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Palm Bay Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Palm Bay Beach

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Exterior
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, snorkeling
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Platinum House | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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Palm Bay Resort, Whitsundays, Whitsundays, QLD, 4741
  • Place, Palm Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Molle Islands National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pelican Island
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef)

Room options

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

Beachfront Villa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow | Living area

One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hibiscus Suite

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

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Platinum House | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge

Platinum House

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Beachfront Bure Villa with Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Serenity Bure

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

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Ocean View Bure | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Ocean View Bure

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Ocean View House | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Ocean View House

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Whitsundays

Beachfront retreat .Stay at this Whitsundays hotel and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Airlie Beach Lagoon and 16 miles (25 km) of Whitehaven Beach. Palm Bay Beach and Passage Peak are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Palm Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Molle Islands National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pelican Island - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 45 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Palm Bay Resort

4-star beachfront hotel near Palm Bay Beach
Palm Bay Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. 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 safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
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 select days.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 percent 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 percent

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite 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

Does Palm Bay Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Palm Bay Resort.

How close is Palm Bay Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Palm Bay Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Palm Bay Resort, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 25 and 40 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Palm Bay Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Palm Bay Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Palm Bay Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Palm Bay Resort have a pool?

Palm Bay Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Palm Bay Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Palm Bay Resort have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, body treatments, and facials.

How close is Palm Bay Resort to downtown Whitsundays?

Palm Bay Resort is 10.6 mi away from Whitsundays.

Palm Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 335 reviews

8.8/10

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

Elizabeth

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

VELMA

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the most beautiful place to stay. If you want to relax & soak up the beauty, this is the place. Food was beautiful, staff were excellent & the bed was so comfortable. Excellent holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

José Antonio, Santa Tecla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort on a quiet island with hike paths around it, many beautiful beaches where you can walk around alone. Restaurant of the hotel has the same menu everyday, so after a while you have tried everything. They do a great happy hour during sunset everyday!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Palm Bay is a secluded resort nestled in Long Island,,,in fact it’s the only resort that is habitable. There is an abandoned resort property on the island as well. Palm Bay cottages are lovely and very roomy. Beds are comfortable. The restaurant is good…it’s the only place to eat on the island. We didn’t appreciate that it wasn’t feasible to take a water taxi anywhere else (say Airlie Beach) to dine because the last water taxi coming back to the resort is around 4:45 pm from Shute Harbour, and the cost for a return fare on the water taxi is about $115 per person—-very pricey. Staff is friendly, kind and courteous. You’ll run into locals such as wallabies, curlews and cockatiels as you hike on a couple of the trails. The trails are rather rough and rocky—bring a walking stick and good walking shoes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Peaceful and quiet but wish we knew how remote it is and that there’s only one restaurant for the entire time we were there. The food was good but can only have it so many times!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Helen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is a little bit difficult to het to. Island was beautiful and surrounding areas. The resort itself is nice especially when you first arrive but the room we were in was in serious need of repairs and clean. I wouldn’t rate the resort as a 4 star, not in its current state. If you’re looking for a retreat type place to go for a walk and sit on the beach to get away, this place may be the place to go. The resort wasn’t really lively at night and there weren’t any activities run by the resort except for the spa. No free wifi. Other than kayaking in the Bay Area, going in the pool or snorkelling to see the mostly dead reef theres not much to do. Food options were limited and overpriced with reason but, $32 for an eggs benny is way over the top. The water jugs were dirty. There was mould on the lids which looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in months, until I made a point of cleaning it and leaving the dirty napkin on the table. The staff were nice but didn’t really seem to care about customer satisfaction or even checking in. The room we were in had mould on the curtains. It looked like the place maybe flooded, door was damaged, cupboards and shower was mouldy. The fridge is located in the bathroom and so is the kettle, tea and coffee. I had moved one of the chairs and the floor was caked in dust underneath it. We won’t be going back to the resort again unfortunately. The worst part was that the bed had bed bugs which indicated they don’t often clean or vacuum the bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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