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Palm Bungalows
8/10 Good
"Bungalows are quiet and private. Shower was excellent. Pool and beach were top rate. Staff was lackluster. Buggies are too expensive. Public shuttle was great but the stops are poorly designed for convenience. Cuca Chu restaurant was very good; make a reservation."
Whitsunday Apartments
10/10 Excellent
"Great holiday!"
The Sundays
10/10 Excellent
"All the hotel staff service was excellent. Hotel was convenient easy access to the few places on the island especially with the buggy. Breakfast and dinner selections were limited at the Catseye lounge. The room was spacious as well as the bathroom. There was a fly when we checked into the room and found a roach in the cupboard. So do clean the utensils and cups before using as there are a lot insects around the island."
Reef View Hotel
6/10 Okay
"Just ok"
Beach Club
8/10 Good
"Very conveniently located. Not great as a solo traveller. Left for a considerable length of time at the end of each mean whilst couples and groups were attende to. Too busy and food overpriced"
Daydream Island Resort
8/10 Good
"This is still a great destination. Rooms are clean and spacious and grounds well maintained. The breakfasts were the big let down. Hot foods, eggs, bacon, etc were cold from the servery and coffee often only luke warm. Otherwise a great place to stay."
Qualia
8/10 Good
"qualia is one of the most beautiful properties we have visited. The setting, architecture, views, and atmosphere truly feel special and uniquely Australian. Our arrival experience was excellent. Noemi provided a warm airport pickup, smooth check-in, and a thoughtful overview of the property and room. The accommodations themselves were stunning. We also had an incredible “Best of Both Worlds” tour with Pedro, who was engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate about the island. It was one of the highlights of the trip. The main challenge during the first 24 hours was inconsistency in service attentiveness. At times, particularly at the pool and during our first dinner at Long Pavilion, service felt less proactive than expected for a property at this level. Drink refills, reservation follow-up, and simple check-ins occasionally required prompting rather than feeling naturally anticipated. What truly elevated the experience was the response from leadership. Rebecca, the General Manager, was exceptional: thoughtful, responsive, attentive, and genuinely interested in feedback. Her professionalism and accountability significantly improved the remainder of our stay. Beach Club dinner was another standout, with warm staff, relaxed pacing, and beautifully prepared food and cocktails. Overall, qualia delivers an extraordinary setting and many memorable moments. While there were some early service inconsistencies, the property’s beauty, excursions, dining, and strong leadership respon"
Palm Bay Resort
6/10 Okay
"Food was great could do with the ability to rent a small boat to see more around the island. Unfortunately for us had a super soft bed. A shame properties don’t tell you the types of beds they have. "
Waves 2 - Ocean views with buggy
10/10 Excellent
"Everything we needed and all very organised and transfers and pick ups were simple"