Hamilton Island is The Whitsundays' most accessible island escape.

Direct flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne land you on the island in under three hours, and there are no cars to deal with once you arrive.

Stay at luxury resorts, self-contained apartments or holiday homes. Get around by buggy or shuttle. Across the island, you will find more than 60 activities, restaurants and waterfront bars, Catseye Beach, island walks, and golf on Dent Island.

Hamilton Island works just as well as a base. Reef tours depart daily from Hamilton Island Marina. Whitehaven Beach is a short cruise away, and Heart Reef and the outer Great Barrier Reef are within easy reach by air or boat. Hike to Passage Peak for sweeping Whitsunday views before you head back out.

Accessibility

  • Accessible accommodation options are available on Hamilton Island, including Reef View Hotel Garden View Rooms with accessible features, The Sundays accessible rooms, and qualia accessible pavilion options.

Accreditation

  • Hamilton Island is part of the EarthCheck program and has reached Bronze Benchmarking status, measuring energy, water, waste and social performance as it works towards certification.
  • Hamilton Island Marina is a Marina Industries Association Level 3 certified Clean Marina.

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Family Friendly
  • Cafe
  • Swimming Pool
  • Day Spa
  • Gym
  • Entertainment
  • Tennis Court
  • Golf Course
  • Boating Facilities
  • Lookouts
  • Gallery / Museum

Other

  • Hamilton Island is car-free, with golf buggies, walking and a complimentary Island Shuttle service used to get around.

Activity

  • Catseye Beach, reef tours, Whitehaven Beach trips, scenic flights, golf on Dent Island, walking trails and family activities are key Hamilton Island experiences.

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Hamilton Island Reef View Hotel

$360–1530

The Reef View Hotel has many amenities, including a 35-metre swimming pool, the Reef Lounge bar, and in-house Pool Terrace Restaurant serving buffet breakfast, light lunches and à la carte dinner menu. Reef View Hotel guests have complimentary use of non-motorised water sports and the hotel has a tours and activities desk, lobby shop and fully serviced Business Centre.

Choose from a range of rooms and suites at the Reef View Hotel Hamilton Island. All rooms are spacious and well appointed, with a furnished balcony, internet access and bathroom with separate bath and shower. Garden View rooms have leafy views and ocean glimpses, while each Coral Sea View room has spectacular views over Catseye Bay and nearby Whitsunday Island.

The Reef View Hotel on Hamilton Island is the perfect destination for your next Great Barrier Reef holiday or Whitsunday Island getaway.

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Beach Club, Hamilton Island

$873–1020

Awaken to absolute beachfront views at the Beach Club. Surrounded by landscaped gardens on Catseye Beach, the Beach Club Hamilton Island is a boutique retreat exclusively for adults. Romantic, intimate and perfect for couples, the well appointed boutique rooms have a stylish and relaxed beach house vibe, tailor-made for relaxing. Facing directly onto Catseye Beach, each spacious Beach Club room opens onto a private furnished terrace or balcony with palm-fringed views of the Coral Sea.

Hamilton Island's best choice for boutique accommodation, the Beach Club rooms have an elegant seaside décor. With the choice of a king or twin single beds, the well appointed rooms have an en suite bathroom with a bath, separate shower and bathrobes. There's everything you need to relax at your fingertips, from surround-sound television and Ezystream complimentary connection to internet access, stereo and deluxe mini bar.

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Hamilton Island Palm Bungalows

$480–495

Romantic and affordable, Hamilton Island Palm Bungalows are designed for couples and families holidaying on a budget. Surrounded by tropical landscaped gardens and Hamilton Island's lush foliage, the bungalows have everything you need for a comfortable island holiday.

The freestanding bungalows are simple yet charming, offering a 'back to nature' experience. The bungalows offer seclusion in a convenient location, with the island's main swimming pool and shops and restaurants of Marina Village just minutes away.

Each bungalow has every convenience you need to enjoy island life your own way, including a kitchenette, bar fridge, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities.

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Hamilton Island Golf Club

Tee off beside the Whitsundays at the Hamilton Island Golf Club, one of the world's premier golfing destinations. The course is adjacent to Hamilton Island on its own patch of paradise, Dent Island.

Designed by five-time British Open winner Peter Thomson, it is the only championship course in Australia on its own island. The par 71, 18-hole course is on par with Australia's top golfing destinations for its design, location and facilities. The course boasts a variety of obstacles for those willing to take on the challenge – wicked winds; impenetrable bushland; people have even called the 14th hole, the ‘Valley of Death’.

Spectacularly located with panoramic Whitsundays views, the Hamilton Island course will challenge and delight weekend golfers and professionals alike. Plus, the contemporary Clubhouse is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal after an unforgettable golfing experience.

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Whitsunday Apartments Hamilton Island

$399–550

The 4-star rated Whitsunday Apartments, are located on the resort side of Hamilton Island and overlook the golden sands of Catseye Beach. All apartments feature a spacious lounge, dining area, full kitchen facilities, large private balcony, and offer stunning views over the ocean or the tropical gardens.

The Whitsunday Apartments are perfectly positioned to take advantage of all that Hamilton Island has to offer, from the myriad of restaurants and local attractions to the natural unspoilt beauty of the island and the surrounding Whitsunday region and all that the Great Barrier Reef has to offer.

The Resort features three room types, all with similar floor plans; The Deluxe Coral Sea View Apartments are located on the top floors of the Resort and provide stunning views over the Coral Sea. On the lower floors the Coral Sea View Apartments offer views over the Ocean and Catseye Beach, with the Garden View Apartments, providing a very tropical feel with views over the beautiful tropical landscaped gardens.

Resort facilities include a lagoon style swimming pool with heated spa, reception and guest lounge, tour desk, free in room wi-fi and unlimited use of the scheduled Island Shuttle service.

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Yacht Club Villas

$830–1920

The luxury Yacht Club Villas boast a superb waterfront position with breathtaking ocean views.

With a design emphasis on privacy and space, each villa spans three to four levels according to position. With landscaping crafted by celebrity landscape designer Jamie Durie, each four bedroom villa offers a spacious open plan living/dining room, state-of-the art gourmet kitchen with Miele appliances, four bedrooms and four bathrooms, a separate laundry, fully ducted air conditioning and a private golf buggy for guest use.

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The Sundays

$891–1602

They have taken everything that makes Sunday the best day of the week and turned it into every day of the week.

Welcome to The Sundays, a boutique escape in Australia's Whitsundays in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Created with families in mind, a getaway designed to help you relax, reconnect and recharge with those who matter most.

Kick back a little further, pull loved ones a little closer, soak up every ray and savour every moment. While your time at The Sundays may not last forever, the feeling it inspires will.

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qualia

$1780–9540

Nestled in the northern most tip of Hamilton Island, qualia is a unique expression of world-class luxury.

Immersing guests in a relaxed atmosphere, offering personalised and intuitive service, qualia is a truly special place where everything has been meticulously considered to relax the mind yet completely spoil the senses. Stay at qualia for a truly memorable, luxury holiday experience.

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