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A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a marina, and a modern building complex with multiple floors and a flat roof.

A swimming pool with orange lounge chairs, a white fence, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A coastal view with numerous sailboats on turquoise waters, palm trees, and a distant mountain.

1. Airlie Beach Hotel

15.9 km from Pelican Island

Steven

￥20,533

￥22,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A hot tub with candles, a bottle of champagne, and glasses on a wooden deck with a scenic view of a forested hill.

A modern house with a balcony, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and trees.

2. Seclude Rainforest Retreat

17.8 km from Pelican Island

Ben

￥38,790

￥38,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A swimming pool with a view of the sea and boats. There are lounge chairs and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

A kitchen with a blue countertop, white cabinets, a sink, and a window with blinds.

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a balcony, a kitchenette, a bed, a sofa, and a dining area.

3. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

16.7 km from Pelican Island

Denise

￥20,376

￥22,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A swimming pool with a curved design, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A sign reading "AIRLIE BEACH HEART OF THE REEF" with palm trees and a view of the ocean in the background.

An aerial view of a coastal landscape with a bay, clear waters, and surrounding hills.

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by hills and clear skies.

4. Magnums Airlie Beach

16.2 km from Pelican Island

Barbara

￥10,215

￥11,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A beach with clear water, boats, and distant hills.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small sofa, a kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a chair, a bed with a headboard, and a large window.

A rectangular swimming pool with blue tiles, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

5. Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

14.6 km from Pelican Island

Julie

￥13,482

￥13,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden flooring, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A wooden building with a porch, surrounded by tropical plants.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by tall palm trees.

6. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

13.8 km from Pelican Island

Sean

￥11,882

￥13,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern hotel with a pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, seating arrangements, and a view of a multi-story building with balconies.

7. Mantra Club Croc

17.3 km from Pelican Island

Jacki

￥18,799

￥20,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a tropical garden.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a glass door entrance, and a reception desk.

8. BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

19.2 km from Pelican Island

Wendy

￥24,189

￥24,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.

An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and decorative wall art.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with a distinctive white roof and a smaller structure with a curved roof. There are palm trees and a swimming pool visible.

9. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

15.5 km from Pelican Island

Michael

￥19,053

￥20,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

An outdoor dining area with a view of the sea and boats.

A swimming pool with a stone wall, wooden deck, and tropical plants.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view of the sea, and a living room with a TV and seating.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs. There is a view of the sea and mountains through large windows.

10. Mirage Whitsundays

17.4 km from Pelican Island

Samantha

￥59,963

￥66,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A coastal hotel with a pier, a pool, and a view of the sea and hills.

A woman sitting on a swing overlooking a beach with palm trees and a sunset.

An aerial view of a coastal hotel with a swimming pool, a pier, and multiple boats in the water.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

11. Coral Sea Resort

16.7 km from Pelican Island

Ernest

￥39,737

￥43,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A waterfront hotel with a sign reading "The Boathouse."

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a covered pavilion.

A balcony with a glass railing, a ceiling fan, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a garden area with palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

12. The Boathouse Apartments

15.6 km from Pelican Island

Chris

￥60,750

￥60,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view.

A billiards table, multiple bar stools, and a counter area with a menu display in a casual dining setting.

A Harry Brown Wine, Beer & Spirits store with a modern design, featuring a clear entrance and a signboard.

An outdoor patio area with wooden picnic tables and blue umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a stone wall.

13. Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel

19.1 km from Pelican Island

Stephen

￥12,276

￥13,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pathway lined with palm trees leading to a building with a door and a chair outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a blue countertop, a stove, a microwave, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by palm trees and a hammock.

14. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

17.3 km from Pelican Island

Brett

￥18,078

￥19,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern wooden building with a covered porch and a car parked outside.

A modern living area with a sofa, dining table, and kitchen.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dining area with white chairs.

15. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

12.5 km from Pelican Island

Declan

￥7,501

￥8,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, ceiling fans, and a view of greenery.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a large island with stools, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden dining table, and chairs.

16. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

13.7 km from Pelican Island

Michael

￥13,142

￥13,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a clear view of the ocean.

A pool area with a bridge, surrounded by trees and a fence.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, clear blue waters, and a forested island.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Whitsunday On The Beach".

17. Whitsunday On The Beach

16.4 km from Pelican Island

Lisa

￥16,426

￥18,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of a coastal area.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a TV, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with wicker furniture, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the hotel name.

A multi-story hotel with a pool area, stone archway, and outdoor seating.

18. The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

15.4 km from Pelican Island

Peter

￥28,686

￥31,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A small, single-story building with a porch, a sign reading 'Dolphin Shack,' and a door.

A water play area with a water jet and a colorful play structure.

A burger with various toppings on a checkered napkin, placed on a red plate.

A colorful train parked in front of a building with a blue roof and a pink exterior.

19. Ingenia Holidays Conway Beach

19.9 km from Pelican Island

Emma

￥9,704

￥10,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

An aerial view of a resort with a beach, a marina, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and distant hills.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.

20. Daydream Island Resort

10.3 km from Pelican Island

Mandy

￥30,600

￥33,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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Compare top hotels near Pelican Island

Airlie Beach Hotel 15.9 km from Pelican Island View	Seclude Rainforest Retreat 17.8 km from Pelican Island View	Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments 16.7 km from Pelican Island View	Magnums Airlie Beach 16.2 km from Pelican Island View	Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach 14.6 km from Pelican Island View
9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	10.0 Exceptional 79 reviews	9.8 Exceptional 403 reviews	8.4 Very good 800 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 397 reviews
￥20,533 ￥22,765 total includes taxes & fees Nov 15 - Nov 16	￥38,790 ￥38,790 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4	￥20,376 ￥22,477 total includes taxes & fees Nov 18 - Nov 19	￥10,215 ￥11,417 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27	￥13,482 ￥13,482 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30

Top Pelican Island Hotel Reviews

Palm Bay Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Palm Bay was a beautiful location to spend our honeymoon. Staff were very friendly, so many national park trails to walk, plenty of places to snorkel and high quality food from the restaurant. We loved going out on the supplied paddle boards to check out coral or watch the sunset. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a nice place to relax and be in nature!"

Whitsunday Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent family holiday accommodation. Pool and spa are exceptional!"

Shutehaven Villa

8/10 Good

"A perfect little home for either a couple families or group of people. It is out of Airlie beach main strip, so much quieter but this also makes it tricker to organise transport - I would recommend hiring a car. Pool was beautiful and all the amenities worked well."

Picturesque on Passage

8/10 Good

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at Picturesque on Passage. The location is great and the view is fabulous! There is some maintenance required at the property (mainly fly screens and doors that need replacing and/or repairing). The top of the fridges needs a good clean and its a bit weird having to walk through a bedroom to get downstairs. Otherwise we were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay."

Baybliss Luxury 1 Bedroom Apt

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location very quiet, beautiful view would stay again"

Panorama at Shute Harbour

10/10 Excellent

"The most beautiful view."

'Vue de Bleu' Luxury Whitsunday Retreat

8/10 Good

"he house was really nice, with a great pool, views, and surroundings. Our complaint was that we felt the house was not represented correctly. It worked out for us since we were all adults, but I’m not sure it would suit a family. It is listed as a four-bedroom house, but in fact, it is a two-bedroom house with a detached building that has a further two bedrooms and a bathroom included. There are 19 large outdoor steps down to these rooms, and unfortunately, it was raining most nights, so we got quite wet going to bed. These two downstairs bedrooms are actually one room separated by two steps up and no door, so they are not really two rooms and lack privacy. The back bedroom is quite pokey and claustrophobic. The standard of this downstairs space is not in keeping with the house itself.There was only one hairdryer provided for three bathrooms, the mugs and glasses didn’t match, and there could have been more crockery and cutlery provided. When paying this much for a property, this feels a bit cheap.There are also safety concerns if you had children with you, the porch around the pool is quite tall with no barrier and a drop straight onto concrete below. I don’t know if it is council compliant but it’s a long way to fall on concrete. Overall, while we appreciated the charm of the house and the stunning views, clearer communication about the property’s layout and improvements in safety and amenities would greatly enhance the experience for future guests."

Baybliss Studio 1

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views. Priceless"

Baybliss Escape #1 - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"great quiet location "

Other attractions near Pelican Island

A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and rocky outcrops.

Palm Bay Beach

9.2/10 (67 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Palm Bay Beach during your travels in Whitsundays? Discover the sunrises in this relaxing area.

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A coral reef with clear water, various fish species, and a large sea turtle.

Molle Islands National Park

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Molle Islands National Park, a lovely green space in Whitsundays. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Sandy Bay Beach

9.2/10 (18 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Sandy Bay Beach during your travels in Whitsundays? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Oyster Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oyster Beach during your trip to Whitsundays?

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South Molle Island Golf Course

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Whitsundays at South Molle Island Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in this relaxing area.

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South Molle Island Jetty

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting South Molle Island Jetty, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whitsundays. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in this relaxing area.

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Bauer Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bauer Bay Beach during your trip to Whitsundays?

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Hamilton Island Golf Club

8.8/10 (182 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Whitsundays at Hamilton Island Golf Club. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful coral reefs in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pelican Island?

Pelican Island is located in a welcoming area of Whitsundays known for its beautiful island views and coral reefs. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that Expedia offers in the area.

Where is the best place to stay near Pelican Island?

Palm Bay Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pelican Island. Another good option is Elysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat, located 3.5 mi (5.7 km) away.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pelican Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Pelican Island.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Pelican Island?

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Our top choices for Pelican Island hotels

1. Airlie Beach Hotel

2. Seclude Rainforest Retreat

3. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

4. Magnums Airlie Beach

5. Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

6. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

7. Mantra Club Croc

8. BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

9. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

10. Mirage Whitsundays

11. Coral Sea Resort

12. The Boathouse Apartments

13. Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel

14. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

15. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

16. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

17. Whitsunday On The Beach

18. The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

19. Ingenia Holidays Conway Beach

20. Daydream Island Resort

Compare top hotels near Pelican Island

Airlie Beach Hotel

Seclude Rainforest Retreat

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Magnums Airlie Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

Top Pelican Island Hotel Reviews

Palm Bay Resort

Whitsunday Apartments

Shutehaven Villa

Picturesque on Passage

Baybliss Luxury 1 Bedroom Apt

Panorama at Shute Harbour

'Vue de Bleu' Luxury Whitsunday Retreat

Baybliss Studio 1

Baybliss Escape #1 - Adults Only

Other attractions near Pelican Island

Palm Bay Beach

Molle Islands National Park

Sandy Bay Beach

Oyster Beach

South Molle Island Golf Course

South Molle Island Jetty

Bauer Bay Beach

Hamilton Island Golf Club

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