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Palm Bungalows

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Catseye Beach

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4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Front of property
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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3 Resort Drive, Whitsundays, QLD, 4803
  • Place, Hamilton Island Wildlife
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Catseye Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Island Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef)
    ‪17 min walk‬

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

Bungalow

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Whitsundays

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Whitsundays hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Hamilton Island Marina and Catseye Beach. Hamilton Island Golf Club is within 2 miles (3 km) and Conway National Park is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Spa Wumurdaylin - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hamilton Island Bowling Alley - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hamilton Island Wildlife - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catseye Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hamilton Island Marina - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Reef View Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pool Terrace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Reef Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beach Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beach Club Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Palm Bungalows

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Catseye Beach
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.

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Reef View Hotel
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  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,004 reviews
$275 nightly
The price is $303
May 28 - May 29
Total with taxes and fees
Reef View Hotel

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

How much does it cost to stay at Palm Bungalows?

As of May 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palm Bungalows on May 29, 2026 start from $286, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 5-minute walk from Catseye Beach and 18.7 mi (241-min drive) from Airlie Beach Lagoon. 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 558 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 558 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 558 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 558 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 558 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good room, nice and clean. House cleaning arrived at 8am which seemed really early and the pool isn’t on site which is a bit of a shame.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were mostly good. The room however wasn't. It was dirty, in need of a deep clean, we found a couple of cockroaches, getting help to fix stuff like making another bed up as requested prior to arrival was more difficult than it needed to be. The foxtel kept on dropping out and needing rebooting. The gym and sauna were full with staff, making use of these facilities challenging. The bathroom Items needed topping up, not something you want to be bothered with when u get in the shower, they should be checked. The front of the bungalow was dirt and turned to mud in the rain. Needs some plants/ garden. People were smoking outside their bungalows which was v unpleasant. Check in was a nitemare, over 30min
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Dimitri

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall was ok but way too many bugs (spiders, roaches) and lizards.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Lovely Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and complete. Service is perfect, the toilet is ugly lol
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catalina

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ranjith

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Wenzao

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a bare minimum property. It’s very noisy when it rains at night. There was gecko on the wall inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
The staff we excellent, main hotel a short walk, bungalows were slightly dated but we liked that! All round great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Janine, Carrum Downs

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great but the cleanliness inside the bungalows could definitely be improved. I don't have high standards by any means but when on a holiday you should be able to confidently use the supplied plates, cutlery, stove top ect and know they are clean. There were many surfaces that hadn't been wiped down in a very long time including the phone, stove top, fridge and inside drawers which made the bungalows unpleasant for me personally. Although I wanted the bungalow atmosphere rather than a large hotel I quickly regretted my decision and upgraded to Reef view which was beautiful. The staff were amazing, super helpful and friendly but I absolutely wouldn't stay at Palm bungalows again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Thuong, Palo Alto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are top notch nice and friendly. Responded to a task very promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephenie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a bungalow thinking it had water views and (almost) direct access to the beach and resort pool but we were up a hill with no water views and a 5 min walk to the beach (in one direction) and a 5 min to the pool (in the other direction). It wasn't a problem, just worth noting that the pictures aren't totally accurate. The hammock on the front porch was fabulous, and it was great that the bungalows are within walking distance to everything. The breakfast buffet was really good and a lovely way to start the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The position of Bungalow 23 has no breeze which was difficult in the hot & humid November weather and a mouldy smell upon arrival. No other bungalows were available to move to. No promised bottle of wine ever arrived. Very different experience to our previous stay 16 months before, which seemed more organised and welcoming. Although our bed was made everyday, our bed linen wasn’t changed the entire stay, even when requested. Bed had no mattress protector and pillows had no pillow protectors on, always a worry with a high turnover of guests. Thankfully, the ensuite looked as if it had been renovated. As we were visiting for a conference, this was a disappointing experience and we probably won’t be in a hurry to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cardiff

It was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a lovely bungalow a short walk to the beach with loads of wallabies outside. The hammock on the deck was great too. The only negatives are the room and bathroom are quite basic and could do with a refurb. They forgot to collect our bags on the check out day but did rectify this quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bungalow was fabulous, clean and had a lovely deck with hammock. Aircon kept it beautifully cool. Would recommend, close to all amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to amenities, Sweet wildlife
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura-leigh

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach, pools, playground. Spacious rooms. Great for families
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hamilton Island was well worth a visit but if we come again a 3 to 4 night stay is plenty. Best thing on the island is Hamilton Golf Course (which is a 10min boat ride away) and would be the primary reason we come back. Part of the pool area and restaurant was being refurbished so all other restaurants and pools were very busy and you needed to pre book all, which we fortunately did. Our biggest criticism would be that the age of the staff is very young and with that comes a lack of service professionalism.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025