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Palm Bay Resort

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property
One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow
Platinum House

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

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Palm Bay Resort, Whitsundays, Whitsundays, QLD, 4741
  • Palm Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pelican Island
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon
  • Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef)

Room options

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Ocean View House

Ocean View House

  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Two Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow | Living area

Two Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow

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

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Ocean View Bure

Ocean View Bure

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Serenity Bure

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Platinum House | Private kitchen

Platinum House

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow | Living area

One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hibiscus Suite | Balcony

Hibiscus Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Beachfront Villa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Beachfront Bure Villa with Ocean View

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

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About the area

Whitsundays

With a stay at Palm Bay Resort in Whitsundays, you'll be 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Airlie Beach Lagoon and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Whitehaven Beach. .This beach hotel is within the region of Palm Bay Beach and Passage Peak.

What's nearby

  • Molle Islands National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Palm Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pelican Island - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Clubhouse
  • Sunset Bar
  • Long Island Resort Pool Bar
  • The Palms Restaurant
  • Chocolate Fish Cake

About this property

Palm Bay Resort

Beachfront hotel with a fitness center
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Palm Bay Resort has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkelling

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

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
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

Pets not 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Palm Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 311 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

4/10 Poor

Helen

Travelled 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

Yvette

Travelled 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

Sandra cristine

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay. Lovely resort. Food was very good for the price and big portions. To top it off manager off the resort payed for our bus back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KYLE f

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberley Jade

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norah

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

10/10 Excellent

Traian, PINCOURT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lizbeth, Los Angles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need a bit more activities. This is good place to be if you just want to do nothing. Very difficult to get to.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy Daniel, PROSPECT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expensive to get to if there is less than 4 of you. You have to charter an entire boat. But once you’re there it is lovely. The staff are very friendly and the food at the restaurant isn’t overpriced and it’s good quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great food, hospitality team were great, Broken floor tiles,sliding doors hard to open,need more activity
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marnicka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It would be nice to see abit of monry being put back into the business, more snokels, kayaks etc but overall beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. We loved it there!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super relaxing as adult only island. We felt like we had the whole island to ourselves. Beautiful location and crystal clear waters.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, location was lovely. Property rundown and tatty in places The cost of getting there from the airport was astronomical
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Irma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025