Daydream Island Resort

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Daydream Island Resort
Daydream Island, Whitsunday Passage Via Airlie Beach, Daydream Island, Australia, 4802·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.6Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.9
Staff8.2
Lowest Rated
Comfort7.9
Facilities7.7
Free WiFi7.6
Value for money7.2
Who stays here
Families44%
Couples42%
Groups9%
Solo5%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.6Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.9
Staff8.2
Lowest Rated
Comfort7.9
Facilities7.7
Free WiFi7.6
Value for money7.2
Who stays here
Families44%
Couples42%
Groups9%
Solo5%

4-star island resort with a Living Reef lagoon in the Whitsundays

The Living Reef & Marine Encounters

Daydream Island Resort houses a Living Reef lagoon with over 100 species of marine life, allowing guests to snorkel alongside rays and reef sharks. The underwater observatory offers a 4-meter-deep view into the coral habitat, and daily marine biologist programs include feeding Barry the Shovelnose Ray. Paid experiences such as the Living Reef Guided Snorkel let visitors sit with rays while being fed, a hands-on encounter available only at this resort.

On-Island Activities & Kids' Club

More than 20 complimentary on-island activities are provided daily, including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and table tennis. The dedicated Kids' Club offers tailored programs with crafts and marine ranger sessions, while the Education Centre features interactive displays about Great Barrier Reef ecology. Guests can also join guided rainforest walks, movie nights at the open-air cinema, and live music performances in the evenings.

Dining & Entertainment

Three themed restaurants operate on the island: Graze for buffet breakfast and à la carte dining, Inkstone Kitchen & Bar for Mediterranean cuisine, and the Asian-fusion Infinity restaurant serving local produce in a fine-dining setting. The pool bar with a swim-up bar offers cocktails and snacks, and special dietary menus are available upon request. Evening entertainment includes trivia nights, bingo, and live sports events broadcast in the shared lounge areas.

Accommodations & Views

All 280 rooms have been refurbished and offer ocean, marina, or tropical garden views from private balconies or terraces. Room categories include Superior Ocean View, Deluxe Terrace, and the Vista Suite with a fully equipped kitchen and panoramic vistas. Interconnecting rooms for families and wheelchair-accessible rooms are available, and in-room amenities include flat-screen TVs with free in-house movies and air conditioning.

Location & Transfers

Daydream Island sits in the heart of the Whitsunday Islands, with direct access to the Great Barrier Reef and close to Whitehaven Beach. Ferry transfers from Hamilton Island and the mainland (Airlie Beach) are included in the room rate, and the tour desk arranges day trips to the Molle Group of Islands. The resort's private beach area and Lovers Cove provide calm waters for snorkeling and sunset views without leaving the property.

  • Location: Whitsunday Islands, ferry transfers from Hamilton Island and mainland
  • Rooms: 280 refurbished rooms with ocean, marina, or garden views
  • Dining: 3 restaurants including Asian-fusion Infinity and Inkstone Kitchen & Bar
  • Activities: 20+ free on-island activities (kayaking, paddleboarding, rainforest walk)
  • Family: Kids' Club, interconnecting rooms, kids-friendly buffet and outdoor play equipment
  • Wellness: On-site spa, fitness centre, yoga sessions, meditation classes
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs AUD 35.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Japanese, Chinese
Building
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:405
Price calendar
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Rooms and availability

Twin Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 King Size Beds
Twin Room Disability Access
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 King Size Beds
King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Babysitting
Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Children's play area

Children's pool

Kids club

Children's buffet

Private beach

Beach access

Private beach

Sun loungers

Beach umbrellas

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Tennis court
  • Table tennis

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Pool with view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Daydream Island Resort

💵 Lowest room price 25798 INR
📏 Distance to centre 100 m
✈️ Distance to airport 7.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport Hayman Island Resort Seaplane Base, HIS

Location

Daydream Island, Whitsunday Passage Via Airlie Beach, Daydream Island, Australia, 4802
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Daydream Island, Whitsunday Passage Via Airlie Beach, Daydream Island, Australia, 4802
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Daydream Island Living Reef
580 m
Daydream Island
370 m
Beach
Lovers Cove
60 m
Restaurant
Waterfalls
670 m

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