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Beach Club
8/10 Good
"Very conveniently located. Not great as a solo traveller. Left for a considerable length of time at the end of each mean whilst couples and groups were attende to. Too busy and food overpriced"
Reef View Hotel
8/10 Good
"Perfectly located. Fabulous views over Catseye Beach from our 12th floor room. Our room (1215) slightly dated but clean and adequate for our 2 night stay. Staff are fabulous....If I lived in Aus I'd return in a heartbeat for a long weekend but not a hop from the UK ;)"
Whitsunday Apartments
8/10 Good
"Clean tidy room, great location and great views"
Palm Bungalows
2/10 Terrible
"Dirty room with stained linens. Tried to contact guest service and they wouldn’t pick up. Asked housekeeping for additional towels and they looked perplexed. Very dirty pool/ beach furniture. Rude bartender. Asked her to throw away an empty bottle and she told my husband they trash was “over there” and he should dispose of it. Very dated hotel that needs updating and their employees should have better training."
Daydream Island Resort
8/10 Good
"This is still a great destination. Rooms are clean and spacious and grounds well maintained. The breakfasts were the big let down. Hot foods, eggs, bacon, etc were cold from the servery and coffee often only luke warm. Otherwise a great place to stay."
Qualia
8/10 Good
"qualia is one of the most beautiful properties we have visited. The setting, architecture, views, and atmosphere truly feel special and uniquely Australian. Our arrival experience was excellent. Noemi provided a warm airport pickup, smooth check-in, and a thoughtful overview of the property and room. The accommodations themselves were stunning. We also had an incredible “Best of Both Worlds” tour with Pedro, who was engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate about the island. It was one of the highlights of the trip. The main challenge during the first 24 hours was inconsistency in service attentiveness. At times, particularly at the pool and during our first dinner at Long Pavilion, service felt less proactive than expected for a property at this level. Drink refills, reservation follow-up, and simple check-ins occasionally required prompting rather than feeling naturally anticipated. What truly elevated the experience was the response from leadership. Rebecca, the General Manager, was exceptional: thoughtful, responsive, attentive, and genuinely interested in feedback. Her professionalism and accountability significantly improved the remainder of our stay. Beach Club dinner was another standout, with warm staff, relaxed pacing, and beautifully prepared food and cocktails. Overall, qualia delivers an extraordinary setting and many memorable moments. While there were some early service inconsistencies, the property’s beauty, excursions, dining, and strong leadership respon"
Palm Bay Resort
6/10 Okay
"Food was great could do with the ability to rent a small boat to see more around the island. Unfortunately for us had a super soft bed. A shame properties don’t tell you the types of beds they have. "
Elysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat
10/10 Excellent
"Firstly if you just come here for the views then it would be worth it. Reading or relaxing by the pool with the most speciality views of the coast is unlike anywhere else, unspoiled by crowds or boats. As there’s only a maximum of 20 guests plus 4-5 staff the whole resort feels like a private getaway rather than a resort and often we were the only ones in the pool. The food was great for all the meals and we definitely didn’t go hungry. The morning and afternoon yoga is great and there is a hiking trail up to a lookout however we encountered lots spiders and biting insects so be wary (in the rooms and by the pool this wasn’t an issue). Overall this feels like a great way to relax, connect with the surrounding nature and admire the beauty of the area. "
Waves 2 - Ocean views with buggy
10/10 Excellent
"Everything we needed and all very organised and transfers and pick ups were simple"