Whitsundays
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Daydream Island Resort
Three outdoor swimming pools including a lagoon pool, an infinity pool, and a beachfront pool, alongside a 200-metre outdoor Living Reef coral lagoon.
Elysian Retreat
Central outdoor unheated magnesium mineral infinity pool, plus private magnesium plunge pools at select villas.
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef by IHG
Hayman Pool multi-tiered lagoon saltwater pool, oceanfront Infinity Pool, and Spa Oasis plunge pool
Qualia
Resort infinity pool with poolside cabanas at Pebble Beach, plus private infinity-edge plunge pools in Windward Pavilions and a 12-metre private lap pool at The Beach House
The Sundays
Oceanfront outdoor swimming pool on Catseye Bay with private cabanas and double daybeds
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.