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Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island

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

M
Mikaela
From
New Zealand
Loved the location!! Beautiful island, loved the swimming and snorkelling.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,158 reviews
Price from
£121.30
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 accommodation in the heart of Airlie Beach town centre.

I
Irida
From
Germany
The staff was amazing, the location is very good and the rooms are modern, clean and nice. Even the pool was very good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,455 reviews
Price from
£110.94
1 night, 2 adults

Pavilions Collection

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Situated within 100 metres of Airlie Beach and 1.4 km of Coral Sea Marina, Pavilions Collection features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Airlie Beach.

R
Rachelle
From
Australia
Everything, very well appointed apartment, would definitely stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
Price from
£157.44
1 night, 2 adults

Whitsundays BNB Retreat

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Featuring garden views, Whitsundays BNB Retreat offers accommodation with patio, around 2.8 km from Boathaven Beach.

E
Eneko
From
Spain
Leonie is awesome and the place is really nice. Clean, close to the town, into the nature. We had a wonderful stay overall.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 466 reviews
Price from
£72.67
1 night, 2 adults

The Boathouse Apartments

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Situated on Port of Airlie Marina, The Boathouse Apartments offers private balconies and Stunning water views. This idyllic property features swimming pool, a tennis court, and BBQ facilities.

T
Tara
From
Australia
Location was perfect. Being so close to the town centre you can walk everywhere, to restaurants, shops, and Woolworths. Stunning views of the Marina too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 742 reviews
Price from
£235.22
1 night, 2 adults

The Heart Stay - Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

A recently renovated apartment set in Airlie Beach, The Heart Stay - Airlie Beach features a garden.

E
Ewa
From
Poland
Well equipped, spacious and nicely decorated apartment. On top of that really great hosts, who allowed us for earlier check in due to change of our plans due to bad weather
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
Price from
£123.53
1 night, 2 adults

The Haven View - Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Located in Airlie Beach and only 1.9 km from Coral Beach, The Haven View - Airlie Beach provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

S
Scott
From
Australia
The accommodation was exceptional, very private and very peaceful. The views were spectacular, we enjoyed our stay at haven view very much, we swam in the pool a few times while we were there pool was clean and just the right temp. Location was just outside of the hustle and bustle of airlie beach so at night you could literally hear a pin drop it was that quiet. Natalie and Terry were very helpful with anything that we needed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
Price from
£140.49
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean View 16A Studio Pool & Spa Wi-Fi

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Set in Airlie Beach, Ocean View 16A Studio Pool & Spa Wi-Fi offers a balcony with sea and city views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, hot tub and spa centre.

S
Shania
From
Thailand
By far the nicest hotel we have stayed in, such a nice homey feeling rather than a hotel which I loved. Perfect location to everything, cleanliness and beautiful views of the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
Price from
£180.61
1 night, 2 adults

OCEAN VIEWS 16 pool & Spa Wi-FI

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Located in Airlie Beach, 400 metres from Airlie Beach and 1.7 km from Coral Sea Marina, OCEAN VIEWS 16 pool & Spa Wi-FI provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a private beach area...

M
Michael
From
Australia
The view and the location was really good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Price from
£196.70
1 night, 2 adults

Airlie Beach Magnums - Adults Only

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

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

C
Chloë
From
New Zealand
Close to everything with great facilities for the price. The set up is amazing, like a jungle right off the high street. super close to the supermarket as well. Good showers and enough of them for the number of rooms shared between. No pool but not a problem as the lagoon very near by.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,614 reviews
Price from
£57.65
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, 3,455 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Airlie Beach

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Airlie Beach

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Shute Harbour

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Daydream Island and nearby

  • Boasting sea views, Sailing Vessel Summer Jo Private Charter - Sleeps 33 features accommodation with a terrace, around 200 metres from Boathaven Beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviews

    Overlooking Boathaven Bay, Colonial Palms Motor Inn is located 1 km from Airlie Beach and features 2 pools, an outdoor spa and a restaurant.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 466 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Whitsundays BNB Retreat offers accommodation with patio, around 2.8 km from Boathaven Beach.

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

    Located in Shute Harbour, 1.1 km from Coral Beach and 13 km from Coral Sea Marina, Picturesque on Passage - Shute Harbour offers a terrace and air conditioning.

  • Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, The Tropical House Whitsundays is located in Shute Harbour. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

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

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a patio, Whitsundays Bliss Luxury Whitsunday Ocean View Retreat is situated in Shute Harbour.

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

    Set in Shute Harbour, Panorama at Shute Harbour offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

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

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Shutehaven Villa is located in Shute Harbour. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge.

Budget hotels in Daydream Island and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 867 reviews

    Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat is located 2.2 km 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 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 778 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,958 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, The Hostel, Airlie Beach is situated in Airlie Beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,614 reviews

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

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

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a patio, Seascape on Shutehaven - Whitsunday Views Holiday Home is located in Shute Harbour.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

    Situated in Shute Harbour, 1.9 km from Coral Beach, Coral Point Lodge features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

    Located in Airlie Beach and only 1.9 km from Coral Beach, The Haven View - Airlie Beach provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a patio, Shutehaven Beach House is located in Shute Harbour.

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 £214.61 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,158 reviews
    The hotel-own aquarium was fantastic. The kids and us loved watching the different types of fish, even during breakfast. The wallabies and different birds made it special as well. Both restaurants offered great dishes and kid menus at reasonable prices which we enjoyed every night.
    Guest review by
    Steffen
    Germany
  • From £214.61 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,158 reviews
    The location was great. Daydream island has like sections of the island divided on to activities. You can swim in the pools in the northern end, or try snorkelling in Lover's Cove on the west side of the island. You can book tours from the tour desk, like fish feeding and kayaking.
    Guest review by
    Divino
    Australia
  • From £214.61 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,158 reviews
    The location and the aquarium. That was literally it. It has so much potential but disappointed so frequently. Would not go back. I have travelled and stay at a variety of different hotels across Australia, mostly for work and this was by far the worst experience I’ve had.
    Guest review by
    Watt
    Australia
  • From £214.61 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,158 reviews
    We loved that place, the room was spacious and super comfy, the hotel was pretty and everything is well organised.
    Guest review by
    Elodie
    United Kingdom
  • From £214.61 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,158 reviews
    Daydream Island is a beautiful place to relax, nice and quiet amd away from the hustle and bustle.
    Guest review by
    Peggie
    Australia