Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments
3.0-star · 20 Airlie Cr Airlie Beach
4.7(156 Google reviews)
3.0-star · 20 Airlie Cr Airlie Beach
4.7(156 Google reviews)
At a glance: 3-star · 7 rooms
Near: Viper Whitsunday | Iconic Whitsunday Adventures · 5 min walk
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You are a short walk from Airlie Beach's main street, where you can find a range of places to eat. For a relaxed meal, try The Deck for Mediterranean-influenced dishes, or La Tabella Italian for house-made pasta and seafood. If you are after fresh local seafood, Whitsunday Seafood Bar is a good choice, and Joa Sushi offers fresh sushi rolls. For a casual bite, Beagles Pizza and Tropic Kebabs are also nearby. The hotel also has an undercover gas BBQ, so you can cook your own meals while enjoying the ocean views.
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments sits on Airlie Crescent, about 350 metres from Airlie Beach's main street, the lagoon swimming area, and Coral Sea Marina. The town centre is compact and walkable, with shops, dining, and tour departure points clustered together. Viper Whitsunday and Wings Sailing Charters are a 5-minute walk away, and Boathaven Beach is a 16-minute stroll. The area is a gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, with the marina and waterfront parks nearby. It is a peaceful spot, set back from the main street noise, with ocean views over the Coral Sea.
From Whitsunday Coast Airport at Proserpine, about 40 minutes away, buses and taxis meet every flight to Airlie Beach. The hotel can arrange airport transfers, and bus transfers can drop you at the door. If arriving by train at Proserpine, taxis and Whitsunday Transit buses meet the Spirit of Queensland to bring you to Airlie Beach. From the main street, Sunlit Waters is a short walk up Airlie Crescent. The hotel also offers courtesy pickup from the bus station for direct bookings.
In the evening, you can walk 5 minutes to Viper Whitsunday or Wings Sailing Charters Whitsundays, where sunset cruises and sailing trips often depart. The main street, about 350 metres away, has a range of bars and restaurants, including The Pub, Beaches Bar and Grill, and Breeze Bar, for a relaxed dinner or drinks. Boathaven Beach is a 16-minute walk if you want a quiet spot to watch the sunset. The lagoon and Coral Sea Marina are also close by, with waterfront dining options like The Deck and La Tabella Italian. For a livelier night, the town centre's entertainment venues are within easy walking distance.
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments is a great base for exploring Airlie Beach. You can walk to Viper Whitsunday and Wings Sailing Charters in 5 minutes, and Boathaven Beach in 16 minutes, so day trips and beach time are easy. The town's main street, lagoon, and marina are also within a short stroll, making it simple to reach tours and dining. For farther sights like Island Connections Whitsundays (8.0 km), Cedar Creek Falls (15.6 km), or Whitsunday Islands National Park (29.0 km), you'll want a car or a local bus. The area is hilly, so having transport helps for those longer excursions. Overall, it's a convenient spot for both the town and the Whitsundays' highlights.
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