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Daydream Island Resort

4.5 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Check-in/check-out kiosk
Vista King Suite | Living area | TV
Balcony

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Bar

Room options

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Deluxe Serenity Twin Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Serenity Twin Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Resort Twin Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Ocean Terrace King Accessible

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Vista King Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Vista King Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 60 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Ocean Terrace King

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Resort King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Superior Ocean View King

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Pool Side Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Beach/ocean view

Serenity Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Jetted bathtub
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Superior Ocean View Twin

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Pool View Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Pool Side King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Superior Pool View King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Resort Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Whitsunday Islands, Whitsundays, QLD, 4740

What's nearby

  • Lovers Cove - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Daydream Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Daydream Island Living Reef - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Port of Airlie - 57 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 57 min drive - 9.3 miles

Restaurants

  • Jubilee Tavern
  • The Pub
  • ‪Salti - ‬2 min walk
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Rufus & Co. Cafe

About this property

Daydream Island Resort

Luxury family-friendly resort near Daydream Beach
Located close to Daydream Port and Daydream Reef, Daydream Island Resort provides a free breakfast buffet, a marina, and a swim-up bar. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and snorkeling. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and ocean views. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like motor boating, rowing/canoeing, and sailing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a poolside bar and a terrace.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), meeting rooms, and multilingual staff
  • Beach umbrellas, beach towels, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a porter/bellhop, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 277 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ∞
  • Barefoot
  • Graze Interactive Dining
  • Inkstone

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Paddleboard
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat or helicopter to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The property charges 1.6 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Due to this resort's island location, guests will need to travel via ferry. For scheduled ferry departures and arrivals, guest can consult Cruise Whitsundays Resort Connections with their applicable travel dates.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 150.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 150.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.6 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Daydream Island Resort
Daydream Island Resort And Spa
Daydream Island Hotel Daydream Island
Daydream Island Resort Spa
Daydream Island Resort Resort
Daydream Island Resort Whitsundays
Daydream Island Resort Resort Whitsundays

Frequently asked questions

Does Daydream Island Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Daydream Island Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Daydream Island Resort?

Daydream Island Resort doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Daydream Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Daydream Island Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Daydream Island Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Whitsundays resort is steps from Daydream Beach, Daydream Port, and Daydream Reef. Whitehaven Beach is 14 mi (22.5 km) away.

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Daydream Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 788 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 788 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 788 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 788 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 788 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Akini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. Highly recommended. Staff were so friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Quiet and ever
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara Ratton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and lovely pools
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and pool areas. Cool snorkelling at Lovers Cove! Bathrooms needed a clean and could use some better menu options for the fussy youngsters
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Destination

Absolutely beautiful. Wonderful service. Great food, especially impressed by the breakfast buffet. It was clean. We had an amazing honeymoon there.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Dorothy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Setting is lovely but facilities are limited,dated & excessively expensive for what is on offer. The dining meals offer very little choice (particularly if staying for longer than a few days).
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. It was a great getaway for a couple days
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Demit III

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! We recommend this place to ur family and friends!😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah Jane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a beautiful stay and an amazing ocean view, buffet breakfast was the best we've had!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Rooms clean and spacious. Staff and service great
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

HANNAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved Daydream Island. Even though its an island, there was plenty to do. And was great to lounge buy the pool all day. Food was amazing aswell. Trivia with Molly was great and the Trivia and the kids :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajarshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for family with kids
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great week, great place for a family of 4.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Daydream Island is definitely a dream island! Location, food, lagoon, kids activities, the ocean views from our room were amazing.Thank you staff, we return every year 😍
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort with large pool areas A bit restricted on dinning choice but great food available
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good to get away. Pool was great, japanese restaurant was sensational, living reef was amazing too
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, nice pool area. Big rooms. The restaurant should have a wider assortment of healthy food on their menues.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room, staff were extremely friendly, the island was beautiful. Only suggestion would be more options for food
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We received a room upgrade which was an amazing bonus! Pizzas were next level (had at least 1 per day during our stay). Staff were very welcoming and accommodating to our needs. Can't recommend highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sueanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love Daydream Island, will be great when the south end is back in operation too.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Relaxing beautiful place the staff are friendly and helpful. The only drawback was meal options otherwise loved it Will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning place to stay , food in all restaurants amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024