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Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island

The refurbished Daydream Island Resort is located in the heart of Queensland's Whitsunday Islands.

F
Felicia
From
Hungary
We really loved the whole experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,110 reviews
Price from
US$177.77
1 night, 2 adults

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi, Airlie Beach Hotel offers fully air-conditioned accommodation in the heart of Airlie Beach town centre.

S
Shannon
From
Ireland
The location was perfect, right in the heart of everything. The hotel was immaculate. Room was spotless and the bed was extremely comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,487 reviews
Price from
US$134.24
1 night, 2 adults

The Boathouse Apartments

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Situated on Port of Airlie Marina, The Boathouse Apartments offers private balconies and Stunning water views. This idyllic property features swimming pool, a tennis court, and BBQ facilities.

M
Merle
From
Germany
My family and I had the best experience staying in the Boathouse Apartments. The location is absolutely amazing with harbour view from the balcony and central to the town centre. The apartment is clean and modern, the beds are comfy and the kitchen has everything you need. We also loved the pool area, and the staff was super friendly. I will definitely stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 734 reviews
Price from
US$316.41
1 night, 2 adults

Airlie Beach Magnums - Adults Only

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Magnums Airlie Beach is right in the heart of Airlie Beach. Magnums is an “over 18 only” affordable holiday retreat situated in the beautiful Whitsundays.

M
Mauricio
From
Argentina
The hotel is in the center of stores and restaurants, walking distance to most of interesting places. The whole place is nice with the trees and tables to share.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,497 reviews
Price from
US$77.55
1 night, 2 adults

Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Boasting both garden and mountain views from all villas, Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach offers accommodation in Airlie Beach, Whitsundays. The holiday park boats an outdoor pool, and waterpark.

E
Erbar
From
Mongolia
CLEAN, NEAT TIDY, KIDS ENVIRONMENT,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,039 reviews
Price from
US$102.96
1 night, 2 adults

The Hostel, Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, The Hostel, Airlie Beach is situated in Airlie Beach.

M
Marloes
From
Netherlands
Loads of space and clean hostel which is not a party hostel. Love that
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,986 reviews
Price from
US$68.81
1 night, 2 adults

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Overlooking Boathaven Bay, Colonial Palms Motor Inn is located 1 km from Airlie Beach and features 2 pools, an outdoor spa and a restaurant.

M
Maria
From
Switzerland
Nice location near the Harbour to Hamilton Island. Very nice staff. Spacious apartment. Nice restaurant with a view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,200 reviews
Price from
US$123.16
1 night, 2 adults

Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Set in Airlie Beach, Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach provides a variety of accommodation set within the tropical surroundings of the property's garden and outdoor pool.

M
Marija
From
Canada
Place,cabin,cleanliness & above all - Absolutely amazing customer service from reception lady. she was fabulous. I sincerely hope the management knows she is the FACE of the resort & 1st thing guests see when checking in !?! She works hard,has a lot of patience,goes above and beyond for every guest and has best customer service approach with her exceotional communication skills. Smile as well!! As a ppl manager myself - you cant ask for a better skillset combo in CS team member. Thank you from Canadian family
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,685 reviews
Price from
US$73.31
1 night, 2 adults

Whitehaven Beachfront Holiday Units

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Located within 200 metres of Airlie Beach and 1.4 km of Coral Sea Marina, Whitehaven Beachfront Holiday Units provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Airlie Beach.

e
emma
From
Ireland
Location is great, lots of space, two beds, woman who owns is extremely helpful and nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 677 reviews
Price from
US$117.30
1 night, 2 adults

Coral Sea Vista Apartments

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Located just a 5 to 8minute walk from Port of Airlie marine precinct, Coral Sea Vista Apartments is a Small Boutique complex comprising 6 Dual Keyed apartments over 3 levels together with a cosy...

M
Michaela
From
Slovakia
Very clean and spacious apartment with great facilities. Located near Port of Arline.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 436 reviews
Price from
US$142.39
1 night, 2 adults
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Popular with guests booking hotels in Airlie Beach

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,487 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Airlie Beach

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 394 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Shute Harbour

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Airlie Beach

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Daydream Island and nearby

Boasting sea views, Sailing Vessel Summer Jo Private Charter - Sleeps 33 features accommodation with a terrace, around 200 metres from Boathaven Beach.

From US$6,861.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,200 reviews

Overlooking Boathaven Bay, Colonial Palms Motor Inn is located 1 km from Airlie Beach and features 2 pools, an outdoor spa and a restaurant.

From US$175.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located in Shute Harbour, 1.1 km from Coral Beach and 13 km from Coral Sea Marina, Picturesque on Passage - Shute Harbour offers a terrace and air conditioning.

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, The Tropical House Whitsundays is located in Shute Harbour. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Boasting private pool, Vue de Bleu' Luxury Whitsunday Ocean View Retreat is situated on the beachfront in Shute Harbour.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Set in Shute Harbour, Panorama at Shute Harbour offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Shutehaven Villa is located in Shute Harbour. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a patio, Seascape on Shutehaven - Whitsunday Views Holiday Home is located in Shute Harbour.

Budget hotels in Daydream Island and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 567 reviews

Located next to the beautiful Conway National Park, BIG4 Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort boasts an outdoor pool with sun loungers. All accommodation features a patio and garden views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 859 reviews

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat is located 2.2 km from the Main St of Airlie Beach and features an outdoor pool with a sundeck. BBQ facilities and a friendly tour desk are provided.

From US$101.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,685 reviews

Set in Airlie Beach, Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach provides a variety of accommodation set within the tropical surroundings of the property's garden and outdoor pool.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,986 reviews

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, The Hostel, Airlie Beach is situated in Airlie Beach.

From US$99.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,497 reviews

Magnums Airlie Beach is right in the heart of Airlie Beach. Magnums is an “over 18 only” affordable holiday retreat situated in the beautiful Whitsundays.

From US$84.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

Situated in Shute Harbour, 1.9 km from Coral Beach, Coral Point Lodge features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews

Located in Airlie Beach and only 1.9 km from Coral Beach, The Haven View - Airlie Beach provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$188.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Shutehaven Beach House is located in Shute Harbour. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge.

What guests said about Daydream Island:

8.0

Small island with limited numbers allowed.

Small island with limited numbers allowed. Good for relaxing few days. Family friendly. Weather was perfect. Restaurant food to a high standard. Buffet dinner not good. Gym needs aircon. Southern end of island not renovated after cyclone. In saying that the other pool areas seemed sufficient.
Guest review by
Michelle
Australia
6.0

Only stay 1 night!

Only stay 1 night! You’ll want to leave after one night unless you like having absolutely nothing to do!! The kangaroos all over the island were super friendly and made the trip enjoyable. The resort itself felt like you’d gone back in time 20years. Staff were slow and everything took much longer than you’d hope. The grounds in some areas needed a lot of love / some of the lounge chairs near the pool were placed in dirt and were in direct sun, with no shade. It just felt run down and lacking. The pool itself was quite nice. I would only recommend a one night stay as there isn’t much going on. Negatives $30 for two small servings of takeaway chips $5 for a Mars bar from the Lolly shop that was stale 2x Ping pong tables but only one ping pong ball! Volleyball court but no ball Lounge chairs in dirt and in direct sun Cruise Whitsundays ferry transfer unreliable- they prioritise reef guests and if they have no capacity, you have to wait for next service. Some services are cancelled on you without you knowing. We had to wait two ferries before actually leaving the island, which was very frustrating!! Lack of options for dining
Guest review by
Matthew
Australia
6.0

not much , would not recommend unless there is no where else...

not much , would not recommend unless there is no where else to go ! when you take into account the total costs of travel , food and accommodation its better to travel to a resort in Thailand, Malaysia or Vietnam !
Guest review by
Devendra Chelliah
Australia
8.0

Pool facilities are nice; swim up bar, number of pools,...

Pool facilities are nice; swim up bar, number of pools, lounges, easy to access from around the facilities. Restaurants were lovely and the food, was fabulous. Snorkelling, paddle-boarding and kayaking were free and good fun with kids who want a little more than lying around the pool. Other tours and activities were available, but at cost. The underwater observation facilities were a lovely extra too and the kids enjoyed these, revisiting them a number of times during our stay. Facilities are nice, but not quite what we were expecting. In its heyday, I imagine Daydream Island would have been spectacular, but it is in need of some renovating and updating. One end of the island has pool facilities that were currently not being utilised due to damage incurred from cyclone in years past, which was a shame. That end of the island was beautiful and hosts activities such as paddleboarding and kayaking. Rooms were standard hotel rooms and clean.
Guest review by
Sheree
Australia
2.0

The resort back in its day would have been fantastic.

The resort back in its day would have been fantastic. I reckon. As it is now, it needs a lot of help, Facilities are rundown, the pool on the backside of the island needs help, the tennis court/s need relevelling. As a family of 6 we were averaging between the 2 restaurants $320 per meal twice a day. Food upstairs was great, downstairs was average. Salti offered spray water bottles , so you could spray the local Bush Stone Curlews in an attemp to keep them away from your table!! The rooms were terrible, worst I have ever been in. We put it on par with a motel we stayed in one night in Dubbo that cost us $80. The only difference was the one in Dubbo didnt have mould in the bathroom. Breakfast at the resort was shared with Curlews, Crows and Sparrows, with the birds stealing food off the tables and from the Servery, it was disgusting!! Never again!!
Guest review by
Jason
Australia
10

Surrounded by azure waters, Day Dream Island Hotel greeted...

Surrounded by azure waters, Day Dream Island Hotel greeted us with warmth and hospitality. Little did we know, the true surprise lay in the unparalleled friendliness of the staff, who eagerly assisted with every aspect of our stay from the moment we booked. From organizing activities to seamless transfers, their proactive approach ensured a stress-free experience. The Reef Rangers program/activity immersed us in the wonders of the marine world, while the array of water sports on offer at the other side of the island exhilarated our senses. With each moment, Day Dream Island Hotel revealed itself as a hidden gem, surpassing our every expectation. Wished for more gluten free and dairy free options.
Guest review by
Carolina
Spain

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From US$246.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,110 reviews
Absolutely amazing! Ignore all the bad reviews! Food and drinks were amazing, especially Infinity restaurant upstairs, the food was beyond anything we imagined. Anything you could want for breakfast with a massive selection of breakfast options. Special mention to Kate at Cruise Whitsundays, Hattie at Reception and Meh at food and beverage. Stunning service from all!!! Sunset at Lovers Cove is definitely a must do, and snorkelling at the same area! We will definitely be back and recommending Daydream Island to all our friends and family!!!
Guest review by
Lauren
Australia
From US$246.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,110 reviews
Loved everything about Daydream Island resort. The staff were amazing. Mangers did an amazing job covering all areas of the facility. We didn't feel lost as there was always staff around to help. Housekeepers are the best, super friendly and always had our beds made cleaned daily. Restaurant staff always working hard to get our food served. I cannot fault this place as it is well managed and on point with everything it advertised. Wished we stayed longer.
Guest review by
Sofia
Australia
From US$246.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,110 reviews
The location and the aquarium. That was literally it. It has so much potential but disappointed so frequently. Would not go back. I have travelled and stay at a variety of different hotels across Australia, mostly for work and this was by far the worst experience I’ve had.
Guest review by
Watt
Australia
From US$246.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,110 reviews
Beautiful and relaxed holiday location for solo travelers. Not as expensive as Hamilton Island. Loved that Daydream Island had lots of activities to do everyday
Guest review by
Maylinn
Australia
From US$246.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,110 reviews
Beautiful island. Very modern hotel.
Guest review by
Ffion
United Kingdom