local knowledge. Wonderful stay.

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Brooke

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great spot for a short stay. Neat, clean, quiet, very comfy bed and onsite managers were very friendly. Easy check in process. Apartments in great location very short walk to town. Highly recommend

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maria

Apr 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay here and only stayed because of the reviews. We usually stay in bigger spaces. The staff were amazing. Celena was fantastic. A few hiccups when we arrived like no gas in the BBQ and no pool towels in the room BUT unlike other places this was rectified straight away, so again customer service was above and beyond. Would love to see another shampoo AND conditioner when we stay next :) Thx for the views, fun and laughs...

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Thierry

Jan 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, great view, nice pool

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Kelly

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great spot! Owner was not super welcoming or warm when we arrived but we didn’t have any issues after checking in. Very steep hill to manage when walking to and from the shops, so it wouldn’t be for everyone. Clean, spacious. The most gorgeous views from the balcony! A beautiful spot to start and end the days. We would definitely stay again!

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Bonnie

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We loved our time at Sunlit. The suite was great and the views were fantastic! The only drawback was that dishes were not clean and thus I felt I had to wash them before I used them. Likely the people before us just didn’t wash them very well. Dean was attentive to our needs, and Peter even purchased a small magnifying mirror for me to use. This is an excellent location about a ten minute walk to the main town for restaurants and great shopping and adventures. I can highly recommend this spot for anyone on a budget.

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Mark

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great accommodation within a five minute walk of the town. Spectacular views onto the bay and harbour. The apartments have everything you require and are presented to a lovely standard. Peter was very accommodating and helped us with any needs we had. I would recommend this to all. Thanks for a great stay.

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Sonia

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great view. Great value. Great staff.

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Location

Walkable to the main street, marinas and lagoon, but set on a steep hill that some find challenging; many appreciate the quiet setting near town.

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Martin

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Great apartment hotel with amazing views, good location close to the main street and the lagoon. Very helpful and serviceminded owner and staff. We were very satisfied with our stay!

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steve

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent view over the harbour and the sea. Clean room with friendly staff. Close to all the bars and restaurants. At the top of a steep hill though so may be difficult if you have mobility issues

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Brooke

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great spot for a short stay. Neat, clean, quiet, very comfy bed and onsite managers were very friendly. Easy check in process. Apartments in great location very short walk to town. Highly recommend

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Sue and Roy

Jan 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing view from all rooms from the top of the hill. The pool is refreshing with 2 sun shades. 5mins walk to town. All cooking equipment includes bbq and stovetop. I would definitely recommend

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Ewa

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Walking distance to the artificial lagoon.

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Rhonda

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved our stay at Sunlit Waters. Great location, easy (though hilly) walking distance to town and marinas. Spacious, clean, well-equipped unit, nice pool, helpful and friendly manager. Would definitely recommend!

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Kelly

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great spot! Owner was not super welcoming or warm when we arrived but we didn’t have any issues after checking in. Very steep hill to manage when walking to and from the shops, so it wouldn’t be for everyone. Clean, spacious. The most gorgeous views from the balcony! A beautiful spot to start and end the days. We would definitely stay again!

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Helen

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Free parking. Quiet.

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Tanya

Oct 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing views over the marina. Convenient to town, lagoon, Coral Sea because the boardwalk connecting. Not a long walk, if you don’t mind walking up the hill. Friendly and very helpful managers. Clean and simple. Would stay again.

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Von

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot. Great views Walking back up the hill from town could be difficult for some. Overall we loved it Friendly relaxed environment

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Dining

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steve

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent view over the harbour and the sea. Clean room with friendly staff. Close to all the bars and restaurants. At the top of a steep hill though so may be difficult if you have mobility issues

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lisa maree

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The check in was super easy, host was very friendly. The room was so clean, which is super important. The view is spectacular, which I could see from my bed, and the pool. A short walk to the town centre, with lots of restaurants, shops, the lagoon and a Woolies and close to the marina to catch the boat to the Great Barrier Reef tour. Check out was also super relaxed and easy.

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Tina

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful view and walkable distance (a few minutes )to shopping and restaurants. The owner is nice and easy to communicate. Highly recommended.

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Beth and Christian

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room is a nice size, owners are lovely and helpful (including with booking transport to the airport after our stay) and there are no complaints about the lodging itself. Only thing we didn't like is that it is far away from food options and there are very, very few restaurants anywhere in the area that deliver. The info book in the room also does not give any guidance about food delivery. We got dropped off at the property around 7p and without transportation we nearly had to go the night without dinner.

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Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

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