Harbour Cove

Perfect place to stay….exceptionally clean, bright, modern…still feels new. Simon is an absolute gem…was able to accommodate us last minute and give us our room slightly early. Great lay out and very spacious. Even though the place was at full occupancy it felt whisper quiet which was fantastic. I enjoyed watching the ferries and boats come on and go…there are some decent enough restaurants etc…all within walking distance. If you’re looking for something clean, modern, away from the hustle of the Main Street but very walkable and not up in the hills this is your place.

We recently visited for business and will be back with family. Harbour Cove is a great find. Centrally located and a flat easy walk into town and the shops. Simon is terrific and the accommodation was very clean. The ferry terminal is at your door step and the taxis. There is a lift as well for the mobility challenged.

We were met by a very pleasant gentleman Simon who explained the facilities and the area, and took interest in us and where we were from. Anything that he recommended was excellent, especially La Tabella, and Hideaway Bay The facilities were amazing, home from home and in a peaceful location Lovely pool Highly recommend!

We arrived on a Friday afternoon and Simon, the owner, was there waiting for us at the property! He helped us with our bags, and showed us to our apartment on the 3rd floor after a quick elevator ride. The apartment had all amenities -- full kitchen, washer/dryer combo (which we took advantage of after traveling for two full weeks before our arrival at Harbour Cove), comfortable living room furniture, and a double-sink huge bathroom with both a shower and a separate soaking tub ensuite to the separate bedroom. Simon was most attentive when we discovered that there was not enough detergent or towels for our needs when we arrived at the apartment. He left and returned in a matter of minutes with the needed items, and left them for us on the dining room table. He didn't disturb us while we were relaxing on the balcony enjoying the magnificent views, which was very sweet! The views were stunning, and we enjoyed relaxing on the large balcony watching them at different times with the changing tide levels. When we came, it was low tide and the harbour was mostly devoid of water. When we woke up the next morning, we were treated to a harbour full of gorgeous blue water as the tide was in! We loved the changing scenes based on the tides. Simon was also a wealth of information about the town, restaurants to eat at, where to purchase our needed supplies, etc. One of his recommendations for dinner was La Tabella Trattoria. We had the Veal Scallopini. It was delicious! In fact, we loved it so much that we went back the following night and had the same meal!! The apartment is located right on the harbour so boats and the ferry were located right in front of our balcony. It was convenient for our day-long cruise the next morning to the Great Barrier Reef -- a 30 second walk to get to the ship terminal, and also a 30 second walk to the Grayhound Bus terminal which was handy the following morning for our bus excursion up the coast to Cairns. We are so happy that we found this accommodation. It was exceptional!

Save yourself time searching for the best place to stay in Airlie Beach. You have found it! Harbour Cove ticks all the boxes. It is no accident Harbour Cove have over 50 5-star reviews on Google. We initially booked a local 4-star hotel (at a similar price) and were so disappointed we moved out and came to Harbour Cove. Simon was wonderful and helped to make our stay a good one. Thank you

Amazing stay. Simon left a very informative list in the apartment, listing places for coffee and food. There’s secure basement parking. A lift to access different floors. Beds were super comfortable. And the showers were perfect. From both balconies the views were amazing. Harbour Cove is located in a quieter area, but a very short and easy walk to cafes and the local supermarket. I’ve already started recommending Harbour Cove to friends.