About this hotel
General information
qualia, written in lower case, occupies the northernmost tip of Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays, among eucalypts above the Coral Sea and within the Great Barrier Reef. The resort is for adults only, from the age of 16. Its style is a relaxed, contemporary take on Australian design in natural materials: free-standing pavilions sit among the greenery, and life centres on the Long Pavilion, with its restaurant, lounge and library.
Stays include an à la carte breakfast, non-alcoholic drinks, a private electric golf buggy, a 24-hour chauffeur around the island, airport or marina transfers, the gym, tennis and non-motorised watercraft. Close by are the private Pebble Beach with its infinity pool and restaurant, Spa qualia and the resort’s own helipad.
Location
The northern tip of Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays, Queensland. The island’s airport has daily direct Qantas and Virgin Australia flights from major Australian cities and is a few minutes’ transfer from the resort. Ferries also run from the mainland, and the marina has 300 berths.
Spa
Spa qualia is reserved for resort guests and uses three Australian ranges: Sodashi, LaGaia Unedited and People4Ocean. Signature journeys are Driftaway Sensory Journey, Whitsunday Escape and qualia Essence, alongside couples’ baths, massages, facials, body and holistic therapies and treatments for mothers-to-be.
Sports & leisure
Included: catamarans, pedal boards, sea kayaks and paddleboards, tennis, qualia Gym with its ocean-facing balcony, yoga, Fluidform sessions and walks on the island trails. At extra cost: trips to Whitehaven Beach, flights over Heart Reef, snorkelling and diving on the Great Barrier Reef, sailing and fishing, charters on the motor yacht Palm Beach, golf at Hamilton Island Golf Club on Dent Island and the Cultural Island Discovery tour.
Restaurants & bars
Both restaurants build their menus on seasonal Australian produce, and in-pavilion dining is available.
- Long Pavilion — the main restaurant and lounge among the eucalypts, for breakfast, dinner and high tea with Charles Heidsieck Champagne
- Pebble Beach — beachfront restaurant for lunch and dinner, with simply prepared seafood and local dishes
- Talk and Taste and Conversations with the Sommelier — paired tastings such as sake and sashimi, Champagne with oysters or caviar, and wine with cheese or crudo
Swimming
Pebble Beach is the resort’s private beach, with a restaurant and an infinity-edge pool by the water. Windward and Seaward Pavilions have their own plunge pools, while the Beach House and The Residence have long infinity pools.
Rooms
Guests stay in free-standing pavilions of three main types — Windward, Seaward and Leeward — plus the Sunset Pavilion, the Beach House and The Residence; two pavilions are designed for wheelchair users.
Pavilions have king or twin beds, a separate lounge, an ensuite (in most, a stone bathroom with bath and separate shower), a gourmet minibar, air conditioning, ceiling fans and heating, a TV with device casting, Wi-Fi and a safe.
Windward Pavilions
Twenty-six one-bedroom pavilions facing north-east, with a terrace and a private infinity-edge plunge pool looking across the Whitsundays to the Coral Sea. For two.
Seaward Pavilions
Six one-bedroom pavilions with Coral Sea views from the bedroom, bathroom and terrace, an infinity-edge plunge pool and an outdoor shower. For two.
Leeward Pavilions
Thirty-three one-bedroom pavilions facing south-west, with a deep terrace shaded by eucalypts and sunset views over Dent Passage and the Whitsundays. For two.
Sunset Pavilion
A west-facing pavilion by the shore next to the helipad, with one bedroom, a separate study, a full kitchen and a laundry, looking over Dent Passage. For two.
Beach House
A secluded, north-facing house over the Coral Sea with a king master bedroom, a separate guest house with its own deck and ensuite, dining and living rooms, a terrace and a 12-metre infinity pool. Sleeps up to four.
The Residence
The resort’s largest property, on its western side: two bedrooms in the main house plus a standalone studio, a full kitchen, a laundry, two terraces with barbecue and a 25-metre infinity lap pool facing Dent Island and the Coral Sea. Sleeps up to six.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.