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Palm Bungalows

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near WILD LIFE Hamilton Island

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4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Bungalow | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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3 Resort Drive, Whitsundays, QLD, 4803
  • WILD LIFE Hamilton Island
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Catseye Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hamilton Island Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef)
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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Bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bungalow

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Whitsundays

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from WILD LIFE Hamilton Island and a 5-minute walk from Catseye Beach. Also, Hamilton Island Marina is within half a mile (1 km) and Hamilton Island Golf Club is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hamilton Island Bowling Alley - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • WILD LIFE Hamilton Island - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catseye Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hamilton Island Marina - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hamilton Island Golf Club - 27 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ice Cream Parlour - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Reef Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pool Terrace - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Verandah Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marina Tavern - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Palm Bungalows

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near WILD LIFE Hamilton Island
As a guest of Palm Bungalows, you'll find 4 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a business center on site. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Palm Bungalows. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An area shuttle within 2 kilometers and a roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times are free. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Whitsundays hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Palm Bungalows offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Whitsundays hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with pay movies. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM at scheduled times
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 km
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 48 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 1.00

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 48.00 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

Palm Bungalows
Palm Bungalows Hamilton Island
Palm Bungalows Hotel
Palm Bungalows Hotel Hamilton Island
Palm Bungalows Resort Hamilton Island
Palm Bungalows Resort

Frequently asked questions

How close is Palm Bungalows to the airport?

Palm Bungalows is 0.8 mi (3-min drive) away from the Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Palm Bungalows have an airport shuttle?

Palm Bungalows offers a free airport shuttle, available from 6:30 AM to 8 PM at scheduled times.

How close is Palm Bungalows to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Catseye Beach and 0.6 mi (13-min drive) from Whitehaven Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Palm Bungalows offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Palm Bungalows, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 48.00 per person. It's available every day from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Palm Bungalows?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Palm Bungalows?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at Palm Bungalows?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Palm Bungalows have a pool?

Palm Bungalows features 4 outdoor pools.

Does Palm Bungalows have a restaurant?

Palm Bungalows is home to Pool Terrace Restaurant, which features a poolside location.

Does Palm Bungalows have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Palm Bungalows to downtown Whitsundays?

Palm Bungalows is 4.3 mi away from Whitsundays.

Palm Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 496 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Krysta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was rubbish that looked like it had been there for a while in the front garden of our bungalow.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

carmel

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracey

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

10/10 Excellent

Junko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Junko

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was some confusion at times, but overall, it was a nice stay. We wish we had stayed longer. A small kitchen is available for cooking breakfast. The shower had good water pressure. The wallabies on the property were a lovely bonus to our stay. We would return and stay at Palm Bungalow.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful island
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine, Oshawa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the bungalows which I think is a better option than the large high-rise hotel. The amenities are wonderful- pools are lovely and you are a 2 minute walk to Cat's Eye Beach. We hiked Passage Peak- the trail entrance a 10 minute walk from the bungalows. We utilized the little kitchen in the bungalow and shopped at the local IGA which is a 10 minute walk away. We dined one night at Coco Chu and it was pricey but delicious, We enjoyed a day on the water sailing and snorkeling with Sail WhitSundays and had a great day. We rented a buggy for one day and I recommend doing that to truly see the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

asokan

For $500 a dollars a night I would expected a lot more. Poor service no communication and had to pay extra for breakfast??? Cabins were ordinary at best.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay despite all the rain. There was lots to do while we waited for the rain to move out which it never did so unfortunately we never got to do any excursions but lots of walks around the property and eating out.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the Palm Bugalows
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Paradise

Beautiful location kangaroos just outside our bungalow but it was i bit noisy last night there was a thunderstorm and the trees were making a lot of noise on the roof
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and staff were very attentive and lots of options for dining on the resort on nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful, unique property. We loved Hamilton Islands, and Palm Bungalows has such a charm, making it feel even more special. We had heavy rain at night so this felt very tropical.

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Windy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the bungalows. They were no frills but met our needs. We had a maintenance issue that took a couple of days to resolve but they did fix it. The staff was nice, a little frantic at times but fun. Definitely rent a cart (buggy) and make restaurant reservations in advance or there wont be any when you get there. The Wallaby's grazed just feet from our front porch. Once in a lifetime!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice place to visit.

Hamilton Island is a beautiful place to visit. The island is small, and the free shuttle around it is useful. It is a pricey destination, but the room is very nice. The room is fully equipped with a kitchen so if you would want to get provisions before arriving to cut down on costs a bit, you certainly could. We had a short stay, so we did not get a chance to visit all the beaches, but did enjoy the ones we did. Loved seeing the wallabies, parrots, bats, and cockatoos that roam freely on the island. The snorkeling off Catseye beach was decent, I’d recommend going far out if you are a confident swimmer. There are also pools, ping pong, bowling , and free use of non motorized equipment at the beach ( only saw kayaks, but they probably had other things, we snorkeled so didn’t use them) All in all very nice for a short stay. For a long stay I would pick Airlie Beach as you have more options on things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Asya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely island but felt a bit too restory for our liking. Food options limited and average for price paid. Everything looks fake and Disney-esque. Limited tour options (we came for diving and there were no diving excursions for the full 4 days we were there). All tours very expensive and the one boat one we did was average. On the other hand, all staff were friendly and helpful and the room was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Great location, awesome swin up bar. Walking distance to everything. You wont be disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie

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

Honeymoon stay

This was the first leg of our trip, perfect for relaxing. The bungalows were very roomy and in a great location to walk or catch the shuttle. The pools are absolutely amazing and all the restaurants were delicious. Passage Peak was a breathtaking walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leighann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place truly is one out of the movies. Heaven on earth. Bungalows and villas right on the beach. The view over Palm Bay is to die for. Food was five star although you have to pay for breakfast which was a bit steep. We don’t usually return to the same place for holidays because we like to experience new places but we will be going back to this one. It is sensational.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024