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Palm Bay Resort is a luxury resort offering accommodations with access to an outdoor pool, a private beach area, a day spa and and a tennis court. All rooms features a balcony with a hammock and outdoor furniture. The beachfront Palm Bay Resort is located in a secluded area of Long Island with the Coral Sea located in-front and a rainforest located behind the property. The resort is accessible via water taxi, seaplane or helicopter. Guests can also access the iconic Great Barrier Reef by seaplane or helicopter from the resort. The house overlooks the Whitsunday Passage towards Hamilton Island. The private rooms are surrounded by lush gardens. Some rooms are beachfront while others have both garden and water views. After a day of kayaking, fishing or hiking you can relax on your balcony or enjoy a cocktail from the fully licensed bar while watching the sunset from the beachfront pavilion.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Activities:

    • Fitness center

    • Fishing

    • Spa


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jamie
    Australia Australia
    Great little resort. Quiet, comfortable and beautiful. Could not recommend highly enough
  • Mariana
    Brazil Brazil
    Joanne at reception was super kind helping us with day trips, attentions and patient
  • Jason
    Australia Australia
    Amazing location on Long Island, felt like we were in Bali or Thailand. Lots of activities to do and mostly helpful and great staff.
  • Patricia
    United States United States
    Beautiful lush tropical landscape with wallabies & cockatoos roaming freely.
  • John
    Australia Australia
    We absolutely loved this place; it was a paradise just so peaceful and picturesque. The staff were lovely, the facilities were great. The island is beautiful. The walking tracks are great, the fringing reef looks to be in good health. Loved the...
  • Eddy
    Australia Australia
    Great place to unwind and forget about everything. Second time in this paradise in 14 months due to the surroundings, accommodation and hearing the water only metres from away where you sleep. The staff are amazing and take the time to remember...
  • Ann-charlotte
    Sweden Sweden
    We like that it was free to borrow kajaks and paddleboards. Nice with all trees around in the garden, beautiful wiew from the house .
  • J
    Jeffrey
    United States United States
    Stunning views right on the water. The large pool with hot tub and waterfall was wonderful.
  • Melissa
    Australia Australia
    We loved everything about this place. The resort and its staff were fantastic. The scenery was amazing. We had a Beachfront Bungalow and the views were spectacular. We also chose this place because it is an adults only resort, which was very...
  • Kevin
    Australia Australia
    We loved the hotel, the room, and the friendly staff. Kate offered exceptional service during our stay. We recommend staying for at least 3 nights as there are plenty of things to do on the island. The spa, especially the massage and facial...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Curlews Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour

Resort facilities at Palm Bay Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 5 per hour.

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Palm Bay Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 1 is required on arrival. That's about $0. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that this property does not accept payments with American Express/Diners Club credit cards.

Guests can arrive by sea plane, helicopter or water taxi which is a short ride from Hamilton Island or Shute Harbor.

For further information please contact the property at least 48 hours in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note the property has an on-site bar and restaurant. The Restaurant is open 7 days a week from 8am - 8:30pm. Our store stocks snacky items which can be purchased.

Please contact the property for more information, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that alcoholic beverages are not permitted to be brought into the property. Drinks are available for purchase from the onsite bar.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Palm Bay Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of AUD 1 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Palm Bay Resort