Where to stay on Hamilton Island

VISITORS to Hamilton Island can choose between some pretty COOL hideouts, from EXCLUSIVE resorts and APARTMENTS to laid-back BUNGALOWS. Whatever your budget, you’ll find accommodation to MATCH. Here is our guide to the best Hamilton Island STAYS.

QUALIA

The most luxurious resort option on Hamilton Island (and probably Australia) is qualia, which combines serious design flair with a cool exclusive clubhouse feel. Half the suites at the upmarket resort have plunge pools facing the ocean. The VIP vibes continue in the Long Pavilion, the airy and elegant restaurant that serves great Australian produce with a well-thoughtout drinks list. The Long Pavilion is one of the best locations on the island to watch the sunset. (qualia is a featured 100 Unique Stays – see page 74)

Hamilton Island Yacht Club Villas

THE HIGH-END VILLAS DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT WALTER BARDA OFFER A RANGE OF SOPHISTICATED OPTIONS AND CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO EIGHT GUESTS. EACH OF THE MARINA-SIDE VILLAS HAS FOUR BATHROOMS AND FOUR BEDROOMS AND INCLUDES SENSATIONAL VIEWS OVER DENT PASSAGE.

PALM BUNGALOWS

The beachy Palm Bungalows are set in landscaped tropical gardens. There are even hammocks strung on the balconies to convince visiting city slickers to slow down. The bungalows come complete with a kitchenette, featuring a microwave and bar fridge.

Reef View Hotel

DUST THE SAND FROM YOUR FEET AND PAD BAREFOOT BETWEEN THE BEACH AND THE POOL AT THE FOUR-STAR REEF VIEW HOTEL, WHERE THE EAT. SLEEP. SWIM. FORMULA IS ON REPEAT. IN ADDITION TO OFFERING FREE ACCESS TO A RANGE OF WATER ACTIVITIES FROM THE BEACH SPORTS HUT ON CATSEYE BEACH, GUESTS CAN KICK BACK IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR CORAL SEA VIEW SUITE, WHICH LOOKS OUT OVER THE SAPPHIRE SEA.

BEACH CLUB

On an island that is packed to the brim with families, the 5-star Beach Club is an adults-only oasis, making it popular with babymooners who want to lap up the luxury without the soundtrack of squealing children. The low-slung hotel tumbles directly down to Catseye Beach and each of the 57 rooms has its own private terrace or balcony. A complimentary à la carte breakfast is included.

Book your tropical island escape at hamiltonisland.com.au