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relaxing in the Whitsundays, Queensland

Whitsundays Hotels

The Whitsundays boasts a diverse range of tropical island resorts and hotels as well as the coastal resort village of Airlie Beach. Relax, swim and enjoy the breathtaking ocean views or take advantage of the myriad of activities and tours the Whitsundays has to offer on land, sea and in the air. The sheltered warm waters of the Whitsundays make boating of all kinds irresistible, sail yourself around the calm waters of the Whitsundays or choose a crewed charter and be pampered. Whitsunday hotels offer a range of styles and prices to suit everyone so you can come and see why this part of Queensland is so talked about.

The Whitsunday Coast and Islands are a very special part of Australia. Centrally located on the Queensland Coast 150km north of Mackay and 300km south of Townsville yet right in the heart of the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Flights depart most cities daily with direct access to Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays or Whitsunday Coast Airport 45 minutes from Airlie Beach.

Located on the resort side of the island and in close proximity to Catseye Beach, the main pool and resort centre, Hamilton Island's hotel accommodation includes the 3 star Palm Terrace, 3 star Palm Bungalows, 3½ star Whitsunday Holiday Apartments, 4 star Reef View Hotel and 5 star Beach Club. Qualia is a unique expression of Australian luxury, situated on the secluded northern tip of Hamilton Island. It’s a place of rare natural beauty, where fine textures and beautiful stone sit hand-in-hand with fragrant Eucalyptus.

Qualia relaxes the mind and spoils the senses with its exquisitely appointed pavilions that are nestled in perfect harmony with the island’s unique location. With its absolute beachfront location, the exclusive 5 star Beach Club offers an intimate holiday experience. This two storey boutique hotel has beach front views and luxuriously appointed rooms in a contemporary design. Beach Club facilities include an infinity edge pool, Club Lounge and Bar, VIP buggy chauffeur service, 24 hour reception and restaurant.

  • The Beach Club allows you to indulge in some of the finest service the Whitsundays has to offer.
  • The Reef View Hotel Rooms are a 4 star hotel features extremely spacious, well appointed rooms most offering breathtaking views of the Coral Sea.
  • The upper most floors of the Reef View Hotel boast a range of newly refurbished and luxuriously appointed suites, including Reef Suites, 1 & 2 bedroom Terrace Suites and Presidential Suites. Each suite has a private balcony which overlooks the spectacular vista of the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Passage.
  • The one bedroom Whitsunday Holiday Apartments combines the convenience of hotel facilities such as housekeeping and movies on demand, with the flexibility of a full size kitchen. Offering landscaped gardens including a pool and spa, the Whitsunday Holiday Apartments are perfect for guests looking for a little independence in their holiday.
  • The Palm Bungalows are delightful free-standing bungalows each with their own balcony overlooking tropical gardens. This is the perfect option for those who want a romantic, affordable island holiday with the added privacy that a garden bungalow provides.
  • The Palm Terrace is a great value option located near Catseye Beach and the main pool. Rooms are spacious and specifically designed for couples or small families. Each with its own balcony and outdoor furniture, they offer beautiful tropical garden views in a peaceful setting.

Hayman, in Australia's magnificent Great Barrier Reef, is a private island destination presenting a unique resort experience of adventure, relaxation, tranquillity, indulgence and natural beauty. Hayman presents resort living in 212 beautifully appointed rooms, suites, penthouses and a villa, situated in Retreat, Pool, Lagoon and Beach Wings, all featuring private terraces or balconies.

  • The Retreat Wing, comprising Retreat Rooms, is set back from the beach in tropical gardens. This wing is ideal for couples wishing to be nestled in tranquil surrounds amongst magnificent native tree and plant varieties.
  • The Pool Wing, comprising Pool Rooms, Pool Access, Pool Deluxe and Pool Suites, overlooks the famous Hayman Pool and tropical gardens. Level 3 also offers views out to the Coral Sea and neighbouring Hook Island. This wing is ideal for guests wishing to be close to and enjoy views of the icon pool.
  • The Lagoon Wing, comprising Lagoon Rooms, Lagoon Deluxe, Lagoon Suites and 11 Penthouses, overlooks the tranquil lagoon, tropical gardens and Lagoon Pool. Level 3 and 4 - the latter housing the resort Penthouses - also offer views out to the Coral Sea and neighbouring Hook Island. This wing offers larger rooms and suites than those in the Pool Wing.
  • The Beach Wing comprises Beach Front rooms and a private Beach Villa fronting the beautiful Hayman Beach and looking out to the Coral Sea and neighbouring islands.

Situated in the Whitsunday Island Passage, Brampton Island is the ideal haven for couples seeking a romantic escape. With 12 white sandy beaches where a secluded romantic picnic can be organized, coral gardens to explore and a number of National Park walking and jogging tracks, Brampton Island offers the ideal getaway. With only 107 rooms, Brampton Island is an intimate retreat offering a range of island accommodation from the Premium Ocean View rooms which afford magnificent views to the Carlisle rooms in a garden setting and best of all you don’t have to share your piece of paradise with day trippers.

  • Premium Ocean View Rooms are located right on the beach and offer the best accommodation views on the island. Rooms are modern with a king size bed, large and comfortable lounge chairs and contemporary furnishings. CD player, evening turn-down service, waffle weave bathrobes and aromatherapy oil burners are just some of the exclusive features included in this grade. An extensive outdoor area offers a private hammock and guests receive a bottle of premium sparkling wine on arrival.
  • Ocean View Rooms are designed to make the most of their stunning beachside locations. Ocean View Rooms are generous in size and have many appealing features. Double sliding doors open out onto a large L-shaped balcony or terrace area allowing guests to enjoy ocean breezes and sensational views of the Whitsunday passage. Ocean View Rooms interiors are spacious and comfortable with modern furnishings and splashes of colour giving these rooms a relaxed beachside feel.
  • Palm Rooms are light-filled with bright interiors and comfortable appointments. The rooms have a tropical outlook, some with water glimpses and each with private balcony or outdoor area overlooking native gardens. Palm Rooms are located a short distance away from the main beach and are close to all resort facilities.
  • Island View Rooms are set amongst native gardens, these rooms are compact and comfortable. Interiors are bright with a tropical theme and each room has a small private balcony or patio offering views to neighbouring Carlisle Island. Rooms are located within easy reach of all resort facilities.

South Molle Island Resort is a true tropical island getaway. You can explore some of Australia’s best walking tracks and renowned Whitsunday look out Mt Jeffrey. Guests can enjoy a lap pool, a great beach, extensive outdoor entertainment areas and tropical grounds, plus a wide range of water sports, diving and other activities. The resort has four different hotel rooms you can choose from including the Beachcomber rooms, the Whitsunday rooms, Reef Rooms and the Family Rooms.

  • Beachcomber Rooms are freestanding bungalows located right on the beach. These rooms sleep up to three people with one queen and one double futon bed. Room facilities include ensuite bathroom with spa bath, mini bar on demand, tea and coffee facilities, iron/ironing board, television and air conditioning. All Beachcomber rooms have private balconies with stunning water views.
  • Whitsunday Rooms are located in a two story block right on the beachfront in the center of the resort. These rooms sleep up to four people with one queen, one single and one rollaway bed. Room facilities include ensuite bathroom with full bath, mini bar on demand, tea and coffee facilities, iron/ironing board, television and air conditioning. All Whitsunday rooms have a balcony or patio with stunning water views. Interconnecting rooms are available.
  • Reef Rooms are set in tropical gardens second row from the beachfront. These rooms sleep up to four people with one double, one single and one rollaway bed. Room facilities include ensuite bathroom, small fridge, tea and coffee facilities, iron/ironing board, mini bar on demand, television and air-conditioning. All Reef rooms have a balcony or patio. Interconnecting rooms are available.
  • Family Rooms are set in tropical gardens overlooking the South Molle Island Golf Course. These rooms sleep up to six people (minimum of two adults and two children) with one double, two singles and one bunk bed. A sliding door separates the room. Room facilities include ensuite bathroom, small fridge, tea and coffee facilities, iron/ironing board, television and air-conditioning, mini bar on demand. All Family rooms have a balcony or patio.

Daydream Island Resort & Spa is a dynamic resort located off the Queensland Coast in the Whitsunday Islands, heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Offering numerous accommodation styles each beautifully appointed with refreshing balcony views. The resort is complimented by a diverse range of fun filled activities, including many water sports, magical dining experiences, contemporary facilities, secluded beaches and stunning rainforest. From an outdoor cinema featuring the latest block busters, Australia's premier 19 hole themed mini golf course, direct access to live coral reef & our world class rejuvenation spa, Daydream promises to wow all your senses. Enjoy your choice of completely refurbished spacious rooms, the most modern 4 star accommodation in the Whitsundays. Choose from tranquil Garden & Garden Balcony rooms or spacious Ocean Balcony rooms with spectacular views across the Whitsundays. Most rooms have a balcony and each is no more than a stone's throw from the water. You will have a choice of five fantastic style of hotel accommodation to choose from when you decide to holiday on Daydream Island.

  • The Daydreamer Suite offers affordable luxury with spectacular sunset views. With two adjoining spacious rooms, one living area with fold out Sofa and an adjacent bedroom with King size bed with ensuite and Spa bath.
  • Relax in a spacious Reef Suite, located in the Daydream Wing overlooking Sunlover's Beach. These spacious Suites offer a spa bath & 2 Queen size beds in each Suite.
  • Enjoy the tropical sea breezes from your balcony of an Ocean Balcony Room overlooking the glorious Whitsundays. Spacious and recently refurbished accommodation with cooling tiled floors and modern decor, highlighted with magnificent ocean views.
  • Open your doors from your beautifully appointed Garden Balcony room to the tranquillity of a tropical garden. Spacious and refreshing accommodation conveniently located close to the Resort centre. The Garden Rooms are completely refurbished and affordable accommodation in a tropical garden setting, with cooling tiled floors and a refreshing decor that reflects a true island resort atmosphere. Close to swimming pools and the Resort Centre. No Balcony.

Long Island Resort Whitsundays is a magical island retreat located in the Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Imagine having a holiday on a tropical island oasis - a beautiful palm-fringed beach surrounded by the sparkling blue waters of the Whitsundays, with Queensland's perfect weather. Imagine stepping out from your delightful accommodation to snorkel among the world renown tropical fish and coral of the Great Barrier Reef or to walk through a magnificent rainforest. They say you haven't seen a sunset until you have experienced the absolutely magnificent Whitsunday sunsets. What better way to enjoy one than relaxing with one of their poolside/beachside cocktails? But not only are the views spectacular and the weather superb, but Island Resort Whitsunday is an absolutely fantastic island resort. The accommodation choices include tropical garden or absolute beachfront, delicious meals are served 3 times daily and entertainment, sporting activities, music, Kids Club and fun are provided for both young and old.

Peppers Palm Bay Resort is a luxury resort comprising of twenty one individual and tastefully furnished guest rooms. Distinguished by the items that it lacks (television and telephones in guestrooms), Palm Bay Resort is the tranquil escape characterised by Long Island (Whitsundays) accommodation. There are three types of rooms available at Peppers Palm Bay.

  • Cabins are standard rooms with a queen bed and ensuite bathroom, while Bures are 'deluxe rooms' and also feature a lounge room.
  • Bungalows (suites) contains a queen bed, a day bed, a large ensuite bathroom and separate living area.
  • Two bedroom Bungalows are also available.

There are so many things to do in the Whitsundays! Take an amazing Great Barrier Reef cruise to experience all that the underwater realm of magical marine life has to offer. At the resort, you can fill your time with relaxing in the heated spa, or by the pool. Canoes and paddle skis are available for your use at the resort, or enjoy a game of tennis on the flood lit tennis courts. A DVD library is featured at the resort - perfect opportunity to curl up on the lounge and enjoy.

So call us today and secure your Whitsunday hotel accommodation for the next holiday away. You will be pleased that you did and you will just keep coming back, as you will be completely taken care of and have everything at your fingertips when you need it.




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