Daydream Island Resort

The property was absolutely beautiful and the rooms have been renovated recently, which was great. We had an ocean view which was to die for the pool is amazing and they also have a special area to watch the sunset each night where our bar is situated. They also offer a green alternative where they give you a $10 discount per night if they don’t have to clean your room. They welcomed us with a champagne and orange, which was a great start to our experience.

Australians need to stake stock of what is in their own backyard and Daydream island is part of the glorious Whitsundays. A mere 2 hour flight to Hamilton island from Sydney and a 30 minute ferry ride lands you in paradise. Daydream was destroyed by cyclone Debbie in 2018. It has been rebuilt and refurbished. Our room an ocean view suite was very comfortable and the bed was great as were the products. There are a choice of very well priced restaurants and great beaches and pools. The island is a wildlife sanctuary with water birds, cockatoos and wallabies and kangaroos. The island is committed to restoration and preservation of the reef and has a great living lagoon which you can snorkel in at a reasonable fee. There are great excursions to Whitsunday island and famous Whitehaven beach with snorkelling trips to nearby reefs. Lovers Cove sunset drinks were great to watch the sunset and there was a great musician covering chilled tunes. Great place for both adults and kids and the staff were great special shout out to Evie and Jordan and Clorinda!

Lovely spacious resort, nice sized rooms. The walaroos were there to greet us as we arrived, my daughter nearly lost her mind! The living reef was very cool and a great way to be close up to the sea life. We stayed in a room overlooking the sea which was wonderful. Pools are a bit chilly but normal as it’s winter, I think the sea temperature was warmer. We went out in the Kayaks which was fun! If you go snorkelling off Lovers cove, don’t try and get on any of the rocks as there are oyster shells embedded and they’ll slice your leg. Food was good, I had no idea kids ate for free if there is an adult eating. We loved our time there, we stayed for 3 nights, probably could have done another night but in any case, we’ll be back!

I loved the location of the island, it was stunning. Our room was just perfect overlooking the pools. The pool areas were gorgeous, the living reef was gorgeous, and I would highly recommend the snorkelling at lovers cove and in the living reef.

This really is a dream destination. We had an ocean view room that had recently been renovated. Kangaroos and cockatoos right in front of our balcony. The restaurants on the island were good, especially the Asian themed restaurant. The tour desk was great at helping with transfers and activities (10/10 recommend the heli tour!).