A tropical oasis of white sandy beaches, lush palm trees and sparkling waters awaits you at InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef. This private island is located in the Whitsundays, in the heart of the pristine Great Barrier Reef. Guests can experience elegant resort living in luxurious and modern accommodations, with all rooms featuring a private balcony and sea or garden views. Free WiFi and complimentary breakfast are included. The spa is a blissful sanctuary, dedicated to personal pampering including facials, body wraps and massages. Also on offer are a state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis court and swimming pool. The resort features 5 restaurants with Italian, Asian and modern Australian cuisines. For a private dining experience you can enjoy a romantic twilight dinner or gourmet beach picnic. Hayman Island is a scenic 55-minute boat cruise from Hamilton Island or a 15-minute flight by helicopter or sea plane. Inter-island excursions, and diving, snorkeling and fishing adventures can be arranged.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Fishing


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
10.0
High score for Hayman Island
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fiona
    Australia Australia
    the breakfast was excellent - but the service was not so great - the coffee did not arrive on several occasions and the poached eggs being good with avocado being very scant. The view from the rooms was excellent
  • Ruby
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was luxurious and magical on Hayman Island! From the start at the airport the ferry boat was amazing with champagne and snacks! The infinite pool is absolutely stunning! Wild wallabies, macaws, and birds are so fun to watch. They offer...
  • Shelley
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the pools! The location was magical. Absolute paradise! We loved ilevery minute! Was a huge splurge, but was so worth it! Every staff member went above & beyond, with such genuine kindness, creating such a warm atmosphere. The buffets were...
  • Melanie
    Australia Australia
    beautiful room (courtyard) immaculate, flawless staff and service comfy bed and linen beautiful toiletries just absolute luxury!! would come back for sure
  • Stacy
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing breakfast and location. Ocean Dynamics snorkeling excursion was really good but would have been GREAT with better weather conditions. Would have liked the snorkeling to be longer.
  • Chloe
    Australia Australia
    We could not fault anything. The room, staff and food were all amazing. We stayed 5 nights for our honeymoon and it is safe to say we will be back. We did not want to leave this beautiful place.
  • Janine
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast was awesome as was the location. Beautiful.
  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    The staff was beyond fantastic. The location was incredible Our room was comfortable and clean. The food was delicious. .We loved everything about this island. We will visit again soon.
  • Priscilla
    Australia Australia
    amazing location. great facilities. great activities
  • Silvana
    Australia Australia
    The young staff are amazing.Enthusiastic and always polite. They are happy to answer any questions and remember you and recommend certain meals and activities. The beachside studio with outdoor shower is the best!

Area info

Restaurants
5 Restaurants On Site

  • Pacific
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Amici Trattoria
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free
  • Aqua
    • Cuisine
      Mexican • Seafood
    • Open for
      Brunch • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • BamBam
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
  • The Grove Cafe
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Brunch • High tea
    • Ambience
      Modern

Resort facilities at InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 5 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Beachfront

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Racquetball
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Strollers
  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Saltwater pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Dutch
  • Russian
  • Thai
  • Filipino
  • Chinese

House rules
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 150 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

There is a 1.9% charge when you pay with a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card and a 3% charge when you pay with a Diners Club credit card.

There is no airport on Hayman Island. Guests arrive via Hamilton Island and then connect with a boat transfer service, to and from Hayman Island. The journey takes around 60 minutes and the transfer rate is AUD 220 per adult and AUD 110 per child ( aged 5 - 16 years ), each way from Hamilton Island to Hayman Island.

Please note, it is a mandatory requirement that InterContinental Hotels - Hayman Island Resort receives flight and travel details 14 days prior to arrival. Without this information, transfers will be subject to availability and may incur additional costs. Please contact the property for further information using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Aircraft and Helicopter transfers are also available on request and are subject to availability. Additional costs apply. Please contact the property for further information using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Hayman Island return luxury boat transfers can be purchased as a through-fare via Jetstar, Qantaslink or Virgin Australia. Boat transfers can also be booked directly with Hayman Reservations at AUD 210 per person each way from Hamilton Island to Hayman Island.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef

  • Check-in at InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Guests staying at InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet

  • The prices at InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Villa
    • Apartment

  • InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef is 1,950 feet from the center of Hayman Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Racquetball
    • Kids' club
    • Beachfront
    • Beauty services
    • Beach
    • Tennis equipment
    • Personal trainer
    • Facial treatments
    • Walking tours
    • Waxing services
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Makeup services
    • Swimming pool
    • Hair treatments
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Manicure
    • Bike tours
    • Pedicure
    • Live music/Performance
    • Haircut
    • Hair coloring
    • Hairstyling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Entertainment staff
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef has 5 restaurants:

    • Amici Trattoria
    • BamBam
    • The Grove Cafe
    • Pacific
    • Aqua