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Palm Bay Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Palm Bay Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Platinum House

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

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Palm Bay Resort, Whitsundays, Whitsundays, QLD, 4741
  • Palm Bay Beach
  • Pelican Island
  • Hamilton Island Marina
  • Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef)

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Ocean View House

Ocean View House

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

Ocean View Bure

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow | Living area

Two Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow

  • 70 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Ocean View Bure

Ocean View Bure

  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Serenity Bure

  • 42 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Platinum House | Private kitchen

Platinum House

  • 120 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow | Living area

One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow

  • 62 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hibiscus Suite | Living room

Hibiscus Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Beachfront Villa

Beachfront Villa

  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Whitsundays

Beachfront retreat .Stay at this Whitsundays hotel and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Airlie Beach Lagoon and 16 miles (25 km) of Whitehaven Beach. Palm Bay Beach and Passage Peak are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Lovers Cove - 2 min drive
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mamas Boys
  • The Palms Restaurant
  • Chocolate Fish Cake
  • Clubhouse

About this property

Palm Bay Resort

4-star beachfront hotel near Palm Bay Beach
Palm Bay Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Palm Bay Resort.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Whitsundays hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Palm Bay Resort offers 25 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, and body treatments. The spa is open select days.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboards on site
  • Private picnics

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Outside alcohol is not permitted, but is available for purchase.
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) at least 48 hours prior to arrival. Options include sea plan, helicopter, or water taxi from Hamilton Island or Shute Harbor.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 15 are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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, and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
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, debit cards, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 15 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Palm Bay Resort Long Island
Palm Bay Long Island
Palm Bay Resort Hotel Whitsundays
Palm Bay Resort Hotel
Palm Bay Resort Whitsundays
Palm Bay Resort Hotel Whitsundays

Palm Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 258 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 258 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 258 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 258 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 258 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The property itself was nice. The villa we stayed in (beachfront villa) was great but in the mornings we were woken by alot of noise from machinery unloading supplies etc. The food was terrible! We ended up only eating one meal a day as we couldnt stomach it anymore. We ordered the secluded picnic...it was not at all secluded, the staff members when finishing their shift were sitting with us and people were walking all around stopping to chat. This was not romantic. The following day the staff members not working were taking up all the chairs on the beach, were using all facilities and in the pool etc. They acted as though we were an inconvenience being there. Very unprofessional and quite unpleasant as this island has so much potential.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ming-Fei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a special place living amongst nature. We saw whales, turtles out at front, curlews, humming birds and cockatoos in the gardens. So secluded you dont see more than 15 people anywhere. Quality of food is excellent and similarly priced compared to mainland.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Di

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so pleased that we chose Palm Bay for our recent Whitsunday Island Stay. Firstly the price was reasonable and comparable to accommodation prices on the mainland. Then it was very conveniently located, being a short boat ride from Shute Harbour. All our favourite activities were available including fishing, snorkeling, kayaking and hammocking! The small fridge and toaster in our bungalow meant we could prepare some snacks of our own as well as enjoy restaurant meals and poolside snacks. Overall, I would highly recommend Palm Island Resort, just don't tell too many people!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent break away from the hustle and bustle of working life, Palm Bay resort has a great mix of natural surroundings, wildlife and seaside views to escape and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Wheelers Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was absolutely gorgeous, peaceful, staff were amazing and the food just fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Relaxed & yummy food & cocktails
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fact it was kid free appealed as we were there for our honeymoon. Food was magnificent and staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Disappointing Experience at Palm Bay Resort if I could put half a star I would! I recently stayed at Palm Bay Resort on Long Island, Whitsundays, and unfortunately, my experience was subpar. The staff was consistently rude and disrespectful, which set a negative tone for our entire stay. The food at the resort was extremely overpriced and took an inordinate amount of time to arrive, often exceeding an hour. When it did, we were underwhelmed by the quality. The service was poor, and our room was neglected by housekeeping, with no cleaning or attention to detail during our stay. To make matters worse, we encountered bed bugs in our room, which was unacceptable. We also experienced issues with our airport transfers, which were cancelled despite being prepaid. The resort withheld our money for 7 days, further adding to our frustration. Our room had unexplained splatters on the bedroom wall that resembled blood, which was disturbing and never addressed. The resort's tour information was misleading, leading to further disappointment. Perhaps most concerning was the staff's unapologetic attitude towards our complaints. Overall, our stay at Palm Bay Resort was marred by poor service, uncleanliness, and a lack of accountability. Until these issues are addressed, I would caution others against staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little piece of paradise
Such a beautiful, quiet and intimate spot. If you’re after total relaxation this is the place. We found drinks to be very reasonably priced too. Yes, food is on the expensive side but the logistics of getting supplies there makes sense and the portions are very generous (enough to share a breakfast between two). The staff are fantastic and friendly. It is in a humid bush setting, so there are critters and some mildew around but nothing to worry about in the scheme of things. The whole stay was exactly what we were after.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Millicent

No persons under 16 yrs old- liked that Menu choice and food quality was not 5 stars Telephone number on website does not work
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The peace and quiet was fantastic,from the greeting with drinks looking out to a beautiful sunset to the swimming in the pool or sea right there. The resturant was fabulos the chef and staff were top notch.the staff were so friendly helpful and happy to help if there was something we needed to ask regading tours etc . Wotif mislead us with advertising ,whenbwe put in hamilton island ,palm bay resort so we thought it was at Hamilton Island so flew into there but had to get 2 seperate boats out to get to resort. Wotif needs to sort it out . Better to go to prosperine airport then catch 1 boat ride direct to Palm Bay Resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHARNI, Warana

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely superb! Great young staff and fantastic food! (Don't tell everybody)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jitendrakumar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's good property but it's in isolated area and transportation is hard. You have only options to go in or out of the resort 3 times in day, goes to Shute harbour only, 8am-11am-4pm. Alternative option is, Mars Charter private water taxi which is very expensive if you in small group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning place, would love to come back! Food and table service were average
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Darrin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very relaxing but if staying for more than two days a large tv in the restaurant would be good for sports fans. Cocktails were short sheeted by a few liquor ingredients.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a vibe - paradise.
Our stay at Palm Bay was exceptional. It is simply magical. As Canadians, we pinched ourselves to see if it was real. VERY private location. Small capacity makes it feel very VIP and exclusive. It's a very private getaway with our own 2 bedroom bungalow on the beach. Palm Bay is absolutely a vibe. I'm so glad we opted to stay there rather than the overrun hotel style resorts on some of the neighbouring islands we visiated that have none of the private paradise feel of Palm Bay. It's notably adults only which makes it quiet as there are a mix of honeymooners, couples, and older families. Being able to snorkel out our front door was awesome. The food and drinks were excellent. We're foodies and Palm Bay did not disappoint. The pool was lovely with lots of seating and shade available, and a greag place to enjoy a few beverages. Our 2 bedroom bungalow was lovely. Our only minor note for the entire stay was that the bathrooms could use a bit of a refresh, but that is small potatoes given everything else that Palm Bay has going for it. I do feel like we stumbled upon a "best kept secret" with this resort. We stayed for 5 days/4 nights, and I wish we had stayed longer. We booked an excursion from through the concierge and it was great. 10/10 recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought Palm Bay Resort was a beautiful Island. The only dispointment was that the tennis court was closed and not in useable condition but they still advertise it as an attraction. Everything else was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ultimate relaxation. If you are looking for off the grid, look no further. The island is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! There is so much wildlife and natural beauty here. The bush walks were great, it allowed you to see the whole island. Every morning we had breakfast with the cockatoo's and watched the wallaby's walk around and eat. If you are looking for a touristy kind of place this is NOT it. This place is so quiet and relaxing you forget there is a world outside of it. They do offer excursions for those who want to have an adventure. I would highly recommend the rafting tour out to White Haven beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for my birthday!!! the island was so remote and private and the staff was lovely!!! highly recommend its a little piece of paradise
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024