The Sundays is the latest boutique escape on Hamilton Island. Nestled amongst the palms at the northern end of Catseye Beach, this unique resort draws on the feeling of enjoying a lazy Sunday afternoon with the ones you love, only this feeling is every day throughout your stay.
Not your Typical Family Resort
If you’ve ever spent time at Qualia, you’ll know the quiet luxury it offers — the kind that whispers rather than shouts. But once you’ve got little ones in tow, those elegant, kid-free sanctuaries are no longer an option. Enter The Sundays: A luxury family resort, designed for travellers who want to keep the elevated experience and bring the kids along for the ride.
This isn’t your typical family resort.
Think private pavilions instead of interconnecting rooms. A breezy, modern design that feels more Byron-meets-Bali than big-brand family hotel. Fresh, seasonal menus that appeal to adult palates, with thoughtful kids’ options that go beyond chicken nuggets. A beach club feel by day, firepits and cocktails by night. And a kids’ program that’s actually fun — so parents can sneak in a long lunch or spa session while the little ones explore island nature or learn to snorkel.
Perfect Pairing: Bareboating + The Sundays
For our Whitsunday Rent a Yacht guests, The Sundays is the ideal way to bookend your sailing escape. Start or finish your bareboat charter with a few days of indulgence and ease. You can even have your yacht delivered straight to Hamilton Island Marina, making the transition from chilled-out resort mode to sea legs (and back again) totally seamless.
Picture this…
A morning swim in The Sundays’ infinity pool. A relaxed breakfast with the family. Then stepping onto your private yacht moored just down the hill. You take the boat out for a night or three* and explore secluded beaches around the Islands, which you will probably have to yourself.
Staying at The Sundays and taking out a bareboat to explore the Islands is a dream Whitsundays itinerary — especially for those who love a good balance of wild freedom and effortless luxury.
* Bareboats are a minimum booking of three nights.
Need to Know
- The Sundays officially opens this season — bookings are now live
- Located within easy walking distance of the Hamilton Island Marina
- You can fly into Hamilton Island from major cities
- Yacht delivery available from Whitsunday Rent a Yacht — so you can start or finish your charter at the island
- Family and group-friendly bareboats available (yes, even the luxury Leopard catamarans)
- We will train you before you take the boat out. No License required.
- You can opt to add a sail guide to your charter if you need assistance operating your boat.
The Wrap
For families who want their Whitsundays holiday to feel just as luxe as it did before kids — but with a bit more sunscreen and snack-packing — this is your new go-to. Combine a few days of bareboat sailing with a few nights at The Sundays and you’ve got the best of both worlds.
Ready to plan the ultimate island escape? Get in touch to pair your bareboat charter with a stay at The Sundays — and make this trip one the whole crew will remember.
