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Palm Bay Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a fitness centre

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Exterior
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels, snorkelling
Front of property
Platinum House
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

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Palm Bay Resort, Whitsundays, Whitsundays, QLD, 4741
  • Place, Palm Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pelican Island
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Airlie Beach Lagoon
  • Airport, Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef)

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Beachfront Villa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow | Living area

One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Hibiscus Suite | Balcony

Hibiscus Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Beachfront Bure Villa with Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Serenity Bure

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Ocean View Bure

Ocean View Bure

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Two Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow | Living area

Two Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Ocean View House

Ocean View House

Highlights

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

About the area

Whitsundays

At Palm Bay Resort, you'll be 12.1 km (7.5 mi) from Airlie Beach Lagoon and 23.2 km (14.4 mi) from Whitehaven 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 Palm Bay Beach and Passage Peak.

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

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Clubhouse
  • Chocolate Fish
  • Club House Restaurant
  • Long Island Resort Pool Bar
  • Sunset Bar

About this property

Palm Bay Resort

Beachfront hotel with a fitness centre
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
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
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. 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 deep-tissue 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. 235 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 326 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

VELMA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was everything I wanted in a holiday. From the moment we arrived, the relaxed island vibe set in—it never felt rushed or pretentious, just easygoing and welcoming. The cabins right on the beach were picture perfect, especially at high tide, and the free use of kayaks and paddleboards was such a bonus. We also loved the hiking tracks, a great way to balance out the lazy beach days. And the food—absolutely next level and very reasonably priced! Every meal at the restaurant was a highlight. A true holiday escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
While some things were excellent here; it's very quiet and private. Beautiful setting and helpful staff, the main reason for this being our holiday destination was so underwhelming, it's difficult not to be very disappointed in our holiday. Firstly there aren't many options to get there (in fact we were only given the name of one boat company which was disappointing) and it is so expensive that it really adds hugely to the cost and if we'd known prior to booking, we probably would have chosen a different destination. The main reason for disappointment however was the snorkeling. It is terrible! The water is very cloudy and we didn't actually see a single fish. You could see fish at times from the shore but very plain, no tropical species at all. What coral you see is very grey. We definitely would never have gone there if we had known this. We have so enjoyed our snorkeling experiences in Fiji, it was really our main focus. The pool is lovely and located superbly by the restaurant. The food was good. The sunset bar has the most beautiful setting, evening cocktails weren't to be missed. There's a few walks which are good and is something else to fill your day. Because the snorkeling was so bad it gave us something else to do other than lying by the pool. The staff are helpful and friendly but they are almost all backpackers so it feels like there's no one in charge or with local knowledge to share.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great location but a little hard to get to and from at a moments notice. Wifi would be nice as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very friendly and helpful. Resort is clean and tidy, can see that resort has suffered cyclone/weather damage so some things like tennis courts not used. Free snokals and kayaks/SUPs was great, great get away for couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The location was amazing with stunning views and amazing sunsets. The quiet pace was exactly what we wanted including the double hammock 😎
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful relaxing holiday at Palm Bay Delicious restaurant, wonderful staff, in an idyllic paradise a perfect place to getaway from the rush, so tranquil 💛
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY Lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfiest beds ever! Absolutely amazing food, every single meal. Friendly staff. Relaxing stay indeed. The view from The Hideaway was amazing and I’m definitely going back. Only one issue was the water in my shower was Luke warm. Was reported but not corrected.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra cristine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a tranquil beautiful resort in amongst stunning rainforest national parks. Island transfer options are limited and can add significant costs depending on mode of transport. No shops o n island so make sure to take adequate supplies of snacks etc with you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Palm Beach resort. It is a beautiful location. I had a beach villa and it was clean and had a really comfy bed and a hammock on the deck. The staff were really friendly, helpful and welcoming and the food in the restaurant for dinner was great - the steak was fabulous and I had a special fish risotto which was lovely. The resort seemed slightly understaffed and so the beach sunset bar was not open in the evening but it was a mere 2 minutes walk to the main bar which was no hardship. A truly lovely and relaxing stay with no tvs and no children. All my stress disappeared. Good for the soul! Breakfast, lunch and dinner had to be paid for but you rarely needed all three. There was sea kayacking and a lovely swing by the sea. You can walk on the island on the trails but you do need footwear (not thong/jandles/flipflops) for that. If you are after a relaxing trip, this is the place for you and the pool was nice. A tip - You can get a transfer from Hamilton Island directly but it is much cheaper to get a boat to and from Shute Harbour as a different option if you fly into Proserpine. If you are looking for tons of activities this is not for you, if you are looking for a beautiful and simple place to relax, this is it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sudhanshu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quite serene island away from the hustle and bustle of city. A bit of challenge to reach the place so one needs to do a bit of research to reach there. If possible avoid private transfers, its damm cosly. Overall its a fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Colette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Long Island is uninhabited apart from this resort and another the other side of the island. It is tree covered with a number of bush walks and lots of wildlife. There are no cars/vehicles on the island except for resort service vehicles. We loved our accommodation, a bungalow, right on the beach, Ours included a comfortable Queen size bed, a walk in dressing room, large shower room, a small kitchen area with a sink/draining board, microwave (no other cooking facilities), a small ish fridge, a kettle, a toaster, a crockery (enough for one each), a nice selection of teabags, a sachet of washing up liquid/jcloth, an ironing board, iron, safe, an en suite shower room. There is also a lovely wooden verandah with a small table and two chairs, plus a hammock…all just a metre from the beach shoreline. Fabulous views! There are plenty of quiet places to sit around the resort, to sunbathe, read a book, whether it’s by the fabulous tree surrounded pool, or on one of the swinging chairs or sunbeds dotted around, or overlooking the beach. There is no WiFi for guests on the resort and no TV. Mobile one coverage was good in the rooms but would advise ensuring data is topped up. We advise taking some provisions, though this resort does discourage BYO. You can buy a few bear essentials at the resort but these amount to toothpaste and sun cream type of items. It is fully licensed and has a main bar/restaurant and a Sunset Bar on the beach, which opens 4.30-6.30pm.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Able to take own boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a great place to relax and take time out...
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay. Lovely resort. Food was very good for the price and big portions. To top it off manager off the resort payed for our bus back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KYLE f

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberley Jade

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traian, PINCOURT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lizbeth, Los Angles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need a bit more activities. This is good place to be if you just want to do nothing. Very difficult to get to.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy Daniel, PROSPECT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expensive to get to if there is less than 4 of you. You have to charter an entire boat. But once you’re there it is lovely. The staff are very friendly and the food at the restaurant isn’t overpriced and it’s good quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025