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The 3½ Star Palm Bungalows presents delightful freestanding accommodation situated in a palm fringed tropical garden setting, each with its own balcony and outdoor furniture.

Relax amidst the natural setting and enjoy the native flora and fauna that inhabit the island including cockatoos, kangaroos and wallabies.

This is the perfect option for those who want a romantic, affordable island holiday with the added privacy that a garden bungalow provides. Catseye Beach and the main island pool is only a short walk away.

Features

• 49 freestanding bungalows
• Set in palm fringed tropical garden setting
• Use of catamarans, paddle skis, windsurfers and snorkelling equipment
• Return Hamilton Island Airport to hotel transfers
• Access to Kids Stay and Eat Free Program (conditions apply)
• Two minute walk to Catseye Beach, the main island pool and Resort Centre
• Serviced daily
• Use of the scheduled ‘Island Shuttle’ service

Room Facilities

• Minibar
• TV
• STD/ISD telephone
• Hairdryer
• Iron & ironing board
• Tea & coffee facilities
• Furnished balcony
• Air conditioning/ceiling fans
• Ensuite bathroom with shower
• Cots – complimentary

Rooms

Bungalow

Delightful freestanding accommodation situated in a tropical garden setting. Rooms feature one king bed and single divan with private spacious bathrooms. Equipped with TV, phone, hairdryers, iron and ironing board, air-conditioning and mini bar.

Check In

1400hrs

Check In Instructions

Proceed to Reef View hotel for check in. Complimentary airport transfers from and to the airport are available for all Palm Bungalow guests.

Check Out

1000hrs

Getting There

Minutes from Hamilton Island airport.

AIR:

• JetStar Airlines have daily direct return services to Hamilton Island from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
• Virgin Blue fly have daily direct services from Brisbane.
• Qantas have a daily direct flight from Cairns.

BY BOAT:

• In the comfort of high-speed air-conditioned catamarans, Blue Ferries allow you to really relax during your trip from Shute Harbour on Australia’s mainland to Hamilton Island. All Blue Ferries arrivals are met by Hamilton Island staff at Hamilton Island’s Marina and transferred to their accommodation.
• A direct launch from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island takes 35 minutes.
  A launch from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island via South Molle and Daydream islands will take one hour. Tickets can be purchased from Jilly’s at the jetty in Shute Harbour before you board the launch. Last service 4.30pm.

ROAD:

• Travelling from Proserpine to Shute Harbour some indicative distances and times are: Proserpine Airport to Shute Harbour 55km 50 minutes, Proserpine to Shute Harbour 45km
• Travelling from the North to the Whitsundays some indicative distances and times are:
  • Brisbane to the Whitsundays 1092km 13½ hours
  • Rockhampton to the Whitsundays 498km 6½ hours
  • Mackay to the Whitsundays 150km 1½ hours
• Travelling from South to the Whitsundays some indicative distances and times are:
  • Bowen to the Whitsundays 91km 1 hour
  • Townsville to the Whitsundays 314km 3 hours
  • Cairns to the Whitsundays 633km 8 hours
• Shute Harbour has a security car parking station where you can leave your car for a small daily cost.
• Boat launches from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island are as noted above.

Parking

Parking for golf buggies available complimentary to all guests.

Things To Do

Daily tours to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach, sea kayaking, twilight sailing, game fishing, scenic flights, diving, cuddling a koala, bushwalking, relaxing by the pool, waterskiing… with over 40 different activities you can do everything including nothing at all.