Palm Bay Resort

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

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

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Palm Bay Resort, Whitsundays, Whitsundays, QLD, 4741
  • Molle Islands National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Palm Bay Beach
  • Pelican Island
  • Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef)

Room options

Ocean View House

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

Ocean View Bure

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow

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

Ocean View Bure

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

Serenity Bure

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

Platinum House

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

One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow

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

Hibiscus Suite

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

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

  • Molle Islands National Park - 1 min walk
  • 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 any questions, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 279 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin de

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and staff excellent, room very comfortable with lots of extras. Has a nice beach and easy hiking around island.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oana-Emilia, Rheinfelden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was Perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Octavian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Doris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to relax, with great food and great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenn

We loved our stay at Palm Bay Resort. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing holiday that involves lazing by the pool or beach, sipping cocktails, this is the perfect spot. The resort only takes 60 guests at one time ( I am pretty sure there were only 20-30 during our stay) If you do happen to feel energetic and are looking for activities, there are a couple of walks you can do around the island. You’ll see butterflies the size of small birds, wallabies and bush turkeys. The resort also provide kayaks and stand up paddle boards for guests to use. The beach is very protected and safe to swim & snorkel & is a haven for sea turtles There is also a small gym onsite. It is very basic. A little tired but usable. This island resort is such a little gem in the Whitsundays. So if you are wanting peace and quiet and looking to avoid the crowds, it is definitely the spot to be The only downfall we did notice, was that the resort is starting to look very tired and needs maintenance The shingles missing off some of the roofing around the resort, Mould on the ceiling in the bathroom of the accomodation, ceiling fans not working etc It would be a real shame to see this place slowly fall apart There didn’t seem to be any one main person managing the resort. The staff consisted of young travellers from across the globe on working visas (that stay on for a few months, before moving onto their next destination) They seemed to be running the show, ensuring the basic work was getting done.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

joanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing spot but the accommodation is tired tired and falling apart. Needs an upgrade.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelene

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Palm Bay resort is the most beautiful, relaxing resort I have been to. Everything about the resort is perfect and the staff are excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended . Child free hotel. Only for couples. Perfect for honeymoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leighann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place truly is heaven on earth.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Signy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, exquisite property and secluded sanctuary. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen

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

10/10 Excellent

Aleisha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the property for 3 nights and it was absolutely beautiful. We spent a lot of time at the pool, we went for a lovely bush walk, drinking cocktails, kayaking and wandering around. The food and drinks are top tier, absolutely amazing! It was so nice to switch off from reality and just enjoy each others company. I would definitely recommend this place to others. We loved it and can’t wait to go back one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Constantinos

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, small, adults only. Ocean right at front door of you hut. Lots of wildlife and birds. Eat, drink, walk, swim, relax, repeat. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Left to do your own thing unless you required assistance. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hideaway
Your own secluded island with great service great food and great pool. With a one bed room right on the beach this was the perfect getaway. Very laid back but with excellent service from the young team. Lovely pool and restaurant area in balinese style.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing quiet island no children
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh, Bushland Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing and a beautiful quiet place to spend several nights
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location right on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous location, room was huge , great views. Staff were attentive, great cocktails and food, it was cold and wet our first 2 days so lovely big fireplace was most welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Georgina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful view, nice and quiet, not much to do so 5 nights was maybe too long. Meals were a bit over priced i thought. Would've been good to have a toaster in room to be able to at least make own breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding…staff were friendly and attentive. Felt like being on our own private island. Very relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

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