The Best Hotels Closest to Pelican Island in Whitsundays for 2026

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A wooden deck with wicker furniture overlooking a beach and ocean.

A pathway leading to a beach with a view of the sea and mountains.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lush palm trees.

A tropical beach resort with a sandy beach, palm trees, and a clear blue sea.

1. Palm Bay Resort

0.7 mi from Pelican Island

Kristin

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 pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a large window with curtains.

2. Reef View Hotel

6.6 mi from Pelican Island

yifan

$272 nightly

$299 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a marina, and a modern building complex with multiple floors and a flat roof.

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.

3. Airlie Beach Hotel

9.9 mi from Pelican Island

Istvan

$124 nightly

$136 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

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

A spa area with a hot tub surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees, overlooking a body of water.

A modern living room with wicker furniture, a white coffee table, and large windows with a view of palm trees.

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.

4. Whitsunday Apartments

6.7 mi from Pelican Island

aly

$326 nightly

$326 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Total with taxes and fees

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 boat on turquoise water with a beach and buildings in the background.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and distant hills.

5. Daydream Island Resort

6.4 mi from Pelican Island

Mandy

$213 nightly

$234 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

An aerial view of a coral reef with clear turquoise waters and a heart-shaped formation.

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a hammock overlooking a calm body of water, surrounded by palm trees and distant mountains.

An aerial view of a tropical beach with dense forest, clear turquoise waters, and a small resort area with beach huts and a boat.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach area, and thatched-roof huts.

6. Elysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat

3.5 mi from Pelican Island

Kevin

A modern outdoor pool area with a stone wall, wooden deck, and a view of the sea.

A man walking on a concrete path towards a building with a stone wall and a metal roof.

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea and trees, and a wooden ceiling.

A spacious room with a large window overlooking a body of water and mountains. There are several sofas and a dining table in the center.

7. Qualia

6 mi from Pelican Island

Jeremy

A beach with palm trees and lounge chairs.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden furniture, and a tiled backsplash.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, three staff members, a staircase, and outdoor seating with plants.

A clear view of a calm sea with a sailboat in the distance, surrounded by tall palm trees.

8. Beach Club

6.6 mi from Pelican Island

Bretton

A hot tub with a wooden ceiling and large windows overlooking a turquoise sea.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a balcony with a sea view.

A hot tub in a room with wooden ceiling and a view of the sea.

9. Pinnacles

9.9 mi from Pelican Island

Lilian

A spacious balcony with a view of the sea and mountains, furnished with wicker chairs and a sofa.

An infinity pool with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black sink, and large windows offering a view of a beach and palm trees.

10. Club Wyndham Airlie Beach

9.7 mi from Pelican Island

Jomana

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a view of the sea through the windows.

A multi-story hotel with a pool area, stone archway, and outdoor seating.

A spacious lobby with wicker furniture, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the hotel name.

11. The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

9.6 mi from Pelican Island

Peter

$175 nightly

$194 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a small sofa, a kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A rectangular swimming pool with blue tiles, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

12. Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

9.1 mi from Pelican Island

Julie

$81 nightly

$81 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A infinity pool with a clear view of the sea and boats, a pink building, and a blue-tiled deck.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, beige sofas, a coffee table, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A living room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

13. Martinique Whitsunday

9.8 mi from Pelican Island

Douglas

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a grey sofa, and a wooden floor.

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.

14. Palm Bungalows

6.4 mi from Pelican Island

Dan

$280 nightly

$309 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Total with taxes and fees

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

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a stuffed toy, and a book.

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.

15. The Sundays

6.4 mi from Pelican Island

henrietta

A modern room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a view of the sea.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

A pool area with a view of a marina and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with a view of a marina and boats.

16. Hamilton Island Holiday Homes

6.5 mi from Pelican Island

Andrew

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern wooden building with a covered porch and a car parked outside.

A modern living area with a sofa, dining table, and kitchen.

17. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

7.8 mi from Pelican Island

Declan

$52 nightly

$57 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with a distinctive white roof and a smaller structure with a curved roof. There are palm trees and a swimming pool visible.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

18. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

9.6 mi from Pelican Island

Michael

$125 nightly

$139 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A pool with a waterfall, lounge chairs, and a gazebo.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a hot tub, and a view of the sea and mountains.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view through a window.

A couple on a beach with a clear view of the ocean.

19. at Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments

9.6 mi from Pelican Island

Andrew

$125 nightly

$138 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the sea, featuring a wooden deck, white walls, and tropical plants.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, a view of the sea, and a ceiling with wooden slats.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

20. Coral Sea Resort

10.4 mi from Pelican Island

Jennifer

$244 nightly

$272 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Pelican Island Hotel Reviews

Whitsunday Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Emailed hotel about our anniversary and birthdays and only got a generic response about our arrival time. And then when we did arrive the property wasn't ready by 2pm which was a bit of a sting to the start. But I guess the island experience up for this."

Reef View Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Booked a room with a view which was beautiful and the views from the lift are crazy! Great location and a wonderful island to visit."

Daydream Island Resort

8/10 Good

"Book in for dinner or risk missing out."

Shutehaven Villa

8/10 Good

"A perfect little home for either a couple families or group of people. It is out of Airlie beach main strip, so much quieter but this also makes it tricker to organise transport - I would recommend hiring a car. Pool was beautiful and all the amenities worked well."

Picturesque on Passage

8/10 Good

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at Picturesque on Passage. The location is great and the view is fabulous! There is some maintenance required at the property (mainly fly screens and doors that need replacing and/or repairing). The top of the fridges needs a good clean and its a bit weird having to walk through a bedroom to get downstairs. Otherwise we were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay."

Baybliss Luxury 1 Bedroom Apt

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location very quiet, beautiful view would stay again"

Panorama at Shute Harbour

10/10 Excellent

"The most beautiful view."

Elysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"This resort is brilliant for relaxing. Only 20 adults on site at any time, which provides a great ambience and chilled vibe. The transfers are magical - we chose the helicopter in, and the boat out. The food was terrific and the accommodation very good with great views. The resort is highly recommended!"

'Vue de Bleu' Luxury Whitsunday Retreat

8/10 Good

"he house was really nice, with a great pool, views, and surroundings. Our complaint was that we felt the house was not represented correctly. It worked out for us since we were all adults, but I’m not sure it would suit a family. It is listed as a four-bedroom house, but in fact, it is a two-bedroom house with a detached building that has a further two bedrooms and a bathroom included. There are 19 large outdoor steps down to these rooms, and unfortunately, it was raining most nights, so we got quite wet going to bed. These two downstairs bedrooms are actually one room separated by two steps up and no door, so they are not really two rooms and lack privacy. The back bedroom is quite pokey and claustrophobic. The standard of this downstairs space is not in keeping with the house itself.There was only one hairdryer provided for three bathrooms, the mugs and glasses didn’t match, and there could have been more crockery and cutlery provided. When paying this much for a property, this feels a bit cheap.There are also safety concerns if you had children with you, the porch around the pool is quite tall with no barrier and a drop straight onto concrete below. I don’t know if it is council compliant but it’s a long way to fall on concrete. Overall, while we appreciated the charm of the house and the stunning views, clearer communication about the property’s layout and improvements in safety and amenities would greatly enhance the experience for future guests."

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A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and rocky outcrops.

Palm Bay Beach

9.2/10 (67 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Palm Bay Beach during your travels in Whitsundays? Discover the sunrises in this relaxing area.

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A coral reef with clear water, various fish species, and a large sea turtle.

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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Sandy Bay Beach

9.2/10 (18 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Sandy Bay Beach during your travels in Whitsundays? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Oyster Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oyster Beach during your trip to Whitsundays?

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South Molle Island Golf Course

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Whitsundays at South Molle Island Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in this relaxing area.

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South Molle Island Jetty

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting South Molle Island Jetty, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whitsundays. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in this relaxing area.

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Bauer Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bauer Bay Beach during your trip to Whitsundays?

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Hamilton Island Golf Club

8.8/10 (182 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Whitsundays at Hamilton Island Golf Club. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful coral reefs in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top-rated hotels near Pelican Island?

Discovering the top-rated hotels near Pelican Island promises an unforgettable experience in the beautiful Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia, with stunning views and luxurious amenities.Elysian Luxury Eco Island RetreatElysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat is a stunning 4.5-star hotel located just 0.6 miles from Pelican Island, with an impressive review rating of 9.8. This eco-friendly sanctuary offers travelers a perfect blend of luxury and nature with beachfront access, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Travelers can indulge in complimentary breakfast and enjoy unique experiences like private plunge pools and romantic yoga classes on the beach, making it a truly enchanting getaway.Palm Bay ResortPalm Bay Resort is a charming 4-star hotel that lies just 0.6 miles from Pelican Island and holds an excellent review rating of 9.2. This resort features an outdoor pool, private beach access, and stunning ocean views, ideal for a relaxing stay. Guests can enjoy spacious rooms equipped with kitchenettes, along with access to a full-service spa offering rejuvenating treatments. The unique waterfront location enhances the experience, making it a perfect choice for travelers seeking serenity and beauty.

How much is a hotel near Pelican Island?

Staying near Pelican Island is a treat, with plenty of hotels from $57 offering incredible amenities. If you're leaning toward a little luxury, prices can rise, especially in peak season. Be sure to book in advance to enjoy more options and potentially better rates, especially if you're planning a vacation during weekends or around public holidays.

Which hotels near Pelican Island offer the best views?

Discover top-rated hotels near Pelican Island, offering stunning views and exceptional experiences for travelers.Elysian Luxury Eco Island RetreatElysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat is a 4.5-star hotel located just 0.6 miles from Pelican Island, with an impressive review rating of 9.8. This eco-friendly retreat offers breathtaking ocean views from its beachfront restaurant and outdoor pool. Guests can indulge in a range of amenities including complimentary breakfast, a full-service spa, and yoga classes on-site. The private plunge pools and romantic atmosphere make it an ideal choice for those seeking tranquility and luxury.Palm Bay ResortPalm Bay Resort is a 4-star hotel situated 0.6 miles from Pelican Island, rated 9.2 by travelers. This resort features stunning sea views from many of its rooms and is perfect for those looking to relax by the waterfront. Guests can enjoy a full-service spa, outdoor pool, and the convenience of in-room kitchenettes. With direct access to the beach and opportunities for snorkeling and kayaking, it's a fantastic spot for adventurous travelers seeking a scenic getaway.

Are there any hotels with pools close to Pelican Island?

Discover the perfect hotels with pools close to Pelican Island, where relaxation meets breathtaking views in Whitsundays.Elysian Luxury Eco Island RetreatElysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat is an exquisite 4.5-star hotel located just 0.6 miles from Pelican Island, rated by travelers at an impressive 9.8. Guests can indulge in the serene outdoor pool and enjoy free pool cabanas, making it an ideal choice for relaxation. The hotel features a beachfront restaurant, a full-service spa, and complimentary breakfast, ensuring a luxurious and pampered stay. Experience private plunge pools in select rooms, and take part in nearby snorkeling and boat tours for a perfect island getaway.Palm Bay ResortPalm Bay Resort, a charming 4-star hotel, is also located 0.6 miles from Pelican Island with a great traveler rating score of 9.2. This hotel boasts an inviting outdoor pool complete with sun loungers, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. Guests can enjoy the convenience of in-room kitchenettes and a full-service spa. Its beautiful beachfront location and opportunities for water activities like snorkeling and kayaking make it a fantastic choice for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure.

Can I book a fully refundable hotel close to Pelican Island?

Most bookings on Expedia are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of arrival, though this depends on the hotel's individual cancellation policy, which you should check in your booking confirmation. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by going to "My Trips" and selecting your reservation. To find fully refundable hotel options, simply enter "Pelican Island", set your travel dates, and use the "Fully refundable" filter under "Deals & Discounts" on the results page. Alternatively, explore deals with free cancellation options on Expedia.

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Our top choices for Pelican Island hotels

1. Palm Bay Resort

2. Reef View Hotel

3. Airlie Beach Hotel

4. Whitsunday Apartments

5. Daydream Island Resort

6. Elysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat

7. Qualia

8. Beach Club

9. Pinnacles

10. Club Wyndham Airlie Beach

11. The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach

12. Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

13. Martinique Whitsunday

14. Palm Bungalows

15. The Sundays

16. Hamilton Island Holiday Homes

17. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

18. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

19. at Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments

20. Coral Sea Resort

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Top Pelican Island Hotel Reviews

Whitsunday Apartments

Reef View Hotel

Daydream Island Resort

Shutehaven Villa

Picturesque on Passage

Baybliss Luxury 1 Bedroom Apt

Panorama at Shute Harbour

Elysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat

'Vue de Bleu' Luxury Whitsunday Retreat

Other attractions near Pelican Island

Palm Bay Beach

Molle Islands National Park

Sandy Bay Beach

Oyster Beach

South Molle Island Golf Course

South Molle Island Jetty

Bauer Bay Beach

Hamilton Island Golf Club

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