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Daydream Escape: Bonus Free Night
5 Nights, Flights, Half Price Return Launch Transfers, Breakfast, Kids Stay & Eat Free, Free WiFi
Island Value: 20% Off + Kids Eat Free
5 Nights, Half Price Return Launch Transfers, Breakfast, Kids Stay & Eat Free, Free WiFi
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Property Info
Features
Overview
Whether you're wanting to explore the Whitsundays region with adventurous activities or simply relax by the pool with a drink in hand, Daydream Island Resort offers it all. Recently renovated, this Queensland Island is located just 30 minutes by ferry transfer from Hamilton Island Airport and Port of Airlie in Airlie Beach, and is the only resort on the island. Great for families, couples and honeymooners, you'll feel like you've truly escaped the daily grind while visiting Daydream Island Resort.
Daydream Island Resort features a range of beautifully styled rooms and suites, each creating a relaxed, beachy atmosphere as you enter. Most rooms offer either a terrace or balcony with views of the resort gardens, pool or the Coral Sea as well as air-conditioning, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and free WiFi. Accessible rooms are available on request basis.
A stunning feature not to be missed during your stay on Daydream Island is the open-air aquarium, the Living Reef. The daily public fish feeding provides a brief introduction to this coral lagoon, and then you can get up close to the fantastic marine life with a guided snorkel tour, Stingray Splash or Reef Rangers program for kids. The underwater observatory is great for those not wanting to get their feet wet.
Taste local and delicious produce at one of the three restaurants on the island, or grab a refreshing drink at one of the two bars. A transit lounge is available for your arrival and departure, as well as a lobby shop, activities tour desk specialising in tours on and off the island, swimming pools and babysitting services. A variety of activities are also available including kayaks, paddle boards and catamarans, soccer, beach bocce, volleyball, snorkelling and more. Do as much or as little as you please on your Whitsunday escape to Daydream Island Resort!
Accommodation
Accommodation at Daydream Island Resort offers refurbished modern and spacious air conditioned guest rooms and suites, most with private balconies or terraces offering spectacular views, just metres from the water. The Superior accommodation ranges from Pool View, Pool Side and Ocean View Rooms.
All rooms feature:
- Air Conditioning
- TV
- Mini fridge
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Clock Radio/Bluetooth
- Desk
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Safe Box
- Free WiFi
Resort Room Twin
Located close to the main Atrium, these rooms offer resort views through windows providing an abundance of natural light. Room size is 36m². Bedding is 2 Queen Beds. Maximum room capacity is 5 Adults and Children for travel until 31 March 2026. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults OR 2 Adults & 3 Children for travel from 1 April 2026.
Resort Room King
Located close to the main Atrium, these rooms offer resort views through windows providing an abundance of natural light. Room size is 36m². Bedding is 1 King Bed. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults and Children for travel until 31 March 2026. Maximum room capacity is 3 Adults OR 2 Adults & 2 Children for travel from 1 April 2026.
Superior Pool View Twin
Located on the second and third floors overlooking the resort pools, these rooms feature sliding doors to a private balcony. Room size is 36m². Bedding is 2 Queen Beds. Maximum room capacity is 5 Adults and Children for travel until 31 March 2026. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults OR 2 Adults & 3 Children for travel from 1 April 2026.
Superior Pool View King
Located on the second and third floors overlooking the resort pools, these rooms feature sliding doors to a private balcony. Room size is 36m². Bedding is 1 King Bed. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults and Children for travel until 31 March 2026. Maximum room capacity is 3 Adults OR 2 Adults & 2 Children for travel from 1 April 2026.
Superior Pool Side Twin
Located on the ground floor, spanning along the base of the lush garden beds, these rooms overlook the resort pool and landscaped gardens. Room size is 35m². Bedding is 2 Queen Beds. Maximum room capacity is 5 Adults and Children for travel until 31 March 2026. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults OR 2 Adults & 3 Children for travel from 1 April 2026.
Superior Pool Side King
Located on the ground floor, spanning along the base of the lush garden beds, these rooms overlook the resort pool and landscaped gardens. Room size is 35m². Bedding is 1 King Bed. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults and Children for travel until 31 March 2026. Maximum room capacity is 3 Adults OR 2 Adults & 2 Children for travel from 1 April 2026.
Superior Ocean View Twin
With stunning views of the ocean, these rooms feature sliding doors to a private balcony or patio. Room size is 36m². Bedding is 2 Queen Beds. Maximum room capacity is 5 Adults and Children for travel until 31 March 2026. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults OR 2 Adults & 3 Children for travel from 1 April 2026.
Superior Ocean View King
With stunning views of the ocean, these rooms feature sliding doors to a private balcony or patio. Room size is 36m². Bedding is 1 King Bed. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults and Children for travel until 31 March 2026. Maximum room capacity is 3 Adults OR 2 Adults & 2 Children for travel from 1 April 2026.
Superior Living Reef Twin
Located on the second or third floors overlooking the Living Reef lagoon. Room size is 36m². Bedding is 2 Queen Beds. Maximum room capacity is 5 Adults & Children. This room type is valid for travel until 31 March 2026.
Superior Living Reef King
Located on the second or third floors overlooking the Living Reef lagoon. Room size is 36m². Bedding is 1 King Bed. Maximum room capacity is 3 Adults OR 2 Adults & 2 Children. This room type is valid for travel from 1 April 2026.
Deluxe Ocean Terrace King
Offers ocean views towards the Whitsunday Islands, located on the ground, first and second levels. Room size is 36m². Bedding is 1 King Bed. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults and Children for travel until 31 March 2026. Maximum room capacity is 3 Adults OR 2 Adults & 2 Children for travel from 1 April 2026.
Dining
Graze Restaurant: Overlooks the Living Reef lagoon and offers buffet breakfast and buffet dinners on selected nights.
Salti Restaurant & Bar: Sample fresh seafood and Mediterranean flavours. Open for lunch and dinner.
Infinity Restaurant: With an Asian inspired menu, Infinity features stunning ocean vistas. Open for dinner on selected nights.
Tonic Bar: This classically designed lounge bar specializes in gin, and overlooks the Living Reef lagoon.
Barefoot Bar: The swim-up pool bar is surrounded by tropical gardens. Sit back with a cocktail or two and enjoy the tropical vibes.
Cassowary`s: Offering sweet treats, snacks and ice-cream.
Facilities
- 24 hour Reception
- Swimming Pools
- Restaurants & Bars
- Swim Up Pool Bar
- The Living Reef
- Transit Lounge
- EFTPOS facilities
- ATM
- Disabled access facilities
- Kids Club
- Day Spa
- Heli Pad
- Activities Tour Desk
- Gymnasium
The Living Reef is a man-made coral lagoon that wraps 200m around the central building at Daydream Island Resort. It holds over 100 species of marine life and includes above-ground lagoon pools as well as an underwater observatory. Guests can experience the stingrays, fish feeding and even snorkel in the lagoon on one of the many paid activities. Learn about the reef and marine life at the Exploration Centre which also features an interactive touch pool. [more info]
Activities
Please note an activities schedule changes on a weekly basis.
The following activities are free of charge:
- Rainforest walk
- Guided meditation
- Kayaks
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Catamarans
- Snorkel Equipment
- Beach Volley Ball
- Open Air Cinema
- Bingo & Trivia
- Amazing Race Team Challenge
The following activities are available at a charge:
- Stingray Splash tour
- Ravenous Rays tour
- Reef Rangers
- Jetski hire & tours
- Living Reef guided snorkel
- Paint & Sip
- Glass Bottom Kayak tours
- Helicopter Rides & tours
- Boat hire & fishing
Day Spa
Daydream Spa: Unwind and rejuvenate mind, body and soul with your choice of pure day spa experiences.
Children
Room Policy: 0 - 12 years
Cockatoo Club: Offering morning and afternoon sessions, the kids club features a changing program, tailored to suit the ages of attending children. Activities may include wildlife experiences, beach sports, kite making and arts and crafts. The Cockatoo Club is available at an additional charge for children aged 4 - 12 years.
Additional Info
Check In: 2.00pm
Check Out: 10.00am
Arrival/Departure: Upon arrival at Hamilton Island Airport, identify yourself to the Cruise Whitsundays staff to transfer to Daydream Island Resort.
Upon arrival at Port of Airlie, identify yourself to the Cruise Whitsundays staff to transfer to Daydream Island Resort.
Reception: 24 Hours
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating
274 guest reviews
Most guests recommend for "everybody" (136 reviews)
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An underrated gem!
Daydream Island resort was a perfect escape for a girls trip! There were 4 of us and none of us had been to this part of Australia before. What a pristine and stunning location. The resort itself felt more luxurious for what we paid, so excellent value for money. Granted we went in low season so it was cheaper. The rooms are ample, well appointed. The pool bar was definitely our favourite place to hang out, all the pools in fact. We also loved Lovers Cove, the fact that we could walk from one end to the other, the living reef, the free watersports activities. The service staff were exceptional! Helpful and friendly. We loved the fact that the staff are international and young. It makes you feel like you are in an overseas resort. The two restaurants provided adequate, reasonably priced Modern Australian fare. There needs to be more options for daytime dining, like a Cafe both near the central pools and especially on the other side of the island where the pools are. There's definite room for improvement. The central changerooms need to have hooks above the benches. A filtered water fountain to refill water bottles in the centre of the pools would also be a good idea, especially for families etc. The cocktail menu also needs to be expanded with more variety in selection and prices. The housekeeping staff also need to have extra training to be more thorough as we noticed they'd forgotten to refill some items and clear some dishes. But overall, I've been recommending this place to everyone. It is a place that appeals to all demographics. Everyone is made to feel welcome and comfortable.
Naima Tilliris
2nd Aug 2025
Bathroom
Fantastic place to stay. Room was great and clean. Bathroom was a bit run down in bath/shower area. Mould on the silicon. Update for bathroom is my only issue
Scott Grebert
19th Jul 2025
Relaxing
Stayed in June. Only 2 restaurants open during off peak season- so not much to choose from especially at lunch time. Although wasn't overcrowded. Room was good but tv didn't work properly- was offered another room on day 3 but didn't bother to change. If you are into snorkeling and swimming, reef cruises I would definitely go. They had activities like trivia, bingo during the day and that was fun.
We had a nice few days there and found it relaxing. The food in the restaurants was nice too.
Lynette Ioannou
10th Jun 2025
