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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 modern living room with a view of a lake and hills, featuring a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a stand.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a bowl of fruit, a TV, and a view of the sea.

1. Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
Whitsundays
  • Family-friendly paradise by the sea offers an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and complimentary airport shuttles.
Rp5.880.040
Rp6.468.044 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Reef View Hotel
Two children holding pool floats walking towards a pool.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a building with a modern design.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a balcony with a view of palm trees and buildings.
A beachside yoga class with participants stretching on a wooden deck overlooking a calm sea and lush hills.

2. The Sundays

The Sundays
Whitsundays
  • Family holidays thrive at this upscale retreat with a kids' club, outdoor pool, and wildlife adventures steps from your room.
Rp11.922.176
Rp13.114.394 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
The Sundays
An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.
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.

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.
Rp3.885.703
Rp4.274.273 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 restaurant with tables and chairs arranged for dining, overlooking a body of water with palm trees and mountains in the distance.
A modern bathroom with a large sink and a large mirror. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

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.
Rp9.327.357
Rp11.036.258 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
A beach with palm trees and a view of the water.
A restaurant with a view of a marina. Tables are set with menus and glasses.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area with black wicker chairs and tables.
A modern building with a unique geometric roof structure, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

5. 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.
Rp6.042.112
Rp6.646.323 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Palm Bungalows
A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.
A coastal view with numerous sailboats on turquoise waters, palm trees, and a distant mountain.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling, and patterned chairs.
An outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, surrounded by a wooden fence.

6. Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
Airlie Beach
Rp2.801.133
Rp3.081.246 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Airlie Beach Hotel
A water park with slides, a pool, and lounge chairs.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a large island with stools, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, ceiling fans, and a view of greenery.

7. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach
Jubilee Pocket
  • Family-friendly paradise offers free water park, kid pools, and playground near Port of Airlie.
Rp1.820.736
Rp1.820.736 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach
A modern hotel with a pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.
A room with a round table and two chairs, a glass pitcher, and a view of lush greenery through a window with curtains.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.
A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, seating arrangements, and a view of a multi-story building with balconies.

8. Mantra Club Croc

Mantra Club Croc
Cannonvale
  • Tropical family escape with a dedicated kids' pool, sun-drenched terrace, and just minutes from Airlie Beach Lagoon.
Rp2.617.194
Rp2.878.913 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Mantra Club Croc
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a clear blue sky.
A swimming pool with a view of the sea and boats. There are lounge chairs and a sign indicating the pool's depth.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view, a television, and a refrigerator.
A hotel with multiple balconies, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

9. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments
Airlie Beach
Rp2.407.585
Rp2.648.343 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments
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 covered outdoor seating area with a view of the sea, featuring a wooden deck, white walls, and tropical plants.
A woman sitting on a swing overlooking a beach with palm trees and a sunset.

10. 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.
Rp5.136.388
Rp5.650.026 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Coral Sea Resort
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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 free breakfast 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 modern indoor space with round tables and chairs, a pool table, and a bar area.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a large window with curtains.

Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
Whitsundays
Rp5.880.040
Rp6.468.044 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Reef View Hotel
A resort pool area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a view of the sea.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a building with a modern design.
A kitchen counter with pastries and a coffee machine.
A beachside yoga class with participants stretching on a wooden deck overlooking a calm sea and lush hills.

The Sundays

The Sundays
Whitsundays
Rp11.922.176
Rp13.114.394 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
The Sundays
An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.
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.

Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island Resort
Whitsundays
Rp3.885.703
Rp4.274.273 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 restaurant with tables and chairs arranged for dining, overlooking a body of water with palm trees and mountains in the distance.
A modern bathroom with a large sink and a large mirror. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
Whitsundays
Rp9.327.357
Rp11.036.258 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
A beach with palm trees and a view of the water.
A restaurant with a view of a marina. Tables are set with menus and glasses.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area with black wicker chairs and tables.
A modern building with a unique geometric roof structure, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Palm Bungalows

Palm Bungalows
Whitsundays
Rp6.042.112
Rp6.646.323 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Palm Bungalows
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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 modern indoor space with round tables and chairs, a pool table, and a bar area.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a large window with curtains.

Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
Whitsundays
Rp5.880.040
Rp6.468.044 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Reef View Hotel
A resort pool area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a view of the sea.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a building with a modern design.
A kitchen counter with pastries and a coffee machine.
A beachside yoga class with participants stretching on a wooden deck overlooking a calm sea and lush hills.

The Sundays

The Sundays
Whitsundays
Rp11.922.176
Rp13.114.394 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
The Sundays
An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.
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.

Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island Resort
Whitsundays
Rp3.885.703
Rp4.274.273 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 restaurant with tables and chairs arranged for dining, overlooking a body of water with palm trees and mountains in the distance.
A modern bathroom with a large sink and a large mirror. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
Whitsundays
Rp9.327.357
Rp11.036.258 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
A beach with palm trees and a view of the water.
A restaurant with a view of a marina. Tables are set with menus and glasses.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area with black wicker chairs and tables.
A modern building with a unique geometric roof structure, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Palm Bungalows

Palm Bungalows
Whitsundays
Rp6.042.112
Rp6.646.323 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Palm Bungalows
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Family-friendly all-inclusive hotels in Whitsundays

A beach with palm trees and a view of the water.
A restaurant with a view of a marina. Tables are set with menus and glasses.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area with black wicker chairs and tables.
A modern building with a unique geometric roof structure, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Palm Bungalows

Palm Bungalows
Whitsundays
Rp6.042.112
Rp6.646.323 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Palm Bungalows
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 modern indoor space with round tables and chairs, a pool table, and a bar area.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a large window with curtains.

Reef View Hotel

Reef View Hotel
Whitsundays
Rp5.880.040
Rp6.468.044 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Reef View Hotel
An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.
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.

Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island Resort
Whitsundays
Rp3.885.703
Rp4.274.273 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Daydream Island Resort
A resort pool area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a view of the sea.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a building with a modern design.
A kitchen counter with pastries and a coffee machine.
A beachside yoga class with participants stretching on a wooden deck overlooking a calm sea and lush hills.

The Sundays

The Sundays
Whitsundays
Rp11.922.176
Rp13.114.394 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
The Sundays
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 restaurant with tables and chairs arranged for dining, overlooking a body of water with palm trees and mountains in the distance.
A modern bathroom with a large sink and a large mirror. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
Whitsundays
Rp9.327.357
Rp11.036.258 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
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Top Whitsundays Hotel Reviews

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG

8/10 Good
"I have written separately with my comments."
Ian 9-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
Palm Bay Resort

Palm Bay Resort

10/10 Excellent
"The property was lovely. The staff (especially the manager"
Kristin 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Palm Bay Resort
Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"waterfront with views"
gary 4-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Whitsunday Apartments
Palm Bungalows

Palm Bungalows

10/10 Excellent
"Pretty plain room. It was right next to 20 plus wallabies that come out in afternoon to feed. Lots of Australian birds too! Not good for seniors that have a hard time walking."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Palm Bungalows
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 1 month 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 4 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 InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG and Daydream Island Resort.
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 Molle Islands National Park and Daydream Port.

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