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Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef

Daydream Island Whitsundays, Whitsundays, Australia, 4802
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Daydream Island Resort - a conference, events and incentive destination with a difference. Daydream Island in the Whitsundays has recently reopened after an extensive refurbishment. The 4.5 Star resort offers 280 well-appointed accommodation rooms and suites along with comprehensive conference facilities all complemented by sparkling bays, secluded beaches, and an array of adventurous activities that combine to stimulate and inspire delegates. The resort is easily reached with direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns and Brisbane through the Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island, or Whitsunday Coast Airport at Proserpine, and is an ideal destination for conferences, events, meetings, trade shows, product launches and organisational incentive or team building activities. Enjoy the abundance of unique outdoor venues ideal for truly memorable events including a casual poolside gathering, a formal dinner beachside or an exciting awards ceremony at the 44ft Open Air Cinema. Daydream Island is the perfect location to offer an idyllic and intimate conference or incentive where you can also choose to book the entire island for exclusive use. It is big enough to host major events and yet small enough to provide a personal touch. There are three restaurants and three bars with their own culinary offering, making the most of local ingredients. Graze Interactive Dining is a modern interactive buffet restaurant. Infinity Restaurant provides Asian fusion flare and includes a Teppanyaki Suite. Signature restaurant Inkstone Kitchen & Bar will serve modern Australian cuisine with flamboyant techniques. The island offers a revitalised pool landscape allowing guests to swim and enjoy unparalleled views across the Whitsunday Islands. The swimming hub is complemented by a poolside bar inclusive of a new burger concept. All guests of Daydream Island have access to a range of free activities and attractions with something for everybody. From fish feeding and stand up paddle boarding to rainforest walks and outdoor fitness classes.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built-
Renovated2019
Total meeting space26,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms244
Venue typeResort

Industry Ratings

ATIC Australia

Awards

Industry awards
Eco Tourism Certified Daydream Island Resort is the only island in the Whitsundays to be awarded with ECOTOURISM certification from Eco Tourism Australia following the island’s commitment to continuous improvement and initiatives to combat environmental impacts within the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. https://www.daydreamisland.com/eco-tourism Coral Restoration Program In 2019, Daydream Island developed a restoration program using ex-situe nurseries to assist with the recovery of Lovers Cove which was damaged by Cyclone Debbie. The custom-built coral raceways were developed to facilitate the growth stages of coral fragments that are to be used for restoration off the Island. The aim of the project is to trial a number of restoration methods to determine which is most suitable for the region. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDRCG4HlOYh/ COVID-19 Safe Protocols Daydream Island has developed a COVID Safe Business Plan that complies with the COVID Safe standards enforced by the Queensland Government. https://www.daydreamisland.com/covid-19

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference
Recreational activities
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa or salon
  • Water sports

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Ecotourism Australia ECO Certification
Sustainability level: Ecotourism

Certification body: Ecotourism Australia

Issued: 3/11/2020 Expires: 6/30/2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
26,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,458.3 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
14
Second largest room
3,229.2 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
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Eclipse Room & Terrace
3,229.2 sq. ft.
-
300
-
180
300
250
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144
-
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Open Air Cinema Lawn
3,229.2 sq. ft.
-
300
-
220
300
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Horizon Room 1 & 2
3,229.2 sq. ft.
-
300
60
170
300
250
100
66
104
-
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Tidal Lounge
645.8 sq. ft.
-
60
-
60
60
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25
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Infinity Restaurant
3,229.2 sq. ft.
-
300
-
200
250
300
200
-
160
-
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Lovers Cove
861.1 sq. ft.
-
80
-
60
80
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Underwater Observatory
484.4 sq. ft.
-
30
-
30
30
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24
-
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Inkstone Kitchen & Bar
1,722.2 sq. ft.
-
160
-
120
160
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80
-
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Graze Interactive Dining and Atrium
6,458.3 sq. ft.
-
600
-
400
600
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320
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
244
Single (1 bed)
142
Double (2 beds)
96
Suites
6

Location

Getting Here

There are two airports that service the region, both serviced by major airlines including Virgin, Qantas and Jetstar. Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) has direct flights from Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne and is an easy direct 30-minute boat transfer to Daydream Island. Alternatively, Whitsunday Coast Airport (WCA)/Proserpine Airport (PPP) is a 40km road transfer to Port of Airlie where you’ll then take a 30-minute boat transfer direct to Daydream Island. Boat transfers to Daydream Island are provided by Cruise Whitsundays on their fleet of purpose-built, modern vessels.
Distance from airport 11.18 mi

Local Attractions

Whitehaven Beach
Whitehaven Beach
Park
45 mins
Whitehaven Beach has been voted one of the top ten beaches in the world with 7 klms of silica white sand and crystal clear blue waters.
Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef
Recreation
1 hr
Access to Great Barrier Reef for snorkelling and scuba diving

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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