InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef
Highlights
- Savour exceptional dining experiences crafted from local ingredients while enjoying stunning views of the Coral Sea.
- Dive into vibrant coral reefs, discovering the underwater wonders of the Great Barrier Reef right at your doorstep.
- Unwind in private pools surrounded by tropical gardens, creating a serene escape for relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Explore endless activities for all ages, including a dedicated Kids Club for family-friendly fun on Hayman Island.
Experience the frontier of Australian luxury at InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef. Nestled at the northernmost point of the Whitsundays, Hayman Island unlocks the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. The resort offers guests luxury accommodations, with options tailored to every type of traveller. Choose from 182 rooms, suites, villas, and four exclusive residences.
From the moment you step off your luxury boat or helicopter transfer, you will discover an idyllic destination of privacy; where you can dive the Great Barrier Reef, unwind in private pools, sail the Coral Sea, savour exceptional dining experiences and rejuvenate with spa treatments.
The original leaping-off point into one of the world’s seven natural wonders, the resort invites guests to snorkel amidst vibrant coral reefs, hike to the top of Hayman Island’s peak or sail into the sunset.
Hayman Island is a playground for all ages. Families seeking Great Barrier Reef accommodation will find endless activities for children, including a dedicated Kids Club. Parents can take advantage of babysitting services and enjoy some well-deserved relaxation.
Hayman Island isn’t just for leisure—it’s also a world-class venue for corporate retreats and conferences, where luxury and professionalism blend seamlessly to create an unparalleled experience. Choose from a variety of event spaces, including beachfront venues and ballrooms.
Discover why InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef is the ultimate luxury private island resort.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
- Australian Hotels Association
- Meetings and Events Australia
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- QLD – Tourism Whitsundays
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Available experiences
Retreat Courtyard Room
A haven of serene relaxation waits with 16 stunning Retreat Courtyard Rooms. Located in the Beach Wing of the resort, each room has been thoughtfully designed to offer a rare sense of escapism, accentuating the natural surrounds with an immersive outdoor rain shower and private terrace. Luxury island living spills through the open-plan space, with the light filled living area, king bedding and master bedroom with separate shower and bathtub.
Beachfront Pool Villa
Positioned on Hayman Island’s white-crescent beachfront, sit eight exclusive Beachfront Pool Villas, with views of the Coral Sea.
Designed to accentuate beachside luxury, floor-to-ceiling windows create light-drenched living, with each villa offering a super-king bedroom, separate bathroom with bathtub, a separate shower and an open-plan dressing room. Outdoors, the masterfully-designed villas feature an open-air plunge pool, outdoor shower, chaise lounge, beautiful timber finishes, and direct beach access.
Three Bedroom Hayman Beach House
Experience private island living with the exclusive Three Bedroom Hayman Beach House. Newly built in 2019, InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef’s beachfront abode holds prime position on the white-crescent beachfront while maintaining close access to the resort’s iconic Hayman Pool.
The Beach House’s expansive modern interiors are home to an 8-person dining room, generous living area, and an alfresco entertaining deck complete with a spectacular beachfront Infinity Pool. Three bedrooms offer a distinct sense of place with floor-to-ceiling vistas across The Whitsunday Islands. The Master Suite is complete with an opulent ocean-facing king bed, large ensuite and direct access to the private Infinity Pool. While the Beach House’s additional two bedrooms – one king and one twin – feature an ensuite, living area and private plunge pool.
Designed to flow effortlessly from indoor to outdoor, this immaculate Beach House also features sun lounges in both pools, manicured gardens, bamboo walls, and timber stepping platforms leading to direct beach access.
Please note that all pools in the Three Bedroom Hayman Beach House are fully safety-fenced which permits children under the age of 12 to stay in this accommodation.
Lagoon King Room
Overlooking Hayman Island’s lily lagoon and tropical gardens, the Lagoon Rooms offer opulent relaxation on the eastern side of the resort. Spread across three levels within The Lagoon Wing, the Lagoon Rooms are designed as a retreat complete with soft finishes and luxury amenities. Positioned beside Infinity Pool and Bam Bam, the Lagoon Room’s offer opulent bedding, a separate dressing room, a private balcony and a contemporary ensuite complete with a double vanity, shower and separate bathtub.
Room views vary according to room category and location. Disability-accessible rooms are available on request. Adjoining rooms are subject to availability upon request. If required, a third guest can utilise a pull-out single sofa bed.
Lagoon Twin Room
Overlooking Hayman Island’s lily lagoon and tropical gardens, the Lagoon Twin Rooms offer opulent relaxation on the eastern side of the resort. Spread across three levels within The Lagoon Wing, the Lagoon Rooms are designed as a retreat complete with soft finishes and luxury amenities. Positioned beside Infinity Pool and Bam Bam, the Lagoon Room’s offer opulent bedding, a separate dressing room, a private balcony and a contemporary ensuite complete with a double vanity, shower and separate bathtubs.
Room views vary according to room category and location. Disability-accessible rooms are available on request. Adjoining rooms are subject to availability upon request. If required, a third guest is to utilise a pull-out single sofa bed.
Lagoon Ocean View King Room
The Lagoon Ocean View King Rooms face out onto sweeping views across The Whitsunday Islands and feature a private balcony and ensuite. Spread across three floors within The Lagoon Wing, each Lagoon Ocean View King Room welcomes guests with opulent interiors, king bedding and an open-plan dressing room. A private ensuite features a separate bathtub, shower, luxury amenities and double vanity. The Lagoon Ocean View King Room leads out onto a private balcony unlocking views that span across Hayman Island, Hook Island and Langford Island.
Please note that adjoining rooms are subject to availability upon request. If required, a third guest is to utilise a pull-out single sofa bed.
Lagoon Ocean View Twin Room
The Lagoon Ocean View Twin Rooms face out onto sweeping views across The Whitsunday Islands and feature a private balcony and ensuite. Spread across three floors within The Lagoon Wing, each Lagoon Ocean View Twin Room welcomes guests with opulent interiors an open-plan dressing room. A private ensuite features a separate bathtub, shower, luxury amenities and double vanity. The Lagoon Ocean View Twin Rooms lead out onto a private balcony unlocking views that span across Hayman Island, Hook Island and Langford Island.
Please note that adjoining rooms are subject to availability upon request. If required, a third guest is to utilise a pull-out single sofa bed.
Lagoon King Suite
Located within The Lagoon Wing, the one-bedroom Lagoon King Suites blend indoor and outdoor living with a private double balcony overlooking Hayman Island’s lily lagoon and Infinity Pool. The Lagoon King Suite’s contemporary interiors offer a spacious retreat with a large separate lounge area, a 4-person dining area and a separate master bedroom. The master bedroom is complete with a king-sized bed, dedicated workspace and a private dressing room. While an open-plan bathroom features a separate shower, double vanity and a freestanding bathtub.
Please note that adjoining rooms are available upon request and are subject to availability.
Family Lagoon Suite
Located on the tranquil eastern side of the resort, The Family Lagoon Suite features an interconnecting king and twin guest room with close access to the family-friendly Infinity Pool.
Comprising of a king suite and twin bedroom, the two rooms connect privately through a shared foyer, each with a private balcony presenting views across the lily lagoon and gardens, or Hayman Beach and The Coral Sea. Alongside floor-to-ceiling-windows and opulent décor, each guest room features an ensuite with separate shower, bathtub, open-plan dressing room and double vanity.
Please note that The Family Lagoon Suite is available upon request.
One Bedroom Hayman Suite
The Lagoon Wing’s One Bedroom Hayman Suite is positioned on the top floor of the Lagoon Wing, unlocking unobstructed views across Hayman Island from a show-stopping private double balcony. The One Bedroom Hayman Suite presents light-filled contemporary spaces with a large open-plan living room, dining area and large balcony running the length of the ocean-facing suite. The separate king bedroom offers a serene retreat with a four-poster canopied king bed facing out onto sea views, a contemporary ensuite bathroom, separate shower, bathtub, double vanities, a private dressing room.
Two Bedroom Hayman Suite
The Lagoon Wing’s Two Bedroom Hayman Suite offers an ocean-facing retreat with beautifully appointed interiors and two generous guest rooms.
Ideal for families, the suite presents a large open-plan living room and dining area, both of which flow seamlessly onto a large private balcony with sweeping views of Hayman Beach, The Coral Sea and The Whitsunday Islands. The light-filled suites offer two separate bedrooms – one king and one twin – each presenting spectacular double-doors opening onto the suite’s wrap-around balcony, modern ensuite, and postcard views across the region.
Three Bedroom Hayman Suite
The Lagoon Wing’s Three Bedroom Hayman Suite is ideal for larger travel groups, with panoramic views across Hayman Island and The Whitsunday Islands from a large wrap-around balcony, an impressive gallery kitchenette, contemporary open-plan living area and bar.
As the resort’s second-largest suite, guests will welcome entertainment excellence with a presidential-size lounge and dining area, a fully-equipped kitchenette and a dedicated bar area. The spacious suite’s wrap-around balcony offers a deep connection to island surrounds with views across Hayman Beach, Hook Island and Langford Island.
Three spacious bedrooms feature an opulent king bed in two rooms and a twin bed configuration in the third room. Each bedroom has an ensuite, with the master suite boasting a private ocean-facing bathroom with a separate shower, bathtub, double vanity and open-plan dressing room.
One Bedroom Pool Access Suite
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef’s collection of iconic One Bedroom Pool Access Suites offer swim-out access to Hayman Pool from the suite’s private double balcony. Perched over Australia’s largest swimming pool – Hayman Pool – the One Bedroom Pool Access Suites present the height of luxury resort living. Each private double balcony is complete with a relaxing day bed, dining area and swim-out access to the swimming pool. While open-plan interiors boast floor-to-ceiling windows, a soft coastal hued lounge area, dedicated 4-person dining area and state-of-the-art suite control.
The master bedroom features king bedding, an open-plan dressing room and a contemporary ensuite with a separate shower, bathtub and luxury amenities.
Please note that due to Queensland’s pool safety regulations, this is an adults-only room type for a maximum of two adults.
One Bedroom Pool Ocean View Suite
Perched over Hayman Pool with captivating views across The Whitsunday Islands, the contemporary One Bedroom Ocean View Pool Suite offers a private balcony and open-plan living areas.
Located across level 2 and 3 of The Pool Wing, the One Bedroom Ocean View Pool Suites offer an elegant blend of interior and exterior design with views across Hayman Pool and The Coral Sea from a large private double balcony. Features include a contemporary living room and 4-person dining area, complete with beautiful finishes and minimalist design. The master guest room is complete with a four-poster king-size canopied bed and an open-plan bathroom with a separate shower, freestanding bath, double vanity and open-plan dressing room.
Disability-accessible rooms are available on request.
Two Bedroom Pool Ocean View Suite
Located across level 2 and 3 of The Pool Wing, the beautifully appointed Two Bedroom Ocean View Pool Suite offers a private island sanctuary for families or groups.
The Two Bedroom Ocean View Pool Suites offer an elegant blend of interior and exterior design with views across the Hayman Pool and The Coral Sea from a large private double balcony. Features include a contemporary living room complete with beautiful finishes and minimalist design.
Spread across 114 sqm, the suite also includes two guest rooms. The master guest room is complete with a four-poster king size canopied bed and an open-plan bathroom with a separate shower, freestanding bath, double vanity and open-plan dressing room. The second guest room is set-up with twin configuration and features an open-plan dressing room and ensuite with shower and luxury amenities.
Beachfront Pavilion
Offering direct beach access, the Beachfront Pavilions provide the ultimate escape for sea-side relaxation in a serene adult only environment. Each pavilion is set within landscaped hedges for privacy and offers a grassed lawn with deck chairs to take in the ocean views. The beachfront pavilion is a standalone bungalow with an open plan light-filled living area, super king bedding, a master bathroom with a freestanding bath, a connected deck terrace and a private plunge pool.
Hayman Residences
Designed by multi-award-winning Australian Architect Kerry Hill, four private Hayman Residences are positioned on Hayman Island’s prestigious hilltop boasting panoramic views across The Whitsundays.
Each hilltop retreat presents four guest rooms each with its own private ensuite, and breathtaking open plan living areas complete with a contemporary lounge, fully-equipped kitchen, wrap-around balcony, barbeque area, and best of all – a show-stopping Infinity Pool with cascading views across Australia’s most iconic private island, Hayman Island.
While staying in a Hayman Residence, enjoy full access to InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef’s facilities including the resort’s 24-hour gym, spa, swimming pools, restaurants and bars.
Current offers
Resort All Inclusive
Take the hassle out of travel and leave room only for absolute enjoyment with our Resort All Inclusive package, offering a wide array of dining options, member privileges, and endless recreational activities.
Hayman Indulgence
Immerse yourself in the ultimate luxury getaway ; your unforgettable moments unfold with a minimum of three-nights in a room or suite of your choice, dinner for two in one of our three restaurants and daily breakfast for two.
One More Day
Indulge in the rare luxury of extending the moment in our suites and premium rooms with our Stay 3, Pay 2 offer, exclusively for IHG One Rewards members.
Offer inclusions:
Stay 3, Pay 2 on Suites & Premium Rooms
Daily breakfast for two
For every 3 nights booked, the 3rd night is free – stay 6 nights, pay for only 4
Valid for stays from 18 April to 31 December 2026.
One more sunset, one more moment, one more day. The longer your stay, the more you save.
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.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
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)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Audio enabled lifts are available.
- Raised tactile buttons in lifts are available.
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caption all entertainment (TVs, live shows, performances) is available.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
- Volume controlled phones are available.
- Visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light) are available.
- A low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music) is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
- 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.
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Wheelchair access to spa/gym.
- Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
- 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).
- A lever handle on the door (easier to use).
- Enough space for a wheelchair to move around three sides of a double king sized bed (A pathway of 1200mm minimum width is required for wheelchair access).
- A wheelchair accessible bathroom (Entrance to bathroom must have step free greater than 5mm or a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm. Bathrooms dimensions must be no less than 2000mm X 2500mm. Have a hobless (step free) shower recess. Shower recess must have at least 1100 x 1100mm clear area for wheelchair access (no door). Have a slip resistant fold down seat or fixed seat in shower .Seat must be at least 900mm long.).
- A lever handle on bathroom door.
- Grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable).
- A handheld shower hose (should be at least 1500mm long).
- Grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested).