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Experience the pinnacle of luxury and exclusivity in the Whitsundays at the award-winning qualia, a sensational Great Barrier Reef retreat on Hamilton Island’s northernmost tip.

Reserved exclusively for guests over the age of sixteen, qualia sits deep within Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, boasting mesmerising views across the Coral Sea. A prestigious haunt for A-list celebrities, this unrivalled luxury Australia resort offers near-instant access to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, placing guests in one of the world’s most coveted and pristine settings.

About qualia

Infinity pool
Private yacht charter
View from pavilion
Paddle boarding
Aerial view
Beach
Pavilion
Main pool
Dining at Pebble Beach
Windward Pavilion
Long Pavilion restaurant
qualia Spa
Spa qualia
Long Pavilion bar
Beach House
qualia is one of Australia’s most elite luxury resorts, a place where some of the entertainment industries’ most iconic figures have flocked to experience the splendour of the Great Barrier Reef. Lying secluded on the northern tip of Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays, qualia is bordered by the iridescent turquoise waters of the Coral Sea, with the Great Barrier Reef stretching resplendently in every direction. Designed to feel deeply connected to its pristine surroundings, the resort blends understated architecture with breathtaking views, while the private guest pavilions create an environment that feels profoundly private, tranquil and immersive.

The name ‘qualia’ is drawn from philosophy, referring to the subjective, deeply personal qualities of human experience – the golden feeling of the sun on your skin, the shifting colours of the ocean at dusk, or the feeling of complete stillness in nature. This essential idea is rooted within qualia’s own philosophy, where every aspect of a stay here is designed to elevate the senses, from incomparable Coral Sea vistas from the infinity pools to serene spa rituals, palate-stimulating cuisine, sommelier-selected wines and the gentle rhythms of island life. Far more than simply offering luxury accommodation, qualia creates a setting where guests become fully absorbed in the beauty, calm and clarity of the Whitsundays.

Services & Facilities

  • Infinity-edge pool overlooking the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands, with private cabanas, sun beds and attentive poolside service
  • Private beach
  • Spa qualia
  • Yoga
  • qualia gym
  • Guided nature walks
  • Private yacht charters aboard Palm Beach, a luxury 55 ft motor yacht
  • Snorkelling and diving
  • Selection of excursions throughout the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays
  • Golf at 18-hole Hamilton Island Golf Club on nearby Dent Island
  • Water sports including catamarans, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards
  • Well-stocked library
  • Boutique
  • Personal golf buggies

    What's Included

  • A la carte breakfast daily at the Long Pavilion restaurant
  • All non-alcoholic beverages - including soft drinks, juices, waters, tea and coffee (does not include blended beverages)
  • A bottle of champagne upon arrival
  • An electric golf buggy for the duration of your stay (drivers licence required)
  • 24-hour chauffeur service around Hamilton Island
  • VIP return Hamilton Island airport/marina transfers
  • Use of non-motorised watercraft including snorkel equipment, SUP, kayaks, pedal boards and catamarans
  • Personalised local beach drop off subject to weather and availability. Ask your luxury specialist for availability
  • Dining

    Breakfast

    Begin each day at qualia’s Long Pavilion, where lavish breakfast spreads include fresh tropical fruit followed by an a la carte menu. Breakfast can also be enjoyed in the privacy of your own pavilion.

    Lunch

    Sumptuous lunches at Pebble Beach are defined by simply prepared seafood and mouthwatering dishes that showcase local produce at its peak. Perched on the edge of the sand, this charming restaurant offers a laidback experience, with the menu also available poolside or in the comfort of your pavilion.

    High Tea

    Indulge in classic elegance with a High Tea experience at Long Pavilion, where a curated selection of sweet and savoury artisanal creations come accompanied by Charles Heidsieck Champagne, loose-leaf teas and barista-blended coffee. You can also opt for High Tea in your pavilion.

    Dinner

    As evening settles over the Coral Sea, Pebble Beach delivers a sensational fine dining experience with a menu that celebrates Queensland’s seasons, locally sourced ingredients and carefully selected global produce – all brought together with innovative yet understated cooking methods.

    At Long Pavilion, you can enjoy simply prepared dishes and top-label Australian wines while taking in the endless ocean vistas. Dinner too can be enjoyed from your own private pavilion.

    Talk and Taste

    qualia’s signature food and wine pairing experience. Savour sake matched with fresh sashimi-grade Australian fish; sip champagne with oysters; and taste wine and cheese assortments – all guided by the resort’s expert sommelier.

    Conversations with the Sommelier

    Relish a one-on-one opportunity to learn directly from qualia’s resident sommelier, exploring both New World and Old World wines complemented by crudo (the Mediterranean interpretation of sashimi). Discover flagship wines from some of the most celebrated Champagne chateaux paired with grand cru caviars.

    About qualia
    Ratings plus
    Infinity pool
    Private yacht charter
    View from pavilion
    Paddle boarding
    Aerial view
    Beach
    Pavilion
    Main pool
    Dining at Pebble Beach
    Windward Pavilion
    Long Pavilion restaurant
    qualia Spa
    Spa qualia
    Long Pavilion bar
    Beach House

    Room Types

    Windward Pavilions

    • 120 sqm
    • Sleeps two
    • Luxurious king bed or twin beds
    • Private infinity-edge plunge pool
    • Private furnished sundeck 
    • Separate lounge area leading onto sundeck
    • Stone ensuite bathroom with bath and separate shower
    • Gourmet mini bar
    • STD/ISD telephone
    • Broadband internet access
    • Flat-screen TV with complimentary movies on demand
    • Hairdryer, iron and ironing board
    • In-room safe
    • Central heating
    • Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Use of electric golf buggy
    • On-island transfers around Hamilton Island
    • Exclusive to guests over 16 years

    Inclusions

    • A la carte breakfast daily at the Long Pavilion restaurant, qualia
    • All non-alcoholic beverages at qualia - including soft drinks, juices, waters, tea and coffee (does not include blended beverages)
    • A bottle of champagne upon arrival
    • An electric golf buggy for the duration of your stay (drivers licence required)
    • 24-hour chauffeur service around Hamilton Island
    • VIP return Hamilton Island airport/marina transfers
    • Airport Lounge Access
    • Use of non-motorised watercraft including snorkel equipment, SUP, kayaks, pedal boards and catamarans.
    • Personalised local beach drop off subject to weather and availability. Ask your luxury specialist for availability.

    Leeward Pavilions

    • 90 sqm
    • Sleeps two
    • King-size bed
    • Lounge area
    • Stone ensuite bathroom with bath and separate shower
    • Gourmet mini bar
    • STD/ISD telephone
    • Broadband internet access
    • Flat-screen TV with complimentary movies on demand
    • Hairdryer
    • Iron and ironing board
    • In-room safe
    • Central heating, air-conditioning and ceiling fans
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Use of electric golf buggy
    • On-island transfers around Hamilton Island
    • Exclusive to guests over 16 years

    Inclusions

    • A la carte breakfast daily at the Long Pavilion restaurant, qualia
    • All non-alcoholic beverages at qualia - including soft drinks, juices, waters, tea and coffee (does not include blended beverages)
    • A bottle of champagne upon arrival
    • An electric golf buggy for the duration of your stay (drivers licence required)
    • 24-hour chauffeur service around Hamilton Island
    • VIP return Hamilton Island airport/marina transfers
    • Airport Lounge Access
    • Use of non-motorised watercraft including snorkel equipment, SUP, kayaks, pedal boards and catamarans.
    • Personalised local beach drop off subject to weather and availability. Ask your luxury specialist for availability.

    Leeward Garden View Accessible Pavilion

    • 90 sqm
    • Sleeps two
    • King-size bed
    • Lounge area
    • Stone ensuite bathroom with bath and separate shower including appropriate hand railings and a lowered dual hand basin
    • Gourmet mini bar
    • STD/ISD telephone
    • Broadband internet access
    • Flat-screen TV with complimentary movies on demand
    • Hairdryer
    • Iron and ironing board
    • In-room safe
    • Central heating, air-conditioning and ceiling fans
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Use of electric golf buggy
    • On-island transfers around Hamilton Island
    • Exclusive to guests over 16 years

    Inclusions

    • A la carte breakfast daily at the Long Pavilion restaurant, qualia
    • All non-alcoholic beverages at qualia - including soft drinks, juices, waters, tea and coffee (does not include blended beverages)
    • A bottle of champagne upon arrival
    • An electric golf buggy for the duration of your stay (drivers licence required)
    • 24-hour chauffeur service around Hamilton Island
    • VIP return Hamilton Island airport/marina transfers
    • Use of non-motorised watercraft including snorkel equipment, SUP, kayaks, pedal boards and catamarans.
    • Personalised local beach drop off subject to weather and availability. Ask your luxury specialist for availability.

    • 120 sqm
    • Sleeps two
    • Luxurious king bed or twin beds
    • Private infinity-edge plunge pool with pool ladder
    • Private furnished sundeck 
    • Separate lounge area leading onto sundeck
    • Stone ensuite bathroom with bath and separate shower including appropriate hand railings and a lowered dual hand basin
    • Gourmet mini bar
    • STD/ISD telephone
    • Broadband internet access
    • Flat-screen TV with complimentary movies on demand
    • Hairdryer, iron and ironing board
    • In-room safe
    • Central heating
    • Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Use of electric golf buggy
    • On-island transfers around Hamilton Island
    • Exclusive to guests over 16 years

    Inclusions

    • A la carte breakfast daily at the Long Pavilion restaurant, qualia
    • All non-alcoholic beverages at qualia - including soft drinks, juices, waters, tea and coffee (does not include blended beverages)
    • A bottle of champagne upon arrival
    • An electric golf buggy for the duration of your stay (drivers licence required)
    • 24-hour chauffeur service around Hamilton Island
    • VIP return Hamilton Island airport/marina transfers
    • Use of non-motorised watercraft including snorkel equipment, SUP, kayaks, pedal boards and catamarans.
    • Personalised local beach drop off subject to weather and availability. Ask your luxury specialist for availability.

    • 120 sqm
    • Sleeps two
    • Luxurious king bed or twin beds
    • Private furnished sundeck with sun lounges
    • Separate lounge area leading onto sundeck
    • Flat-screen TV with complimentary movies on demand
    • Kitchen with cook top, oven, convection microwave and full size fridge
    • Gourmet mini bar
    • Stone ensuite bathroom with shower
    • Laundry with washing machine and dryer
    • Separate study with desk
    • Hairdryer, iron and ironing board
    • In-room safe
    • Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
    • STD/ISD telephone
    • Broadband internet access
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Use of electric golf buggy
    • On-island transfers around Hamilton Island
    • Exclusive to guests over 16 years

    Inclusions

    • A la carte breakfast daily at the Long Pavilion restaurant, qualia
    • All non-alcoholic beverages at qualia - including soft drinks, juices, waters, tea and coffee (does not include blended beverages)
    • A bottle of champagne upon arrival
    • An electric golf buggy for the duration of your stay (drivers licence required)
    • 24-hour chauffeur service around Hamilton Island
    • VIP return Hamilton Island airport/marina transfers
    • Airport Lounge Access
    • Use of non-motorised watercraft including snorkel equipment, SUP, kayaks, pedal boards and catamarans.
    • Personalised local beach drop off subject to weather and availability. Ask your luxury specialist for availability.

    Beach House

    • 240 sqm
    • Sleeps four
    • Two bedrooms
    • Separate master king bedroom
    • 12-metre infinity-edge private pool
    • Private furnished sundeck and terrace
    • Dining room seating 10
    • Separate lounge room
    • Stone ensuite bathroom with bath and separate shower
    • Standalone guesthouse with private deck, king or twin bed and private ensuite bathroom
    • Kitchenette with tea and coffee making facilities
    • Gourmet mini bar
    • STD/ISD telephone
    • Broadband internet access
    • Flat-screen TV with complimentary movies on demand
    • Hairdryer, iron and ironing board
    • In-room safe
    • Central heating
    • Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Use of electric golf buggy (2 x buggies will be provided if 4 guests are in the Beach House)
    • On-island transfers around Hamilton Island
    • Exclusive to guests over 16 years

    Inclusions

    • A la carte breakfast daily at the Long Pavilion restaurant, qualia
    • All non-alcoholic beverages at qualia - including soft drinks, juices, waters, tea and coffee (does not include blended beverages)
    • Welcome amenity upon arrival consisting of fine local and international foods and beverages, hand selected by our qualia Executive Chef, and replenished daily
    • Fully stocked bar, including a selection of international spirits, Australian wine and other alcoholic beverages, refreshed daily
    • Use of an electric golf buggy for the duration of your stay (drivers licence required)
    • 24-hour chauffeur service around Hamilton Island
    • 24-hour direct access to qualia's dedicated Concierge Team
    • VIP return Hamilton Island airport/marina transfers
    • Airport Lounge Access
    • Use of non-motorised watercraft including snorkel equipment, SUP, kayaks, pedal boards and catamarans.
    • Personalised local beach drop off subject to weather and availability. Ask your luxury specialist for availability.

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