Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort - Agnes Water

$$$$||View on mapAgnes Water, Australia40 Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water, Australia, 4677|
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Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort - Agnes Water
40 Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water, Australia, 4677·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Location9.1
Staff8.8
Cleanliness8.5
Comfort8.3
Facilities8.2
Who stays here
Couples57%
Families25%
Solo13%
Groups5%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Location9.1
Staff8.8
Cleanliness8.5
Comfort8.3
Facilities8.2
Who stays here
Couples57%
Families25%
Solo13%
Groups5%

Beachfront resort offering direct access to Agnes Water's main patrolled surf beach and adjoining national parks.

Accommodation Options

Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort offers Balinese-inspired beach home apartments with louvres and large sliding doors to capture sea breezes. The Garden Villas and Beach Homes are self-contained with fully equipped kitchens, while motel rooms provide kitchenettes. Guests staying in Beach Homes have exclusive use of a resort pool with a heated spa and Balinese Huts with BBQs.

Onsite Dining

The Drift & Wood Bistro Bar Restaurant specializes in Australian and international cuisines with a focus on seasonal local produce. The restaurant features live music performances, and the bar serves a range of cocktails. This restaurant is located on the ground floor of the resort.

Recreation & Wellness

Sandcastles 1770 Resort has two outdoor swimming pools, one with a heated spa for Beach Home guests. There are BBQ facilities and outdoor settings available by both pools. A spa and wellness centre is also on site, along with sun loungers and a picnic area.

Location & Adventures

This is the only hotel in Queensland with direct access to both the main patrolled surf beach and Deepwater National Park. Guests can book Great Barrier Reef cruises to Lady Musgrave Island for snorkeling and diving, or take guided nature walks and amphibious tours. The resort is within a 5-minute walk from Agnes Water's main shopping centres and close to the 1770 Marina for LARC tours.

Family-Friendly & Practical

Families have access to activities such as surf lessons, stand-up-paddle boarding, and kite-surfing in the surrounding area. The resort offers free parking with capacity for larger vehicles, and includes an electric vehicle charging station. Facilities for disabled guests are available, and the property has family rooms and a designated smoking area.

  • Location: Only hotel in QLD with direct beach & national park access
  • Rooms: Balinese-style beach homes with private pool access
  • Dining: Drift & Wood with live music and local produce
  • Recreation: Two pools, heated spa, BBQ areas
  • Activities: Lady Musgrave Island cruises, surf lessons, amphibious tours
  • Family: Family rooms, kids activities, EV charging
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:50
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Rooms and availability

Budget Studio Villa
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Guest Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed
Studio
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Picnic area/ Tables

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Spa & wellness centre

TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Bowling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Jacuzzi

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Pool view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort

💵 Lowest room price 105 £
📏 Distance to centre 500 m
✈️ Distance to airport 125.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport Gladstone, GLT

Location

40 Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water, Australia, 4677
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40 Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water, Australia, 4677
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40 Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water, Australia, 4677
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Kitesurf 1770
20 m
1/1-10 Round Hill Rd
Reef 2 Beach Surf School
430 m
Restaurant
Drift & Wood Restaurant
130 m
Restaurant
Cafe Discovery at Agnes
680 m
Restaurant
Agnes Water Tavern
1.4 km

Reviews of Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort

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