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Daydream Island Resort and Spa

Located in the heart of the Whitsundays, Daydream Island is the perfect tropical Island escape for everyone with over 20 free activities.
 
Daydream Island Resort and Spa is the jewel in the crown of Queensland’s tropical Whitsundays in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. With 296 rooms and suites, modern conference facilities, a world class Rejuvenation Spa, various restaurants and bars, lagoon swimming pools, mini-golf, a fringing coral reef, an outdoor cinema and the Living Reef - one of the world’s largest outdoor aquariums, there’s something for everyone on Daydream.

Daydream Island has a tropical climate and is located within the Whitsunday Islands group located on the North Eastern coast of Queensland, Australia.
Daydream Island Resort and Spa
Daydream Island Resort and Spa
Daydream Island Resort and Spa
Daydream Island Resort and Spa
Daydream Island Resort and Spa
Daydream Island Resort and Spa
Daydream Island Resort and Spa
Daydream Island Resort and Spa
Daydream Island Resort and Spa
Daydream Island Resort and Spa
Daydream Island Resort and Spa
Daydream Island Resort and Spa

Room Information

Standard Garden Room
The Standard Garden Room is designed to create a comfortable holiday retreat with two configurations available including amenities, spacious en-suite and air-conditioning. These rooms are also conveniently located close to the centre of the resort.
 
Graden Balcony Room
Stay in a Garden Balcony Room and enjoy views over a sparkling pool, tropical garden or a lush rainforest when you step outside to your balcony or patio area. The Garden Balcony Room is surrounded in natural beauty, which complements the refreshing decor and spacious indoor plan.
 
Ocean Balcony Room
Daydream's Ocean Balcony Rooms have delightful views of the tropical surrounds including the picturesque marina or beautiful Mermaids Beach. These rooms, come with a spacious en-suite and air conditioning are located in the marina or rainforest wing. They offer a balcony or patio area for outdoor entertaining.
 
Coral Ocena Balcony Room
Take in a Daydream sunrise and breathe in the fresh island air from the balcony of one of Daydream's Coral Ocean Balcony rooms. Located in the Coral Wing, these rooms boast uninterrupted ocean views and offer either a balcony or patio area for guests to enjoy the magical Whitsunday view while they relax outdoors. Rooms are styled with contemporary furniture and feature spacious en-suites, air conditioning and modern appliances.
 
Reef Suite
With two queen beds, a sitting area and a balcony overlooking picture-perfect island views the contemporary-styled Reef suites are comfortable and practical for families. For additional space, families can also book a Reef Suite and a Daydreamer Suite together so rooms can interconnect creating separate areas for adults and children to relax.
 
Daydreamer Suite
Honeymooners love staying in the gorgeous Daydreamer Suite where they can wake up and look straight out to a stunning ocean view without having to even move out of bed. Located in the Daydreamer Wing overlooking Lovers Cove, this romantic retreat features a spacious en-suite with a spa bath and glass windows that peer into the bedroom and out to the scenic water views. These stylish suites have a large balcony and are designed for privacy and romance.
 
Panoramic Suite
The name of this suite says it all - with panoramic views of Daydream's stunning Mermaid Beach, a private balcony and a spacious open-plan design this is the perfect retreat for an indulgent tropical island getaway. Furnished with a king-sized bed, stylish interior fittings and all the mod cons of the 21st century this suite is both exclusive and inviting.
 
Ocean Paradise Suite
There is only one Ocean Paradise Suite on Daydream. The Ocean Paradise Suite exudes pure luxury, boasting exclusive ocean views from two balconies, a king size bed, spacious dual shower, spa bath, two flat screen televisions as well as a separate living room and dining area.
 
Family Rooms
Need a bit of extra family space or travelling with children? Why not book a Family room, which consists of two Resort rooms with an Interconnecting door. Rooms are styled with contemporary furniture and feature spacious en-suites, air conditioning and modern appliances.

Things To Do

There’s plenty to see and do on Daydream, with complimentary activities including giant chess, rainforest walks, beach volleyball, sailing, water polo, bocce and coconut bowls.

For some action-packed adventure, guests can try jet skiing, kayaking, parasailing, reef, fishing, tennis, volleyball, stand-up paddleboards and scuba diving.

Daydream Island is a mecca of activity for the young and young at heart. Toddlers to teenagers will love the Jungle Jumble Kids Playground, watching recent release movies on the 44ft screen at the Outdoor Cinema or the Australia-themed 19-hole mini golf course. Each hole is themed around Australia’s many tourist attractions – there’s the Birdsville Pub, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Daydream’s rainforest is transformed into Kakadu and naturally the Great Barrier Reef is a feature hole.

If you’re unsure of what to do next, Daydream’s activities desk may be able to point you in the right direction. Popular options include a helicopter trip to the world-famous Whitehaven beach for a private picnic, a day trip to the heart of the Great Barrier Reef or a sunset champagne cruise around the Whitsunday islands.

Daydream Island has three beaches, one (Lover’s Cove) is fringed by outcrops of live coral and colourful fish life, which makes for a perfect underwater playground to snorkel. If it is scenery you are after, the Rainforest walk is a 20 minute walk stretching the length of the island with an array of wildlife and spectacular scenic views.

The well equipped Gymnasium is open daily and free of charge. Pilates and yoga classes and personal training sessions are also available.

The Skippers Kids Club is open daily and provides one to four hour child care sessions for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Evening babysitting services are available as is equipment hire for cots, prams and strollers.

Retail outlets on Daydream include Starfish Boutique, Gingers Hut and the Lobby shop – open daily with a vast selection of resort and swimwear, souvenirs and amenities.

Details

Location:

Whitsunday Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Price:

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Price Guide

$ = Up to $100
$$ = $100 to $199
$$$ = $200 to $349
$$$$ = $350 to $599
$$$$$ = $600 +
Price per person, per night.