Daydream Island Resort
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Daydream Island, The Whitsunday Islands, 4741
Just moments from an array of things to do in the Whitsunday Islands, Daydream Island Resort is an unforgettable getaway for all ages.
Guests can enjoy swimming pools, coral beaches, rainforest walks, and fully equipped gym facilities, along with unlimited access to non-motorized water activities including kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and sailing.
Our Tour Desk can arrange for half-day or full-day tours of the Great Barrier Reef, the famous Whitehaven Beach, and other nearby things to do in Whitsundays.
Check-in time: 3 pm
Check-out time: 10 am
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Facilities
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On-site restaurant
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Bar
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Beach access
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Spa
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Fitness centre
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Outdoor cinema
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Non-motorised water activities
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Living Reef
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Kids club
Restaurants and Bars
The dining experiences at Daydream Island are designed to capture the best flavours, vibrant essences and breathtaking beauty of the Whitsundays. Each of the restaurants offers a bounty of the freshest local ingredients showcased in a light but sophisticated style. From sumptuous buffets to delicious a la carte specialties to intimate private dining, savour a rich and extensive culinary experience at the on-site restaurants.
- Salti Restaurant & Bar: Embark on a unique culinary voyage at Salti, where the freshest Whitsunday seafood meets the timeless flavours of the Mediterranean, creating a dining experience that is truly a celebration of coastal life.
Open daily from 12 pm to 3 pm and from 5 pm to 8.30 pm.
- Graze Interactive Dining: Overlooking our Living Reef lagoon, our modern Australian bistro restaurant offers daily buffet breakfast with a selection of freshly baked pastries, cold cuts, cheese, fresh fruits and a variety of hot food.
Open daily: Breakfast from 6.30 am to 10 am and Coffee Bean from 6.30 am to 12 pm.
- Infinity Restaurant: Infinity Restaurant is where the views – and possibilities – are endless. With expansive views of the Whitsunday Islands, this restaurant offers an inspiring Asian-inspired dining experience that is a feast for all senses.
Open daily from 5 pm to 8.30 pm.
- Tonic Bar: Overlooking the Living Reef, Tonic Bar is an indoor/outdoor lounge bar. Meet and catch up over a drink before heading out to dinner or stay and enjoy the atmosphere with our bar menu. A trip to Tonic will be the only concoction you will need to relax and rejuvenate on the island.
Open daily from 12 pm until late.
- Barefoot Bar: A swim-up bar centrally located within the pool landscapes and surrounded by the lush tropical gardens, Barefoot Bar is an outdoor bar where you can relax with your favourite cocktail.
Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.
- Cassowary's: Dive into a world of flavours at Cassowary's. Our selection spans from lolly pots and ice creams to crunchy chips and tempting snacks. There’s a treat for everyone.
Open daily from 11 am to 4 pm.
Amenities and activities
Day Spa
During your Daydream Island getaway, take time to switch off, relax and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.
Daydream Spa offers a sanctuary of peacefulness - from the moment you first arrive, you are welcomed with the gentle scent of calming oils allowing you to drift into a state of pure relaxation. Offering a selection of luxury facial treatments, body massage, hand and foot ritual - all the treatments can be personalized to your individual needs and are provided by our experienced therapists in our intimate spa suites.
Daydream Spa has single and double spa suites available and welcomes individual, couples and small groups of friends - with larger group bookings and customised spa experiences available on request. Complete your perfect Daydream Island escape with an indulging day spa experience.
Open daily from 9.45am to 4.30pm.
Bookings essential, please contact the resort on 1800 888 288 for more information.
Living Reef
The Living Reef is a free-form coral lagoon that wraps 200m around the central building on Daydream Island and is home to over 100 species of local marine life including fish, rays and other reef-dwelling creatures. The range of Living Reef activities is offered by the resident Marine Biologists who love to share their passion and knowledge with guests.
- Exploration Centre: There’s no blackboard in this classroom. The exploration centre overlooks the Living Reef’s main lagoon and includes touch ponds, a theatre, and eye-opening exhibits.
- Underwater Observatory: Look through a large acrylic window out at a typical reef system with living coral where you can spot lobsters, fish hiding, and other reef-dwelling creatures going about their daily routine.
Activities
Daydream Island Resort is a tropical haven for romantics, families and groups alike. With an array of activities on offer across the island each day, guests can experience the splendour of diving into a snorkelling adventure or exploring the island and surrounding Great Barrier Reef Marine Park by helicopter, sailboat or jet ski. Our expansive pool landscape, coral beaches, rainforest walks, outdoor cinema, gym facilities and unlimited access to non-motorised water activities, ensures there is something to keep everyone entertained.
Please contact the Tour Desk upon your arrival to the Island, to pre-book your On-Island Activities. All Off-Island Tours need to be pre-booked, please contact the resort on 1800 888 288.
- Cockatoo Club: Book the kids in for their very own special Daydream experience during your family getaway to Daydream Island Resort.
Cockatoo Club is a fun-filled environment that encourages kids to get active, be creative and engage firsthand with our beautiful natural environment – whilst making heaps of new friends along the way. Our program is tailored to the ages of children attending and includes fabulous games, great activities and awesome wildlife experiences. Kids will go hunting for pirate treasure, create their own collection of animals in crafty critters and be inspired by the colours of the island as they paint their very own masterpiece. They will engage with nature whilst walking through the rainforest, as they wander the beaches and go on an animal scavenger hunt.
Operating hours: Morning Session: 8.30am – 12.00pm. Afternoon Session: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Subject to availability.