InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Coral Sea

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Hayman Island, Whitsundays, QLD, 4801
  • Blue Pearl Bay
    37 min walk
  • Hayman Island Reef
  • Whitsunday Lookout
  • Hayman Island, QLD (HIS-Hayman Island Heliport)
    11 min walk

Room options

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Pool)

  • 114 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds, Lagoon View (Lagoon Ocean View)

  • 54 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds, Lagoon View

  • 54 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

  • 54 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View (Retreat)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hayman)

  • 92 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool Access

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Suite, 1 Single Bed (Lagoon)

  • 144 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 3 Bedrooms (Hayman)

  • 190 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View

  • 90 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Beach Access)

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Hayman)

  • 160 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 4 Bedrooms (Hayman Residence)

  • 650 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 3 Bedrooms (Hayman Beach)

  • 400 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed, Beachfront (Pool)

  • 120 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Beachfront (Pavilion)

  • 58 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View (Lagoon Ocean View)

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

Classic Room

  • 38 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 75 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Whitsundays

Beachfront retreat .Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Hayman Island Reef and a 5-minute walk from Coral Sea. Also nearby are Whitsunday Lookout and Cook Lookout.

What's nearby

  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Azure Breakfast
  • Beach Pavillon

About this property

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef

5-star beachfront hotel near Coral Sea
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 poolside bars and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a children's pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a 24-hour fitness center.

This 5-star Whitsundays hotel is smoke free.

  • 182 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 5 dining venues
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 205248 sq ft of conference space
  • 19068 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef offers 182 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPads and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Whitsundays hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and safes. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

The onsite spa has 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 5 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 poolside bars and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPad
  • LCD TV
  • Pay movies
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Heating
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via boat or floatplane and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1.9 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
This property is accessible by boat transfer or sea plane only. There is no public airport on Hayman Island. Transfer service can be booked directly with the property for a fee.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
Guests must contact this property at least 14 days in advance to arrange check-in and boat transfer.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 150.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Boat or helicopter transfer per adult: AUD 220 (one-way)
  • Boat or helicopter transfer per child: AUD 110 (one-way), from 5 to 16 years old

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 220 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 110 (one-way), (from 5 to 16 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 150.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

InterContinental Hayman Island
InterContinental Hayman
InterContinental Hayman Island Resort
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef Hotel
InterContinental Hayman Island Resort an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef Whitsundays
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef Hotel Whitsundays

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 125 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Quyen, LA JOLLA

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very secluded
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CANT WAIT TO VISIT OTHER SITES
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pasquale Lino

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great property but it needs modernisation and uplift. Three restaurants only. Good quality. No business centre No entertainment to speak of except for same singer with sams repertoire. Needs Newspapers and greater selection of books. Cleaning of rooms and toilets needs improvement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

emma

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Setting is fabulous, outlook fantastic, food incredible. All restaurant venues quality of food was excellent. Majority of staff were excellent, (Atama a standout). Staff need senior management in all areas as some staff were standing around talking more than serving. (Especially at the main pool area). This is not the young kids fault but lack of investment by upper management to supply and enforce high hospitality standards
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Amazing spot however the hotel did not meet our standard of a 5 star hotel. Bed was uncomfortable, air conditioning didn’t work one night, there was a tray of of cigarettes in the outdoor shower, upon arrival we had to wait 1.5 hours for our room with no access to our baggage. All staff were 5 star and their service was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarryd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Sven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its more like a 3 star than a 5 star hotel. A lot of missing to be on a premium level - this starts with unregulary housekeeping, limited trained staff, high prices vs less performance, et cetera
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Na

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort with everything perfectly, will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Hoda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We won't go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to relax and recharge. Plenty to do if you want to. We enjoyed our whole experience and would visit again. Thank you to all the staff and all that you do.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald R

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, facilities and staff. Paradise.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selina

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

4/10 Poor

Nima

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location, poor service quality, very commercial experience. Overall not recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel Anjos dos

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We are very disappointed !! The curtains from the room was fell apart.. took 2 days to get fixed!! Room service need to be requested after all day out side !! Last night the air conditioning stopped working around 9pm .. and the hotel didn’t come over to fixed!! Today we went to reception for checkout and the reception knew about .!! Why they didn’t change the room ? That’s supposed to be 5 star hotel ..
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Hayman Island is back in a big way!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Liked: Staff & service
Amazing location but place needs some TLC …the staff were amazing .. the food was ok the Italian place was terrible food !!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Not worth the money, go to the Maldives.
Room was great, staff were nice, but some were very undertrained and unprofessional, but food was awful, and drinks were very slow, I won't be going there again. If I am going to pay an absolute fortune to go to this island, I would expect amazing food and drinks to flow. I also think it's an absolute rip off to charge so much for the boat to and from Hamilton to Hayman. It should be free or at least a reasonable cost.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

kanwar kishen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ginny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ganzorig

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great , for a five star resort service at dinner was below average . Had to ask multiple times for our drinks and no one serving us . Very average
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023