The Whitsundays
Ten light-filled, thatch-roofed villas at this intimate, solar-powered boutique resort, accommodating a maximum of 20 guests, overlook a private stretch…
Must-see hotels in Whitsunday Coast
Hamilton Island
Hamilton's premier resort is serenity personified. Its 60 'pavilions' (timber-rich, luxuriously furnished villas) are divided into 'Leeward' (better for…
Whitsunday Coast
Situated in gorgeous rainforest next to a platypus swimming hole, this bush retreat was hand-built 30 years ago by Wazza, the eccentric owner. Canvas-clad…
Whitsunday Coast
Head 32km south of McKay to stay in an endearingly ramshackle cottage, a rustic livery stable or the charismatic Dead Horse Hostel, and forget all about…
Airlie Beach
Tucked away in the lush, green environs of Jubilee Pocket, east of Airlie, this budget resort can be reached by Whitsunday Transit buses, so you don't…
Airlie Beach
An excellent option for sedate travellers, this is a place where you can watch the waves from your spa bath or by dangling in your hammock on your private…
Whitsunday Coast
The three neat, self-contained wooden cabins with balcony on the edge of the escarpment form a wonderful vantage point for appreciating Eungella. The…
Airlie Beach
Representing some of the best value in Airlie, these tiled studios and apartments have a lot going for them: the lofty hillside location overlooking the…
InterContinental Hayman Island Resort
The Whitsundays
An avenue of stately date palms leads to the entrance of one of the most gilded playgrounds on the Great Barrier Reef, with its hectare of swimming pools …
The Whitsundays
Occupying Long Island's narrow 'neck', this luxury self-catering resort offers a range of villas, bures ('Balinese-inspired' cottages), bungalows and…
Whitsunday Coast
Keswick Island's handsome, quiet, solar-lit camping ground, which offers a number of unpowered sites within a very easy walking distance of pristine Basil…
Airlie Beach
All chrome and floor-to-ceiling glass, this set of luxury apartments perches on a rock peninsula just south of the Abell Point Marina. The light-filled,…
Whitsunday Coast
This modern, stylish beach house is the best way to enjoy the beauty of sparsely populated Keswick Island and the charms of castaway life without any…
Airlie Beach
This wonderful waterside B&B, that's more like a small resort, is for adults only. Views are superb from the position slightly above town, accessed by a…
The Whitsundays
The only lodgings on Daydream Island are white and airy, with a vertical garden in the striking main atrium and facilities galore. The Daydream team know…
Whitsunday Coast
Goannas and brush-tailed possums share space with humans at this lovely retreat, which has cosy cedar cabins, ranging from small, motel-style units to a…
Airlie Beach
Expect to be kept up late by revellers from the attached Magnums Bar, which is either a boon or a bane, depending on your morning routine or reason for…
Airlie Beach
A 10-minute walk from Airlie's centre, this well-situated hostel will suit those who like to be sociable without engaging in crush-your-beer-can-against…
Airlie Beach
This smart hotel in the heart of Airlie couldn't be more central. Architecturally inspired by early Queensland homes, the whitewashed, fan-cooled rooms…
The Whitsundays
The holy trinity of location, cleanliness and top-notch facilities align at this this beautifully kept, palm-studded holiday park, just a few minutes'…
Airlie Beach
Waterview's compact units are an excellent choice for self-caterers aiming for a central yet quiet location, coupled with creature comforts. There are…
Cape Hillsborough Nature Resort
Whitsunday Coast
This sprawling nature resort promises the breathtaking sight of marsupials and bird life crossing the long stretch of beach at dawn. Popular with families…
Airlie Beach
Given the ideal central location, the sea-facing hotel rooms here are some of the best in town at this price. With airy, smartly furnished rooms decked…
Airlie Beach
Trust YHA to provide a genuine alternative for young budget travellers to sordid hostels and inconvenient bush dumps. Central and reasonably quiet with a…
The Whitsundays
Accessible only by foot, or with a small boat at mid to high tide, this secluded beach site is fringed with mangroves and rainforest. Buy permits online…
Hamilton Island
Aptly named, this hilltop resort has spectacular views of Hamilton's forested hills on one side, and the beach and fringing reef on the other (if you opt…
Whitsunday Coast
Overlooking the marina and the Coral Sea, this slick multi-storey hotel 6.5km northeast of central Mackay is the pick for most corporate folk. Facilities…
Whitsunday Coast
This light, stylish property, architecturally inspired by Palm Springs, presents you with well-appointed apartments in a monochrome palette cut by slashes…
Hamilton Island
Flanking the main resort complex, the Beach Club has terraced rooms with absolute beachfront positions. It's adults only, and the best choice on Catseye…
The Whitsundays
Rose Bay is a seriously underrated beach, especially for snorkelling, and guests at this friendly resort have it pretty much all to themselves. Spacious…
The Whitsundays
In a it's-hard-to-get-more-central location in the town proper, half a block from the beach, this exemplary motel is looked after by kind and welcoming…
Whitsunday Coast
Yes, this apart-hotel is part of a local chain, but it has a lot going for it. The location is very central, the decor minimalist, with the odd touch of…
Whitsunday Coast
More ocean-side than central (it's close to Mackay's Town Beach), this square-lined, lime-tinged motel is modern and comfortable. Immaculate light-filled…
Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort
Airlie Beach
Set in sprawling, shady grounds, this family-run and family-friendly caravan park offers great-value sites for tents and caravans, alongside self…
Whitsunday Coast
Who said that a motel can't be characterful? From its Victorian-style exterior with shady verandah and white wrought-iron 'lacework' to the bright…
Whitsunday Coast
Run by Mackay Council, this camp site is accessible to vehicles and has composting toilets, BBQ and untreated water. Ten kilometres southeast of Broken…
Hamilton Island
Private accommodation ranging from three-star apartments to family-friendly houses and five-star luxury digs, scattered across the island. All but the…
Airlie Beach
Set uphill from central Airlie, this resort's Balinese theme, wet-edge pools and languid tropical vibe whisper 'Holidays!' Cool, creamy pastel rooms, top…
Whitsunday Coast
With eight shady sites adjacent to the river and a basic outdoor privy, the campground is 500m down a gravel road, past the information centre (where you…
Hamilton Island
Set in shady, tropical gardens just uphill from Catseye Beach, these self-contained units are quite close together, but still retain their privacy. Good…
