Bookings Now Open for The Sundays

Hamilton Island, QLD: Hamilton Island, QLD – Hamilton Island Enterprises, the team behind luxury resort qualia, is thrilled to announce that bookings for The Sundays will open on August 18th.

The Sundays, aptly named for its idyllic Whitsundays location, aims to redefine luxury and relaxation for
families and is set to welcome guests from Autumn 2025.

“We’re thrilled to announce that we are now taking reservations for The Sundays,” says Pete Brulisauer, CEO of Hamilton Island. “The Sundays marks a new era for Hamilton Island. We have listened to our guests and crafted a place that combines luxury with a contemporary design focus while offering relaxation and adventure, amidst the stunning backdrop of the Great Barrier Reef.”

Created with families in mind

Situated at the northern end of palm-fringed Catseye Beach, The Sundays offers 59 rooms thoughtfully
designed to capture the essence of Hamilton Island’s tropical surrounds and blue water views. Guests can
enjoy exclusive access to a new oceanfront swimming pool and private cabanas and dine at The Sundays
waters-edge restaurant and bar, offering al fresco dining with stunning views of Catseye Bay.

Guestrooms feature serene colour schemes, stylish interiors and overlook the tropical resort gardens and
glittering blues of the Coral Sea beyond. Guests can choose a Balcony, Terrace or Family Connect
(Interconnecting) room, each designed to make families feel at home.

Curated experiences for kicking back or diving in (to a family holiday)

The Sundays perfectly captures the spirit of laidback Whitsundays luxury. Whether dining at one of the Island’s 20 restaurants or exploring the 65+ activities available on Hamilton Island, guests can discover their own way to unwind and explore. There is no shortage of unique adventures, like a James Bond-style helicopter ride to Heart Reef or a round at the Hamilton Island Golf Club. The latest addition, the Hamilton Island Pickleball court, lets guests try their hand at a sport beloved by stars like George Clooney and the Williams sisters.

Pete Brulisauer continues, "The Sundays will offer curated experiences with a blend of relaxation and
adventure. From Sun(day) salutations on our activities deck to exploring the clear waters of Catseye Bay with complimentary paddleboards, kayaks, and catamarans, all moments are designed to create unforgettable memories."

Get there fast, then take it slow

The Sundays is only a few hours away from Australia's east coast, with daily direct 2.5-hour flights to Hamilton Island from Brisbane and Sydney, and 3-hour flights from Melbourne, offering the convenience of a luxury tropical island escape without the hassle and time of international travel – perfect for families.
The Sundays complements Hamilton Island’s wide range of accommodation offerings, including the
internationally acclaimed luxury resort qualia, the boutique beachfront hotel, Beach Club, Reef View Hotel and Palm Bungalows and range of holiday homes.

Guests booking before September 30th can enjoy the opening offer:

‘Book four nights to enjoy Sundays on us*’

*Stay 4 nights and receive Sunday nights’ accommodation free, a $200 dinner credit plus 24-hour buggy hire.
While availability lasts.

Bookings open on 18 August here. Pricing starts at $891 per night.
 

About Hamilton Island

• Hamilton Island is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest integrated island resort, offering a range of accommodation options, from self-catering holiday homes and apartments to luxury hotels, 20 casual and fine-dining restaurant options, 2 spas, a 300+ berth marina, and over 65 tours and activities.
• The Sundays is Hamilton Island’s newest hotel, adding to luxury hotels qualia and Beach Club and the family-friendly Reef View Hotel and Palm Bungalows.
• The only island in the Whitsundays with its own commercial airport, Hamilton Island is easily accessible via short flights from major Australian East Coast cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, as well as direct boat transfers from the Queensland mainland. Over 500,000 visitors passed through Hamilton Island Airport in 2023.
• Established in 1982, Hamilton Island has received over $400 million in improvements since it was acquired by the Oatley family in 2003, including the development of the 18-hole golf course on neighbouring Dent Island.
• Tourism visitation to the entire Great Barrier Reef Marine Park for the 2023 calendar year was reported at approximately 2 million total visitor days.
• The Sundays is expected to directly and indirectly create over 100 full-time equivalent jobs for hospitality workers in the Whitsundays region.
• On Hamilton Island, visitors can experience the best Australia has to offer – natural landscapes, calm turquoise waters, secluded beaches, beautiful weather (year-round temperature averages 27 degrees), fascinating coral reefs, and diverse flora and fauna.
• Hamilton Island is a gateway to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, including Whitehaven Beach - voted World’s #1 Best of the Best Beaches in the World in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2021 - just thirty minutes away via high-speed catamaran; and Journey to the Heart – a bucket-list scenic flight via helicopter and glass-bottom boat to Australia’s iconic Heart Reef pontoon - an experience exclusive to guests of Hamilton Island.
• The Whitsundays are one of only two sites in Australia designated as a Whale Heritage site by the World Cetacean Alliance, hosting thousands of humpback whales annually.
• With over 12 kilometres of unspoiled nature trails and secluded hideaways, guests can immerse themselves in Hamilton Island's natural beauty, discovering sandy coves and encountering Australia’s unique flora and fauna.
• Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a round at The Hamilton Island Golf Club, designed by five-time British Open Champion Peter Thomson. It stands as the only golf course in Australia situated on its own island.
• For those seeking wellness, Hamilton Island has an abundance of activities, including sunrise yoga, run clubs, and a gym with a range of classes. Set in beautiful natural surrounds, Hamilton Island’s Spa wumurdaylin offers a range of spa treatments, relaxation treatments, and natural therapies.
• Hamilton Island plays host to a year-round calendar of highly-anticipated events including Hamilton Island Race Week - the largest offshore keelboat regatta in the Southern Hemisphere, the Hamilton Island Endurance Series, as well as Pas de Deux in Paradise – a collaborative project between The Australian Ballet and qualia, running biannually.