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Palm Bay Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a fitness centre

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One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Platinum House | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Located close to Palm Bay Beach, Palm Bay Resort provides a corner/local shop, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. With a beachfront location, sunloungers and rowing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment or a facial at the on-site spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as kayaking, fishing and snorkelling. A garden, a library and a fireplace in reception are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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

Beachfront Villa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow | Living area

One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 667 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 753 sq ft
  • 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
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 409 sq ft
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Ocean View Bure

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 452 sq ft
  • 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
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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

Ocean View House

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Whitsundays, Palm Bay Resort is in a national park and on the beach. Passage Peak is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Airlie Beach Lagoon and Whitehaven Beach. Palm Bay Beach and Hill Inlet are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Palm Bay Resort, Whitsundays, Whitsundays, QLD, 4741

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 45 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Palm Bay Resort

Upscale hotel near Airlie Beach Lagoon
Located close to Palm Bay Beach, Palm Bay Resort provides a corner/local shop, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sunloungers and rowing. Indulge in a massage, a body treatment and a facial at the on-site spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as kayaking, fishing and snorkelling. A garden, a library and a fireplace in reception are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), wedding services and beach towels
  • Tour/ticket information, a banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage and helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Palm Bay Resort offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as safes and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and mini fridges

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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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 per cent 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 per cent

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 any lifts
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 at Palm Bay Resort?

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout 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. 233 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 322 reviews

9.0/10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

kevin

A pleasant budget stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

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

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

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

Erin de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and staff excellent, room very comfortable with lots of extras. Has a nice beach and easy hiking around island.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Sudhanshu

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

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Palm Bay resort is the most beautiful, relaxing resort I have been to. Everything about the resort is perfect and the staff are excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024