Daydream Island Resort

4.5 star property
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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Ecotours
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Interior detail
Balcony

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
Whitsunday Islands, Whitsundays, QLD, 4740
  • Daydream Beach
    1 min walk
  • Coral Beach
    1 min walk
  • Daydream Port
    1 min walk
  • Shute Harbour, QLD (JHQ-Shute Harbour Seaplane Base)
    4 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Serenity Twin Suite

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

Resort Twin Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Ocean Terrace King Accessible

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

Vista King Suite

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

Deluxe Ocean Terrace King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Resort King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Ocean View King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Pool Side Twin

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Serenity Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Ocean View Twin

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Pool View Twin

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Pool Side King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Pool View King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Resort Twin

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Daydream Island

When you stay at Daydream Island Resort in Whitsundays, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Daydream Beach and Daydream Port. .This beach resort is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Whitehaven Beach.

What's nearby

  • Daydream Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Daydream Island Living Reef - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Daydream Island Rejuvenation Day Spa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lovers Cove - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 15 min drive - 11.5 km

Restaurants

  • Jubilee Tavern
  • The Pub
  • ‪Salti - ‬2 min walk
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Rufus & Co. Cafe

About this property

Daydream Island Resort

Luxury resort on the beach, with 3 outdoor swimming pools
Daydream Island Resort offers 277 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Premium digital television is provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach and a marina are featured at the resort. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 277 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite at Graze Interactive Dining, one of the resort's 3 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 5 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Graze Interactive Dining - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Inkstone - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Infinity - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Barefoot - This poolside bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Graze Interactive Dining
  • Inkstone
  • Infinity
  • Barefoot

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Kayaking
  • Motor-boating
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Paddleboards on-site
  • Private picnics
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Lockers available
  • Newspapers in reception
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms - 7

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina on site
  • Nature reserve
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held shower head
  • Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat or helicopter to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The property charges 1.6 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Due to this resort's island location, guests will need to travel via ferry. For scheduled ferry departures and arrivals, guest can consult Cruise Whitsundays Resort Connections with their applicable travel dates.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 150.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 150.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.6 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Daydream Island Resort
Daydream Island Resort And Spa
Daydream Island Hotel Daydream Island
Daydream Island Resort Spa
Daydream Island Resort Resort
Daydream Island Resort Whitsundays
Daydream Island Resort Resort Whitsundays

Daydream Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 696 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 696 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 696 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 696 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Corey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay - a little pricey and gardens grassed area needs a touch up overall unreal location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Renee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very limited dining. Certainly not a menu to please everyone. Lighter lunch options required as menu doesn’t really change dinner to lunch.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

LORI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Has potential needs to be managed properly.
Beautiful island, nice hotel. Very poorly run. Two outrageously expensive restaurants with limited menu. Nothing to do as it all closes at 3. Walked to back of island water sports closed by 3. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely Devine- we’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful. Beautiful facilities. We had an absolutely beautiful time ❤️✨️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

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

8/10 Good

Robin Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place. Beautiful pools and wildlife. Marine tanks amazing. Our room had no fan in bathroom. And housekeeping not so good on some days
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you have children especially this is amazing..I loved it and the staff are tremendous. Great for couples as well. Very romantic walks and beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very happy with everything!
Great place to stay, food and service was amazing!!! Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay. The activities and peacefulness were fantastic. You could relax and unwind as well as enjoying some great water activities. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

jemma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
We loved our stay as it had everything for a young family traveling with a baby! Some of the rooms need a little TLC but the views were great! The wildlife is very special.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect slow paced chill out vacay for me. Beautiful setting. Staff very kind. Water amazing colour.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location with lots of activities
Great place, particularly for families. There is so much to do, all conveniently located on the island at the resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Barbara Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unless you ask questions and keep asking questions you dont find out how to ise any of the facilities on and off the island
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Yosip

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning place to stay , food in all restaurants amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noisy unsupervised kids screaming most of the time.Health concerns with birds allowed to fly in at breakfast and walk over everything.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to get away from everything, chill and relax, Daydream is a gem and the place to go. It's just stunning, and I will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed and easy going. Great place to hang and chill. The only area that needs attention is the variety of food it was a bit limited - that said we essentially self catered for lunch so not an issue.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Josephine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
It was our first family holiday and Day Dream Island Resort was good; however, there were a few things that disappointed us. The room was lovely, clean and with three guests in our room, only provided towels for two. The pillows were terrible, the shower was difficult to get out of if you are short and the water was either way too hot or too cold - you couldn't regulate it and the shower head was terrible. The breakfast buffet was excellent. The gardens, pools were great. The only outdoor spa was spoilt with children in there using "donuts" and not allowing other guests to just sit and enjoy the spa. Lifeguard just watched and smiled without saying a word. The limited dining was not great and expensive for what you got, but the food was lovely. There were no good snacks/morning tea/afternoon options. Overall it was a good trip - the weather was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay, there were a few glitches like not being able to connect to the internet and some dodgy lights in my room that flickered but the staff went out of their way to help and were very good. Everyone I came across were great whether it was booking tours, chasing birds away from me or having a good laugh at kayaking but happy to provide management with the standout staff. The food was amazing and highly recommend the asian restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lakhwinder

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst holiday in 15 years
Terrible holiday. Staff are very inexperienced and lack of interest in job can be seen. Food is expensive - limited choice No pharmacy or doctor available - we had medical situation that resulted in minimal support except one member who we thought was very caring - rest of other front desk staff zero care. Transport to island is very expensive - $330 for family of 3 - it’s a joke. Going to day trip $220 for 20 min ferry ride. Will not be returning here and I encourage you to review before you book. It’s a volume business not a service or caring! Worst holiday in 15 years!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marta

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Daydream island resort
Great stay The resort is just on 4 star Breakfast just ok Missing little things like amenity bathrobes Slippers. No pool service Rooms are nice and the gardens are beautiful. For people who are not aware of it- there is no sand beach only coral beach so you can sit on the sand and swim in the ocean . The little convenience shop in the resort poorly stocked
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024