Hamilton Island

Travel Guide
Hamilton Island showing night scenes and general coastal views
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 RM1,128 per night from 26 May to 27 May
RM1,128
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Fabulous mini holiday
"Hotel was lovely and clean, close to all amenities and staff were very attentive."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Reef View Hotel
Whitsunday Apartments
Whitsunday Apartments
4 out of 5
14 Resort Drive, Whitsundays, QLD
The price is RM1,312 per night from 6 May to 7 May
RM1,312
per night
6 May - 7 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! (2,345 reviews)
"The property needs updating in main lobby area. You are clearly coming in through the “back” of the property. elevators are outdated, , guest laundry was dirty and needs updating. Pool was lovely and views from the unit excellent. A small dishwasher would be most helpful…."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Whitsunday Apartments
Palm Bungalows
Palm Bungalows
3 out of 5
3 Resort Drive, Whitsundays, QLD
The price is RM1,128 per night from 26 May to 27 May
RM1,128
per night
26 May - 27 May
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! (426 reviews)
"A spacious and clean private villa with a huge bathroom and closet. Could have used another place to sit in the room since the "couch" was more like a deep daybed without a mattress. We loved everything and this would have been a 5-star review but we arranged for transport for us and our luggage ..."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

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! (2,345 reviews)
"The property needs updating in main lobby area. You are clearly coming in through the “back” of the property. elevators are outdated, , guest laundry was dirty and needs updating. Pool was lovely and views from the unit excellent. A small dishwasher would be most helpful…."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Whitsunday Apartments
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (39 reviews)
"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
Sunset Waters Apartments
Sunset Waters Apartments
3.5 out of 5
3 Banksia Court, Whitsundays, QLD
Stay at this apartment in Whitsundays. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Point Henning Pavilion and Hamilton Island ...
7.6/10 Good! (20 reviews)
"Likes: golf buggy very good, property was very quiet, great views, kettle and fans and air conditioners and lights all worked, property was clean on the inside. Dislikes: top floor balcony plus awning need guernying to remove dirt and mould, top balcony chair cushions need cleaning of bird poo, carpets ..."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2023

Sunset Waters Apartments
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
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
17 Dec 2019

Gorgeous island

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
13 Dec 2019

Loe

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
25 Nov 2019

A lovely private island with a bustling marina complex. Lots of restaurants but need to book early - ideally before you go. We struggled to get reservations so are in the hotel most nights. There is a Hamilton Island app that I recommend downloading

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
14 Nov 2019

One of my top destinations so far.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
30 Oct 2019

This is an amazing place where you can really relax whilst exploring the Islands and reefs. Would be back in a flash!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
31 Jul 2019

A relaxing, car-free, dog-free holiday place, beautifully maintained with lush vegetation. Birds and some marsupials to spot, and you can wade or snorkel in the sea at Catseye Beach, while the fish swim around you.