Palm Bay Resort is a hotel destination wedding venue in Whitsundays, Australia, hosting 60 at dinner (Aisle estimate).

Palm Bay Resort

WhitsundaysQueensland, Australia

Palm Bay Resort is an adults-only island property in the Whitsundays with 25 rooms sleeping up to 60 guests across beachfront bungalows, ocean view bures, villas and the Platinum House.

Guests
60 at dinnerAisle estimate
Rooms
25 rooms, sleep 60
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Getting there
PPP

About the venue

Palm Bay Resort is an adults-only island property in the Whitsundays with 25 rooms sleeping up to 60 guests across beachfront bungalows, ocean view bures, villas and the Platinum House.

Set on private grounds with direct beach access, gardens, a pool and sea views, the resort offers outdoor ceremonies and outdoor receptions, with an indoor banquet hall available as a weather backup.

An on-site coordinator, in-house catering and a bar on site support the day from start to finish, and full buyout of the resort is available for couples who want the island to themselves.

Seated dining is estimated at around 60 guests.

  • 25 rooms with accommodation for up to 60 guests
  • Full venue buyout available
  • Outdoor ceremony and outdoor reception options, with an indoor banquet hall as backup
  • Direct beach access, private grounds, gardens, pool and sea views

Short answers

Can guests stay at Palm Bay Resort?
Yes. 25 rooms, sleeping 60.
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How do guests get to Palm Bay Resort?
Fly into PPP.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
60 guestsAisle estimate

Staying over

Rooms
25 rooms
Sleeps
60 guests
Room types
10 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes

House rules

Children
No
Nearest airport
PPP

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can stay on site?
The resort has 25 rooms and sleeps up to 60 guests, including the Platinum House (up to 4), the Two Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow (up to 5), Ocean View House (up to 4), and a range of two-guest bures, villas and suites.
Can we book the whole resort?
Yes, buyout of the resort is available.
What happens if it rains on the ceremony day?
Indoor backup is available. Ceremonies and receptions can be held outdoors, with a banquet hall on site as an alternative.
Are children allowed?
No, children are not permitted at the resort.
Which airport should guests fly into, and how do we get in touch?
The nearest airport is PPP (Whitsunday Coast). You can reach the resort at +61 7 4860 1760 or reception@palmbayresort.com.au, and wedding package details are at https://palmbayresort.com.au/island-weddings/.

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Sources and booking notes

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Sources for individual venue facts
  • Rooms: 25 rooms

    “With just 25 accommodation options, Palm Bay is well suited to couples, quiet getaways, small groups and special celebrations.”
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  • Sleeps: 60 guests

    “For weddings, private events and corporate retreats, the entire resort can also be reserved exclusively, offering sole occupancy for up to 60 guests in a setting that feels relaxed, memorable and truly your own.”
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  • Room types: 10 listed

    “Platinum House”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “For weddings, private events and corporate retreats, the entire resort can also be reserved exclusively, offering sole occupancy for up to 60 guests in a setting that feels relaxed, memorable and truly your own.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Picture exchanging vows on your own private beach, a seaplane entrance, ukulele serenade and a sumptuous moonlit feast under the stars, or imagine a candle lit ceremony in the pavilion set against an alluring Coral Sea backdrop.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “With year-round warm temperatures and indoor backup spaces for outdoor events, couples can relax knowing every detail is covered.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Curlews Restaurant is the heart of our dining experience, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “As the day winds down, there’s no better place to be than our Sunset Bar.”
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  • Children: No

    “Escape to an adults-only paradise at Palm Bay Resort, A boutique holiday destination on the secluded Long Island in the Heart of the Whitsundays”
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  • Nearest airport: PPP

    “PPP”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet hall

    “Banquet hall”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Picture exchanging vows on your own private beach, a seaplane entrance, ukulele serenade and a sumptuous moonlit feast under the stars, or imagine a candle lit ceremony in the pavilion set against an alluring Coral Sea backdrop.”
    Read the source for reception outdoors
  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Days unfold at whatever pace the moment suggests: long hours by the pool, a drink at the beachside bar as the light softens, or a walk along the island’s trails to a secluded cove reached by no one else that afternoon.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “Tucked into a secluded cove, the resort offers a relaxed collection of villas, suites and beach houses with views across the Whitsunday Passage and Coral Sea.”
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  • Beach on foot: Yes

    “Kayaks are available directly from the beach and can be used at any time, day or night.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Set among tropical gardens, beachfront outlooks and sweeping ocean views, guests can choose from intimate Beachfront Villas and Bures, spacious Bungalows and Hibiscus Suites, or larger self-contained houses ideal for groups and longer stays.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “With our very own secluded private cove, Palm Bay offers spacious Balinese inspired villas with extensive views to the Whitsunday passage and Coral Sea.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Tailored food and beverage offerings are developed around the celebration rather than a set template, and dedicated on-site coordination carries the detail from first conversation to final farewell.”
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