Palm Bungalows is located in the tropical haven of Hamilton Island, a quintessential Whitsunday destination and the ultimate launchpad for the iconic Great Barrier Reef. With a myriad of ways to entertain yourself within this idyllic spot, you can be forgiven for never wanting to leave. Throw down a towel on the pristine shores or take time to explore below the surface as you snorkel through crystal-clear depths that must be seen to be believed. Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) is less than a five-minute drive from Palm Bungalows. Return Hamilton Island Airport or marina shared transfers are included in your package.
Want to know more about Hamilton Island or nearby Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays? Our insider travel guides include handpicked places to eat and drink, the best activities in the area, and special experiences to make your trip memorable.
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- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry service
- Access to most of the resort pools
- Access to Clownfish Club daycare centre and island babysitting service
- Access to Spa wumurdaylin and Island Hair and Beauty
- Watersport equipment hire (windsurfers, kayaks, paddleboards)
- Gym/fitness centre
- Sauna
- Tennis court
- Luggage storage
- Porter/bell service
- Tour desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Wi-Fi
- Check-in: 2pm / Checkout: 10am
Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services
- Kids stay and eat free: Children 12 years and under can enjoy free meals for the duration of your stay when dining with a parent at Pool Terrace and ordering from the kids’ menu. Participating restaurants may be subject to change.
- Shared shuttle transfers between Hamilton Island Airport and the marina are included.
- Upgrade works are currently being undertaken throughout Hamilton Island and in proximity to a section of our Palm Bungalows. Guests staying in Palm Bungalows between 16 April 2024 and 31 October 2024 may experience some noise on weekdays from 7am to 5pm, and occasionally on Saturdays. Measures to keep the disturbance to a minimum have been taken.
- Planned maintenance: To support the rejuvenation of the Hamilton Island Resort Centre, from June 2025 Sails Restaurant and Pool will close temporarily. Improvement works have just begun, with the refreshed space due to open in early December 2025. The Resort Centre Pool and Sails Bar will remain open for takeaway food and drinks (there will be some seating available for guests who wish to dine in), however during this time, these locations will experience some construction noise during working hours. Guests will continue to have access to hotel pools (if applicable), as well as the Bougainvillea Pool, open to all guests and located near the Hamilton Island Resort Centre. For snacks and drinks close by, the Beach Pavilion Kiosk is open daily.
- Two new dining options are available for lunch: From 18 June, coca chu will open for lunch Monday to Saturday, 12pm–2.30pm, offering hawker-style Southeast Asian food in a vibrant beachside setting. Catseye Pool Club, the signature restaurant at our new boutique hotel, The Sundays, is now open for lunch, offering relaxed island-style dining with sweeping views over Catseye Bay.
Update 27 November 2023, 1.45pm AEDT: Please note that the Hamilton Island main pool will be closed for works from 2 August 2024 to 16 August 2024, inclusive. During this time, guests will continue to have access to the pool at their own hotel or holiday home complex, as well as the Bougainvillea Pool and Sails Pool.
Package Inclusions: Inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking confirmation for details. Please note package inclusions for extra guests vary depending on the rate selected, please choose your package carefully.
Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
Important: The hotel, transportation and/or destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your departure.
The property, facilities and dining are subject to government regulations and restrictions. Please check the property website for the most up-to-date information as some of the services may be impacted.
Luxury Escapes reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply.
LuxPlus+ Terms & Conditions:
- LuxPlus+ pricing and bonus inclusions apply to LuxPlus+ members only. Please ensure you are signed into the account associated with your LuxPlus+ membership while booking.
- Bonus inclusions will be automatically applied during checkout when you make a booking with a participating hotel using the account associated with your LuxPlus+ membership.
- Please note: Bonus inclusions vary depending on the participating hotel. Please refer to your package inclusions upon checkout/purchase to confirm the bonus inclusions associated with your booking.
- Bonus inclusions are only available when the LuxPlus+ member is the primary traveller on the booking.
- LuxPlus+ bonus inclusions are not available for bookings made back-to-back (separate bookings for consecutive nights’ stay) at the same hotel. In the instance of back-to-back bookings at the same hotel being made, you will only receive the included benefits once.
LuxPlus+ benefits will not be awarded in relation to any purchases, transactions or non-transactional actions that are reversed, cancelled and/or refunded.
LuxPlus+ member discounts and bonus inclusions cannot be converted or exchanged for cash.
Luxury Escapes reserves the right to review all bookings and bonus inclusions to ensure compliance with LuxPlus+ terms and conditions.
LuxPlus+ member pricing cannot be combined with any other promotions, offers or discount codes unless explicitly stated by Luxury Escapes.
To receive member-only pricing, discounts, early access and bonus inclusions, sign up to LuxPlus+. Learn more here.
- Kids stay and eat free: Children 12 years and under can enjoy free meals for the duration of your stay when dining with a parent at Pool Terrace and ordering from the kids’ menu. Participating restaurants may be subject to change.
- Shared shuttle transfers between Hamilton Island Airport and the marina are included.
- Upgrade works are currently being undertaken throughout Hamilton Island and in proximity to a section of our Palm Bungalows. Guests staying in Palm Bungalows between 16 April 2024 and 31 October 2024 may experience some noise on weekdays from 7am to 5pm, and occasionally on Saturdays. Measures to keep the disturbance to a minimum have been taken.
- Planned maintenance: To support the rejuvenation of the Hamilton Island Resort Centre, from June 2025 Sails Restaurant and Pool will close temporarily. Improvement works have just begun, with the refreshed space due to open in early December 2025. The Resort Centre Pool and Sails Bar will remain open for takeaway food and drinks (there will be some seating available for guests who wish to dine in), however during this time, these locations will experience some construction noise during working hours. Guests will continue to have access to hotel pools (if applicable), as well as the Bougainvillea Pool, open to all guests and located near the Hamilton Island Resort Centre. For snacks and drinks close by, the Beach Pavilion Kiosk is open daily.
- Two new dining options are available for lunch: From 18 June, coca chu will open for lunch Monday to Saturday, 12pm–2.30pm, offering hawker-style Southeast Asian food in a vibrant beachside setting. Catseye Pool Club, the signature restaurant at our new boutique hotel, The Sundays, is now open for lunch, offering relaxed island-style dining with sweeping views over Catseye Bay.
Update 27 November 2023, 1.45pm AEDT: Please note that the Hamilton Island main pool will be closed for works from 2 August 2024 to 16 August 2024, inclusive. During this time, guests will continue to have access to the pool at their own hotel or holiday home complex, as well as the Bougainvillea Pool and Sails Pool.
Package Inclusions: Inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking confirmation for details. Please note package inclusions for extra guests vary depending on the rate selected, please choose your package carefully.
Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
Important: The hotel, transportation and/or destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your departure.
The property, facilities and dining are subject to government regulations and restrictions. Please check the property website for the most up-to-date information as some of the services may be impacted.
Luxury Escapes reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply.
LuxPlus+ Terms & Conditions:
- LuxPlus+ pricing and bonus inclusions apply to LuxPlus+ members only. Please ensure you are signed into the account associated with your LuxPlus+ membership while booking.
- Bonus inclusions will be automatically applied during checkout when you make a booking with a participating hotel using the account associated with your LuxPlus+ membership.
- Please note: Bonus inclusions vary depending on the participating hotel. Please refer to your package inclusions upon checkout/purchase to confirm the bonus inclusions associated with your booking.
- Bonus inclusions are only available when the LuxPlus+ member is the primary traveller on the booking.
- LuxPlus+ bonus inclusions are not available for bookings made back-to-back (separate bookings for consecutive nights’ stay) at the same hotel. In the instance of back-to-back bookings at the same hotel being made, you will only receive the included benefits once.
LuxPlus+ benefits will not be awarded in relation to any purchases, transactions or non-transactional actions that are reversed, cancelled and/or refunded.
LuxPlus+ member discounts and bonus inclusions cannot be converted or exchanged for cash.
Luxury Escapes reserves the right to review all bookings and bonus inclusions to ensure compliance with LuxPlus+ terms and conditions.
LuxPlus+ member pricing cannot be combined with any other promotions, offers or discount codes unless explicitly stated by Luxury Escapes.
To receive member-only pricing, discounts, early access and bonus inclusions, sign up to LuxPlus+. Learn more here.
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