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

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

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

A boat on turquoise water with a beach and buildings in the background.

1. Daydream Island Resort

1.9 km from Cockatoo Beach

Colin

NT$6,617

NT$7,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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.

2. Freedom Shores

16.6 km from Cockatoo Beach

Amy

NT$5,867

NT$6,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

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.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a marina, and a modern building complex with multiple floors and a flat roof.

3. Airlie Beach Hotel

11.4 km from Cockatoo Beach

Lynette

NT$4,448

NT$4,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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.

4. Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

11.1 km from Cockatoo Beach

William

NT$3,275

NT$3,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

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

A large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a sandy beach.

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

5. Magnums Airlie Beach

11.7 km from Cockatoo Beach

Reid

NT$2,224

NT$2,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

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

6. BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

16.2 km from Cockatoo Beach

Zahra

NT$5,140

NT$5,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

An aerial view of a coastal hotel with a swimming pool, a pier, and multiple boats in the water.

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the sea, featuring a wooden deck, white walls, and tropical plants.

A woman sitting on a swing overlooking a beach with palm trees and a sunset.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, a view of the sea, and a ceiling with wooden slats.

7. Coral Sea Resort

11.8 km from Cockatoo Beach

Despina

NT$8,338

NT$9,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a sandy area with lounge chairs.

8. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

13.5 km from Cockatoo Beach

Brendon

NT$2,577

NT$2,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, seating arrangements, and a view of a multi-story building with balconies.

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

9. Mantra Club Croc

13.4 km from Cockatoo Beach

Georgie

NT$4,548

NT$5,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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.

10. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

11.4 km from Cockatoo Beach

Lil

NT$4,195

NT$4,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by tall palm trees.

11. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

10.5 km from Cockatoo Beach

Julie-Ann

NT$3,094

NT$3,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, clear blue waters, and a forested island.

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".

12. Whitsunday On The Beach

11.8 km from Cockatoo Beach

Callie

NT$3,676

NT$4,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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 built-in microwave, a large island with stools, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

13. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

10.4 km from Cockatoo Beach

Rose Ann

NT$3,518

NT$3,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view of the sea, and a living room with a TV and seating.

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

14. Mirage Whitsundays

13.3 km from Cockatoo Beach

Rachel

NT$11,028

NT$12,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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.

15. The Boathouse Apartments

11.3 km from Cockatoo Beach

Mahmoud

NT$11,034

NT$11,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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.

16. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

8.6 km from Cockatoo Beach

Declan

NT$2,538

NT$2,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

A dining table with white chairs, a vase with white flowers, and a wine glass.

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

17. Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays

11.7 km from Cockatoo Beach

Kathleen

NT$5,192

NT$5,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view through a window.

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

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

18. at Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments

11.3 km from Cockatoo Beach

Jeanine

NT$4,569

NT$5,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A coastal hotel with multiple floors, a beach view, and a parking area.

A marina with boats docked, a calm water body, and a mountainous backdrop during sunset.

A marina with boats docked, a building with multiple floors, and a hilly landscape in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. A balcony with a view of the sea is visible through large windows.

19. Shingley Beach Resort

12.7 km from Cockatoo Beach

Asha

NT$5,686

NT$6,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

A person lying on a bed in a room with a large window, a woven bag, and a television on the wall.

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

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

20. Nomads Airlie Beach

11.8 km from Cockatoo Beach

Tara

NT$3,307

NT$3,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Cockatoo Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Daydream Island Resort	7.8 Good 950 reviews	View
Freedom Shores	9.8 Exceptional 265 reviews	View
Airlie Beach Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach	9.0 Wonderful 387 reviews	View
Magnums Airlie Beach	8.4 Very Good 773 reviews	View

Top Cockatoo Beach Hotel Reviews

Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room cloes to hotel close to public transport"

Airlie Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great place to stay with good views"

Magnums Airlie Beach

10/10 Excellent

"A spacious cabin for an overnight stay. A friendly staff member at check in and free parking nearby. The bathrooms could do with an upgrade but otherwise a good choice."

Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The cabin was just what I needed and very comfortable."

Coral Point Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Outstanding views from the stylish room."

BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

8/10 Good

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Harbour Cove

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location and beautifully appointed apartment. Simon is an excellent host, very responsive. Apartment is exceptionally clean. We loved sitting on the balcony watching the ferry/boats dock each day (don’t worry it’s very quiet. I would be very happy to return and wouldn’t consider anywhere else in Airlie Beach."

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Good bed and lovely staff. Restaurant was pretty good also. Aging infrastructure."

The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The staff couldn’t have been more helpful . Great location lost to everything"

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 seaside 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 formations, and distant hills.

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 family-friendly 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 21 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 1.

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

Expedia has 21 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 Coral 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. Freedom Shores

3. Airlie Beach Hotel

4. Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

5. Magnums Airlie Beach

6. BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

7. Coral Sea Resort

8. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

9. Mantra Club Croc

10. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

11. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

12. Whitsunday On The Beach

13. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

14. Mirage Whitsundays

15. The Boathouse Apartments

16. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

17. Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays

18. at Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments

19. Shingley Beach Resort

20. Nomads Airlie Beach

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Top Cockatoo Beach Hotel Reviews

Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach Hotel

Magnums Airlie Beach

Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

Coral Point Lodge

BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

Harbour Cove

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

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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