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Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island

The refurbished Daydream Island Resort is located in the heart of Queensland's Whitsunday Islands.

K
Karen
From
Canada
Our family loved the living reef tour at the resort. We did the snorkel activity which was an incredible experience for my son and I who are both new to snorkeling. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,150 reviews
Price from
$162.43
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 accommodations in the heart of Airlie Beach town center.

R
Rose
From
United States
Excellent location. Friendly staff. Room 307 was extremely quiet for my 8 night stay. My room was a one bedroom suite with 2 balconies. Lots of space for a lengthy stay. Full kitchen. Very comfortable bed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,439 reviews
Price from
$120.33
1 night, 2 adults

Whitsunday Terraces Resort

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Whitsunday Terraces Resort offers a beachfront location and beautiful views of the Coral Sea in central Airlie Beach.

G
Greg Kinnear
From
Australia
View was great. Location good. Easy walk into town, a bit steep coming back, but noy too long.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,511 reviews
Price from
$193.52
1 night, 2 adults

Whitehaven Beachfront Holiday Units

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Whitehaven Beachfront Holiday Units provides air-conditioned rooms in Airlie Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

W
William
From
Australia
Location Good amenities, a bit dated, but good condition (we used to stay there 30 years ago with the.kids)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 695 reviews
Price from
$123.25
1 night, 2 adults

Spa Haven 17B Ocean View

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Spa Haven 17B Ocean View is located in Airlie Beach, just a 14-minute walk from Boathaven Beach and 2 miles from Abel Point Marina.

M
Michael
From
United States
Great view sunrise view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews
Price from
$112.68
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean View Apartment 49

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Offering a garden and barbecue facilities, Ocean View Apartment 49 in Airlie Beach is close to Abel Point Marina and Port of Airlie.

J
Januel
From
Australia
The view and location were right in the middle of Airlie beach, just a downhill walk to the main street. The view was great. There were 2 balconies as well. Definitely worth the price for everything though.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
Price from
$170.48
1 night, 2 adults

Central Ocean View Studio 27a

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

A 5-minute walk from Airlie Beach in Airlie Beach, Central Ocean View Studio 27a provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a swimming pool.

G
Graham and Caroline
From
Australia
Comfortable, good size room. Great view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
$173.98
1 night, 2 adults

Pavilions Collection

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Pavilions Collection provides beachfront accommodations in Airlie Beach. Featuring sea and inner courtyard views, this apartment also includes free Wifi.

S
Sandeep
From
United States
Location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews
Price from
$210.83
1 night, 2 adults

The Heart Stay - Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

A recently renovated apartment, The Heart Stay - Airlie Beach offers accommodations in Airlie Beach.

B
Boon Hua
From
Singapore
Place is well equipped and tastefully furnished. The place may be small but all the various spaces are thoughtfully laid out. Joe and Mel were very responsive hosts and were quick to respond to any requests.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
Price from
$321.11
1 night, 2 adults

Elementa Whitsundays

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Featuring mountain views, Elementa Whitsundays in Airlie Beach provides accommodations, an infinity pool, a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities.

N
Nikolai
From
United States
phenomenal location and views beautiful amenities with lots of room for our family of five great kitchen with everything we needed to cook healthy meals amazing views! even the pool had a great view :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
$399.34
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Airlie Beach

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,439 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Airlie Beach

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Shute Harbour

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Airlie Beach

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews

Budget hotels in Daydream Island and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool and terrace, The Islands Inn Motel is located in Airlie Beach. Free WiFi is offered in public areas and free private parking is available on site.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 871 reviews

    Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat is located 1.4 mi 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 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,645 reviews

    Set in Airlie Beach, Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach provides a variety of accommodations set within the tropical surroundings of the property's garden and outdoor pool.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 784 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, Backpackers By The Bay is located in Airlie Beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,953 reviews

    Offering free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, The Hostel, Airlie Beach is located in Airlie Beach. The hostel has family rooms.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,618 reviews

    Magnums Airlie Beach is right in the heart of Airlie Beach. Magnums is an “over 18 only” affordable holiday retreat located in the beautiful Whitsundays.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Picturesque on Passage - Shute Harbour offers accommodations in Shute Harbour, a 13-minute walk from Coral Beach and 8.1 miles from Abel Point Marina.

  • The Tropical House Whitsundays offers accommodations in Shute Harbour, 1.2 miles from Coral Beach and 8.5 miles from Abel Point Marina.

Best hotels with breakfast in Daydream Island and nearby

  • Sailing Vessel Summer Jo Private Charter - Sleeps 33 offers accommodations in Airlie Beach, 3.2 miles from Whitsunday Art Gallery. With sea views, this accommodation features a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,250 reviews

    Overlooking Boathaven Bay, the Colonial Palms Motor Inn is located just over half a mile from Airlie Beach and features 2 pools, an outdoor spa and a restaurant.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Whitsundays Bliss Luxury Whitsunday Ocean View Retreat is located in Shute Harbour, just 1.2 miles from Coral Beach and 8.5 miles from Abel Point Marina.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Panorama at Shute Harbour offers accommodations in Shute Harbour, 1.2 miles from Coral Beach and 8.5 miles from Abel Point Marina.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Shutehaven Villa offers accommodations in Shute Harbour, 1.2 miles from Coral Beach and 8.5 miles from Abel Point Marina. This vacation home offers air-conditioned accommodations with a patio.

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

    Seascape on Shutehaven - Whitsunday Views Holiday Home offers accommodations in Shute Harbour, 1.3 miles from Coral Beach and 8.6 miles from Abel Point Marina.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews

    Located in Shute Harbour, 1.2 miles from Coral Beach, Coral Point Lodge has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Shutehaven Beach House is located in Shute Harbour, just 1.2 miles from Coral Beach and 8.5 miles from Abel Point Marina. With sea views, this accommodation features a patio and a swimming pool.

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
  • 10.0

    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 $212.12 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,150 reviews
    Such a relaxing holiday. Great for families and couples. We loved the living reef snorkelling and Stingray feeding with the marine biologists. The breakfast was great and the 3 restaurants had a lovely variety to choose from. Lovely swimming pools as well as a swim up bar. We couldn't recommend Daydream Island more and will definitely be returning.
    Guest review by
    Felice
    Australia
  • From $212.12 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,150 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 $212.12 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,150 reviews
    We were on Daydream Island for one night for the Whitsunday Tourism Awards. The venue itself was glorious, the event was great, and the team on Daydream Island superb!
    Guest review by
    Kylie
    Australia
  • From $212.12 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,150 reviews
    Daydream Island is a beautiful place to relax, nice and quiet amd away from the hustle and bustle.
    Guest review by
    Peggie
    Australia
  • From $212.12 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,150 reviews
    Main parts of hotel were lovely. Good breakfast. Underwater observatory is incredible.
    Guest review by
    Sinead
    Australia