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On the secluded northern tip of Hamilton Island, and set in lush tropical gardens, qualia is a completely private hideaway that has been designed for your total secluded relaxation and true sensory indulgence. Each of qualia’s 60 light-filled pavilions faces the water, surrounded by lush tropical bushland within the resort. All pavilions boast the spectacular tropical bushland or stunning postcard views of the Whitsundays.
qualia
Hamilton Island,
Mackay, Australia
Hamilton Island, Australia
QLD 4741,
Nearest Airport: HTI
Qualia was one of the absolute highlights of our Australia trip. Stunning views, beautiful and incredibly private pavilions, immaculate throughout, and some of the friendliest and most attentive staff we experienced anywhere. We loved having our own golf buggy to explore Hamilton Island, while the driver service made everything else effortless. Both restaurants were excellent, and Pebble Beach and the infinity pool are simply beautiful. The experiences made our stay even more memorable. We played golf on spectacular Dent Island, went on a fantastic boat trip with qualia’s crew to explore one of the surrounding islands and its Indigenous heritage, and took a helicopter flight over to Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef – absolutely unforgettable. Even the wildlife was special: friendly cockatoos visiting during the day and hundreds of flying foxes crossing the sky at sunset. Despite being a true luxury resort, qualia feels wonderfully relaxed, private and never pretentious. Everything is exceptionally well organised and genuinely nothing was missing. Beautiful location, fantastic experiences and outstanding people.
298brittah
Stunning & immaculate facilities. Our room/home was so peaceful and a perfect place to replenish. Turn down service is second to none.
FarAway21048727844 - Sydney, Australia
We stayed for 4 nights. The views are breath taking especially when you first entering the lobby. The service from the time you land in Kingscote stands out. Your luggage is taken care of and you do not have to wait for it like other passengers. We were greeted by the general manager which was a very nice touch when you get to the lobby. In addition, we had an issue with our room that was a little alarming and I have to say that the response was exactly what he would expect from a 5 star hotel. Javier was instrumental in getting the issue resolved to our satisfaction. Not only did he show genuine concern but also quickly acted to fix the problem. Food options are slightly limited and there is not really a casual option unfortunately which I think would be a great thing to add to the hotel. Service can be slow at times, but I think the meals are meant to be enjoyed over longer periods of time. We took advantage of a sunset cruise that was part of the package through our travel agent and it was an incredible experience. The staff on the boat were incredibly personable and friendly. One of the things that was disappointing was the recommended snorkel tour. I do not recommend you book the Explore snorkel tour. Obviously visiting from overseas we do not really know which tour is good and really depend on the hotel to make a good recommendation. I think the hotel should reevaluate using this company for snorkeling in the future as they have significant problems with communication and overall experience. Given all of that, this is still a 5 star hotel for me. Hospitality staff like Javier more than made up for any shortcomings our stay had.
JustinGDanville
Stayed here recently as part of our Queensland adventure, such a wonderful place, the suites are amazing, the staff can’t do enough for you & the food is lovely. Our only regret was only staying for two nights.
Z1209VYianb - Hampshire, United Kingdom
A really stunning property. My wife and I spent 4 days here and everything was perfect. The pool area and the reception lobby have the most stunning views. Will return
colinpdaly - Sydney, Australia
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