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$460 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$460
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great service. Good location."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2025

Reef View Hotel
Whitsunday Apartments
Whitsunday Apartments
4 out of 5
14 Resort Drive, Whitsundays, QLD
The price is AU$421 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$421
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
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! (2,455 reviews)
Good spot
"Great experience"

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

Whitsunday Apartments
Palm Bungalows
Palm Bungalows
3 out of 5
3 Resort Drive, Whitsundays, QLD
The price is AU$480 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$480
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Catseye Beach and Spa Wumurdaylin ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (484 reviews)
"All the activities"

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 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! (2,455 reviews)
Good spot
"Great experience"

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

Whitsunday Apartments
BEACHFRONT UNIT "EVERYTHING YOU NEED AT A PRICE YOU"LL LOVE" Frangipani 206 <br>
BEACHFRONT UNIT "EVERYTHING YOU NEED AT A PRICE YOU"LL LOVE" Frangipani 206 <br>
Hamilton Island
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Whitsundays. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Catseye Beach and Hamilton Island ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
"Host was very helpful, transport to and from airport was smooth and easy. Apartment was clean and had all supplies we needed. Thank you so much! 10 out of 10"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

BEACHFRONT UNIT "EVERYTHING YOU NEED AT A PRICE YOU"LL LOVE" Frangipani 206 <br>
Lagoon 206 by HamoRent on Hamilton Island
Lagoon 206 by HamoRent on Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island, QLD
Stay at this apartment in Whitsundays. Enjoy free WiFi, a snack bar/deli, and patios. Popular attractions Catseye Beach and Hamilton Island Bowling Alley are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Great view and close to the beach, pool, walks.
"The unit was a good size for the 5 adults and one baby and comfortable. The view from the balcony was great and it's across the road from the beach. The pool is very close too and has a shade sail which was perfect for a sunny day. The walks are within a short distance too. The only minor downfall ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jan. 2025

Lagoon 206 by HamoRent on Hamilton Island
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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