On Good Friday 3 April, Queensland law requires that alcohol can only be served with a full meal in a licensed dining area between 10am and midnight. Meals must be substantial and enjoyed on the premises, so takeaway, snacks and light meals do not apply. Alcohol can be ordered up to one hour before and after dining.
On the Thursday prior, alcohol service finishes at midnight.
Please note that takeaway alcohol is not available on Good Friday.
Trading hours may vary across venues over the Easter period. For the latest opening hours and availability, please check the Hamilton Island app.
Restaurants, buggies and activities are in high demand so it's important to plan and book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Restaurants
We strongly advise guests to pre-book their dining arrangements. To make a reservation you can Book a Restaurant Online, or explore the options on our Food & Wine page. Restaurant opening times may vary slightly depending on the week that you visit, please check our Weekly Restaurant/Café/Bar Schedule, or the Hamilton Island App.
Tours and Activities
Explore the options on our See & Do page. Booking information can be found on the individual activity pages.
Times and dates may vary slightly depending on the week that you visit. Please check the weekly schedule, or the Hamilton Island App, for upcoming opening hours.
Buggies
Buggies are currently in high demand, please click here to pre-book your buggy today prior to your arrival. (Subject to availability)
Hamilton Island also offers a complimentary Shuttle service. Simply hop on or off at any of the designated stops, and use the service as much or as little as you like.
If you’re staying at the Reef View Hotel, Palm Bungalows, The Sundays or any Holiday Home booked through Hamilton Island Holiday Homes, you can take advantage of our Kids Stay & Eat Free program.
Kids Stay Free: At participating accommodation, children 12 years and under stay free when sharing a room with parents and using existing bedding.
Kids Eat Free: Children 12 years and under can enjoy a complimentary meal from the kids’ menu participating restaurants when dining with an adult who has purchased a main meal. Maximum 2 kids per adult meal purchased.
Kids Stay & Eat Free is available only at participating Hamilton Island accommodation and venues and is subject to venue opening hours and availability. For full terms and conditions, please see the Kids Stay & Eat Free page.
To help everything run smoothly, please share your flight or ferry details ahead of your stay. This allows us to have your transfer ready and ensures the hotel team knows exactly when to expect you. Whether you’re arriving by air or sea, having these details in advance means your arrival on the island is seamless from the moment you land.
You can update your arrival information at any time before your stay via your pre-arrival email.
If you’re arriving before our 2pm check-in time, we recommend packing a small day bag so you can ease straight into island time. Swimmers, sunscreen, a hat and anything else you might want for a relaxed start will have you ready to head to the pool, explore the island or enjoy a leisurely lunch while we prepare your room. We’ll take care of the rest — your holiday starts as soon as you arrive.
Hamilton Island operates a cashless environment (unless legislated otherwise) and remains committed to providing convenient and secure payment options for our guests.
Should you prefer to make cash transactions, fee-free card payments can be made via EFTPOS (select ‘cheque’ or ‘savings’ and request this from staff). A 1.25% surcharge applies to credit and ‘tap and go’ transactions.
Pre-paid or top-up Mastercards are available at the Australia Post office on Hamilton Island’s Front Street. Cash deposits and withdrawals can also be facilitated through the Bank@Post service.
Conditions of your Stay:
Please note that Hamilton Island Holiday homes are to be used for holiday letting purposes only: weddings, parties or large gatherings are not permitted. Non-compliance with this policy may result in unregistered and registered guests being evicted from the property and fees may apply. To enquire about hosting an event or gathering in one of Hamilton Island’s event spaces, please contact our events team on our website here.
We recommend you take out Travel Insurance before your holiday. We can help you to organise an online quote with Cover-More.
The following island works have been confirmed to address maintenance requirements and product refurbishment.
- Beach Club - From 15 June to 20 June 2026, a light interior refresh will take place in select Beach Club shared areas between 9.00am and 5.00pm, with minor daytime noise and temporary layout adjustments expected.
- Sails Restaurant & Bar Refurbishment - Refurbishment works are currently underway at Sails Restaurant & Bar.
During this time, access to the Sails area will be adjusted. The existing terrace access will be closed, with a temporary corridor in place to allow safe access to and from the venue. Access to the Resort Pool, coca chu and Catseye Beach will also be redirected via the pool gate opposite the Resort Store, adjacent to HI Bowling. These temporary access arrangements are expected to remain in place until mid-June. We appreciate your understanding while these works are completed.
- The Palms will trade Friday to Sunday only until 4 April (closed Monday to Thursday each week). Please note The Palms will also be closed on Friday 3 April (Good Friday).
- Romano’s will offer dinner seven nights a week from 23 February to 5 April, returning to five-night trade from Monday 6 April (closed Mondays and Tuesdays).
Your well-being and safety are of utmost importance to us during your stay on Hamilton Island. We have a number of Stay Well measures to ensure a safe and secure environment for our guests, employees and the local community.
- Allied Health Facility: Hamilton Island is equipped with an Allied Health facility, which provides a range of health support services. For more information about the health services provided please click here.
- Hamilton Island Pharmacy: The Hamilton Island Pharmacy is open from 8.30am – 6.00pm daily, catering to all your pharmacy needs. You can view the pharmacy website here.
- Ambulance: The Queensland Ambulance Service operates on Hamilton Island. In case of a medical emergency, please dial ‘000’.
- Sun Safety and Hydration: The Australian sun can be extremely harsh. We strongly advise practicing sun safety and staying well-hydrated during your visit to Hamilton Island. For additional information on health and well-being provided by Queensland Health, please click here.