Where is the best place for a stay in Daydream Island?

Based on our traveller data, Daydream Island Resort is one of the top choices for your stay. This 4.5-star resort offers a marina and a private beach. Other good options for your visit to the area are Coral Sea Marina Resort and Reef View Hotel .

What are some hotels with pools in Daydream Island?

Daydream Island Resort is a popular 4.5-star resort featuring an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a private beach.

What is the best spa hotel in Daydream Island?

Daydream Island Resort is a top spa hotel featuring 3 restaurants, 5 bars, a private beach and an outdoor pool.

What should I do while I'm visiting Daydream Island?

Natural beauty is on display at Daydream Beach, Coral Beach and Sunset Beach. Exploring the coral reef is a great activity, and Daydream Port is one place to visit. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Daydream Reef and Mermaids Beach.

What's the weather like in Daydream Island?

The hottest months are usually December and January, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 19°C. The rainiest months in Daydream Island are February, January, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 222 mm of rainfall.

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Visiting Daydream Island

Visitors to Daydream Island are sure to enjoy the coral reefs and restaurants. Tourists to the city can also enjoy its relaxing setting. Top sights around the area include Whitehaven Beach, Airlie Beach Lagoon and Hamilton Island Marina.

There are 461 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area
The closest major airport is in Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef), 11 mi (17.6 km) from the city centre
The next closest is in Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast), 23.5 mi (37.8 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Daydream Island

The city's natural setting is picturesque, including the beaches and such places to visit as Daydream Beach and Daydream Reef. Top activities include exploring the coral reef and snorkelling, while Daydream Port is one place to visit. In the area, you'll also find Whitehaven Beach and Airlie Beach Lagoon.

Below is a top-rated accommodation option based on our user reviews:

Daydream Island Resort - With a stay at this 4.5-star resort, guests can enjoy access to a private beach and 3 restaurants, along with free WiFi. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its overall value and quiet location.

Top places to visit in the area include Hamilton Island Marina, located 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from the city centre, and Catseye Beach, which is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) away.

Dressing for Daydream Island

Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 31°C, whilst night-time temperatures stay around 21°C
From April to June, the average is 29°C during the day and 13°C at night
July to September sees average temperatures of 27°C during the day and 13°C at night
Between October and December, you can expect 31°C as the daytime average and 18°C as the night-time average
Daydream Island gets about 1281.00 millimetres of rain per year
December and January are usually the hottest months averaging 30°C, while July and June are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 14°C

Frequently asked questions

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Daydream Island Hotel Reviews

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

The property was very easy to get around.. quite close for walking. Nothing was a problem for the staff. Food was beautiful. Thankyou for making our stay amazing.

A verified traveller from Clear Island Waters stayed at Coral Sea Marina Resort

Posted 4 days ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

Beautiful appointed apartment with a stunning view. We really loved our lap pool

A verified traveller stayed at Mirage Whitsundays

Posted 7 days ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

Name says it all great view and lovely location rooms are very spacious

A verified traveller stayed at Reef View Hotel

Posted 3 weeks ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

The view and area is very nice

A verified traveller stayed at at Blue Horizon Resort Apartments

Posted 1 month ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

Close to restaurants, bars and beach

A verified traveller stayed at Airlie Beach Hotel

Posted 1 month ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

Read previous reviews and were cautious but the resort was beautiful, great location lovely staff, great pool, restaurant and impecably clean .....and the breakfssts were amazing. Will definaty be back.

A verified traveller stayed at Club Wyndham Airlie Beach

Posted 1 month ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

All properties face North; lower level units are called garden view, higher levels Coral sea/Reef view. Free shuttle bus from the units to the marina every 10 minutes or less. Free parking with charging for electric carts if you hire one.

A verified traveller stayed at Whitsunday Apartments

Posted 2 months ago