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Palm Bay Resort

4.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Palm Bay Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Platinum House
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

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Ocean View House

Ocean View House

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 100 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean View Bure

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow | Living area

Two Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Ocean View Bure

Ocean View Bure

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Serenity Bure

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Platinum House | Private kitchen

Platinum House

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Washer/dryer
  • 120 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow | Living area

One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 62 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hibiscus Suite | Living room

Hibiscus Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Beachfront Villa

Beachfront Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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Palm Bay Resort, Whitsundays, Whitsundays, QLD, 4741

What's nearby

  • Lovers Cove - 2 min drive
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mamas Boys
  • The Palms Restaurant
  • Chocolate Fish Cake
  • Clubhouse

About this property

Palm Bay Resort

Upscale hotel near Airlie Beach Lagoon
Located close to Palm Bay Beach, Palm Bay Resort provides a corner/local shop, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sunloungers and kayaking. Indulge in a facial, a massage and a body treatment at the on-site spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as hiking/biking. A garden, a library and a fireplace in reception are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Beach towels, a front desk safe and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, helicopter/aeroplane tours and a paddleboard on-site
  • Tour/ticket information and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Palm Bay Resort offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as safes and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, mini fridges and ceiling fans

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Outside alcohol is not permitted, but is available for purchase.
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) at least 48 hours prior to arrival. Options include sea plan, helicopter, or water taxi from Hamilton Island or Shute Harbor.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 15 are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Palm Bay Resort Long Island
Palm Bay Long Island
Palm Bay Resort Hotel Whitsundays
Palm Bay Resort Hotel
Palm Bay Resort Whitsundays
Palm Bay Resort Hotel Whitsundays

Frequently asked questions

Does Palm Bay Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Palm Bay Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Palm Bay Resort?

Palm Bay Resort doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Palm Bay Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Palm Bay Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Palm Bay Resort located?

Located in Whitsundays, this beachfront hotel is in a national park, steps from Palm Bay Beach and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Airlie Beach Lagoon. Whitehaven Beach is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) away.

Palm Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 262 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malak

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Palm Bay Resort, located in the stunning Whitsundays on Long Island, offers surreal views and a peaceful atmosphere. I recently spent 7 days there with my son and loved the convenient location, just a 15-minute water taxi ride from Airlie Beach. While the serene setting is perfect for relaxation, the lack of activities on the island made it less engaging for my active teenager. The food was excellent, but I was disappointed that housekeeping wasn’t done daily. This resort has great potential to become a top destination if the villas were refurbished and more activities were introduced to enhance the guest experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heaps of friendly staff to help you out, Great dinning. Beautiful and quiet. You could do as little or as much as you wanted whilst on the island. Gorgeous seating options everywhere. Pool side bar and pool heaps of room for everyone. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was tropical and the Wallaby's are almost tame. I liked the staff, who were always very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was shocked to see the judgement and poor service from the staff at the resort. We were celebrating a friends birthday. The judgmental comments from staff, like “we close the bar at 9pm because we aren’t a ‘party’ resort” and learning that our group was being monitored/watched when off the island on a boating experience….. Guests are frequently reminded that they do not permit BYO through their website FAQS and a pre check in message, but neglects to advertise that they shut their bar at 9pm. Further, on any night, there were no more than 6 groups of breakfast or dinner guests. Be ready to wait 30 mins for beverage orders and another 30 mins for food. We had to regularly ask for plates to be cleared and top ups on water. As a reference Their poolside music selection mostly features music from the 60’s and 70’s, and even when we were the only guests in the pool area, when asked if the music could be changed, we were told that “corporate requires this playlist so that no one feels offended”. Heed warning with this property, spending thousands of dollars for my recent experience was not at all worth it in the least. I typically have a higher threshold for inconveniences, but it was just one thing after another with this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin de

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and staff excellent, room very comfortable with lots of extras. Has a nice beach and easy hiking around island.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oana-Emilia, Rheinfelden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was Perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Doris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to relax, with great food and great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenn

We loved our stay at Palm Bay Resort. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing holiday that involves lazing by the pool or beach, sipping cocktails, this is the perfect spot. The resort only takes 60 guests at one time ( I am pretty sure there were only 20-30 during our stay) If you do happen to feel energetic and are looking for activities, there are a couple of walks you can do around the island. You’ll see butterflies the size of small birds, wallabies and bush turkeys. The resort also provide kayaks and stand up paddle boards for guests to use. The beach is very protected and safe to swim & snorkel & is a haven for sea turtles There is also a small gym onsite. It is very basic. A little tired but usable. This island resort is such a little gem in the Whitsundays. So if you are wanting peace and quiet and looking to avoid the crowds, it is definitely the spot to be The only downfall we did notice, was that the resort is starting to look very tired and needs maintenance The shingles missing off some of the roofing around the resort, Mould on the ceiling in the bathroom of the accomodation, ceiling fans not working etc It would be a real shame to see this place slowly fall apart There didn’t seem to be any one main person managing the resort. The staff consisted of young travellers from across the globe on working visas (that stay on for a few months, before moving onto their next destination) They seemed to be running the show, ensuring the basic work was getting done.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelene

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Palm Bay resort is the most beautiful, relaxing resort I have been to. Everything about the resort is perfect and the staff are excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Signy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, exquisite property and secluded sanctuary. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Constantinos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing quiet island no children
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh, Bushland Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing and a beautiful quiet place to spend several nights
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location right on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous location, room was huge , great views. Staff were attentive, great cocktails and food, it was cold and wet our first 2 days so lovely big fireplace was most welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Georgina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful view, nice and quiet, not much to do so 5 nights was maybe too long. Meals were a bit over priced i thought. Would've been good to have a toaster in room to be able to at least make own breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding…staff were friendly and attentive. Felt like being on our own private island. Very relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The property itself was nice. The villa we stayed in (beachfront villa) was great but in the mornings we were woken by alot of noise from machinery unloading supplies etc. The food was terrible! We ended up only eating one meal a day as we couldnt stomach it anymore. We ordered the secluded picnic...it was not at all secluded, the staff members when finishing their shift were sitting with us and people were walking all around stopping to chat. This was not romantic. The following day the staff members not working were taking up all the chairs on the beach, were using all facilities and in the pool etc. They acted as though we were an inconvenience being there. Very unprofessional and quite unpleasant as this island has so much potential.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ming-Fei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a special place living amongst nature. We saw whales, turtles out at front, curlews, humming birds and cockatoos in the gardens. So secluded you dont see more than 15 people anywhere. Quality of food is excellent and similarly priced compared to mainland.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Di

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so pleased that we chose Palm Bay for our recent Whitsunday Island Stay. Firstly the price was reasonable and comparable to accommodation prices on the mainland. Then it was very conveniently located, being a short boat ride from Shute Harbour. All our favourite activities were available including fishing, snorkeling, kayaking and hammocking! The small fridge and toaster in our bungalow meant we could prepare some snacks of our own as well as enjoy restaurant meals and poolside snacks. Overall, I would highly recommend Palm Island Resort, just don't tell too many people!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent break away from the hustle and bustle of working life, Palm Bay resort has a great mix of natural surroundings, wildlife and seaside views to escape and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024