The refurbished Daydream Island Resort is located in the heart of Queensland's Whitsunday Islands.
Stillbreathing
Australia
Buffet breakfast was really good. Small island but lots to enjoy. Sunset at Lovers Cove was great as was the rainforest walk. Lots of birdlife, wallabies and marine life. Friendly, helpful staff.
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Blackburn
Australia
Simon was super friendly and very accommodating. So close to town.
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louise
Australia
Leonie was a great host, nothing was too much trouble.. Lovely quiet tranquil location.
Would definitely stay again.
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Rebecca
Australia
Nice quiet location, house was spacious and comfortable. Lovely outdoor area with outdoor kitchen. House was fully air conditioned and there was room to park our boat in the driveway along with two vehicles.
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Stillbreathing
Australia
Friendly, helpful staff in the reception area. Lovely birdlife and daily bird feeding. Location good and close by the bus stops.
Surrounded by azure waters, Day Dream Island Hotel greeted...
Surrounded by azure waters, Day Dream Island Hotel greeted us with warmth and hospitality. Little did we know, the true surprise lay in the unparalleled friendliness of the staff, who eagerly assisted with every aspect of our stay from the moment we booked. From organizing activities to seamless transfers, their proactive approach ensured a stress-free experience. The Reef Rangers program/activity immersed us in the wonders of the marine world, while the array of water sports on offer at the other side of the island exhilarated our senses. With each moment, Day Dream Island Hotel revealed itself as a hidden gem, surpassing our every expectation. Wished for more gluten free and dairy free options.
Carolina
Spain
2.0
Scored 2.0
Unfortunately Daydream Island felt like being in the...
Unfortunately Daydream Island felt like being in the National Lampoon’s Vacation. From having to wait 30min to check in while pregnant and with a 2yo in the heat, to unhelpful front desk staff refusing our request to get housekeeping to come earlier than 5pm, this “resort” is so overpriced and definitely not worth it. It’s 5 star prices for 2 star cleanliness, comfort and staff.
I do need to acknowledge the general manager, Marcus Taylor, who we wrote to with our concerns and came back straight away addressing them, guest centric attitude. Unfortunately for him the job ahead to make this a 10/10 place is huge
Tais
Australia
6.0
Scored 6.0
Staff are very helpful and polite and certainly have...
Staff are very helpful and polite and certainly have brilliant customer service, if this hadn’t been the case we would’ve probably checked out of the hotel!
The location is very beautiful- unfortunately the resort needs an overhaul to update its rooms, pool areas, bars and facilities. I would say this is more like a budget hotel than the luxury it should be.
We stayed 5 nights and were ready to leave at the end as there’s very little to do entertaining. Be prepared to organise as many off island trips as you can! Also, food quality isn’t great especially at the prices they charge.
I’d say it’s a good one night stop off if you get a good discount room. Such a shame as there’s so much potential for this resort to be amazing!!!
Lara
Australia
10
Scored 10
Great get away holiday where you can choose to relax on the...
Great get away holiday where you can choose to relax on the island or relax and also explore the Whitsundays by taking day trips with cruise Whitsundays.
Staff work very hard and they were nice and friendly.
Best to book restaurants to avoid eating in the buffet for dinner. Restaurants are very good .
Lovely island to relax on and I really enjoyed the live reef and stingray ponds.
There is a small shop on the island that sells essentials but best to pack everything you need for your stay.
Hope to return another time :)
Caroline
Australia
2.0
Scored 2.0
Didn't get room we booked; got pushed down to Harbour Wing...
Didn't get room we booked; got pushed down to Harbour Wing where the building accoustics are abysmal - wind-driven door slams, never-ending chair scrapes and foot-strikes from floor above, noisy children. Buffet breakfast is a bun fight to find plates, spoons, etc - and they were slow to top up cereal, orange juice, etc. Daydream? Not for us; never again!!
Russell
Australia
10
Scored 10
Loved everything about Daydream Island.
Loved everything about Daydream Island. The friendly staff made our trip memorable and the activities involving all members of the family was so much fun. We are definitely going back in the near future.
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Beautiful resort! The staff were wonderful and we had a fabulous few days. The food at the upstairs restaurant was excellent and we loved the mix of a family friendly resort with a swim up bar - it ticked every box for us! Kangaroos hopping around and looking at the sea life was really special. We took a walk around the island to the other end and the views on the way.... wow. Big shout out to the yoga tutor - I took a class and it was fantastic! We did three nights and could have stayed longer honestly. A total escape!
The hotel foyer is beautiful. The pools are lovely with plenty of loungers. The hotel provides special towels to use at the pool.
We were at ground level and had a balcony. We were often visited by a cockatoo, kangaroos and curlews. It was wonderful to be so close to the wildlife.
The breakfast buffet was extensive and good quality with good gluten free options.
when I first booked with you it was less than we’ve been charged at the hotel. Reservation made and confirmed. But when we were checking out we paid what they asked which I believe it was $50 more than what we supposed to pay. Can you please check and let me know what was the price for two nights your website suggested.
thank you
ever since we got off the ferry, we were welcomed with friendly staffs. the resort is huge and very nice with lots of friendly kangaroos around. bedroom is nice and clean with a nice bathtub. their restaurant food is also exceptional. breakfast is also pretty good. lots of good free activities to do inside the resort
Daydream Island was a lovely location. The snorkeling off the beach was amazing and honestly the highlight of the trip. Viewing the living reef was so nice and relaxing. My daughter adored the people at Kids Club and enjoyed the activities there. The views from the room was breathtaking.
The hotel-own aquarium was fantastic. The kids and us loved watching the different types of fish, even during breakfast. The wallabies and different birds made it special as well.
Both restaurants offered great dishes and kid menus at reasonable prices which we enjoyed every night.
Currently still at the hotel. Staff have been friendly and helpful with things such as lending us umbrellas, and the pool has been really pleasant. We also enjoyed the activities that were organised during a rainy day and we were very pleasantly surprised by the size of our room
The location and the aquarium. That was literally it. It has so much potential but disappointed so frequently. Would not go back.
I have travelled and stay at a variety of different hotels across Australia, mostly for work and this was by far the worst experience I’ve had.
Such a stunning location and beautiful resort. Rooms were nicely presented and very clean, F&B options were all fantastic and staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Facilities were great and the hotels focus on the reef and its ecosystem was amazing to see!
Great range of activities for a young family, this is important as there is no sandy beach to play on and because the weather may prevent certain water activities such as kayaking, sailing, and the pool may be too cool to swim in for a long time during winter
Everything from arriving to leaving was just amazing. From the start of the day at the buffet breakfast, to the ease of the travel desk booking activities, to relaxing on the island, dinner and then back to sleep was just perfect.
We loved the location of Daydream Island Resort, also liked how large the resort was, you could walk to the other side of the island and really relax by ourselves on the beach. The food in both restaurants was top quality.
everything was good
we happy with the hotel however it’s been raining while we stay. so we didn’t have any water activity.
we want to go back again tho
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