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Daydream Island Resort Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Location Daydream Island (40km/25 miles northeast of Shute Harbour), Around the Island
Transportation Fantasea Cruises (tel. 1800/650 851 in Australia, or 07/4946 5111) provides launch transfers from Shute Harbour (15 min.) and from Long Island, South Molle, and Hamilton Island. Cruise Whitsundays (tel. 07/4946 4662) also offers launch transfers from Shute Harbour and Hamilton Island to Daydream
Phone 1800/075 040 In Australia, 07/4948 8488
Web site www.daydreamisland.com
Room Information 296 units
Prices A$360-A$536 (US$324-US$482/£162-£241) double; A$512-A$822 (US$461-US$740/£230-£370) suite. Children under 15 stay free in parent's room with existing bedding. Ask about packages
Credit Cards AE, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV w/pay movies and PlayStation, dataport, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron
Other Mailing address: P.M.B. 22, Mackay, QLD 4741

Frommer's Review

One of the Whitsundays' oldest resorts is now one of Australia's most extensive and modern spa resorts. Daydream Island has a mixed clientele consisting of families and those seeking pampering and luxury. Features such as the outdoor cinema and kids' club have always made it popular with families, but the 16 therapy rooms at the Rejuvenation Spa appeal to those who are seeking one of the most sophisticated and well-equipped health resorts in Australia. The state-of-the-art spa has an in-house naturopath and a range of computerized health analyses using equipment and tests usually found only in clinics in Europe and the United States, such as iridology and measurement of vitamin and mineral imbalances and antioxidant levels. Rooms are large, smart, and comfortable, with uninterrupted ocean views. The "village" at the southern end of the island, a short stroll along the boardwalk from the resort, has shops, cafes, a pool and bar, a water-activities center, and a tavern serving bistro-style meals. A rainforest walk stretches almost the entire length of the kilometer-long (just over half a mile) island; other activities include snorkeling, sailboarding, jet-skiing, parasailing, coral viewing, reef fishing, diving and dive school, tennis, volleyball, and minigolf.

Facilities:
3 restaurants; 3 bars; 3 freshwater outdoor pools (1 heated); 2 lit tennis courts; 3 Jacuzzis; watersports equipment; tour desk; coin-op laundry

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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