Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef
Highlights
- Savour stunning ocean views from luxurious rooms and suites at Daydream Island Resort, enhancing your tropical getaway.
- Explore the Living Reef's vibrant marine life, featuring over 100 species of fish and 80 species of coral.
- Dive into a revitalised pool landscape surrounded by tropical gardens, perfect for relaxation and scenic enjoyment.
- Indulge in diverse dining options, including an Asian Fusion restaurant, to satisfy every palate on the island.
Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef is ideally located in the heart of Queensland’s Whitsundays Islands and the gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. Following an extensive AUD140 million redevelopment in 2018-2019, their stylish and tranquil island resort offers a range of refurbished spacious and modern rooms and suites with stunning views overlooking the pool and garden landscapes or with ocean views.
There is an expanded food and beverage offering across the island with three restaurants and three bars including an exciting new Asian Fusion restaurant which joins the buffet and modern Australian restaurants.
The Living Reef is the main centrepiece of the island which is a unique free form coral lagoon wrapping 200 metres around the central building and holding over 1.5 million litres of water. The Living Reef is home to over 100 species of marine fish, over 80 species of coral and a variety of invertebrates such as starfish, sea cucumbers and crabs.
The Resort offers a revitalised pool landscape that sweeps through the tropical gardens across the resort allowing guests to swim and enjoy unparalleled views across the Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef along with unlimited access to a variety of non-motorised water activities.
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Accreditations
- Assisted Walking Qualified
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ATEC India Host
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- The Accessible Group Pty Ltd
- QLD – Tourism Whitsundays
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Available experiences
Resort Room
With the comfort of a either a king-size bed or two queen-sized beds, our Resort Rooms are conveniently located close to the central Atrium building. With a spacious 36sqm, these contemporary rooms flourish with relaxed colour tones, offer ample space, and feature tranquil views that spread to the resort and lush garden beds through windows that provide an abundance of natural light. The bathroom contains a shower over the bathtub combination, that is versatile and suits all needs, complete with our Australian–made eco–friendly amenities. The Resort Rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, lounge chair with coffee table, office desk, pay movies and a range of additional TV channels are also available for your enjoyment.
Superior Room
Featuring either a plush king-size bed or two queen-sized bed, our Superior Rooms have three different aspects to chose from – Pool View which overlook the Resort pool landscapes and lush garden beds, Pool Side which are located on the ground floor overlooking the Resort pool landscapes or Ocean View with impeccable views overlooking the Whitsundays waters.
Our Superior Rooms are spacious at 36sqm and these contemporary rooms flourish with relaxed colour tones, offer ample space, and feature tranquil views through floor to ceiling sliding doors that provide an abundance of natural light, opening out onto a balcony or terrace. The bathroom contains a shower over the bathtub combination, that is versatile and suits all needs, complete with our Australian–made eco–friendly amenities. The Superior Rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, sofa lounge with coffee table, office desk, pay movies and a range of additional TV channels are also available for your enjoyment.
Deluxe Ocean Terrace Room
Envision and admire the beauty of the Whitsundays at your fingertips with our Deluxe Ocean Terrace Rooms. Facing directly out over the ocean towards the Whitsunday Islands, these rooms feature a plush king-size bed and are located on the eastern side of the Driftwood Wing and span the ground, first and second floors. At 36sqm these vibrant light-filled rooms are decorated with relaxed colour tones providing plenty of space which opens out onto a large terrace with outdoor furniture. The bathroom contains a walk–in shower with a high-pressure shower head and complete with our Australian–made eco–friendly amenities. The Deluxe Ocean Terrace Rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, sofa lounge with coffee table, office desk, pay movies and a range of additional TV channels are also available for your enjoyment.
Deluxe Serenity Twin Room
Encompassing a premium view of the mainland and Lovers Cove, our Deluxe Serenity Twin Room is surrounded by the comforts of a luxury room complete with the comfort of two queen-sized beds. With a generous 40sqm of space, this vibrant light-filled room is decorated with relaxed colour tones and features floor to ceiling sliding doors which opens out onto a large balcony with outdoor furniture. The marbled bathroom contains a walk–in shower, spa bath and is complete with our Australian–made eco–friendly amenities. The Deluxe Serenity Room features complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, lounge chairs with coffee table, office desk, pay movies and a range of additional TV channels are also available for your enjoyment.
Serenity Suite
A feeling of pure serenity will wash gently over you whilst indulging into the tranquility of our expansive Serenity Suite. It is all about the spectacular picturesque views of Lovers Cove, which can be enjoyed from every aspect of this suite. Offering a spacious 60sqm, the Serenity Suite is embellished with relaxed colour tones and features a separate main bedroom with a luxurious king-size bed, flat screen TV, sitting area and floor to ceiling sliding door opening onto a balcony. A separate living space featuring a sitting and lounge area, dining table and chairs, wet bar and complete with floor to ceiling sliding door opening out onto a generous balcony with exceptional outdoor furniture. The luxurious marbled bathroom contains a walk–in shower, separate spa bath and is complete with our Australian–made eco–friendly amenities. The Serenity Suite features complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, pay movies and a range of additional TV channels are also available for your enjoyment.
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Adventure Package
Escape to Daydream Island with our Adventure Holiday Package – where thrilling experiences meet breathtaking views
Attention all thrill-seekers! This is the ultimate destination for anyone seeking both relaxation and adrenaline-pumping adventure. Whether you’re racing across the water on a jet ski or discovering the wonders of the Living Reef, excitement awaits around every corner.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- A choice of wheelchair accessible accommodation rooms (Guest may wish to know if you have a choice of wheelchair accessible rooms, such as single room / studio apartment / apartment / cottage / quality / views, etc. Wheelchairs require a 1600mm x 2200mm width area to turn around and require step free access.).
- Step free access to room (Entrance to the room wheelchair accessible with step free greater than 5mm or has a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm length).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.