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Daydream Island Resort

★★★★ Daydream Island, Whitsunday Passage via Airlie Beach, Daydream Island, AU

7.8 guest rating· 2874 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

The refurbished Daydream Island Resort offers modern rooms and suites with free WiFi and a full buffet breakfast. Each spacious room features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and stunning views of the ocean, marina, or tropical gardens from a private balcony or terrace.

Diverse Dining Options

Indulge in a culinary journey at the resort's restaurants including Graze, Inkstone Kitchen & Bar, and an Asian Fusion restaurant. With a variety of dining choices, guests can savor delicious meals in a stylish setting.

Exciting Activities and Experiences

From an open-air cinema to outdoor pools, the resort provides entertainment for all. Guests can enjoy over 20 free on-island activities such as kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and a public fish feeding show. Additionally, the tour desk offers unique experiences like Living Reef Guided Snorkel and Marine Biologist for a day tours.

Experience luxury and adventure at Daydream Island Resort - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Rooms & rates

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Serenity Suite with One King Bed (Non Smoking)

Sleeps 3 · 60 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This suite features views of Lovers Cove, which can be enjoyed from every aspect, including the en-suite that features a spa bath and eco-friendly amenities. The suite also includes complimentary WiFi, a flat-screen TV, mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities as well as a luxurious king-sized bed, a separate living area and generous balcony. Please note that the third guest will be accommodated on a roll-away bed.

Superior King Room with One King Bed (Non Smoking)

Sleeps 3 · 36 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Mobile hotspot device

The unit has 1 bed.

King Room with One King Bed (Non Smoking)

Sleeps 3 · 36 m² · Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Ocean View Terrace, King Bed - Inclusive of Return Ferry Transfers

Sleeps 3 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Premium channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Serenity Suite

Sleeps 3 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Balcony with ocean views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Premium channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Resort Room, Twin Beds - Inclusive of Return Ferry Transfers

Sleeps 4 · 2× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Premium channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Suite with One King Bed (Non Smoking)

Sleeps 3 · 66 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower

This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

Superior with One Twin Bed and 2 Adults Occupancy (Non Smoking)

Sleeps 4 · 36 m² · 2× Queen bed

  • Mobile hotspot device

The unit has 2 beds.

One Twin Bed and 2 Adults Occupancy (Non Smoking) (Accessible)

Sleeps 4 · 41 m² · 2× Queen bed

  • Mobile hotspot device

The unit has 2 beds.

Deluxe Ocean View King, Accessible Room - Inclusive of Return Ferry Transfers

Sleeps 3 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Premium channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar in shower</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Kids' pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
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  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Access to health care professionals
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Happy hour
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Live music/performance
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Movie nights
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Public transport tickets
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis equipment
  • Terrace
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • Vending machine - snacks
  • Walking tours
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Daydream Island, Whitsunday Passage via Airlie Beach, Daydream Island, AU

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say7.82874 reviews

+ Stunning location and views (Whitsunday island, Lovers Cove)+ Living reef and excellent snorkelling+ Beautiful rainforest walks and grounds+ Comfy beds and roomy rooms− Poor cleanliness (mould smell, missed bathroom cleans, cockroach)− Food quality and breakfast disappointing; coffee undrinkable− Perceived poor value — high extra costs and expensive/inedible meals
Cleanliness4.5
Service9.7
Location10.0
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.9
Value for Money5.0

It’s a great relaxing stay. 3 days there is more than enough. You’d have to do day excursions after that.

8.0

Everything we need is close by.

− It is expensive for what it is.

Sean · CA · 2026-07-25

A pleasant experience but don't expect 5 star

7.0

Facilities were very good, island is beautiful

− Breakfast Coffee was atrocious and second morning collected hot food but there were no knives, so to prevent my food from going cold while waiting used a spoon and fork instead. Dinner first night at Infinity - chef away so a 45 min wait for food. Drinks order took 20 mins, one main course arrived after everyone else had finished theirs - and the fish was dry. Not a first rate experience. Inexperienced staff require adequate training Alarms going off at odd hours through the night.

Gregory · AU · 2026-07-25

Nice resort

7.0

Nice pools with pretty good shelter from the wind. Great aquarium set up with reef sharks and rays.

− Limited activities on cool or rainy days

Leah · AU · 2026-07-24

Guest review

8.0

All together a nice Resort and friendly Staff. The Room was nice overlooking the Marina. The “Salty” Restaurant was very nice. Great Food and Service, very friendly Staff! The Boardwalk leading to the Wedding Chapel was our preferred Spot on the Island, together with the “Lovers Cove”!

− The “Graze” Restaurant (Breakfast & Dinner Buffet) was disappointing. No Cups, no Coffee, dirty Cups or chipped Cups. The Food on the Buffet not hot, and poorly refilled Fruit etc.! Not enough Staff to clear/clean the Tables…

Silvia · AU · 2026-07-22

Good to know

Please note that a nonrefundable 3.36% charge applies for payments made with American Express and Diners Club credit cards, and a 1.25% nonrefundable charge applies for payments made with Visa and Mastercard credit cards.

Please advise the property of the number of guests staying in each room. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Daydream Island Resort and Spa is accessible via ferry from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI), Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) or Airlie Beach. Daydream Island Reservations can assist with booking ferry transfers after you have made your reservation. Please use the contact details provided in your confirmation.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Parking

No parking available.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for AUD 75 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for AUD 75 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Adults stay for AUD 75 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.