Palm Bay Resort

Palm Bay Resort was a great choice for myself and a couple of friends looking to escape the winter chill and spend time catching up. |The bungalows are well appointed and very comfortable with lovely views of the bay. The facilities are very good - including a beautiful pool, lovely swimming bay, beautiful tropical gardens, spacious restaurant area and a relaxing beachfront sunset bar. The resort is well designed and spaced so guests can relax and not feel crowded. |The staff at Palm Bay were great - young people from all over the world. They were unfailingly friendly and cheerful - nothing was too much trouble. A real asset to the resort, along with managers Teegan & Dylan. |A special shout out too to Vicki for the lovely massage.

This resort is truly a gem! We were warmly welcomed upon arrival with a drink, and our room was ready immediately. There’s wonderful wildlife at the resort, the views are absolutely beautiful, and the restaurant is great. The staff were accommodating and lovely and the rooms were great with stunning views. I’d absolutely recommend this resort to anyone!

We spent 10 beautiful days at Palm Bay Resort and honestly, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment we arrived, we felt completely relaxed and welcomed. The staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect – always friendly, helpful, and genuinely caring. We were especially impressed by the chef, who prepared delicious vegan meals for us even though there weren’t any listed on the menu. It made a huge difference and showed how thoughtful and accommodating the team is. The weather was absolutely stunning during our entire stay – sunny days, calm waters, and the perfect backdrop for a peaceful holiday. We enjoyed every moment surrounded by nature and the tranquillity of the island. The only small downside was that our bungalow could use a bit of maintenance – nothing major, but a few touch-ups here and there would really make the place shine. Also, we had hoped to find a paddle board available, as we’d seen some in Instagram videos before coming. Still, these were just minor things compared to the amazing overall experience. We left feeling refreshed, grateful, and already dreaming about our next visit. Palm Bay is truly a hidden gem.

We booked the hibiscus ‘suite’ thinking it would be a little extra special to mark the end of our long service leave trip. We were so disappointed in the room- unlike how it was advertised, it is not private- adjoins the other suite with a paper thin wall so much so we could clearly hear our neighbour’s conversation. To get to the room we also had to traverse a fairly steep path. |The cleanliness of the room was also sub par- we were not expecting luxury- it’s not that kind of resort, but we do expect our room to be clean. There was dust and we think animal droppings in the corners and under the bed, and the bathroom window was absolutely thick with dust. The outdoor balcony had a stunning view but we were hesitant to sit outside again due to the dust and quite a few active wasp nests. For these reasons I would suggest the beachfront accommodation- cheaper and looked far better maintained. |The ‘shop’ was not a shop- we forgot our water bottles and couldn’t buy one on the island (any kind of water bottle), nor was there any fruit or healthy snack options. |It was also a shame that whilst a tennis court is advertised on the resort map, it is actually run down and not available for use. |We ended up cutting our stay short by one night, and I advised the staff of our concerns about the room but did not get a response from management which was disappointing. |On a positive note the resort grounds are lovely, the wildlife abundant, and we enjoyed being outside by the pool or beach- we just really avoided spending any time in our room.

A very unique and picturesque resort on Long Island in the Whitsundays. It’s pretty isolated so you don’t really leave the resort much which actually gets you to embrace having relaxing days. From someone that normally likes doing something busy each day on holiday it was nice to be able to relax, read, swim and kayak. The staff are great, most are backpackers on their working holiday visas however they’re all super professional and helpful. The gym does the job and the sunrises + sunsets are spectacular. Overall would visit again. Prices are to be expected in the Whitsundays like airport prices, so not on a budget unless you bring lots of your own food with you. The only thing suggestion I could make is that the resort gets more kayaks. From photos I can see that they had more kayaks once upon a time, they have four kayaks which is adequate on quieter days but often when they get alot of day visitors there aren’t any left for long periods.

Our second trip to beautiful Palm Bay was just as amazing as our first. So peaceful and relaxing. Picturesque landscape with so much wildlife to see. The food from the chefs Jeff Chrisriano Colqin and Bowen was absolutely devine. The front desk ladies Teagan and Vicky were extremely helpful with booking off island activities and anything else we needed. The front of house staff Jack Martina Ema Lorcam Jill and Gabbi were so fun, helpful and energetic. They were a real credit to the overall experience of our stay. 10/10. Would highly recommend staying at Palm Bay Resort. Until next time guys.

We took a day trip over to Palm Bay and had a really fun day. Snorkeling equipment and kayaks available free of charge, lovely pool, good food and absolutely amazing coffee, probably the best I've ever had. Total thumbs up to this little bay.

This is exactly where you want to go if you want to lie by the pool, eat wonderful food, enjoy beautiful surroundings and deeply relax. We actually both shed a tear after 5 days at this resort celebrating our anniversary. |The difference that this resort has over others is that the staff live here - so they really treat it as their home. You see this in how they treat the guests and the resort itself. The environment is a mix of NZ's Marlborough Sounds with Asian influence. |Our stay was exceptional. We had enjoyed a few nights at Airlie Beach where we Ocean Raftings brilliant snorkel trip and scenic flight, so we were ready to just do nothing for a few days after those adventures.|We will definitely be returning and hope to make it an annual treat.

Location: AMAZING, incredible hidden escape in the Great Barrier Reef. A perfect spot to escape from the real world. Lodging: Bungalows on the beach are what you dream of for your picture-perfect escape. Spacious rooms with a hammock on the front patio makes you relish every moment on Long Island. My only complaint is the cleanliness of the rooms, the linens were all stained and the room fixtures are all a bit aged. The only thing that's keeping this resort from becoming a 4 or 5 star resort is the poor attention to detail when maintaining the property.

Love Palm Bay Resort....... Super relaxing so if your looking for a BIG resort with Lots of people and noise, then this is not the place for you. Cozy rooms right on the Beach, the bring your own food was not a problem, just plan ahead there is a small store and cafe that serves Pizza. Extra kudos to the Staff as they were lovely.....

What a wonderful little resort. It is so refreshing to see a resort done so elegantly yet simply. We utilized one of the moorings for a couple of nights and felt very welcomed. When we are back in the area again, we will certainly book a few nights here. Well run, very friendly staff, beautiful facilities.