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Reviews of Daydream Island Resort 4.5 stars

Daydream Island, Whitsunday Passage via Airlie Beach, 4802 Daydream Island, Australia

#1 of 1 hotels in Daydream Island

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Review score

Based on 2101 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 13 November 2024

    8.0
    It was just amazing, and I would highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Pool View Twin
    • Stayed 5 nights

    nothing

    I loved it all

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    8.0
    We loved DayDream, though needs more to do, if your there for more than 2-3 days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Pool View Twin
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some updating around the pool area, it felt a little tired and worn out. Breakfast could be better, and fix the area at the southern end of the island

    Great island, very spacious, views are excellent, had a very friendly feel to the resort. There was some hidden gems that you could explore and be by yourselves

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    8.0
    we had the best time on the island, this would be perfect for a family or group of friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Resort Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the coffee at buffet and coffee shop was not good

    the island was amazing, we'll be back. we especially loved the pool areas and swim up bar

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Ocean View Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A map of the island might be helpful , rather than just a digital map

    Staff were so lovely and accommodating when I accidentally left some items behind - they kindly transported them back on the ferry

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful location but hotel badly needs overhaul
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Ocean View King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were average apart from Rebecca! Food in restaurants was average. Dirty hallways and rainsodden carpets. The food especially breakfast was very poorly presented

    The view and location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    9.0
    So much better than what we imagined. Would stay over and over again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Pool View King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Got a room upgrade to a king deluxe sea view when we checked in Restaurants and pool so close by Underwater observatory was incredible Wildlife freely roaming around the grounds

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    7.0
    A novelty and no regrets visiting - would recommend for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Ocean Terrace King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food isn’t the same standard as Hamilton Island. Some things were done really well. It was very hard to find healthy choices with the two restaurants. Lots of fried food at the Asian restaurant (Infinity). Pizza, hamburgers and chips at Salti’s.

    Great location and activities. Wonderful staff. The living reef snorkel was an unexpected highlight!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    9.0
    Overall definitely coming back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That it wasn’t super kid friendly- lunch not open till 12 most children eat around 11/11:30 and the baby chinos didn’t come with lids. And sadly it was the same breakfast options each day. Fruit not that fresh

    Loved the pools and all the fishes

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Pool View Twin
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was very cold

    Kids dine, water craft activities, paint and sip

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    7.0
    Not recomended, better stay on land and do activities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    not much to do, one pool closed and not advised before booking. No music , all activities are water related , extra charge for water activities. Lunch and dinner options are limited to 2 restaurants. Beaches are very small , all corals and hard to walk.

    boring

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Ocean Terrace King
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Prices, it is a remote location and with that comes additional costs. Make sure you allow for this in your budget because everything will cost you more, small example a bottle was water was $6. It a beautiful place and absolutely worth visiting just do your research before you book :)

    Beautiful location the perfect place to unwind, relax and do nothing. Highlight is the wildlife and stunning views.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Ocean Terrace King
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be good to open the breakfast buffet as an evening buffet to give more food options

    Pure relaxation

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    7.0
    It is a great place to enjoy activities and relax for a short period of time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The breakfast was good, but for me the only problem is the diversity of the breakfast. I would say on the last day I started to get bored with the breakfast because it is always the same everyday. Most of resorts would change the breakfast every day or every 2 days so people don't get bored with it. The staff were really caring and very nice to talk to. I would say that, for the price (value for money) I would have expected an elevated experience compared to what I did. E.g. the barefoot bar, was okay, but needed more staff to cope with the amount of people waiting to order drinks - and there were not a big variaty of drinks. Also near the pool, would have been insteresting a QR code to order drinks and a waiter or waitress deliver the drink for you at the pool - this is what I mean by value for money. Another thing is - some of the activities were only possible to do on specific days, which is fine - but I think the variaty of ativities could be increased so guests are able to do more of the activities if they want and split the queue for those. E.g. There are only one activity per time slot - instead of for example, 2 different activities at the same time. This would give guests more options to do things and potentially enjoy the resort even more with more options. I couldn't do the Sailing activity, as there were only 2 boats, and many people to do it (and classes were only on weekends). Last but not least is the location - while it is in a very seclude location where you can enjoy the peaceful island, it is hard to get to the region activities (you need to keep booking the ferry to the continent or to Hamilton Island) to go to the external activities, and there are limited time slots that the ferry goes to the island - so you need to keep in mind the extra cost of the ferry and the limited time slots to go back and from the island.

    I like that is very calm and isolated place - you can enjoy the island and chill. There are a lot of activities you can do during your stay and the staff are very caring to your well being. I loved that we got a very warm welcome and directions when we arrived at the resort. Infinity Restaurant was delicious.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    9.0
    Excellent place to relax and unwind, highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Pool Side King
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much to dislike, maybe more outdoor movie nights for bigger kids not just kids

    The laid back atmosphere, a very relaxing time, everything was so clean and tidy

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    9.0
    Stunning part of the world.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Serenity King Suite
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We weren't advised that one part of Daydream was out of action and the food was extremely expensive in the restaurants. If they had some simpler options ie a standard fish n chips etc, that would have been fantastic. $66 for reef fish n chips is over the top and some nights, no fish at all.

    What a wonderful part of the world. The view over the beautiful Whitsunday Islands was second to none. The buffet breakfast was brilliant.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    8.0
    Great first holiday for our Bub!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Pool View King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need more food options for quick lunches - eg sell pre-made wraps at tonic or barefoot bar. Think about where people are placed accomodation wise e.g had a pram so it was quite confusing to get to room, had to go up a level, change lift and then down a level.

    We loved the living reef, the food at infinity and the fact that it’s the whole island!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    8.0
    Just what we needed a quiet few days away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Pool View King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing bad to say

    It was very relaxing

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    9.0
    A great island holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Pool View Twin– Including Return Ferry Transfer
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed with my two kids and husband, we only had sleeping beds for 3 because of a problem with the aircon. One of my sons had to sleep on the couch.

    Breakfast and the pool was amazing. The location is spectacular.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    7.0
    Nice but overpriced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Ocean Terrace King– Including Return Ferry Transfer
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor restaurant quality. Expensive. Not enough complimentary activities

    Exclusivity. Good breakfast buffet

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Ocean Terrace Accessible King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some parts were a bit run down but may still be under renovation after the storm damage.

    Room was clean and very nice.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Pool View King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A cushier, softer bed would have made it a 10 out of 10 stay!

    We were on Daydream Island for one night for the Whitsunday Tourism Awards. The venue itself was glorious, the event was great, and the team on Daydream Island superb!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Serenity King Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower needed a shelf. Small ants in the kitchen. Needed better pillows. Hot food at buffet wasn’t fresh.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    8.0
    Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Pool View King
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower & balcony. Would be perfect to have a small corner store

    Friendly staff, breakfast, location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    7.0
    Lots to see and do. Not enough food options on the island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food is overpriced. I wish the quality meet the price then I wouldn’t have minded so much. Only 2 dinner restaurants on the island and the other half of the island was closed for maintenance.

    Proper island vibes. Lots to do inside and outside. Living reef is beautiful and a great view from every room. Snorkeling at Lovers cove was small but lots of fish to see. Sunset at lovers cove was beautiful. Get involved with the trivia and bingo as it’s a great way to meet other people staying on the island. Bring your own snacks and drinks to save some money.

    Stayed in October 2024

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