The Cowries on Hamilton Island is an enormous double storey home, directly overlooking Hamilton Island Harbour. Â Â With its 4 bedrooms, private pool and amazing outdoor and indoor entertaining areas, The Cowries is a great choice for large groups or families travelling to Hamilton Island together!
This home can comfortably accommodate up to 10 people plus an infant, in relaxed comfort and style. Â With beautiful furnishings, modern appliances, fantastic gadgets throughout and a 12 seater dining table, The Cowries is a secluded holiday home located on the Marina side of Hamilton Island.
We have just returned from yet another fabulous stay at The Cowries - our favourite home away from home on beautiful Hamilton Island. Perfectly positioned with wonderful amenities, this huge home made our getaway comfortable for our while big family x
13th March 2026
Communication was great, and the accommodation location was fantastic. Waking up to the spectacular view each day was heavenly. Kellie
4th December 2025
Thanks Clare, we had a wonderful time! We love The Cowries, can’t wait to return. Kellie April 2024
12th April 2024
Thank you - we LOVED the Cowries - such a beautiful property as well as being spotlessly clean and so well provisioned- we will definitely book again. I can honestly say it’s the best property we have stayed at in our 6 visits to the island. Mason was outstanding too !
16th January 2023
Family holiday was wonderful
13th January 2022
The only feedback is a big thank you to the owners. They were very hospitable and the house was fantastic. Thanks,
12th December 2019
Cowries Availability
| Bedroom 1 | Bedroom 2 | Bedroom 3 | Bedroom 4 | Living Room | Kitchen | |
| Bedding | Queen | Queen | King or 2 x Singles | Queen | ||
| Extra Bedding | 1 x double sofa bed downstairs 1 x aero mattress | |||||
| TV | Flat Screen | Flat Screen | Flat Screen | Flat Screen | Flat Screen | |
| DVD | ||||||
| Fridge/Freezer | x2 | |||||
| Dishwasher | ||||||
| Microwave | x2 | |||||
| Oven/Stove | x2 | |||||
| Cookery/Cutlery | ||||||
| Kettle/Toaster | ||||||
| Coffee Machine | ||||||
| Hair Dryer | ||||||
| Laundry | There are 2 x laundries - each has a Front loader washing machines and clothes Dryers. There is also 1 x iron with ironing board | |||||
| Balcony | BBQ included | |||||
| Ceiling Fans | ||||||
| Air Conditioning | ||||||
| Linen | All linen supplied INCLUDING BEACH TOWELS | |||||
| Supplies | A starter kit of toilet paper, washing detergents, washing powder and soaps are supplied. This will be enough to cover at least the first day. Further supplies are available from the IGA Supermarket | |||||
| Groceries | The IGA supermarket on the island is well stocked. You can also pre order platters from Whitsunday Provisioning and Fishi. Click here for further details. | |||||
| Restaurants | Be sure to prebook your restaurants. They are booking out well in advance! Go to: https://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/food-wine/book-a-restaurant | |||||
| Baby Equipment | 2 x Portacots (BYO linen) , 1 x highchair, 2 x property car seats | |||||
| Bedrooms | 4 | |||||
| Bathrooms | 3 | |||||
| Internet Access | FREE broadband available for all guests | |||||
| Property Type | Double Storey Luxury Home | |||||
| Property Address | The Cowries, 2 Cycad Close, Hamilton Island, QLD, 4803. View Map. | |||||
| View | Stunning overlooking the Marina | |||||
| Pool | Private Pool | |||||
| Maximum People | 10 plus an infant | |||||
| Buggy | 2 x 4 seater electric buggies - Please ensure you charge overnight. | |||||
| Checkin | Guests met at Hamilton Island Airport or Marina and taken directly to apartment. Valet service has keys to property and buggy. 2pm check in applied in most cases. Pack a day bag in case housekeeping has not finished prior to 2pm | |||||
| Checkout | The valet service will normally collect you an hour prior to your departure. They will liaise this with you on your arrival. Check out time is 10am unless prior arrangement has been made and no same day or next day booking coming in. | |||||