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Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef

Whitsundays, Australia

Best for

  • families
  • couples
  • beach
  • adventure

About Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef

Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef is set on an island in the Whitsundays, Australia, and features 240 rooms. The resort provides direct beach access, inviting guests to enjoy coral beaches, rainforest treks, and snorkelling in the Living Reef. Dining options include Graze for international cuisine, Infinity for Asian-inspired dishes, and Salti for Mediterranean flavours. The Tonic Bar offers both indoor and outdoor lounge spaces. Guests can also take advantage of a seamless airport transfer service from Whitsunday Coast Airport, ensuring an easy arrival to the island.

A variety of activities are available, including swimming pools and opportunities to explore the surrounding natural environment. The combination of multiple restaurants, beach access, and convenient transfers makes this resort suitable for a range of travellers.

Why it stands out

Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef is listed as EMPTYJET Recommend for its exact island location in the Whitsundays, direct beach access, and diverse dining options. The property’s 240 rooms, seamless airport transfers, and range of activities support its appeal to both families and couples seeking a memorable island experience.

Key facts

Keys
240 rooms
Children
fun-filled family holiday with reef education
Type
Island, Beach

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Beach accesscoral beaches to rainforest treks and snorkelling the resort’s very own Living Reef
  • Swimming poolevidence: an array of activities across the island, from sparkling swimming pools and coral beaches

Dining

  • Multiple restaurantsGraze; Infinity; Salti
  • BarTonic Bar is an inviting indoor/outdoor lounge bar that offers a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere

Services

  • Airport transferevidence: Fly into Whitsunday Coast Airport and experience a seamless, premium journey from airport to island

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Graze — international
Restaurant
Infinity — Asian-inspired
Restaurant
Salti — Mediterranean
Bar
Tonic Bar

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Beach
Beach access

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Airport transfer
Yes

Location

-20.2551, 148.8140
Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial10 fields

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