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Daydream Island Resort

4.5 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Beach/ocean view
Interior detail
Ecotours

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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Whitsunday Islands, Whitsundays, QLD, 4740
  • Daydream Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Daydream Island Living Reef
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lovers Cove
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef)

Room options

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

Deluxe Serenity Twin Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 431.00 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Resort Twin Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Ocean Terrace King Accessible

  • Ocean view
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Vista King Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Ocean Terrace King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Resort King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Superior Ocean View King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Pool Side Twin

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Beach/ocean view

Serenity Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Superior Ocean View Twin

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Pool View Twin

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Pool Side King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Superior Pool View King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Resort Twin

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Daydream Island Resort

4.5-star Whitsundays resort steps from Daydream Beach
Spend the day relaxing on Daydream Island Resort's private sand beach or at a marina before returning for a meal at one of the resort's 3 restaurants.
Daydream Island Resort offers 277 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Premium digital television is provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach and a marina are featured at the resort. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages.
Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Bring your whole family to Daydream Island Resort for summer fun including 3 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool, and snorkeling.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Dining is available at one of the resort's 3 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury resort also offers a fitness center, a garden, and a terrace.

Daydream Island Resort is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Graze Interactive Dining - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Inkstone - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Infinity - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Barefoot - This poolside bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

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
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

Daydream Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 779 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 779 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 779 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 779 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 779 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

8/10 Good

Mykyta

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 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

6/10 Okay

Andre

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs to be cleaned and provide 4 star service. Toilets are leaking and cockroaches in room not acceptable. Need more restaurants and providing more dining options
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Di

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The food was absolutely fantastic – 10/10! However, be prepared for the high cost. The accommodation was stunning, especially since we were upgraded to an ocean-view room, but unfortunately, the room itself was quite dated and not well-maintained. It was dusty, and the bathroom had visible black mold. We raised our concerns with reception, but the only response we received was a small room credit, which we appreciated. Overall, while the location and food were great, the condition of the room was disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

katerina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I was pleasantly surprised by the facility. The living reef was a very convenient option for kids and adults to experience. Weather wasn't the best but staff made opportunities for activities. Food and service at Salti restaurant was very good. Buffet breakfast was unfortunately quite disappointing with limited options and quality of the food compared to the star rating of the facility. Coffee cups were heavily stained with coffee despite raising this issue with management 3 days in a row. Response was their dishwasher wasn't working properly. ?? How hygienic were the utensils then??
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lucy

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

8/10 Good

Earnest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mitchell, glenella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place to stay on the island, the downside is lack of air conditioning. Unless you plan on spending all day in the pool or your room then probably best to avoid this place in summer. I am a born and raised north qld local. I was dripping sweat in the main build watching the Australian open on the big screen and playing pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Tarsha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

George Boshra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nb a
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia Svegfors

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rohan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room cleaning was very average Dining very limited with limited menu - only 2 restaurants Only 1 restaurant open for lunch with the same menu as the dinner menu Web site false advertising as most things not open or available
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with family
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

Darren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Annabel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pools great for kids and relaxing. Very family friendly. Needs more restaurant options as only 2 and 1 downstairs is not the best food. Also needs longer service period of staff as no room service after 8pm and no room service during the day so with tired kids napping we had to wake them up and walk to downstairs to order which is terrible. No help or answer of phone after hours. Needs better cost effective opportunities to leave island to do activities and tours, as booked up quickly with their slots and not a lot of help and costs a lot to do transfers for a day for a whole family to Airlie beach or Hamilton, so you end up feeling stranded on the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Taylor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Daydream was really nice, the island itself was beautiful. Some areas of the resort were a little run down, the shower in our room was not great in terms of design flaws, water spilling over the side due to lack of glass, the fan in the bathroom didn’t work either which meant it was a constant battle against condensation when showering, not ideal. Food was inconsistent across different dining options, even if you ordered the same thing it would come totally different on another day. Some areas of the resort were dirty, carpet and lounge areas in communal points. Good range of activities and lovers cove was beautiful, pool was nice too, staff were super helpful- Tour desk were great to organise activities through. Spa prices a bit high.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

doron

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Chuntelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The condition of the hotel and the apartment was very unsatisfactory. The bathroom shower has visible mould and rust. We found droplets of blood on our bed linen. Dust balls underneath the beds. We were truly saddened, as my family work in the health field, and we rarely take time off work, and when we finally decided to holiday on “Day Dream Island Resort”, we were utterly disappointed with the state of uncleanliness and lack of hygiene evident throughout the entire Resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angelina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Daydream Island for six nights. They were the worst six nights I have ever had on a holiday. This resort has a definite lack of customer service, the rooms are dirty. There were only a handful of staff who made our trip tolerable. If you book an ocean view room, your saving grace has been able to look out of the balcony window at the ocean. The other benefit was knowing that a boat was arriving dailyt to take you off the island. Shame on you Expedia for overselling Daydream Island you should be ashamed of yourselves.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Trent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While not as big as Hamilton Island, that has its benefit as being not too busy. Only need 3-4 nights to relax, try the restaurants and do the activities. Rooms are like a standard hotel room and not generous on space. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Credit to the resort for catering for gluten free people at breakfast. Living reef is awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best part of our stay was seeing all the amazing animals around the property roaming freely. We loved seeing wallabies, cockatoos, and other animals all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bad service. Cleanliness around the resort and rooms is appalling. Overpriced food and drinks. Not much of a variety. Short staffed making employees tired and grumpy. Will not be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025