We are here after staying at the Langham in Melbourne, (a fantastic hotel), to enjoy swimming in the sea and the free water sports. However, when you arrive you are warned not to go in the sea! This is due to the deadly jellyfish!
The staff are great, but the weather at this time of year is awful. Rainy, humid, and windy. Moreover, everything is expensive as you are captive here!
We suggest that you avoid this place at this time of year!

we stayed at the Beach Club for 3 nights - as advised by other trip advisors i asked for a room away from the pool and restaurant- we had a ground level villa which had views over the bay. probably a little dated but what a wonderful stay. great location walk straight out to the beach or up to the pool (20 mtrs) away. staff were wonderful , chatty, helpful, knowledgeable and very friendly.
the Beach Club doesn't allow children which is wonderful as the setting is so peaceful and relaxing. no kids allowed in the pool - bliss!! definitely coming back --

Just returned from a fantastic trip to hamilton island where we stayed at the beach club for 3 nights. from the moment you are picked up at the airport right up until the moment you board your plane home you are looked after. Once you arrive at the hotel you are greeted with food and drinks whilst you check in. Free use of snorkelling and other water gear. Breakfast was amazing can highly recommend the gourmet omelettes!!!!! Staff are able to drop you off and pick you up on the island anytime of day and night. even though most places are quite walkable its really fun jumping on the back of a golf buggy! The prices of food and drinks are reasonable. the infinity pool is amazing and there is no restrictions on drinks or times of use etc which is nice. We got engaged on our last night there and were greeted to a big bowl of chocolate dipped strawberries in our room. Beach club guests also have their own lounge at the airport which is very spacious and comfortable and makes waiting and saying good bye to the beautiful island a lot easier. Great stay can't wait to go back. Would definitely recommend beach club and hamilton island over others as there is a lot to do around as well.

As we walked out the airport 2 Beach Club employees met us with smiles on their faces, one to take care of all our luggage, and one to take us around town and to the Hotel--great start! At most hotels you check in at a front desk, but these very nice people take you to the pool and beach front, sit you down in a comfy chair with a fruit drink and a snack and handle everything there while your luggage makes it's way to your room.

The ROOM was fantastic, quiet, large space, nice patio, comfortable bed (also quiet).

The SERVICE was perfection. We had forgotten a jacket at the last hotel we were at and they were kind enough to help take care of that for us. There is also complimentary golf cart-chauffeured service on call to get around town.

The RESTAURANT which we dined at for breakfast daily, once for lunch, and once for dinner was great. Breakfast is included in the room price and it includes a buffet with a selection of fruit, cereal, nuts, and breads. You also pick an entree like an egg dish, I always picked the eggs benedict which was delicious.

The OCEAN was incredible. We were there just a couple weeks ago and the water was a very comfortable temperature. During low tide you can walk out nearly straight out as far as you can go--but it doesn't smell like low tide ;) You can use the kayaks, other ocean fun stuff for free.

The POOL is kept at a comfortable temperature and is clean. It's nice having no kids around.

My husband and I wish we would move there, but we'll settle for trips as often as we can escape. Needless to stay, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND BEACH CLUB!

Other Hamilton Island recommendations:
I recommend the YACHT CLUB for dinner. It's a beautiful building with great service and food. I would not recommend Manta Ray Cafe. For visitors from the US, just be prepared, food is much more expensive in Australia (and New Zealand) in general. You can pay over $20 for a regular dish of pasta and $25 for a regular mediocre pizza. Drinks are comparable. We snorkeled the barrier reef with Fantasea. I recommend the one day trip out there. I don't think overnight is necessary.