Daydream Island Resort

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront resort near Daydream Beach

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Balcony
Ecotours
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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Whitsunday Islands, Whitsundays, QLD, 4740
  • Daydream Beach
    1 min walk
  • Waterfalls
    1 min walk
  • Proserpine Station
  • Shute Harbour, QLD (JHQ-Shute Harbour Seaplane Base)
    4 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Serenity Twin Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Resort Twin Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Ocean Terrace King Accessible

  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Vista King Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Ocean Terrace King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Resort King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Ocean View King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Pool Side Twin

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Serenity Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Ocean View Twin

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Pool View Twin

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Pool Side King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Pool View King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Resort Twin

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Daydream Island

On the beach.Steps from the resort, you'll find Daydream Port and Daydream Reef. Daydream Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Whitehaven Beach is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Daydream Beach - 1 min walk
  • Daydream Reef - 2 min walk
  • Daydream Island Living Reef - 2 min walk
  • Daydream Island Rejuvenation Day Spa - 5 min walk
  • Lovers Cove - 17 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

Daydream Island Resort

4.5-star beachfront resort near Daydream Beach
Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Bring your whole family to Daydream Island Resort for summer fun including 3 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool, and snorkeling.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a fitness center, a garden, and a terrace.

This 4.5-star Whitsundays resort is smoke free.

  • 277 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 5 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Paddleboards on site
  • Private picnics
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa services

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 path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Apple Pay.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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. 268 out of 714 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 714 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 714 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 714 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 714 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elima

Travelled with family and small children
The pools aren’t heated so keep that in mind There’s no sign at the spa to not put your head under water so tonnes of unsupervised kids in there diving under the water splashing it in your face The staff are kind and helpful There’s no room service and only 2 restaurants and you have to book to get into the cheaper dining Kids eat free was very helpful though The food gets repetitive after a week of being there The breakfast wasn’t that must different choices It’s a great place to unwind though Note the beaches aren’t sand anymore it’s covered in coral unlike what I read online so make sure you get coral shoes
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alev

Travelled with partner
The property is good for a relaxing break however, the restaurants didn’t provide clean food eg, grilled fish and salad. The fish on the menu had Asian greens drowned in sauces. Otherwise the property overview is good and apparently it ticks a lot of boxes for many families.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Renee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very limited dining. Certainly not a menu to please everyone. Lighter lunch options required as menu doesn’t really change dinner to lunch.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mehmet, Shelton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Felt a little too isolated. Wish there were more options for those staying on the island to be able to get out off the island without the expensive transfers. After 2 nights we were ready to leave. The weather unfortunately didn't help and the pool was extremely cold so that was out of the question. Restaurants book out well ahead so the first night was wasted eating takeout.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited food options for lunch & dinner with limited food options. Not many healthy food options provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Corinna

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tanks and open waterways that displayed tropical fish was really great. The dining options are very limited, breakfast area was always full of birds both walking around and flying around which was unhygienic. Birds were stealing food off the tables and the buffet area. The staff were unconcerned and unbothered. Everything needed a bit of work, from rusted table legs through to aging facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

clasina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The minute we arrived at Hamilton Island and boardered the ferry to Daydream Island we were on a wonderfull break.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kane

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Simone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
So expensive to stay here, it was ok but not for the mo ey we had to pay. Staff rarely cracked a smile, mostly young and miserable. Coffee desk sighed a few times and they were very very slow, no sense of urgency, even greeted us once by saying “what do you want” followed by a sigh. Swimming pools freezing. Had to ask constantly for fresh towels and to empty bins in room. Gave you 2 coffee pods at the beginning and they never got topped up, we had to ask for more to be delivered, the room team don’t top them up, only avail at reception. Breakfast very average, but you could find something that might stop you from being hungry. Balcony furniture falling apart and had been stuck with chewing gum at one point! Good to hear about the living reef, that was a free talk. Lovers Cove lovely and relaxing and sheltered from the wind. Takeaway lunchtime pizza was very expensive $30 for a 10” - greasy and really not nice, way too sickly, seems one step up from a frozen one. Intensity restaurant - tried to make it upper class but fail miserably with it being full of screaming kids, tables / cutlery not properly cleaned and over powering food / fish smells. 3 days maximum there I would say, we stayed 5 nights and found it to be too long, but it is personal preferences. Take food for lunches / dinner etc to help out. You can’t even buy a sandwich anywhere for lunch. The room has a fridge kettle and coffee pod machine. We also took paper plates and reusable cutlery as there’s nothin
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location Staff were friendly and helpful Shop needs more options to buy heathly snack food. Plenty of gluten free options and alternate milks for those with dietary requirements for breakfast Take reef shoes and make them available for purchase in the shop Reef world aquarium great learning experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Leigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed in resort was like sleeping on bricks. Bathroom has mould all in edges of bath/shower. Outdoor deck was unclean. Two dinning options and very expensive. Store on island I paid $20 for a box of Panadol 😳
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

sebastian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to holiday, food was excellent. Living reef interesting experience
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

BOBI

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s my second time staying at Daydream Island Resort. The ocean view from our rooms were breathtaking, and we spent many hours just soaking in the beauty of the ocean at our balcony. The clean and comfort of the room exceeded our expectations. The pools were as nice and enjoyable as we remembered. The breakfast was great with abundant varieties. Dinner at both Infinity and Salti were fantastic. We again had a wonderful stay at this resort!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

LORI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Has potential needs to be managed properly.
Beautiful island, nice hotel. Very poorly run. Two outrageously expensive restaurants with limited menu. Nothing to do as it all closes at 3. Walked to back of island water sports closed by 3. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely Devine- we’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful. Beautiful facilities. We had an absolutely beautiful time ❤️✨️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robin Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place. Beautiful pools and wildlife. Marine tanks amazing. Our room had no fan in bathroom. And housekeeping not so good on some days
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024