Palm Bay Resort  

On Long Island in the Whitsundays, tucked into a secluded private cove with views over the Coral Sea. About 17 km from the island’s main hub, roughly 12.1 km (7.5 mi) from Airlie Beach Lagoon and about 23.2 km (14.4 mi) from Whitehaven Beach. A boutique resort setting on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.

Balinese-inspired villas with sweeping views of the Whitsunday Passage and Coral Sea. Rooms have private balconies, safes, complimentary bottled water, showers and toiletries, with weekly housekeeping. The feel is natural luxury—simple lines, island accents and big ocean views.

Pamper at the full spa with massages, body treatments and facials, plus a dedicated massage room. Swim in the outdoor pool, keep fit in the gym, or unwind by the lobby fireplace and library. There’s a picnic and BBQ area, tour desk, children’s playroom, two bars/lounges and a restaurant—wake up to sea-breeze mornings from your balcony.

A conference hall and flexible meeting spaces support business meetings, board meetings and events. Front-desk services include luggage storage and a safe deposit box.

On-site restaurant and two bars/lounges serve the resort. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 to 10:30 for a fee, and a shared kitchen plus BBQ area let you self-cater or grill fresh seaside meals.