Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort

On Queensland’s central coast at the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort sits in Agnes Water. It’s steps from Agnes Water Beach and a short drive to the Agnes Water Museum & Visitor Centre and Miriam Vale Historical Society Museum. Walk to Reedy Creek Nature Refuge, Paperbark Forest Boardwalk and Deepwater National Park — an easy, family-friendly beach base near 1770 Marina.

Choose from Beach Home Apartments (some with optional plunge pools), self-contained Garden Villas, deluxe air‑conditioned Motel Suites or budget Studios. Rooms offer kitchenettes or microwaves, refrigerators, tea/coffee makers and complimentary Wi‑Fi. The resort is privately tucked among palm trees and tropical gardens with ocean-view terraces and direct beach access — roughly 60 seconds from bed to sand — plus a lagoon‑style pool and heated spa.

Lagoon‑style pool and heated spa, outdoor pool/spa tub, direct beach access, tour booking desk, hair salon, babysitting services and wedding/function facilities. Terrace, garden and barbecue grills for relaxed afternoons. Weekly housekeeping, on‑site parking and concierge help with local tours and reef trips — wake up to sea‑breeze mornings and head straight for the sand.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi, luggage storage, laundry facilities and free self parking. Function room and meeting/presentation facilities make the resort suitable for small conferences, weddings and corporate events. Tour/ticket assistance available onsite.

Enjoy Drift & Wood Bistro & Bar on site, plus a café/coffee shop and bar/lounge. Grab casual coastal bistro meals, drinks and easy breakfasts before reef excursions or beach days.