Airlie Beach Hotel
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What's on here
Hendrix & Heroes
Sunday · All day
‘SOS’ ABBA Tribute
Sunday · All day
Matchbox 20
Sunday · All day
Rugby Nations Championship
Monday · All day
Why go
- Refreshed rooms are bookable for stays from 31 August 2026.
- Airlie Beach Lagoon is steps away.
- More than 40 screens show AFL, NRL, UFC, cricket and international sport.
Good to know
Good for
- Beach stays Beachfront accommodation and beach access
- Sports fans Live local and international sport
- Groups and events Event spaces
- Island excursions Access to island tours
Rooms
- Room types
- Ocean Side Rooms, Premium Rooms, Suites, Village View rooms and Courtyard rooms
- Room features
- Private balconies, refrigerators, air conditioning, safes, flatscreen TVs, hair dryers and irons
- Non-smoking rooms
- Available
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Self-service laundry
- Baggage storage
- Sun loungers
- Pool and beach towels
- Parking Free parking; free private parking nearby
- Diving Available
- Pool
- Beach access
Restaurants and bars on site
- The Pub serves lunch and dinner daily, with steaks, seafood, burgers, salads and share plates, waterfront views and live entertainment.
- À la Carte Menu: https://airliebeachhotel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Autumn2026Flip_ThePUB_FoodMenu_410x287mm_Feb2026.pdf
Location
- 16 The Esplanade, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802, Australia.
- Coral Sea Marina and local restaurants are accessible from the hotel.
What you see
- Ocean Side Rooms, Premium Rooms and Suites look across the beach to the Coral Sea and northern islands.
Check-in and house rules
- check-in
- From 14:00
- check-out
- By 10:00
- hotel
- Non-smoking
Interesting facts3
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1982
A Rennie Ellis photograph taken at the hotel in 1982 was exhibited at Bendigo Art Gallery in 2022.
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1979
Syd Anderson, pictured in the photograph, began visiting the hotel in 1979 and remains a regular.
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25 years
The hotel’s first barmaid, Iris Campbell, worked there for 25 years and wore a hibiscus behind her ear every day.
History | Airlie Beach Hotel
History
The Ruff as Guts social club held fundraisers at the hotel, including sausage sizzles at touch football days. Its latest five-year reunion there was in August 2024.
- 1968The hotel opened as Airlie Beach’s original pub.
- 1982The present owners acquired the property and added surrounding house lots over more than a decade.
- 1997A separate Shute Harbour Road building opened for Mangrove Jacks Café/Bar.
- 2000A new Esplanade building opened with 60 rooms, reception, Capers restaurant and shops.
- March 2017Flooding from Cyclone Debbie badly damaged the hotel, which closed for renovations.
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- May 2019The hotel reopened after two years of renovations; 600 people attended the reopening party.
Shorts
How to get there
- BusShuttle bus services are available; contact the hotel for arrangements.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access and facilities for guests with disabilities Contact the hotel to discuss your specific access requirements.
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- Website
- airliebeachhotel.com.au/
- Phone
- +61-7-49641999
Questions and answers
How can I check room rates and book at Airlie Beach Hotel?
Use the hotel’s accommodation page to check rates for your dates and book.
Can I reserve a table at Airlie Beach Hotel?
Yes, through SevenRooms.
How can I contact Airlie Beach Hotel?
Call +61 7 4964 1999.
Which payment cards does Airlie Beach Hotel accept?
Mastercard, Visa and American Express.
Are there facilities for watching sport at Airlie Beach Hotel?
The sports venue has table service, large-screen viewing areas and TAB facilities.
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