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Palm Bay Resort

Property class: 4

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Garden view
One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow
In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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Palm Bay Resort, Whitsundays, Whitsundays, QLD, 4741
  • Place, Molle Islands National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pelican Island
    ‪2 min walk‬

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Beachfront Villa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hibiscus Suite | Balcony

Hibiscus Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Platinum House

Platinum House

  • Ocean view
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Beachfront Bure Villa with Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Serenity Bure

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ocean View Bure

Ocean View Bure

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Ocean View House

Ocean View House

  • Ocean view
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Whitsundays

At Palm Bay Resort, you'll be steps from Palm Bay Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, prenatal massages and facials. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool and gym. Additionally, you'll find a library, a terrace and a garden. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights in the region of this 4-property class Whitsundays hotel include Passage Peak and Airlie Beach Lagoon.

What's nearby

  • Molle Islands National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Palm Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pelican Island - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Restaurants

  • The Clubhouse
  • Chocolate Fish
  • Sunset Bar
  • Club House Restaurant

About this property

Palm Bay Resort

Palm Bay Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Palm Bay Resort.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Whitsundays hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Palm Bay Resort offers 25 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials and body treatments. The spa is open selected days.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 25 to 40 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkelling

Conveniences

  • 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

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • No pets 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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 25 to 40 per person
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 15 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Are there any beaches close to Palm Bay Resort?

Yep, Palm Bay Resort is on Palm Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, kayaking and canoeing.

Is there a spa on site at Palm Bay Resort?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Palm Bay Resort. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments, as well as prenatal massages.

Does Palm Bay Resort have a pool?

Palm Bay Resort has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Palm Bay Resort?

Palm Bay Resort features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 2 bars.

What makes Palm Bay Resort a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Palm Bay Resort.

Does Palm Bay Resort serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Palm Bay Resort?

No, Palm Bay Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Palm Bay Resort?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Palm Bay Resort's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Palm Bay Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Palm Bay Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Palm Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 351 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Food was well prepared and delicious. Very quiet, peaceful & relaxing. Best to access via Shute harbour
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

RUTH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was such a relaxing place. The rooms certainly need refurbishing but it was clean. Bed was extremely comfortable and staff were friendly enough. We had a great 5 nights. If your looking for somewhere to do nothing but relax this is the spot.
Waterfront views
Wildlife on your doorstep
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Stafg
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were so friendly and very helpful, manager Teegan was great. Kept us informed during the Tropical Cyclone we had. Big shout out to the kitchen staff. Food was amazing. Really enjoyed a relaxing stay, even with a full night awake. One bit of info. Fly into Proserpine airport. Much easier access than Hamilton Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christoph

Liked: Staff & service
Its a bit run down at this point but it has ita vibe, and the staff is really friendly. The suite is really nice but the balcony area could have been a bit cleaner. Its not luxury but its a friendly environment, nice people and the food is decent, the local fish in the evening is prepared well
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sue

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve made a full video of our entire experience here including video proof of the disgusting level of negligence they have towards all buildings and ammenities. We’ve shared our experience publicly they’ve clearly read it and twisted many aspects to suit themselves but no matter how many times you flip a pancake it always has two sides! With the way GM handles complaints (behind a screen with a keyboard!) she’ll find herself very quickly out of a job! You can’t change what you don’t acknowledge my dear and people talk with their feet! I think we can just wait to see on YouTube what the truth is in this situation and it won’t be in favour of the resort! You can harp on all you like about “behaviour”… but the resort is still grossly not up to par!!! Definitely under staffed or you’d have clean rooms! It is debilitated, mouldy, unkept and neglected as are the paddle boards, and all snorkeling gear! We asked around 4 times to use the suits with nothing but excuses and were given those with holes!!! Really? Anyway we couldn’t leave fast enough and it wouldn’t have mattered how the staff behaved, the condition the resort has been allowed to get too we still would’ve left in a hurry!!! We did ask for certain dietary requirements to be met but were refused…GM wouldn’t know cause they were not contactable nor even on the island to be spoken too about any issue anyone had with anything! Not to worry… grab the popcorn and wait for the incoming arrogant reply!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful nature at its best. The staff were all fabulous and friendly. Very relaxing. No children.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, beach and animals, nice people, i like restaurant. Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Location second to none as is the bungalow style accommodation. Staff very attentive and food and drink are good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, relaxing environment
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent. The vibe on the island is extremely laid back just as you would expect. The food was incredible and the service was terrific
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful with a view to admire and really comfortable bed 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless. Could have cleaned the terrace a bit as cockatoos visit often. Great view and breeze. We turned the ac off and listened to the birds and night sounds which were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bungalow looking over the ocean was spectacular and so to was the resort. A special thank-you goes out to the resort manager Tegan and her staff for making our stay memorable. A must destination for your bucket list.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry Marie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room clean ok, needed some updating however suited the environment. Sadly the dinning area and subset bar was filthy. My coffee cup had stains on it from a previous guest the water jar was disgusting it had old orange sittng in the water that was extremely cloudy and i was expected to drink. environment
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, nice and quiet, great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Resort looked tired… several maintenance issues such as A/C in room not functioning, pool lights cable tired or loose in pool, several tiles of pool missing, balcony railing of room loose/wood rotten.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the rooms is amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Almost perfect

The location here is incredible, with cute wallabies jumping around and friendly cockatoos, plus a number of seabirds. It reminded me of places I've stayed at in South East Asia, with the jungle feel, the palms and the beautiful greenery around clear (mostly) blue waters. It was great to be greeted (very White Lotus) on arrival and would have been nice to have a goodbye on departure too. The bar/restaurant staff were fantastic, couldn't do enough for you. A special mention is needed for the food, which was amazing. Their chef put some very interesting flavours together - top class. Unfortunately I didn't sleep well a couple of nights as I found myself catching and removing cockroaches from my bathroom. Maintenance were helpful, attempting to poison them, reception less so, providing me with a spray for flying insects, that did nothing to the roaches. I understand they turn up in tropical places and that they are hard to shift, but while I didn't mind no housekeeping for the 4 nts I think bins should be emptied every day, to avoid attracting them. The other negative was the noise of tractors and outdoor power tools at different times of day. Thus said, it's a beautiful place and I found it a wonderful place to chill.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
NOTE: Palm Bay Resort would be ideal to stay at for limited stays. We did not know any better so booked an 8+ night stay so my review is based off this. The facilities were a little run down, tiles falling off the pool, areas missing off some of the roofs. Tv in main area slightly broken. Room was fairly clean, staff were lovely however a bit forgetful, not super proactive (apart from one amazing employee) view from room was incredible, spent hours upon hours reading with that view in the background. The beach itself was very rocky. Food was good, but menu limited. Again I need to stress, if this was all over a 3 or so night stay this would be 9/10. Also massively limited with supplies. Definitely need to do some supply shopping in Airlie or Hamilton before coming. So would definitely would go again but would definitely stay shorter.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Idyllic stay.

Beautiful, relaxing idyllic stay. Food was good. Staff were lovely. Pool was nice. Loved the setting and nature. The hammocks were a nice touch. Lots of activities. Bush walks were fun. Bedding etc was very clean. Room 15 was very musty so had to keep aircon on at all times.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our utterly relaxing stay. The staff were friendly, the bungalow was clean and comfortable with a lovely beach view from the balcony, and were surrounded by nature. We’d definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet island location close to the mainland. Small resort with great staff and food service from a great kitchen. Facilities are older but maintained in a casual lush tropical setting Good walking options to explore a bit if you like.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025