Qualia

Style

High-end luxury

Setting

Tropical Hamilton Island idyll

Clinging to the northern tip of the tropical Hamilton Island, in the midst of the Great Barrier Reef, Qualia is one of Queensland’s most serene and beautiful escapes. Built by Australian billionaires, the idyllic resort has a definite no-expense-spared feel, and all 30 acres of immaculately landscaped grounds exude elegance. And if you want a submarine adventure to be part of your stay, you've come to the right place: the reef is home to hundreds of species of fish and lots of coral, and the hotel has instructors ready to teach you how to breathe through an oxygen tank (and avoid the bends).

Facilities

客室

Sixty pavilions, including 26 north-facing Windward Pavilions, 33 south-west-facing Leeward Pavilions and one secluded Beach House.

Checkout

11am, but flexible subject to availability. Check-in, 2pm.

詳細

Qualia has two types of rates: Classic (including breakfast), or Gourmet, which includes breakfast and dinner (to be taken at the Long Pavilion or Pebble Beach).

Also

The resort has 12 hectares of immaculately landscaped grounds to explore, and the spa promises water glimpses and a soothing mix of treatments using Sodashi and Li’Tya products.

フィットネスセンター

インターネット接続（無料）

ホテル内にレストランあり

ルームサービス

スパ

At the Hotel

Two infinity pools, gym, spa, library, free WiFi, two-seater buggies for every suite, a four-seater golf cart for each Qualia Pavilion. In rooms: flatscreen TVs, DVD/CD players available on request, iPod dock, minibar, Aesop toiletries, private plunge pool (Windward Pavilions only).

Our Favourite Rooms

The Beach House, a super-private, self-contained pavilion, is our dream stay. It comes with a master bedroom and ensuite, a spacious living area with a dining table for 10, a separate guesthouse and its own 12-metre infinity pool. We also love Windward Pavilions 5, 6 and 7 (which have uninterrupted views over the Great Barrier Reef), and Windward Pavilion 23, which has an extra deck. If you have your heart set on a specific Pavilion, you can guarantee your choice when booking (for an extra charge).

Poolside

The resort has two infinity-edged pools, both offering stunning views. The lap pool runs alongside the full length of the Long Pavilion, while the enormous square-shaped Pebble Beach pool is flanked by a row of cabanas and a large grassy area.

Packing Tips

The Whitsundays are a big favourite of Australia’s sailing community, so bring your deck shoes and captain’s hat. And your sea legs.

Also

If staying in a Qualia Pavilion, guests should bring a valid International or Australian driver's licence to use the four-seater golf carts.

子供

This serene hotel is better suited to couples, and doesn’t cater for children under the age of 16.

ギャラリー

Food & Drink

Top Table

If it’s a hot night, ask for tables 40 to 49 so you can dine beneath the stars.

ドレスコード

Little black dress and jewellery for her; open-necked shirt for him.

Hotel Restaurant

Helmed by executive chef Doug Innes-Will, Pebble Beach is the resort’s fine-dining offering, with tasting menus that celebrate the diversity of Australia’s produce and culinary culture. Local, sustainable and ethically-produced ingredients are cooked and presented with panache, staying true to the national cuisine while toying with the country’s Asian and European influences. The tables are ranged across a balcony set over the water, ensuring plenty sun and a cooling sea breeze during the day, and a front row seat for sunset-gazing at the onset of the evening. The Long Pavilion is Qualia’s more casual, á la carte eatery, where you’ll find modern Australian cuisine served at candlelit tables swathed in white linen.

Hotel Bar

Drinks can be taken in the sunken lounge of the Long Pavilion, where you can sip tropical fruit-inspired cocktails on low-slung couches, or in a raised area that overlooks the resort’s lap pool.

Last Orders

The Long Pavilion stays open for as long as guests want to stay up; Pebble Beach closes at sunset.

Room Service

Available 24 hours a day if you’d prefer to order a food platter in the privacy of your own pavilion.

Planes

You can fly direct to Hamilton Island (www.hamiltonisland.com.au/airport) with Qantas (www.qantas.com; 13 13 13), Jetstar (www.jetstar.com; 13 15 38) and Virgin Australia (www.virginaustralia.com; 13 67 89). Flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane depart regularly. Airport transfers to Qualia can also be arranged.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Take a short boat trip to Whitehaven Beach, often rated as one of the most beautiful in the world. With seven kilometres of pure-white sand, it’s the largest in the archipelago, stretched along the south-east coast of nearby Whitsunday Island. You're also in possibly the world's most-primed-for-scuba-diving spot: head beneath the waves to the reef with an instructor, with some open-water-dive training first. Qualia guests can also embark on a tour through the Whitsundays to Hook Island. Led by Ngaro guide Robbie Congoo aboard Qualia's vessel, Pebble Beach, this experience offers insight into the land’s rich history, native flora and fauna, and Ngaro traditions. Executive Chef Joshua Hingston will also rustle up a lunch for you.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .