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Brand New Luxury Waterfront Apartments at Port of Airlie Marina
Harbour Cove Apartment Options
One-Bedroom Apartments
Perfect for couples, the one-bedroom configuration at Harbour Cove gives you a spacious master bedroom, modern bathroom with rainfall shower and deep soaking tub, and a full-sized kitchen. The open-plan living area flows onto your private balcony with marina views. You get all the space you need without paying for rooms you won't use.
Sleeps: 2 guests
Two-Bedroom Apartments
Ideal for families or friends travelling together, these generous apartments have two bedrooms with the option of split bedding in the second room. The contemporary design includes stone benchtops, premium appliances, and spacious living areas. Both bedrooms access the balcony, and there's plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Complete Foxtel package keeps everyone entertained, and the washer-dryer means you can pack light.
Sleeps: 4 guests
Property Information
Address:
28-30 The Cove Road
Airlie Beach, QLD 4802
Property Type:
5-Star Self-Contained Apartments
Total Apartments:
14 contemporary apartments
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Distance to Key Locations
Port of Airlie
300m (3-min walk)
Boathaven Beach
900m (8-min walk)
Airlie Beach Lagoon
1.2km (15-min walk)
About Harbour Cove
Built in 2019, Harbour Cove is Airlie Beach's newest luxury apartment complex, and it shows. Everything feels fresh, modern, and thoughtfully designed. Located right at Port of Airlie, you're literally steps from where the Whitsunday ferries and tours depart. The Cruise Whitsundays terminal is less than a minute's walk - brilliant if you're catching an early morning boat to the islands.
What really sets Harbour Cove apart is the personal service from owner Simon. Guests rave about his warm welcome, helpful local tips on where to eat, and quick responses to any questions. He actually meets you at the property, shows you around, and makes sure you're comfortable. It's that level of care that earns Harbour Cove its exceptional 9.6 rating on Booking.com.
The apartments themselves are spacious and elegant with stone benchtops, 60-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, soundproofed walls, and proper kitchens with full-sized appliances. Every apartment has a private balcony overlooking the marina - watching the boats come and go while sipping your morning coffee is something special. The heated infinity pool seems to float above the harbour, and secure basement parking with lift access makes life easy when you arrive with luggage.
What Guests Are Saying
"Beautiful, modern, immaculate apartment in a great location for exploring Airlie Beach. Lovely balcony with views over the marina. We were met by the owner who was so helpful and efficient, so check-in was so speedy and easy."
Booking.com
"Perfect location. Within walking distance to places to eat and drink as well as the ferry. The rooms were exceptionally clean and comfortable. Staff were so friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. Would highly recommend and am looking forward to returning to Harbour Cove."
Booking.com
"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."
TripAdvisor
Heads up: Housekeeping is weekly, not daily. A couple of guests mentioned needing a few extra kitchen items like oven dishes, but this seems to be sorted now. The property has an age restriction - guests under 25 aren't allowed unless accompanied by an older adult.
What's Included
Heated Infinity Pool
Overlooks the harbour
Free WiFi
High-speed unlimited
Free Parking
Secure basement parking
Full Kitchen
Premium appliances
Air Conditioning
Throughout apartment
Laundry
Washer & dryer included
Entertainment
60" Smart TV with Netflix
Soundproofed
Quiet apartments
The Location
Location, location, location. Harbour Cove nails it. You're right at Port of Airlie, which means you're literally next door to where all the Whitsunday tours depart. The Cruise Whitsundays ferry terminal is under 100 metres away - you can walk there in less than a minute. This is gold if you're doing an early morning trip to the islands or Whitehaven Beach.
What's Nearby
Port of Airlie Marina: 300 metres away. This waterfront precinct is your immediate neighbourhood with cafes, restaurants, shops, and beautiful boardwalks. It's also where about 80% of Whitsunday island tours and reef trips depart from.
Main Street Airlie Beach: 850 metres away (10-minute flat walk). The main drag with all the bars, restaurants, shops, and nightlife. Easy walking distance but far enough that you're in a quiet location.
Boathaven Beach: 900 metres away (8-minute walk). A lovely little beach that's less crowded than the main lagoon, perfect for an evening stroll.
Airlie Beach Lagoon: 1.2 kilometres away (15-minute walk). The free public swimming pool with lifeguards, surrounded by parklands. It's where the Saturday markets happen too.
The Harbour Cove Advantage
Being right at Port of Airlie means you're on the boardwalk with marina views from every apartment. You can sit on your balcony watching yachts sail in and out, ferries departing for the islands, and the whole nautical scene unfold. The area is quieter than the main street - you get peace at night but everything's still an easy walk. The position also means you catch those beautiful sea breezes that make the Whitsundays so comfortable, even in summer.
Check-in, Parking & Policies
Check-in Information
Check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out by 10:00 AM. You must contact Simon at least 72 hours before arrival to arrange your check-in. He'll meet you at the property, show you around, and make sure you're settled. If you're arriving after 5:00 PM, let them know in advance so they can arrange to meet you. Simon provides helpful local tips and recommendations when you arrive.
Parking Information
Free secure basement parking is included with all apartments at Harbour Cove. The undercover parking means your car stays cool, and there's lift access from the car park straight to your floor - makes life easy with luggage. Parking in Airlie can be challenging elsewhere, so having your own secure spot is a real advantage.
Important to Know
A $200 damage deposit is required on arrival by credit card. This is refunded within 14 days of checkout, subject to inspection. The property charges a 1.5% surcharge for Visa and Mastercard, and 2.5% for American Express.
Housekeeping is weekly, not daily. Children of all ages are welcome, but the property doesn't accept guests under 25 years old unless accompanied by an older adult.
Airport shuttle service to Hamilton Island Airport (30km) or Whitsunday Coast Airport is available for a fee - contact the property to arrange.
Why Trust This Guide?
We're Airlie Beach locals who've called the Whitsundays home since 2001. Over more than two decades living and working in this stunning corner of tropical North Queensland, we've personally experienced the accommodation options, walked every street, and know which properties genuinely deliver on their promises.
Harbour Cove represents the new generation of Airlie Beach accommodation - modern, well-designed, and impeccably maintained. The exceptional ratings speak for themselves, but it's the personal touches from Simon and the unbeatable location at Port of Airlie that make it stand out. This is the kind of property where guests come back year after year.
The recommendations are honest, unbiased, and based on genuine local knowledge to help make your Whitsunday holiday unforgettable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How close is Harbour Cove to the ferry terminal?
It's literally next door - less than 100 metres or about one minute's walk to the Cruise Whitsundays terminal at Port of Airlie.
Is Harbour Cove suitable for families with young children?
Yes, children of all ages are welcome. The apartments have balconies, so supervision is needed, but several families have stayed and loved it.
Can I walk to restaurants and the main street from Harbour Cove?
Absolutely. The main street is 850 metres away (10-minute flat walk), and there are cafes and restaurants even closer at Port of Airlie.
Does Harbour Cove have daily housekeeping?
Housekeeping is weekly, not daily. The apartments are self-contained, so you have everything you need including a washer-dryer.
What makes Harbour Cove different from other Airlie Beach apartments?
It's brand new (built 2019), exceptionally well-maintained, has the best location right at Port of Airlie, and offers outstanding personal service from Simon.
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