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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, 2,085 reviews
Price from
US$181.18
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.

N
Nicholas
From
United Arab Emirates
Hotel was brilliant. Great location and staff were extremely helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,497 reviews
Price from
US$136.81
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.

K
Kate
From
New Zealand
Excellent apartment with gorgeous view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 723 reviews
Price from
US$322.48
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.

K
Karolina
From
Poland
Location and trees around! Beautiful spot. Shared facilities always clean. Nobody ever wait in a queue, even though Magnums were fully booked. Every single night and morning beautiful singing of birds.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,435 reviews
Price from
US$79.03
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.

J
Juliana
From
Canada
Management and staff were very friendly and responded to questions and concerns immediately. The park is well cared for and upkeep is on-going. Their genuine caring for clients is obvious in demeanor and action. Public transit is right outside the gate.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,048 reviews
Price from
US$95.64
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.

C
Chase Shin
From
New Zealand
I got worried a bit before I booked for this hostel as I’ve seen some 1 star reviews on websites but my stay was great overall. Location was pretty convenient first, pretty close to the beach and Woolworths. In my room, lockers were spacious and bed was comfy enough. Common areas were all clean and organised. Kitchen was pretty spacious with a bunch of utensils and had enough fridges to store food. The hostel has a pool inside so you may wanna use it during your stay. Staff were all pretty friendly, especially the Hispanic guy who works in the morning time(sorry, don’t know his name).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,987 reviews
Price from
US$105.93
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
Merlin
From
Germany
Outstanding Hospitality! Everything we asked for was super well handled. Absolut Highlight were the Christmas Crackers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,191 reviews
Price from
US$125.52
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.

A
Anna
From
Sweden
Very nice and comfortable! The staff were also super nice. There was a food truck morning, day and evening which was wonderful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,695 reviews
Price from
US$74.72
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.

I
Ingvild
From
Norway
I really liked the location and the size of the apartment. Plenty of space for the two of us. Would even fit more people. Great host that was easy and nice to communicate with.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 664 reviews
Price from
US$119.55
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...

A
Andrew
From
United Kingdom
Fantastic view Plenty of space for cloths, food and the things in the kitchen you need to make any type of meal. Good nights sleep, and breakfast over the road if you don’t fancy doing it yourself.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews
Price from
US$145.12
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,497 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Shute Harbour

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Airlie Beach

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

Budget hotels in Daydream Island and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 856 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,987 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,435 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.

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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Located in Shute Harbour, 2 km from Coral Beach and 14 km from Coral Sea Marina, Shutehaven Villa provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

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Sailing Vessel Summer Jo 2 Night Voyage, Pricing is for 2 Nights All Inclusive Food is located in Airlie Beach, a few steps from Boathaven Beach, 2.1 km from Coral Sea Marina, and 5.2 km from...

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

From US$6,993.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,191 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$271.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 68 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, 100 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.

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.

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

Set in Shute Harbour, 14 km from Coral Sea Marina and 17 km from Whitsunday Art Gallery, Coral Sea Pearl offers a garden and air conditioning.

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$362.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,085 reviews
The island was beautiful and there was so much about it; such as the beaches and the aquariums that were so lovely and no like anything we’ve seen in a hotel before. I think it’s a really nice thing that there is free activities on the island which I hope doesn’t change! The rooms were lovely, very spacious and clean also loved that they encouraged people to skip room cleans by giving out money off.
Guest review by
dawn
United Kingdom
From US$362.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,085 reviews
The location was great. Daydream island has like sections of the island divided on to activities. You can swim in the pools in the northern end, or try snorkelling in Lover's Cove on the west side of the island. You can book tours from the tour desk, like fish feeding and kayaking.
Guest review by
Divino
Australia
From US$362.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,085 reviews
The hotel was fabulous with a lovely main atrium. We had a Serenity Suite which was amazing with the most amazing views. The swimming pools, restaurants and walks around the island were all amazing as well. We really didn’t want to leave and will definitely be returning.
Guest review by
John
United Kingdom
From US$362.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,085 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$362.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,085 reviews
Daydream Island is absolutely lovely and totally relaxing. The breakfast included in the price is amazing.
Guest review by
Phillip
Australia