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857 reviews

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

20 Airlie Crescent, Airlie Beach, 4802, Australia

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Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments is a 3-star apart hotel in Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia. Located at 20 Airlie Crescent, this property sits just 0.1mi from the city center. With 857 reviews, travelers are invited to enjoy a relaxed stay by the water.

Featured amenities include an outdoor swimming pool (free), private parking (free), and Wifi (free). Additional conveniences include air conditioning, a sun deck, tour desk, private entrance, and on-site parking (free). The terrace offers mountain or garden views, with options of a balcony or patio, plus kitchenware and a kitchenette for simple meals. For transfers, shuttle service and airport shuttle are available for an extra charge. Beach chairs/Loungers, non-smoking rooms, and a landmark view round out the thoughtful touches that help unwind after a day of sightseeing.

Situated just steps from Airlie Beach, this 3-star option blends practical perks with a cozy atmosphere, making it a friendly base for travelers exploring the coast.

An adults-only outdoor saltwater infinity pool with a view invites a refreshing unwind after a day of coastal exploration. A sun deck nearby invites sun-worshippers to linger, while beach chairs and loungers provide a comfy spot to soak up the sea breeze. Non-smoking rooms and a landmark view add to the relaxed appeal, while a terrace offers mountain or garden vistas. Free private parking and on-site parking keep vehicle worries to a minimum, and free Wifi helps stay connected. For arrivals and departures, shuttle service and airport transfers are available for an extra charge.

Living options span several studio and apartment layouts, including a Classic Studio at 323 square feet. The Classic Studio accommodates 2 adults and 1 child and features a twin bed plus a double bed. Kitchenware and a kitchenette come in handy for simple meals, while some units offer balconies or patios with terrace views. There is also a Classic Studio, 2 Queen, Marina View, Balcony, offering two queen beds and marina scenery. Another option, the Classic, 1 Bedroom at 484 square feet, accommodates 2 adults and 1 child with a mix of twin and double beds.

Each stay can be tailored with practical touches like a private entrance and terrace vistas from various units. The terrace offers mountain or garden views, and balconies or patios provide a private outdoor space. Direct access to Airlie Beach means easy exploration of the coast, with a tour desk ready to help plan adventures. Shuttle services help with airport transfers or trips to the coast, making logistics a breeze. Non-smoking rooms and a relaxed, breezy atmosphere set the tone for a easygoing coastal getaway.

Closest airports

Great Barrier Reef Airport

16.7mi

Proserpine Airport

18.9mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Beach chairs/Loungers

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Landmark view

View

Garden

Balcony

Rooms

Classic Studio in Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

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Classic Studio

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

325 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

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Classic One Bedroom in Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

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Classic, 1 Bedroom

3 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

485 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

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Classic Large Studio in Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

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Classic Studio, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

485 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

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Classic Medium Studio - single occupancy in Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

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Classic Studio, Double, Single Use

1 Double Bed

325 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

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Classic Studio, 2 Queen Size Beds, Marina View, Balcony

2 Queen Size Beds

Balcony

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Classic Studio in Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

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Classic Studio, Double/Twin

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

325 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

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Small Studio

1 Double Bed

1 Twin Bed

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1 Bedroom

1 Queen Size Bed

3 Twin Beds

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Studio

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Small Studio, Double/Twin

1 Double Bed

1 Twin Bed

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Classic Large Studio, Double

1 Double Bed

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Quintuple Room

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Guest reviews

9.1

857 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Richard

8.2

July 2025

Very quiet location and comfortable bed, plenty of hot water for the shower. Great views and sunset. Perfectly adequate if a little old and tired looking. We didn’t get to meet the owner/manager as we were never around when the reception was open, but our room was ready for us and clean and it was easy to check in/out.

Not so keen on the location which is at the top of a very, very steep hill (15%) and the whole place was a little dated, but perfectly serviceable to be fair. There’s a large crackle of cockatoos who gather on the pool awning first thing in the morning and makes a bit of a racket, but that could be seen as a positive by some.

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Neil

10

July 2025

Lovely set of apartments perched in a lovely location overlooking Airlie Beach. It is located perfectly to observe each evening's sunset! The apartments are of a good size, and well equipped for simple food preparation. Peter was extremely friendly and helpful, helping to organise everything from airport transfers, to local boat trips and advising on local beaches etc. The pool area is a great sun trap if you fancy a day off from touring! An ideal spot from which to explore the Whitsundays!

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Helen

10

February 2025

The views are just stunning day and night and you can enjoy them from the covered terrace during the brief heavy downpours until the sun returns. The studio is bright and clean with everything we needed and it was great to be able to do laundry. The pool with a view is such a bonus and we had it to ourselves most of the time.Dean was very cheerful and sorted out our airport shuttle and was happy for us to sit in the shade with our luggage before and after check in/out times. Thank you for a great stay in lovely Airlie Beach

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Beth

8.2

January 2025

Great view, and very convenient location to walk to the esplanade ( as long as you don't mind going back up the hill). Kitchen and bathroom facilities were both good. Rollaway bed was helpful.

The kitchen needed some cupboard door maintenance. The check in procedure was sloppy with no one in attendance. The property's attempt to get people to self check in was messed up to due to the error of mixing up guest names on the notice board to direct people to rooms. After a phone call someone arrived to correct the error. A rollaway bed was provided for us to free of charge.

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Ian

10

September 2024

The staff member we were greeted by was truly customer service orientated. We had arrived 5 hours early after 7 days on a bare boat charter, eager to access a room for a shower and a much-needed rest. Having intended to drop our bags and head back into to town, and return at the scheduled arrival time, we were tremendously appreciative of the staff member who went above and beyond to ensure we could obtain early access to our room. Simply superb service! On departure we were again delighted to be able to obtain a later check out to align with our airport transfer. All this was offered with a smile and a genuine desire to make weary travelers comfortable. Thank you to the staff member at Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments, you are a legend.

It was all tremendous - nothing we did not like.

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Karen

9.1

September 2024

Immaculate & clean studio with stunning sea views over Airlie Beach Marina. Fabulous staff who were very friendly & efficient. Comfortable bed, spacious studio (number 5) before/after sailing the Whitsunday Islands. Fresh, white, quality bed linen was very welcomed. A 10 min walk (max) to the Main Street of Airlie Beach. Great value for money!

We were both able & mobile to master the VERY STEEP short hill (15% gradient) upto the property. Others need to be aware as not all will be able to achieve it! No tea towel provided. Softer pillows would be preferred. That said, we would stay here again.

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Philip

8.2

April 2024

Quiet hilltop location close to the town. The town of Airlie attracts a lot of younger travellers and can be lively in the evenings, so we appreciated being slightly remote. Our apartment was spacious, and we had a great view over the marina from the patio area. The swimming pool was adequate and welcoming in the heat.

In general the accessories provided were not of the quality we expect from an establishment charging $250 a night. Examples: no face tissues, threadbare towels, a tiny bar of soap and terrible quality made in China shampoo sachets that we required scissors to open (the scissors were poor quality too). The cheap hairdryer was full on or off. We were supplied with 6 milk pots between 2 of us for a 4 night stay during the previous weeks of travel cartons of milk were provided. Additional supplies were readily made available as were pool towels. We provided feedback direct to the owner which was politely received.

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Carolyn

9.1

January 2025

Good sized room with decent cooking facilities and a reasonable sized bathroom. Absolutely great view from just outside the room across the small pool. Really lovely and the owners were really helpful in organising our transfers to/from the airport and keeping our big bags safe while we went on and overnight boat trip.

The property is near the top of a steep hill - so great views but a bit of a climb if you are walking back from the Airlie Beach main street. But the view compensates for that i think!

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Amanda

10

June 2025

The view was amazing. The beds were clean and comfortable. The facilities were good. It was close to town. The staff was friendly and helpful.

A steep walk uphill from town to the apartment- but the view was worth it! We had a queen bed and 3 single beds. The queen bed was in the main area with one single, and 2 singles were in a separate room. It would have been better for my husband and I to have the queen bed in the separate room.

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Al

9.1

November 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay as the views from the table in front of our room made it a great place to have breakfast or just sit with an afternoon beverage. The hosts were friendly and accommodating and assisted us by booking a cruise on the Whitehaven Xpress. The kitchen was small but sufficient and quite well equipped

The walk back from town finished with a steep uphill climb, but I suppose that is the price you pay to get the great views.

Points of Interest Around Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Attractions

Shute Harbour

0mi

Heart Reef

0.8mi

Daydream Island Living Reef

6.6mi

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari

10.6mi

Hamilton Island

16.2mi

Whitsunday Passage

19.4mi

Hill Inlet

20mi

Whitehaven Beach

20.6mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Infinity
  • Salt water
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Beach chairs/Loungers

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Landmark view

View

Garden

Balcony

Stay rules - Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property