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Coral Sea Resort Hotel

25 Oceanview Ave, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802 Australia
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Positioned on the absolute waterfront, the new look Coral Sea Resort Hotel is the ultimate in Whitsunday living. Just a short stroll via stunning oceanfront boardwalk to the enchanting town of Airlie Beach resort, the Coral Sea Resort Hotel is perfectly located for your Whitsunday getaway. Newly renovated in late 2019, the following resort facilities have been upgraded with a stylish and contemporary feel - arrival plaza, reception and lobby, common areas, pool, lawn and beach area, as well as the launch of the all new The Rocks - Restaurant & Bar. With its relaxed atmosphere and collection of eclectic shops and cafes, the Coral Sea Marina Resort is emerging as a premium mainland destination. A 2 minute stroll from the hotel leads you to the marina offering a range of tours and activities providing direct access to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. From cafes and restaurants, to outdoor yoga and boxing classes, the Coral Sea Marina Resort has something for everyone. With arguable the best location in Airlie Beach, we look forward to welcoming you to our piece of paradise... Let the adventure begin!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Boating
Airport transportation
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Shallow end in pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Poolside bar
Diving
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Massage
Salon
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Microwave
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Seating area
Telephone
Iron
Private bathrooms
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
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Ocean view
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4.0 of 5 stars
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Marina View
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
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SLF2013 wrote a review Feb 2024
Birmingham, United Kingdom61 contributions64 helpful votes
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Great location...quiet yet no more than a 15 minute walk into the heart of Airlie Beach. Room was very spacious and was even equipped with a full size fridge, microwave and crockery which was a bonus for us. The continental inclusive breakfast for all guests served our needs and you could purchase additional freshly made food upon request. We ate in the restaurant one night and it was really tasty...Tony proved to be an excellent manager. Great to walk around the marina too and nice location for sunsets and beautiful views around the bay and out to the islands. All in all a great experience and is well recommended. Happy hour is currently 3 - 5 pm.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear SLF2013, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our great location, spacious rooms, and the convenience of having amenities like a full-size fridge, microwave, and crockery. It's fantastic to know that our inclusive continental breakfast and additional freshly made food options met your needs. We are delighted that you had a tasty dining experience in our restaurant and that Tony provided excellent service as a manager. The marina and surrounding areas indeed offer stunning views, and we're glad you were able to appreciate them. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience at Coral Sea Resort. Kind regards, Ricky - Front Office Manager.
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12Adam12 wrote a review Jan 2024
Mackay, Australia24 contributions18 helpful votes
My wife and I have stayed at the Coral Sea Resort Hotel a number of times over the past 10 years. Our trip in Jan 24 was the best weekend getaway we have had there for a long time. (Since pre-Covid - that was a tough time) The staff were terrific from the front desk receptionists, bar and restaurant staff - all were friendly, helpful and understood our needs. The continental breakfast was fresh, plentiful and well thought out. Obviously the location is stunning and the rooms have obviously had some improvements. Great work - we will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Response from Ricky Front Office Manager, Other at Coral Sea Resort Hotel
Responded 25 Jan 2024
Dear 12Adam12, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your wife had the best weekend getaway at Coral Sea Resort on January 24. We appreciate your loyalty over the past 10 years and are delighted that your recent experience surpassed expectations. It warms our hearts to know that our staff, from the front desk to the bar and restaurant, provided friendly and helpful service, understanding your needs throughout your stay. We're glad you enjoyed the fresh and plentiful continental breakfast, and it's fantastic to hear that you noticed the improvements in our rooms. We look forward to welcoming you both back to Coral Sea Resort in the future. Thank you for your kind words, and we're honored to have been a part of your memorable weekend. Kind regards, Ricky - Front Office Manager.
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ndio wrote a review Jan 2024
melbourne165 contributions46 helpful votes
This place was dreamy. The reception staff were always helpful and polite. The views were to die for. What made this accomodation TOP for me is how CLEAN the pool area was..there is no way my 6 yo would have swam in a pool with bugs as she's scared of insects especially larger ones. Location is TOP, you can't get better (trust me). I have stayed in Airlie Beach now 3 times and this was my best stay (location and accommodation wise). I have travelled the world and stayed in many different types of accomodations and this one is easily in the top 5. If I ever return to Airlie, I will stay here again. ONE tip for owners - is the breakfast. The breakfast was good but very limiting. They served breads, spreads, 1-2 types of deli meats, 1 type of cheese , cereals , fruit and cakes. No vegetables, eggs, waffles/pancakes etc. I think this hotel would be rated number 1 if it upped its breakfast game but kept the price per night the same. Panakes or waffles would be an easy cost effective addition.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from Ricky Front Office Manager, Other at Coral Sea Resort Hotel
Responded 20 Jan 2024
Dear ndio, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at our hotel! We are thrilled to hear that you found our property "dreamy" and that our reception staff was able to enhance your stay with their helpful and polite service. It's delightful to know that the views exceeded your expectations, and we are especially pleased to hear your positive comments about the cleanliness of our pool area. We understand the importance of a well-maintained space, especially for families with little ones, and we are glad your 6-year-old felt comfortable swimming. We appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the breakfast options. Your input is invaluable to us, and we will certainly consider your suggestion for enhancing our breakfast offerings. We aim to continuously improve and provide an even more satisfying experience for our guests. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on your next visit to Airlie Beach. Kind regards, Ricky - Front Office Manager.
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Expresso78 wrote a review Jan 2024
Cairns, Australia42 contributions11 helpful votes
Wasn’t even at the hotel for 5 minutes before the front desk ruined a 40th birthday celebration with family. Card charged twice totalling $4640 then was lied to by check in chick and manager was just as bad. Check in chick said card was declined, which it wasn’t, so I proceeded to use my physical card for the payment and it was approved. However, it wasn’t until I said something and looked at the initial “declined” receipt and it in fact said approved. The check in chick then went and got the manager, took five minutes, no doubt to get the story straight and the manager simply told “it will bounce back” He then tried to gaslight me by alluding to somehow it was my fault. He couldn’t care less about what happened, was rude, uncaring and more interested in scurrying back to his office. When I later told the bar staff what happened they were horrified and apologised profusely, something the front desk guy didn’t bother doing. Make sure you double check everything that is charged at this joint as they have no problems charging twice and the front office guy will be zero help
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ricky Front Office Manager, Other at Coral Sea Resort Hotel
Responded 25 Jan 2024
Dear Expresso78, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us regarding your recent stay at our hotel. We are truly sorry to hear about the challenges you experienced during your check-in process, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused, especially on such a special occasion. Such incidents are certainly not reflective of the level of service we aim to provide, and we appreciate your patience in bringing it to our attention. Rest assured, we take this matter very seriously, and upon investigating the details surrounding your case to correctly address it, it was confirmed that payment failed to settle. Therefore, to complete the check-in process, it was appropriate to finalise payment before granting access to your room. It is disheartening to hear that our team's handling of the situation did not meet your expectations. We sincerely apologise for any distress caused by the confusion regarding your payment. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we work to address the issues raised and prevent similar incidents in the future. Once again, we apologise for the negative impact on your celebration, and we sincerely hope that you will give us another chance to provide you with the exceptional service that our guests deserve. Kind regards, Ricky – Front Office Manager
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Kgrigg01 wrote a review Jan 2024
Melbourne, Australia5 contributions1 helpful vote
The resort is one of the finest establishments in Airlie and situation on the points as you drive into the township. It's located close to everything so its easy towalk everywhere. We stayed in a garden room which was the only room available at the time, the view was of a brick wall and hotel laundry area so book your rooms early to avoid dissapointment. The dining facilities are located next to the main pool and the food was good, but not great. We particularly enjoyed to grassed area near the waters edge but found there were not enough seats to cater for everyone and many seats had been towel reserved for later use which was quite annoying. A full range of drink options were available with table service giving it that true resort feel.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Get up early to 'resrve' a beach/pool cabana or seat otherwise you're likely to miss out.
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Response from Ricky Front Office Manager, Other at Coral Sea Resort Hotel
Responded 17 Jan 2024
Dear Kgrigg01, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're pleased to hear your positive comments about our resort's location and amenities. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the view from your garden room and the challenges with seating availability by the pool. Your insights are invaluable and will be shared with our team to address these issues. We're delighted that you enjoyed the grassed area by the water's edge and the full range of drink options with table service. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an improved experience in the future. Kind regards, Ricky - Front Office Manager.
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travelella2020 wrote a review Jan 2024
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom29 contributions50 helpful votes
The hotel feels really premium and communal areas are finished to a high standard and look really modern (with a beachy feel). Over our stay we stayed in x3 different rooms (our fault as we booked separately) and our favourite type of room was the ocean view. The other rooms that we had were part ocean view and they were still lovely but did need a bit of an upgrade on the decor, especially in the bathroom. It wasn’t bad enough that it ruined our stay at all - I can be quite picky! Pool facilities were great and the view is amazing. The rocks bar / restaurant was amazing and the food was incredible. We loved the burger and fish of the day was sensational. We had a car and parked in the hotel parking which was free of charge and really easy to locate. Also did an hour of yoga on a Saturday morning which was a really nice touch. Staff were friendly. Overall, a really lovely experience and would 100% recommend going.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking is on site and free of charge.
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Responded 14 Jan 2024
Dear travelella2020, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Coral Sea Resort. We are absolutely delighted about your review for being the nicest hotel in the area! We sure do appreciate it. We agree that our pool and ocean views are amazing and we're glad to have shared this with you! We'll pass your feedbck onto our chef and it's lovely to know you had an incredible meal at The Rocks. Thank you for your positive feedback about our friendly staff service. We hope that you're feeling refreshed and relaxed after your time here and we would love to see you again soon. Kind regards, Ricky - Front Office Manager.
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A D wrote a review Dec 2023
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We booked a room several months ago for an end of year family holiday, we paid $680 per night (total of 7 nights). When we arrived to room 414 we were shocked and very disappointed with the state of the room! After speaking to staff we were told that there was no other option but to stay there as they were fully booked! There was lack of customer service and unprofessional service with rude responses and had no intention to make our stay pleasant! Below is a list of why we wouldn’t give one star! Filthy curtains, dusty aircon, mould in showers, exposed leaking hot water unit in kids rooms, bad oder, shower floods leaving the entire bathroom soaking wet, spider nests in between mirrors, room was detached to the hotel which required us to walk a fair distance to the pool with younger kids, the view was the car park!
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Mynameisjadem wrote a review Dec 2023
188 contributions191 helpful votes
Stayed here for 3 nights recently - excellent public facilities (pool area is the standout), great breakfast and lunch at the poolside restaurant. Also very good location! Our bedroom (207) was quite tired and much less modern than I’d expected based on photos on the site, reviews etc. it looks like they are renovating the hotel so maybe our part hadn’t been done yet - it was fine, but basic. It was however really annoying not to have any plug sockets remotely near our beds! Also we didn’t have a do not disturb sign for our door which again was quite annoying. Small things though!
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 5 Jan 2024
Dear Jadem, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for your stay. It is amazing to know that you loved our resort pool and restaurant. We are thrilled to have shared our stunning location with you! We do have some of our room types lined up for refurbishments this year so we hope to welcome you back to Coral Sea Resort and provide you with an exceptional experience! Kind regards, Ricky - Front Office Manager.
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J D wrote a review Dec 2023
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What an amazing hotel in a perfect location. So much attention to detail. The view from our balcony was stunning. Most impressive were all the staff, and in particular, Mao on Reception, who went above and beyond to reunite me with my mobile phone. Thank you so much. We need so many more ‘Mao’ personalities in the tourist industry. It’s clear that Mao enjoys helping deliver the very best in customer care. Coral Sea Resort should be very proud of her. Love this hotel and would definitely recommend to future guests.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Ricky Front Office Manager, Other at Coral Sea Resort Hotel
Responded 10 Dec 2023
Dear JD, Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for your stay. We are over the moon that you had an exceptional experience at Coral Sea Resort and loved our customer service. Thank you for your special mention to Mao. We love having her on our team and will be sure to share this feedback with her. We hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Ricky - Front Office Manager.
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Chris B wrote a review Nov 2023
Geelong, Australia236 contributions74 helpful votes
Stayed here for 5 days in a ground floor room overlooking the water. A very nice resort on entry, the staff didn’t seem very inviting at first but maybe thats just the vibe. The room was very neat and well presented, no excessive noise until the morning when bins were banging when being emptied, would have thought for the cost the staff would be more aware of the customers not wanting to be woken by excessive noise. The pool area was awesome, the bar was good, the food menu was pretty good for pool snacks and lunch. Breakfast had a very limited menu but it was nice, fresh fruit and pastries available, coffee was good. Is it good value for money? Not sure, but it is in a good location and a short walk to town, plenty of great food options to choose from.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Rooms over the pool were better
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Response from Ricky Front Office Manager, Other at Coral Sea Resort Hotel
Responded 2 Dec 2023
Dear Chris, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for your stay. We are delighted that you enjoyed your time here and the resort amenities. We apologise that you were woken by the rubbish collection and have advised the waste company to avoid coming in the mornings as we are fully aware that it is not acceptable to be empyting bins at early hours. This is an external company we are dealing with. Once again, thank you for your feedback and we hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Ricky - Front Office Manager.
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RM 915 - RM 1,434 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
coral sea hotel airlie beach, coral sea airlie beach, coral sea resort hotel, coral resort sea
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Coral Sea Resort Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Coral Sea Resort Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Airlie Beach Lagoon (0.5 km), Bicentennial Walkway (0.5 km), and Coral Sea Marina (0.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Coral Sea Resort Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Coral Sea Resort Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Coral Sea Resort Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Coral Sea Resort Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Coral Sea Resort Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Belvedere At Toscana, Cafe One 3, and Anchor Bar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Coral Sea Resort Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and locker rooms available in the fitness centre during their stay.
Does Coral Sea Resort Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, Coral Sea Resort Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Coral Sea Resort Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.8 km away from the centre of Airlie Beach.
Are any cleaning services offered at Coral Sea Resort Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Coral Sea Resort Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.