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A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern house with a balcony, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and trees.

A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A hot tub with candles, a bottle of champagne, and glasses on a wooden deck with a scenic view of a forested hill.

1. Seclude Rainforest Retreat

17.8 km from Pelican Island

Brodie

HK$2,004

HK$2,004 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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 sign reading "AIRLIE BEACH HEART OF THE REEF" with palm trees and a view of the ocean in the background.

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

2. Magnums Airlie Beach

16.2 km from Pelican Island

Jessica

HK$547

HK$601 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling, and patterned chairs.

3. Airlie Beach Hotel

15.9 km from Pelican Island

Leanne

HK$1,185

HK$1,304 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

4. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

13.8 km from Pelican Island

Julie-Ann

HK$603

HK$663 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

A kitchen with white cabinets, a blue countertop, a stove, a microwave, and three framed pictures on the wall.

5. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

17.3 km from Pelican Island

Ben

HK$923

HK$923 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

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

6. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

13.7 km from Pelican Island

Michael

HK$792

HK$792 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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.

An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

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

7. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

15.5 km from Pelican Island

Cecilia

HK$1,082

HK$1,190 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal hotel with a swimming pool, a pier, and multiple boats in the water.

A woman sitting on a swing overlooking a beach with palm trees and a sunset.

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.

8. Coral Sea Resort

16.7 km from Pelican Island

Despina

HK$2,274

HK$2,501 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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

A restaurant with outdoor seating, tables set with candles and drinks, and hanging light fixtures.

9. Mantra Club Croc

17.3 km from Pelican Island

Georgie

HK$1,159

HK$1,274 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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

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

10. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

12.5 km from Pelican Island

Declan

HK$467

HK$521 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

11. Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays

16.3 km from Pelican Island

Scott

HK$1,158

HK$1,274 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs. There is a view of the sea and mountains through large windows.

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

17.4 km from Pelican Island

Rachel

HK$3,057

HK$3,362 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor patio area with wooden picnic tables and blue umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a stone wall.

A billiards table, multiple bar stools, and a counter area with a menu display in a casual dining setting.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, ceiling fans, and a stone-tiled floor.

13. Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel

19.1 km from Pelican Island

Adam

HK$707

HK$778 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 boat on turquoise water with a beach and buildings in the background.

14. Daydream Island Resort

10.3 km from Pelican Island

Colin

HK$1,475

HK$1,623 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A person lying on a bed in a room with a large window, a woven bag, and a television on the wall.

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

15. Nomads Airlie Beach

16.3 km from Pelican Island

Tara

HK$989

HK$1,088 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a dining table and chairs. The room has large windows with a view of the sea.

A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with a dishwasher, and a view to the outside.

16. at Marina Shores

17.2 km from Pelican Island

Philip

HK$1,786

HK$1,965 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Pelican Island

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Seclude Rainforest Retreat	10.0 Exceptional 78 reviews	View
Magnums Airlie Beach	8.4 Very good 782 reviews	View
Airlie Beach Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat	8.4 Very good 407 reviews	View
Bush Village Holiday Cabins	8.6 Excellent 262 reviews	View

Top Pelican Island Hotel Reviews

Whitsunday Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Spectacular views from our balcony and lots of birds and wallabies! Staff were very helpful. Free shuttle was great! Beach was a very short walk from the property! Will definitely be back."

Palm Bay Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The property was lovely. The staff (especially the manager"

6 Bedroom Holiday Home with Private Pool and Ocean Views... Sleeps 16!

8/10 Good

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at Picturesque on Passage. The location is great and the view is fabulous! There is some maintenance required at the property (mainly fly screens and doors that need replacing and/or repairing). The top of the fridges needs a good clean and its a bit weird having to walk through a bedroom to get downstairs. Otherwise we were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay."

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!"

'Vue de Bleu' Luxury Whitsunday Retreat

8/10 Good

"he house was really nice, with a great pool, views, and surroundings. Our complaint was that we felt the house was not represented correctly. It worked out for us since we were all adults, but I’m not sure it would suit a family. It is listed as a four-bedroom house, but in fact, it is a two-bedroom house with a detached building that has a further two bedrooms and a bathroom included. There are 19 large outdoor steps down to these rooms, and unfortunately, it was raining most nights, so we got quite wet going to bed. These two downstairs bedrooms are actually one room separated by two steps up and no door, so they are not really two rooms and lack privacy. The back bedroom is quite pokey and claustrophobic. The standard of this downstairs space is not in keeping with the house itself.There was only one hairdryer provided for three bathrooms, the mugs and glasses didn’t match, and there could have been more crockery and cutlery provided. When paying this much for a property, this feels a bit cheap.There are also safety concerns if you had children with you, the porch around the pool is quite tall with no barrier and a drop straight onto concrete below. I don’t know if it is council compliant but it’s a long way to fall on concrete. Overall, while we appreciated the charm of the house and the stunning views, clearer communication about the property’s layout and improvements in safety and amenities would greatly enhance the experience for future guests."

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"

Seascape on Shutehaven

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our stay at this property. The pool is large and perfect for a family, with a great BBQ and seating area. The view from the upstairs windows is stunning and it would be great if the overgrown plants were cut back so you could have this view from the pool.The kitchen is large and has everything you need. There were just a few little things that could be improved, like a wardrobe or chest of drawers for clothes in the upstairs bedroom and the shower screens and windows haven’t been cleaned in a while. Overall, we had a good time away and will definitely visit Airlie Beach again."

Baybliss Studio 1

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views. Priceless"

Other attractions near Pelican Island

A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and rocky outcrops.

Palm Bay Beach

9.2/10 (67 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Palm Bay Beach during your travels in Whitsundays? Discover the sunrises in this relaxing area.

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A coral reef with various types of corals and fish.

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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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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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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Bauer Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bauer Bay Beach during your trip to Whitsundays?

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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 Pelican Island?

Pelican Island is located in a welcoming area of Whitsundays known for its beautiful island views and coral reefs. 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 hotel to stay near Pelican Island?

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. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pelican Island. Another good option is Elysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat, located 3.5 mi (5.7 km) away.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pelican Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Pelican Island.

Whitsundays Pelican Island Hotels

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Our top choices for Pelican Island hotels

1. Seclude Rainforest Retreat

2. Magnums Airlie Beach

3. Airlie Beach Hotel

4. Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat

5. Bush Village Holiday Cabins

6. Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

7. Colonial Palms Motor Inn

8. Coral Sea Resort

9. Mantra Club Croc

10. BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park

11. Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays

12. Mirage Whitsundays

13. Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel

14. Daydream Island Resort

15. Nomads Airlie Beach

16. at Marina Shores

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Top Pelican Island Hotel Reviews

Whitsunday Apartments

Palm Bay Resort

6 Bedroom Holiday Home with Private Pool and Ocean Views... Sleeps 16!

Baybliss Luxury 1 Bedroom Apt

Elysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat

'Vue de Bleu' Luxury Whitsunday Retreat

Qualia

Seascape on Shutehaven

Baybliss Studio 1

Other attractions near Pelican Island

Palm Bay Beach

Molle Islands National Park

Sandy Bay Beach

Oyster Beach

South Molle Island Golf Course

South Molle Island Jetty

Bauer Bay Beach

Hamilton Island Golf Club

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