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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 coastal view with numerous sailboats on turquoise waters, palm trees, and a distant mountain.

A swimming pool with orange lounge chairs, a white fence, and a multi-story building with balconies.

1. Airlie Beach Hotel

15.7 km from Palm Bay Beach

Leanne

฿4,467

฿4,913 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a sandy beach.

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by hills and clear skies.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a desk, and two beds.

2. Magnums Airlie Beach

16 km from Palm Bay Beach

Jessica

฿2,291

฿2,520 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A water play area with a water jet and a colorful play structure.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There are two stools at the counter.

A colorful train parked in front of a building with a blue roof and a pink exterior.

3. Ingenia Holidays Conway Beach

18.8 km from Palm Bay Beach

Emma

฿2,164

฿2,380 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window, and a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a stone building, palm trees, and a parked SUV.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a television, a sofa, a bed, and artwork on the walls.

4. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

17.1 km from Palm Bay Beach

Brendon

฿2,523

฿2,776 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden flooring, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by tall palm trees.

A wooden building with a porch, surrounded by tropical plants.

5. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

13.5 km from Palm Bay Beach

Julie-Ann

฿2,527

฿2,780 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

A covered outdoor seating area with a glass table and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a building in the background.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by palm trees and a hammock.

6. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

17 km from Palm Bay Beach

Ben

฿3,649

฿4,014 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

7. Coral Sea Resort

16.5 km from Palm Bay Beach

Jennifer

฿9,530

฿10,483 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, seating arrangements, and a view of a multi-story building with balconies.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.

8. Mantra Club Croc

17 km from Palm Bay Beach

Diego

฿5,048

฿5,553 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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 compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and decorative wall art.

9. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

15.2 km from Palm Bay Beach

Cecilia

฿4,364

฿4,800 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A water park with slides, a pool, and lounge chairs.

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden dining table, and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a large island with stools, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

10. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

13.4 km from Palm Bay Beach

Michael

฿3,134

฿3,134 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.

A balcony with a glass railing, a ceiling fan, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a covered pavilion.

11. The Boathouse Apartments

15.4 km from Palm Bay Beach

Mahmoud

฿10,364

฿10,364 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean with boats.

A modern kitchen with a view of the sea and boats, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa with a potted plant.

A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and a few sailboats.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view of the sea, and a living room with a TV and seating.

12. Mirage Whitsundays

17 km from Palm Bay Beach

Rachel

฿11,359

฿12,495 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a covered seating area.

A building with a sign for 'Whitsunday On The Beach' and 'Holiday Units & Tour Bookings'. There is a 'VACANCY' sign, a 'Shute Harbour Road' sign, and a 'LinksLiving' sign.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Whitsunday On The Beach".

A pool area with a bridge, surrounded by trees and a fence.

13. Whitsunday On The Beach

16.1 km from Palm Bay Beach

Callie

฿3,786

฿4,165 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dining area with white chairs.

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

14. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

12.4 km from Palm Bay Beach

Declan

฿1,956

฿2,184 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of the outside.

A dining table with white chairs, a vase with white flowers, and a wine glass.

A view through window blinds of a coastal area with tall trees and a body of water.

A table set with white chairs, a potted plant, and wine glasses.

15. Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays

16.1 km from Palm Bay Beach

Tayla

฿5,348

฿5,883 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

16. at Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments

15.2 km from Palm Bay Beach

Andrew

฿4,706

฿5,177 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.

17. Daydream Island Resort

10.7 km from Palm Bay Beach

Colin

฿6,565

฿7,221 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A swimming pool with inflatable rafts, palm trees, and a grassy area with a gazebo.

A bungalow-style hotel with a thatched roof, a wooden porch, and a paved entrance area.

A person at a counter with a computer, another person in denim shorts, and a red table.

A person descending a concrete staircase with a metal railing, under a corrugated metal roof.

18. Nomads Airlie Beach

16.1 km from Palm Bay Beach

Tara

฿4,113

฿4,524 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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 hotel with multiple floors, a beach in the foreground, and palm trees.

19. Whitsunday Apartments

11.4 km from Palm Bay Beach

Hillary

฿10,361

฿11,397 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a white coffee table, and a large TV on the wall.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass dining table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A beach with a palm tree, calm water, and boats in the distance.

A pool area with a view of the sea, palm trees, and a building with a blue roof.

20. Whitsunday Terraces Hotel Airlie Beach

15.7 km from Palm Bay Beach

John Henry

฿9,139

฿9,139 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Palm Bay Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Airlie Beach Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Magnums Airlie Beach	8.4 Very good 785 reviews	View
Ingenia Holidays Conway Beach	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park	8.8 Excellent 162 reviews	View
Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat	8.4 Very good 407 reviews	View

Top Palm Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Whitsunday Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely beach front property with balcony views of the water. Very spacious and clean. Easy to walk everywhere."

Palm Bay Resort

8/10 Good

"I loved my stay…it is a tropical paradise, I will miss waking up first thing sitting on my little balcony with my first coffee for the day and enjoying all the beautiful birdsong. watching gorgeous butterflies fluttering everywhere. Walking the trails. Dips in the sea and lazing around the pool. Cocktails on the beach watching the sun go down Peace and quiet was what I was looking for and I definitely found it here . I would love to stay another time in the future. Thank you Palm Bay for a great stay… Joy"

Shoreline Apartments

8/10 Good

"Bit tired, but great location and fair for the price, I would book again."

Baybliss Luxury 1 Bedroom Apt

10/10 Excellent

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

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!"

Qualia

8/10 Good

"qualia is one of the most beautiful properties we have visited. The setting, architecture, views, and atmosphere truly feel special and uniquely Australian. Our arrival experience was excellent. Noemi provided a warm airport pickup, smooth check-in, and a thoughtful overview of the property and room. The accommodations themselves were stunning. We also had an incredible “Best of Both Worlds” tour with Pedro, who was engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate about the island. It was one of the highlights of the trip. The main challenge during the first 24 hours was inconsistency in service attentiveness. At times, particularly at the pool and during our first dinner at Long Pavilion, service felt less proactive than expected for a property at this level. Drink refills, reservation follow-up, and simple check-ins occasionally required prompting rather than feeling naturally anticipated. What truly elevated the experience was the response from leadership. Rebecca, the General Manager, was exceptional: thoughtful, responsive, attentive, and genuinely interested in feedback. Her professionalism and accountability significantly improved the remainder of our stay. Beach Club dinner was another standout, with warm staff, relaxed pacing, and beautifully prepared food and cocktails. Overall, qualia delivers an extraordinary setting and many memorable moments. While there were some early service inconsistencies, the property’s beauty, excursions, dining, and strong leadership respon"

Baybliss Studio 1

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views. Priceless"

Other attractions near Palm Bay Beach

Molle Islands National Park

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Molle Islands National Park, a lovely green space in Whitsundays. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Pelican Island

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Pelican Island and enjoy the spectacular coral reefs during your trip to Whitsundays. Wander through the beautiful beaches and marina in this relaxing area.

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Sandy Bay Beach

9.2/10 (18 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free 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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Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

7.6/10 (143 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Shute Harbour with a trip to Shute Harbour Marine Terminal. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the spectacular coral reefs in this relaxing area.

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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 through 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 through the beautiful beaches and marina in this relaxing area.

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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 spectacular coral reefs in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Palm Bay Beach?

Palm Bay Beach is located in an area of Whitsundays that travellers like for its island views and beaches. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.

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

Adjacent to Palm Bay Beach, Palm Bay Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Palm Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Palm Bay Beach.

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Our top choices for Palm Bay Beach hotels

1. Airlie Beach Hotel

2. Magnums Airlie Beach

3. Ingenia Holidays Conway Beach

4. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

5. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

6. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

7. Coral Sea Resort

8. Mantra Club Croc

9. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

10. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

11. The Boathouse Apartments

12. Mirage Whitsundays

13. Whitsunday On The Beach

14. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

15. Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays

16. at Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments

17. Daydream Island Resort

18. Nomads Airlie Beach

19. Whitsunday Apartments

20. Whitsunday Terraces Hotel Airlie Beach

Compare popular hotels close to Palm Bay Beach

Top Palm Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Whitsunday Apartments

Palm Bay Resort

Shoreline Apartments

Baybliss Luxury 1 Bedroom Apt

Elysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat

Qualia

Baybliss Studio 1

Other attractions near Palm Bay Beach

Molle Islands National Park

Pelican Island

Sandy Bay Beach

Oyster Beach

Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

South Molle Island Golf Course

South Molle Island Jetty

Hamilton Island Golf Club

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