Hamilton Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hamilton Island featuring a luxury hotel or resort, a pool and a sandy beach
Hamilton Island showing general coastal views and night scenes
Hamilton Island featuring general coastal views and a sunset
Hamilton Island which includes outdoor eating, a beach bar and a bar
Hamilton Island
Coming in at number one out of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands is Hamilton Island. The biggest and the best – Hamilton Island doesn’t make it a hard choice.

Unsurprisingly, plenty of native critters have made the island their home, too. Meet and greet koalas and kangaroos on wildlife-watching tours or hike through the rainforest to a hilltop peak and count neighbouring islands in the distance. Beaches plucked straight from a postcard and pristine coral cays provide the backdrop for snorkelling, yachting and kayaking adventures.

Reef View Hotel
Reef View Hotel
4 out of 5
12 Resort Drive, Whitsundays, QLD
The price is AU$393 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$393
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with beautiful views over Catseye Bay. The room was large with an enormous balcony. Bed was very comfortable and I like that there was both a bathtub and (separate) shower. The hotel is steps from the beach and 10 mins walk from the Marina and its restaurants (there's also a free shuttle). ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Reef View Hotel
Whitsunday Apartments
Whitsunday Apartments
4 out of 5
14 Resort Drive, Whitsundays, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$379 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$379
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,463 reviews)
"Stunning views to the reef"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Whitsunday Apartments
Palm Bungalows
Palm Bungalows
3 out of 5
3 Resort Drive, Whitsundays, QLD
The price is AU$421 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$421
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Spa Wumurdaylin and Hamilton ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (495 reviews)
"Very helpful team working there, super friendly and great location to transport"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Palm Bungalows
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Whitsunday Apartments
Whitsunday Apartments
4 out of 5
14 Resort Drive, Whitsundays, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,463 reviews)
"Stunning views to the reef"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Whitsunday Apartments
Hamilton Island Holiday Homes
Hamilton Island Holiday Homes
4 out of 5
Hamilton Island, Whitsundays, QLD
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free parking, a free area shuttle, and a garden. Popular attractions Spa Wumurdaylin and WILD LIFE ...
"Oasis 11 is on the Marina side and you can walk to the Marina to all the eateries. The apartment is spacious and has a lovely view but does need updating as the decor is tired and some of the cupboards/chairs were loose or broken. It comes with a buggy which is handy and kids U12 eat free at some ..."

Reviewed on 6 Dec. 2024

Hamilton Island Holiday Homes
Beach Lodges
Beach Lodges
3.5 out of 5
Resort Drive, Whitsundays, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Whitsundays. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Catseye Beach and Hamilton Island ...
"Great location and suited our needs. Private pool area to keep away from the crowds. Close walk to beach and other facilities on Catseye beach. Only down side was nowhere to hang clothes and no one came to fix it. No Wifi but advertised, would not connect no matter what we tried"

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024

Beach Lodges
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Hamilton Island

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
132
5 - Excellent 74%
4 - Good
40
4 - Good 22%
3 - Okay
4
3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Jo

It was a credit to all the resort staff, retail staff and all employees on the island as to how professional and calm the environment was amidst the Covid 19 crisis. We would happily holiday there again.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The place is very clean and environmentally friendly. It was fun going around the area by golf buggy. Everything is quite pricey compare to the mainland.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful location. Love the golf buggies for getting around. Depending on what you want I think 2 nights stay is enough

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It was a great trip everyone was very nice and helpful.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Walking distance to marina and beach. Free buses that go around the island

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Would go back.

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