The mainland gateway to the 74 Whitsunday Islands, Airlie Beach does coastal bliss with aplomb.
A resort town nestled between the rainforest-clad hills of Conway National Park on one side, and the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea on the other, it's a tropical getaway for seekers salt, sun and awe.
From penthouse pads with uninterrupted ocean views to secluded rainforest havens, we've curated an edit of luxe Airlie Beach Airbnbs to retreat to after a day spent island hopping or strolling about town.
![**[Kokomo, Mandalay](https://airbnb.pvxt.net/c/3001951/264339/4273?subId1=gt&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com.au%2Frooms%2F774970862205868758|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
Way down in Kokomo, you can kick up your heels and take in vistas of the pool and Airlie Beach all at once. Influenced by Mediterranean design, timber, terracotta tiles, white linen and azure accents abound in this Whitsundays oasis.
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![**[La Bohème Studio, Jubilee Pocket](https://airbnb.pvxt.net/c/3001951/264339/4273?subId1=gt&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com.au%2Frooms%2F26282628|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
Set on three acres of rainforest with a running creek during the wet season, La Bohème is a true tropical escape just minutes from the town centre. With a stone pit and swimming pool shared with a separate studio, you're all set for lazing around in the afternoon after a morning spent exploring the natural world.
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![**[Hamptons on the Hill, Airlie Beach](https://airbnb.pvxt.net/c/3001951/264339/4273?subId1=gt&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com.au%2Frooms%2F42207513|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
Overlooking Whitsunday Island, this two-bedroom stay is a perfect private getaway only a 10-minute walk from Airlie Beach's restaurants and beach. With an award-winning private pool and barbecue area, a homemade dinner with a view in the tropics certainly wouldn't go astray.
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![**[40 Reflections, Airlie Beach](https://airbnb.pvxt.net/c/3001951/264339/4273?subId1=gt&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com.au%2Frooms%2F45611092|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
A premium penthouse set across two levels with a private rooftop terrace to backdrop your holiday, this stay is one for the aesthete. Stoke your competitive flame over the pool table before unwinding with a shared bottle by the pool.
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![**[23 The Cove, Airlie Beach](https://airbnb.pvxt.net/c/3001951/264339/4273?subId1=gt&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com.au%2Frooms%2F31622225|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
This waterfront home within the gated The Cove complex marries entertaining with luxury. Featuring a private pool, expansive deck looking out to Airlie Marina, an outdoor kitchenette and sleeping eight, group getaways are all sorted.
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