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Motels and hotels in Bowen

Bowen has 21 places to stay on our map with at least 10 guest reviews, including 6 motels. 19 list free parking. Whitsunday Sands Resort is the most reviewed, with a guest rating of 9.1/10 from more than 1,200 reviews.

21places to stay
6motels
19list free parking

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Places to stay in Bowen by type

6motels
5hotels
3resorts
3holiday parks
2serviced apartments
1holiday homes
1hostels

Motels and hotels in Bowen

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Every stay in Bowen compared

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Stay TypeParkingRating Reviews Facilities BookPrices
Whitsunday Sands Resort
 ResortFree9.1 1.2k+ PoolBeachfront Check prices for Whitsunday Sands Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel
 HotelFree8.6 940+ PoolFamily roomsRestaurant Check prices for Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ocean View Motel Bowen
 MotelListed8.2 630+ PoolPets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Ocean View Motel Bowen on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Port Denison Motor Inn
 MotelFree8.8 560+ Family roomsBeachfront Check prices for Port Denison Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Birch Motel Bowen Previously Known as Bowen Arrow Motel
 MotelFree7.5 570+ PoolPets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Birch Motel Bowen Previously Known as Bowen Arrow Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Beachside Holiday Units
 HotelFree7.6 550+ PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Beachside Holiday Units on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ocean Breeze Units
 Serviced apartmentFree6.4 600+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Ocean Breeze Units on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bowen Holiday Park
 Holiday parkFree8.3 440+ PoolPets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Bowen Holiday Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Harbour Lights Tourist Park
 Holiday parkFree8.0 450+ PoolFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Harbour Lights Tourist Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park
 Holiday parkFree8.6 410+ PoolKitchenBeachfront Check prices for NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bluewater Harbour Motel
 MotelFree8.5 410+ PoolFamily roomsEV charging Check prices for Bluewater Harbour Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Queens Beach Tourist Village
 HotelFree8.7 380+ PoolPets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Queens Beach Tourist Village on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Coral Cove Apartments - Absolute Beachfront Resort Bowen
 ResortFree9.2 340+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Coral Cove Apartments - Absolute Beachfront Resort Bowen on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Castle Motor Lodge
 MotelListed8.6 350+ PoolFamily roomsRestaurant Check prices for Castle Motor Lodge on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Palm View Holiday Apartments
 Serviced apartmentFree8.5 340+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Palm View Holiday Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Original North Australian
 HotelFree7.9 360+ Family rooms Check prices for Original North Australian on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Rose Bay Resort
 ResortFree9.2 250+ PoolPets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Rose Bay Resort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pearly Shell Motel
 MotelFree8.2 120+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Pearly Shell Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Merinda Village Hotel - Country Pub Stay - Just off Bruce Highway
 HotelFree8.1 51 Restaurant Check prices for Merinda Village Hotel - Country Pub Stay - Just off Bruce Highway on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
On the Beach, Seaview's, Bowen Beach House
 Holiday homeFree9.5 23 KitchenFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for On the Beach, Seaview's, Bowen Beach House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mangoes Backpacker Hostel & Farmstay
 HostelFree9.6 11 KitchenFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Mangoes Backpacker Hostel & Farmstay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

Bowen on the map

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Getting to Bowen

The nearest airport for most stays is Whitsunday Coast Airport, about 63 km away on median (straight-line distance). 21 stays list parking, 19 of them free, and 2 list EV charging.

Is Bowen right for your trip?

Good for

  • An overnight road-trip stop (6 motels)
  • Arriving by car (19 of 21 stays list free parking)
  • Families (18 stays list family rooms)
  • Travelling with a dog (5 stays allow pets)

Not for

  • Last-minute bookings in school holidays and on event weekends, when the most reviewed stays fill first

Frequently asked questions

Which stays in Bowen have the highest guest rating?

Coral Cove Apartments - Absolute Beachfront Resort Bowen has a guest rating of 9.2/10 from more than 340 reviews, the highest of the stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Rose Bay Resort follows with 9.2/10.

Which stays in Bowen have free parking?

19 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Whitsunday Sands Resort, Nightcap at Queens Beach Hotel and Port Denison Motor Inn.

Are there pet-friendly stays in Bowen?

Yes. 5 stays allow pets, including Ocean View Motel Bowen and Birch Motel Bowen Previously Known as Bowen Arrow Motel. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

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Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.