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Palm Bay Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a fitness center

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Located close to Palm Bay Beach, Palm Bay Resort provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. With a beachfront location, sun loungers, and kayaking, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a facial, a massage, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like fishing, hiking/biking, and snorkeling. A fireplace in the lobby, 2 bars, and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Beachfront Villa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 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
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Platinum House | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge

Platinum House

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Washer/dryer
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Beachfront Bure Villa with Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Serenity Bure

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ocean View Bure | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Ocean View Bure

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Ocean View House | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Ocean View House

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

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4741, QLD, Whitsundays, Palm Bay Resort, Whitsundays

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 45 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Palm Bay Resort

Upscale hotel near Airlie Beach Lagoon
Located close to Palm Bay Beach, Palm Bay Resort provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sun loungers, and kayaking. Indulge in a facial, a massage, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like fishing, hiking/biking, and snorkeling. A fireplace in the lobby, 2 bars, and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and beach towels
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and wedding services
  • A front-desk safe and helicopter/airplane tours
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Palm Bay Resort boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and mini fridges

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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

Conveniences

  • 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 elevator

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Palm Bay Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Palm Bay Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Palm Bay Resort doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Palm Bay Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Palm Bay Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Palm Bay Resort located?

Located in Whitsundays, this beachfront hotel is in a national park, steps from Palm Bay Beach, and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Airlie Beach Lagoon. Whitehaven Beach is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) away.

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Palm Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 333 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

Kathryn

Liked: Amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, nice and quiet, great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bungalow looking over the ocean was spectacular and so to was the resort. A special thank-you goes out to the resort manager Tegan and her staff for making our stay memorable. A must destination for your bucket list.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless. Could have cleaned the terrace a bit as cockatoos visit often. Great view and breeze. We turned the ac off and listened to the birds and night sounds which were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

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

Yvette

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

José Antonio

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

8/10 Good

Rod

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

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

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

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

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

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

Michael

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

8/10 Good

kevin

A pleasant budget stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY Lee

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
NOTE: Palm Bay Resort would be ideal to stay at for limited stays. We did not know any better so booked an 8+ night stay so my review is based off this. The facilities were a little run down, tiles falling off the pool, areas missing off some of the roofs. Tv in main area slightly broken. Room was fairly clean, staff were lovely however a bit forgetful, not super proactive (apart from one amazing employee) view from room was incredible, spent hours upon hours reading with that view in the background. The beach itself was very rocky. Food was good, but menu limited. Again I need to stress, if this was all over a 3 or so night stay this would be 9/10. Also massively limited with supplies. Definitely need to do some supply shopping in Airlie or Hamilton before coming. So would definitely would go again but would definitely stay shorter.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Doris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to relax, with great food and great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was absolutely gorgeous, peaceful, staff were amazing and the food just fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing and a beautiful quiet place to spend several nights
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran Ayron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very great island to get away for a few days and unwind I didn't want to leave definitely would love to come back again
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We spend wonderful, relaxing and quiet days in this very nice resort - our cosy little hous was directly at the beach with a stunning view. All staff was very accomodating, supportive and cheerful - we will ever be back again if we get the chance!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

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

Jodie

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