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 The Whitsundays
Hamilton Island
Hamilton's premier resort is serenity personified. Its 60 'pavilions' (timber-rich, luxuriously furnished villas) are divided into 'Leeward' (better for…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Airlie Beach
This basic hotel-motel compensates for its essential plainness with an ideal, central location. It's clean, comfortable and decent value.
Airlie Beach
The hostel scene in Airlie is pretty fickle, but Beaches is consistent in its bubbly customer service and unwavering desire to crank the party to maximum …
Airlie Beach
Delivering what it says on the tin, this budget complex is set away from the Airlie action, suiting those with vehicles who just want a cheap place to…
The Whitsundays
Located at the beach end of Herbert St, this is the place to stay if you’re looking for work on the surrounding fruit farms. Dorms are neat and reasonably…
Airlie Beach
Seabreeze is grassy and sprawling with fresh ocean views and a nice kicked-back feel. Camp sites are shady, while the timber Bali villas attempt an…
