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About this property
The refurbished Daydream Island Resort is located in the heart of Queensland's Whitsunday Islands. The stylish and tranquil retreat offers modern rooms and suites with free WiFi and a full buffet breakfast. The resort features an open-air cinema, outdoor pools and three bars and restaurants. All accommodation provides spacious rooms with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with free in-house movies. Most feature a private balcony or terrace with views of the ocean, marina or tropical gardens. Interconnecting rooms for families and accessible rooms are available. You can choose from a choice of restaurants at the resort including Graze, Inkstone Kitchen & Bar and an Asian Fusion restaurant. Guests can take a stroll through Daydream's rainforest walk or work out in the fitness centre. The property also boasts over 20 free on-island activities including kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and a public fish feeding show. The tour desk can book a Living Reef Guided Snorkel, meet and feed Barry the Shovelnose Ray or experience what it’s like to be a Marine Biologist for a day, as well as Whitsunday and Great Barrier Reef day tours.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Private beach area
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Availability
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1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
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1 double bed | ||
2 large double beds | ||
2 large double beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 large double beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 large double beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 large double beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
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2 large double beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Steph
Australia
“Great food and restaurant service, beautiful amenities and great views and resources” - Sean
Australia
“Beautiful little hidden paradise not far from the mainland. Free breakfast was everything you could hope for and the room was great. Not a budget vacation but definitely worth the extra cost considering the beauty and relaxing atmosphere. The...” - Amy
Australia
“Everything! Staff were super helpful. Resort and room was clean. Good choice of food. Lots of activities to do. We loved feeding the Wallaroos that roamed around. The island was very peaceful. We would definitely return and stay for longer.” - Tertius
Australia
“Love the location, so beautiful, the living reef is amazing, snorkeling and kyaking for free was an amzing add on, food options and breakfast was amazimg. The Staff are really great and hats off to them, it's hard work to run a resort around the...” - Jenny
Australia
“This is a very family friendly resort. We travelled as a couple also loved it. Sunset at Lovers Bay, rainforest walk, superb pools, great ocean view room, delicious food at Infinity restaurant and the buffet breakfast was a great start to the day....” - Owen
Australia
“We loved the staff and all amenities. Even the weather turned it on for us. Though I do wish we had gone to the tour desk and asked more questions. Found out when we were leaving, that we could have island hopped.” - Fabian
Australia
“The reef observatory is the best thing on the island, private beaches, good pools and a good breakfast buffet.” - Lisa
Australia
“Daydream island was a great place to relax and unwind. The weather was amazing and the island offered different little beaches to swim at” - Mikaela
Australia
“The ease of getting around the island and the rooms were refreshed and clean.” - Manyia
Australia
“Beautiful island walks Beaches Pools Restaurants Weather was amazing wild life was abundant Lots to do see and then just to chill out Staff amazing Thank you day dream island and Al the staff that were so helpful.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Salt Restaurant and Bar
- CuisineAustralian
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Graze Interactive Dining
- CuisineInternational
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Infinity an Asian Fusion restaurant
- CuisineAsian
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.







The fine print
Please note that a non-refundable 3.36% charge applies for payments made with American Express and Diners Club credit cards, and a 1.25% non-refundable charge applies for payments made with Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
Please advise the property of the number of guests staying in each room. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Daydream Island Resort and Spa is accessible via ferry from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI), Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) or Airlie Beach. Daydream Island Reservations can assist with booking ferry transfers after you have made your reservation. Please use the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Daydream Island Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.