The Best Hotels Closest to Palm Bay Beach in Whitsundays for 2026

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A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

1. Airlie Beach Hotel

9.8 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Steven

$115 nightly

Dec 10 - Dec 11

Total with taxes and fees

An aerial view of a resort with a pool, beach, and lounge area.

2. Reef View Hotel

7 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Poppy

$224 nightly

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Total with taxes and fees

A hot tub with candles, a bottle of champagne, and glasses on a wooden deck with a scenic view of a forested hill.

3. Seclude Rainforest Retreat

10.5 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Ben

$249 nightly

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Total with taxes and fees

A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a water slide.

4. BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

11.7 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Wendy

$127 nightly

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a clear blue sky.

5. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

10.2 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Denise

$123 nightly

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel with a pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.

6. Mantra Club Croc

10.6 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Jacki

$105 nightly

Dec 6 - Dec 7

Total with taxes and fees

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.

7. Daydream Island Resort

6.7 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Mandy

$197 nightly

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Total with taxes and fees

A poolside area with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

8. Magnums Airlie Beach

9.9 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Denise

$63 nightly

Nov 29 - Nov 30

Total with taxes and fees

A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.

9. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

9.5 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Michael

$111 nightly

Dec 6 - Dec 7

Total with taxes and fees

A pathway lined with palm trees leading to a building with a door and a chair outside.

10. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

10.5 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Brett

$75 nightly

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

A pool area with a view of the sea and boats, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

11. Mirage Whitsundays

10.6 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Nick

$347 nightly

Dec 9 - Dec 10

Total with taxes and fees

A beach with palm trees and a view of the water.

12. Palm Bungalows

6.9 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Dan

$283 nightly

Dec 3 - Dec 4

Total with taxes and fees

A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

13. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

8.4 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Sean

$73 nightly

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Total with taxes and fees

An aerial view of a coastal hotel with a swimming pool, a pier, and multiple boats in the water.

14. Coral Sea Resort

10.2 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Tara

$234 nightly

Dec 8 - Dec 9

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, ceiling fans, and a view of greenery.

15. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

8.3 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Michael

$77 nightly

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A marina with multiple sailboats docked, surrounded by lush green hills and a clear blue sky.

16. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

7.7 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Jane

$74 nightly

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by tropical vegetation.

17. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

10.6 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Sandra

$74 nightly

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of a coastal area.

18. The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

9.4 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Seb

$184 nightly

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Total with taxes and fees

A waterfront hotel with a sign reading "The Boathouse."

19. The Boathouse Apartments

9.6 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Chris

$363 nightly

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

A beachfront hotel with multiple buildings, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the sea.

20. Airlie Seaview Apartments

9.7 mi from Palm Bay Beach

Natalie

$161 nightly

Nov 29 - Nov 30

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Palm Bay Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Airlie Beach Hotel	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Reef View Hotel	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Seclude Rainforest Retreat	4.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 79 reviews	View
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 199 reviews	View
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 406 reviews	View

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Molle Islands National Park

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Go camping, hiking and mountain biking in this pristine nature reserve that spans several islands just off the tropical Queensland coast.

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Top Palm Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

A resort pool area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a view of the sea.

The Sundays

Whitsundays

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Seclude Rainforest Retreat

Palm Grove

10/10 Excellent

My husband and I absolutely loved this place. In the middle of a long trip around Australia to meet all his friends and family (I’m American) we stayed here as a break and chance to rejuvenate. The Acacia Villa is gorgeous, feels brand new, and has everything you’d need for a long weekend trip. We loved the gorgeous view, watching the birds, and relaxing in the outdoor bath. We brought most of our own food to cook, but did get one of the baskets delivered to us, which was fun and yummy. I only...

Anonymous traveler

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and rocks.

Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsundays

10/10 Excellent

The moment we walked into our room at Whitsunday Apartments, the immediate focal point was the ocean view--and it was magnificent! Truly, the room and the view were even better than the advertised photos. The staff was always helpful, cheerful and gracious. It would have been the best vacation ever, except the weather wasn't cooperating and we didn't go snorkeling. This only means we will have to go back--poor us! Lol

Catherine

Palm Bungalows

Whitsundays

10/10 Excellent

The palm bungalows were absolutely great. We had a 5 year old and a 1 year old with us. The hotel staff provided us with a complimentary stroller, high chair, baby bed and anything else we needed. When we put them to bed, we would just sit outside in our bungalow own hammock and watch the sun go down until the kids went to sleep. It was a fabulous vacation and I would recommend anyone to stay there, especially those with kids who need the “extras”.

Matt

A balcony with two white chairs, a glass-top table, and decorative shells.

Ocean Views 49

Airlie Beach

8/10 Good

Michael

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Airlie Beach

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful views and spacious studio. We liked the one-bedroom, which was the corner unit, so no one was walking by our balcony space. It felt more private and offered great views. The kitchenette was well-equipped and had a full-size fridge. Clean and comfy with great AC. Note: this property is on a hill, so there were stairs to reach our unit and stairs within the unit to reach the bedroom and bathroom. Not a problem for us, but worth considering if you have mobility issues. The unit...

Christina

The Boathouse Apartments

Airlie Beach

10/10 Excellent

Virgilio

A beach with clear water, boats, and distant hills.

Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

Jubilee Pocket

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Mirage Whitsundays

Cannonvale

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach

10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful time staying at Airlie Beach hotel. The staff was super friendly and booked the reef snorkeling tours for us and offered discounts as well. It's right in the middle of the most happening part of the town, with excellent dining options and across from the beach. I want to especially thank Ms.Sandy who accommodated our last min change in plans for an earlier checkout and she found a way to refund us the last day's charge even though it was very last minute. Would highly...

Maya

A couple relaxing on a wicker lounge chair facing a beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

Freedom Shores

Woodwark

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

Jubilee Pocket

10/10 Excellent

Christiana

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

Cannonvale

10/10 Excellent

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Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Airlie Beach

10/10 Excellent

This is a nice place with great hosts providing good service and authentic smiles. It's a local business that gives you a certain feeling... it's something of the comfort and coziness you have when staying with friends. On the practical side: the rooms are large, nice and include all necessary amenities. The place is located at a 10 minutes walk from the city, and 5 minutes walk from the Greyhound bus terminal./ Port of Airlie. For dinner, we recommend you to try their restaurant. The food...

Misha

Daydream Island Resort

Whitsundays

10/10 Excellent

Richard and Rosa

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Adjacent to Palm Bay Beach, Palm Bay Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. Another good option is Elysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat, located 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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Our top choices for Palm Bay Beach hotels

1. Airlie Beach Hotel

2. Reef View Hotel

3. Seclude Rainforest Retreat

4. BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

5. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

6. Mantra Club Croc

7. Daydream Island Resort

8. Magnums Airlie Beach

9. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

10. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

11. Mirage Whitsundays

12. Palm Bungalows

13. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

14. Coral Sea Resort

15. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

16. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

17. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

18. The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

19. The Boathouse Apartments

20. Airlie Seaview Apartments

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The Sundays

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What's the area like around Palm Bay Beach?

What's the best hotel to stay near Palm Bay Beach?

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