We really didn't want to go to Hamilton Island, but with an early flight from the airport it seemed a better idea than the first ferry from Shute Harbour. So, we booked the cheapest accomodation for one night (still $280, but this did include the ferry transfer...PS - check out last minute standby deals if in low season). Overall we... more

Absolutely loved our stay on Hamilton Island even though the weather was not great. We loved the spectacular scenery, the parrots and other colourful birds flying and swalking in the background, the beautiful swimming pools, the terrific choice of watersports, the restaurants etc.. It is without doubt a five star resort which, of course, has five star pricing. Once you... more

We caught a flight into Hamilton Island and decided to spend our first night in the Whitsundays on the island. The rooms at palm terraces a quite spacious, however a little run down. Location is not bad, however I would recommend getting a buggy to make your way around the island. Facilities at the resort are great. Pools are nice.... more

Stayed here for 4 days over the Easter weekend in 2007. The room we were allocated was on the top floor and was spacious enough for the 3 of us. The bathroom was also roomy with separate loo. We had a balcony with views of the ocean which was lovely. However, the cockatoos which at first seemed an attraction, can... more

My partner and I stayed at hamilton in the palm terrace in July.I had done alot of research on this site and all the advice given was accurate and appreciated.The accomodation was perfect for us and we couldnt fault it at all.The island itself was exactly how I imagined it to be and I wasnt disappointed.We received good service everywhere... more

We stayed at the Palm Terrace for our first holiday away with our 9 month old baby. I asked the travel consultant at Flight Centre to book a place which was baby friendly and he recommended the Palm Terrace. Boy was he wrong. When we checked in we were told that we were on the 4th floor and that there... more

I decided to splash out during my 3 weeks tour of Oz with a night on this Island. It was more beautiful than I expected but unfortunately the accomodation was not impressive and for the rediculous price I expected much better! The service was standard, nothing special, and check in was long winded (after arriving with a plane load of... more

This was a great, make that fantastic island. Lots to do and see but as the previous review noted, all the hotels and everything is owned by one family so they have you captive and they know it. On that note however it's all very well laid out and easy to get to everything and do everything. The pools were... more

Spent 2 nights in a Terrace room in mid January. I was looking forward to this trip as part of our Australian adventure and I wasn't disappointed. However, when I found out how much my dear wife had paid for this I was a little less happy. Apart from the flights from Melbourne , I was astonished to find out... more