at Water's Edge Resort

Perched in a lush hillside just 100 metres from the buzzing village of Airlie Beach. On the doorstep of the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef, this family-friendly resort-apartment property puts lagoon swims, markets and the Port of Airlie within easy walking distance.

Stylish, Balinese-influenced apartments and individually decorated rooms set a relaxed, upscale vibe. Choose 1, 2 or 3-bedroom ocean-view apartments with full kitchens, pillowtop beds, private furnished balconies or patios and 40-inch flat-screen TVs. Some rooms feature deep soaking tubs and designer toiletries for a little extra indulgence.

Multiple outdoor pools (and indoor pool options) plus poolside bar and café for easy lounging. Find a fitness center, spa and massage treatments, picnic and BBQ areas, bike rental and a dive club to book reef outings. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and walk straight into Airlie Beach life.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property keeps you connected. Practical extras include free self-parking, train station pick-up on request, limo/town-car service, newspapers in the lobby and laundry/dry-cleaning services.

A café and coffee shop serve snacks and morning brews, while a poolside bar keeps drinks close at hand. On-site dining focuses on local flavours, and the village nearby is full of alfresco spots pouring fresh seafood and regional Whitsundays dishes.