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Our top choices for Whitsundays family-friendly hotels

An aerial view of a resort with a pool, beach, and lounge area.
A balcony with a wooden chair and table, a book, and a glass of water.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a bowl of fruit, a TV, and a view of the sea.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain in the background.

1. Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
Whitsundays
  • Family-friendly paradise by the sea offers an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and complimentary airport shuttles.
€277
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Reef View Hotel
A pool area with lounge chairs, a flag, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV. It features large windows with a view of the sea and mountains.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs under umbrellas, surrounded by lush tropical plants and palm trees.
A hotel with multiple floors, a beach in the foreground, and palm trees.

2. Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
Whitsundays
  • Tropical paradise with a family-focused flair awaits at this Hamilton Island hotel featuring a sparkling pool and beach access.
€290
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Whitsunday Apartments
An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and distant hills.
A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A boat on turquoise water with a beach and buildings in the background.

3. Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island Resort
Whitsundays
  • Discover a lively family paradise with three pools, a private beach, and dedicated kids club on this wildlife-rich Australian island.
€188
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Daydream Island Resort
A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A modern bathroom with a large sink and a large mirror. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A resort with a wooden boardwalk over water, connected to multiple buildings with pyramid roofs.

4. InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
Whitsundays
  • Tropical paradise resort offers children's pool, kids club, and countless family activities on the Great Barrier Reef.
€607
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
A beach with palm trees, clear blue water, and a distant mountain range.
A balcony with a view of the sea and mountains, featuring a tiled floor and two lounge chairs.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a coastal landscape with trees and a view of the sea.
A stone pathway flanked by lush greenery and illuminated by overhead lights.

5. COMPASS PT 5 - HAMILTON ISLAND - GREAT BARRIER REEF - WHITSUNDAYS - WHITEHAVEN

COMPASS PT 5 - HAMILTON ISLAND - GREAT BARRIER REEF - WHITSUNDAYS - WHITEHAVEN
Hamilton Island
€642
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
COMPASS PT 5 - HAMILTON ISLAND - GREAT BARRIER REEF - WHITSUNDAYS - WHITEHAVEN
A modern dining area with a large wooden table, chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A golf cart parked on a paved area with a building in the background.
A swimming pool with tiled flooring and lounge chairs.
A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

6. Pinnacle 7 & Buggy- Hamilton Island

Pinnacle 7 & Buggy- Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island
€444
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Pinnacle 7 & Buggy- Hamilton Island
A beach with palm trees and a view of the water.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area with black wicker chairs and tables.
A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with curtains.
A modern building with a unique geometric roof structure, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

7. Palm Bungalows

Palm Bungalows
Whitsundays
  • Families thrive at this tropical paradise with four outdoor pools, free shuttles to the beach, and wildlife encounters at every turn.
€322
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Palm Bungalows
A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling, and patterned chairs.
A coastal view with numerous sailboats on turquoise waters, palm trees, and a distant mountain.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

8. Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
Airlie Beach
€137
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Airlie Beach Hotel
An aerial view of a coastal hotel with a swimming pool, a pier, and multiple boats in the water.
A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a bed with a circular mirror.
A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, a view of the sea, and a palm tree.
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the sea, featuring a wooden deck, white walls, and tropical plants.

9. Coral Sea Resort

Coral Sea Resort
Airlie Beach
  • Discover a coastal paradise where kids enjoy their own pool and beach adventures, while parents unwind by the sea.
€273
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Coral Sea Resort
A ping pong table with two benches, a kitchen area, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by tall palm trees.
A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.
A corridor with palm plants and a door.

10. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat
Jubilee Pocket
€78
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Whitsundays

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Whitsundays

An aerial view of a resort with a pool, beach, and lounge area.
A balcony with a wooden chair and table, a book, and a glass of water.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a large window with curtains.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain in the background.

Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
Whitsundays
€277
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Reef View Hotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and rocks.
A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV. It features large windows with a view of the sea and mountains.
A modern living room with wicker furniture, a white coffee table, and large windows with a view of palm trees.
A hotel with multiple floors, a beach in the foreground, and palm trees.

Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
Whitsundays
€290
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Whitsunday Apartments
An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and distant hills.
A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A boat on turquoise water with a beach and buildings in the background.

Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island Resort
Whitsundays
€188
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Daydream Island Resort
A beach with palm trees, clear blue water, and a distant mountain range.
A balcony with a view of the sea and mountains, featuring a tiled floor and two lounge chairs.
A stone pathway flanked by lush greenery and illuminated by overhead lights.
A living room with a TV, sofa, and coffee table.

COMPASS PT 5 - HAMILTON ISLAND - GREAT BARRIER REEF - WHITSUNDAYS - WHITEHAVEN

COMPASS PT 5 - HAMILTON ISLAND - GREAT BARRIER REEF - WHITSUNDAYS - WHITEHAVEN
Hamilton Island
€642
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
COMPASS PT 5 - HAMILTON ISLAND - GREAT BARRIER REEF - WHITSUNDAYS - WHITEHAVEN
A modern dining area with a large wooden table, chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A golf cart parked on a paved area with a building in the background.
A swimming pool with tiled flooring and lounge chairs.
A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

Pinnacle 7 & Buggy- Hamilton Island

Pinnacle 7 & Buggy- Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island
€444
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Pinnacle 7 & Buggy- Hamilton Island
A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A modern bathroom with a large sink and a large mirror. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A resort with a wooden boardwalk over water, connected to multiple buildings with pyramid roofs.

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
Whitsundays
€607
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
A beach with palm trees and a view of the water.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area with black wicker chairs and tables.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a grey sofa, and a wooden floor.
A modern building with a unique geometric roof structure, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Palm Bungalows

Palm Bungalows
Whitsundays
€322
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Palm Bungalows
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Top Whitsundays Hotel Reviews

Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"First time to Hamo and really enjoyed our time at the reef resort, really good spot and pretty much can walk to anything . All facilities and staff were great which added to our trip"
Jarrod 9-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Reef View Hotel
Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island Resort

8/10 Good
"Clean rooms, staff were so friendly and helpful, and lots to do in the island for the little kids as well as the big ones (adults)!"
Louise 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Daydream Island Resort
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Had a fantastic trip here. Facilities were excellent, however the hotel was looking a little dirty and tired. Considering the price per night, and the extremely high prices for all the food and beverages, I would have thought this would have been a bit more up to scratch. Most of the staff were very friendly."
Brett 5-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
Hamilton Island Holiday Homes

Hamilton Island Holiday Homes

10/10 Excellent
"Furniture was out of date. Apartment needs an upgrade"
Kylie 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Hamilton Island Holiday Homes
Qualia

Qualia

8/10 Good
"qualia is one of the most beautiful properties we have visited. The setting, architecture, views, and atmosphere truly feel special and uniquely Australian. Our arrival experience was excellent. Noemi provided a warm airport pickup, smooth check-in, and a thoughtful overview of the property and room. The accommodations themselves were stunning. We also had an incredible “Best of Both Worlds” tour with Pedro, who was engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate about the island. It was one of the highlights of the trip. The main challenge during the first 24 hours was inconsistency in service attentiveness. At times, particularly at the pool and during our first dinner at Long Pavilion, service felt less proactive than expected for a property at this level. Drink refills, reservation follow-up, and simple check-ins occasionally required prompting rather than feeling naturally anticipated. What truly elevated the experience was the response from leadership. Rebecca, the General Manager, was exceptional: thoughtful, responsive, attentive, and genuinely interested in feedback. Her professionalism and accountability significantly improved the remainder of our stay. Beach Club dinner was another standout, with warm staff, relaxed pacing, and beautifully prepared food and cocktails. Overall, qualia delivers an extraordinary setting and many memorable moments. While there were some early service inconsistencies, the property’s beauty, excursions, dining, and strong leadership respon"
Christopher 2-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Qualia

Frequently asked questions

What's Whitsundays like for family-friendly holidays?
The destination of Whitsundays is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the children. There are some interesting activities that the entire family might enjoy. Arrange a flight into Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef), which is the closest airport, or Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast), which is located 32 mi (51.6 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Whitsundays?
Reef View Hotel is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a children's club, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices to stay with the children include Daydream Island Resort and InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG.
How many hotels that welcome families should I expect to find in Whitsundays?
Expedia has 5 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Whitsundays.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Whitsundays?
The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Whitsundays are March, January, February and December, with each month seeing an average of 278 mm of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Whitsundays?
While you are visiting Whitsundays, you and the family may want to explore some interesting spots such as Hamilton Island Marina, Whitsunday Islands National Park and Conway National Park. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Passage Peak and Molle Islands National Park.