Fitzroy Island Resort

The whole package of this place is pretty spectacular, and I would say an optimum stay would be 2-4 nights max, with 3 probably ideal. ||||The best parts of this place are 1) location 2) staff 3) service integration. ||||1) This location is easily accessed via ferry from Cairns, and had enough to do from snorkeling, kayaking, walking/hiking, a pool, and live music on weekends. If weather isn't great, can do a hike instead of going to the water. The beach/ harbour right in front of the resort has great coral and snorkeling, which is as convenient as could be. I was debating Fitzroy Island vs Green Island, and I was drawn to the variety of activities on Fitzroy.||||2) Service staff were all very helpful and pleasant, and they seemed genuinely happy to help without being overbearing. This made a big difference. They also seem to work well together.||||3) The Fitzroy Flyer being connected to the resort made things convenient with schedules and payment, and the FISH sports hub was a one-stop-shop to get connected with various equipment and experiences for hire. Having these integrated made everything so much easier and smoother. The Zephyr restaurant was also nice to have, along with a more bar feel with Foxys.||||My only gripe or comment would be to calibrate expectations on the whole "resort" side of things. My room looked a little dated from the 90s though admittedly luxurious with a gorgeous brown and white marble bathroom, and Zephyr as a restaurant has some ambitious menu ideas but with an execution a step below a proper high end restaurant. With the only option on the island, I don't know how much one should quibble, as the overall experience was still pretty great. I just know some people want everything super pristine and sparkling new, which this isn't necessarily. I would happily recommend this to anyone who goes in with that understanding.

Lovely coral on the snorkel trip at Shark Bay and off the beach in front of the resort. Nice views from the walk to the summit. Not much sound insulation between rooms and our shower was badly in need of a decent clean, but other than that we enjoyed our stay.

I recently stayed at the resort for three nights and had such a lovely time! The views were absolutely beautiful, making it the perfect place to relax. A special mention to Zephyr Restaurant — the highlight of our stay! Every meal was a delight, and the service was outstanding. Huge thanks to our wonderful waitress Lisa and the talented chef Valerio — they made each visit extra special. Overall, the entire team was incredibly attentive and made our experience truly enjoyable. Highly recommend!

We didn’t slept in the resort, but we booked the safari snorkel experience and it was stunning! Our guide was so nice and competent. We did a beefing before hop on the boat: she explained us what we could see on the reef, all the different types of turtles, fishes and corals. When in the water she was always with us making sure everyone was okay. She spotted a turtle and a beautiful sting ray that was hidden under a rock. It was a beautiful experience that we highly recommend!

Great location (even if the room was a little bit old), you can snorkel and swim on the reef with the turtles (if you are lucky), there is a nice 5 ish km walk to the lighthouse and the summit (beware it’s steep). It’s very nice to swim early in the morning before having breakfast. You can have breakfast and diner in the very good restaurant.

I stayed at the resort for 4 days and 3 nights, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The location is absolutely stunning,being on an island in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef is something you can’t beat. The highlight of our stay was the exceptional dining experience at Zephyr Restaurant. A huge compliment to Chef Valerio, who consistently delivered top,quality dishes perfectly cooked and always served on time. His passion and skill truly elevated our stay. A special mention also goes to Quentin, the dessert chef, whose creations were nothing short of incredible. He’s clearly very talented and added a sweet touch to every meal. And of course, a big thank you to the wonderful floor staff, especially Lisa, who was our waiter most of the time. Her attentive and friendly service made us feel truly welcome. I’ll never forget this beautiful experience,thank you all for making it so special.

We found the resort to be clean and the staff to be very welcoming and helpful. Meals at Foxy's bar were great and Zephyr's Restaurant dinners were excellent. We found the snorkelling, walking tracks and turtle rehabilitation talk to be highly interesting.

We stayed at this resort in August, which has only its unique location to envy, which we can only thank the island for. The resort seems poorly maintained, as if the people who run it don't care. We entered the room, there was a pill on the floor, a dirty handkerchief under the bed, and hairs in the bathroom. We notified reception at 3:00 am when we entered, they apologized and told us someone would come to clean, which never happened, and at 6:00 pm when we returned to the room it was the same as before. We repeated this to reception and she said she would call again, but at that point we wanted to enjoy the room we paid for and not sit outside waiting for it to be cleaned. It was a terrible experience, a shame, but if it were run by people with great ideas, it would be a luxury resort.

Came to Cairns and wanted to stay on Fitzroy island overnight after watching the Youtube videos. Overall, the island was not bad, but it was definitely not as luxurious as we had expected. Pros: It's secluded if you are looking for a place to yourself. There are fun activities to do on the island (paddleboating, snorkeling, hiking, turtles). However, if you want the full experience, I would recommend that you take a cruise ship to the outer reef to see more corals and fish. The reef on the island is not a vibrant and the water is pretty shallow. You will have to wear a stinger suit to keep yourself safe from jellyfish stings so if you came here to swim, you would have to swim with a suit on, rather than with just a bikini). A lot of the beaches are filled with dried coral which makes it difficult to walk around. Nudey beach is filled with sand so that was more pleasant. Cons: 1.Snorkeling experience could have been better. 2. Resort rooms are inexpensive if you get one facing the forest. However, they're not very luxurious and are missing basic amenities like hair dryer and the door broke when we walked into our room. The rooms run for about $100 USD on the low range so you get what you pay for. The hotel concierge also don't help you with your bags so you'll have to carry them to your room yourself. 3. Limited food options. There are only two restaurants on the island. One is a bar and grill and the other is a full restaurant but they only open at certain hours. Tips: 1.I would recommend that you buy water, snacks and basic deli foods at Woolworth's before coming here. You will probably end up buying the same things at the convenience store once you get here anyways, but prices will be much higher. 2. Get to the island using Sun lover's cruise ship instead. The island does offer a Fitzroy ferry but it's not a catamaran (meaning that your trip to the island will be pretty bumpy) It's a 45 minute ride and my friend got pretty seasick during the trip. Sun lover's transportation is a cruise ship so it is a lot more stable and comfortable. It's also priced a bit cheaper as well which is a plus. 3. A day trip to Fitzroy is pretty hectic. I would recommend staying over night so you're not so exhausted from the trip and can have adequate time to do the activities you want to do. The hotel is also not expensive so you would probably end up paying the same rate in Cairns anyways (unless you chose the hostel option)

This is definitely a hidden gem. The island is beautiful with isolated views of green jungles in the distance. To get to the resort, you will need a ferry so it isn't easily accessible. But the views are worth it. And there is much to do - snorkeling, diving, and other water sports. You will get a discount at the swim shop if you stay at the island, btw. The island has many paths and the one to the lighthouse is difficult but with stellar views. I repeat - stellar views. I'm in decent shape any it took me 2 hours and 10,000 steps according to my Fitbit. I met an older couple while hiking and they too were able to finish it - though with many breaks. The beach is a coral beach so bring some water shoes. The coral hurts. And I ran in without even thinking - we totally don't have coral where I'm from. But you can see live coral in the region which I heard is stunning. Oh and yes the waters are calm. I have Vodafone and cannot get any service in my room and poor service in the pub. I have to make calls from the lobby. Not the resorts fault but it is good to know. And just invade the resort reads this: the Internet is 200mb for $5 a night. I would question the security because I found a work around to get some time for free. But yah, they might want to check out their online security. And I just got a phishing text ... After being on for 30 minutes.

Gorgeous little island off the coast of Far North Queensland.... It's just beautiful - gorgeous coral beaches, mountains, rainforest.. you get the drift! I loved my short stay on the island - it was quiet and peaceful and there is plenty of relaxing things to do... You can go snorkelling - but wear protective gear, so many people get stung out in the water's, it's not worth the pain..... Hike up to the lighthouse, go to nudey beach, laze on the coral beach etc. Loved foxy's bar - great little casual, deserted island type bar surrounded by rainforest and water.. The restaurant needs a little work - service was slow, food wasn't amazing but the view is outstanding. Rooms were great - clean, interesting decor, very well maintained, air-conditioned, great views of the lower grass areas and ocean.... Pool area was great, there's a pool bar, but it was closed when we were there... around 4pm in the afternoon, not sure why though. Breakfast was average.. i only had the continental so not sure about the hot food. Would def love to visit there again sometime soon!

The island is absolutely beautiful. Nudey beach is gorgeous and the lighthouse walk is definitely worth it ! We stayed 4 nights at the resort and were a bit disappointed of the resort ... the reception and the pool look nice, but a lot of thing miss in the rooms. First of all our bathroom door handle was missing. We asked the reception to fix it but they never came. The kitchen did not have any towels and there were no tissues in the room. These are little things that should not be forgotten by a resort that wants to be "high end" ! The staff wasn't very friendly, at Foxy's bar they forgot our order and we had to wait 1:30 hours for our meals ! When you arrive at the breakfast menu they want you to pay before eating ... not very classy ! When you have a room at the resort they should automatically put the bill on the room number ... We had a nice stay but I would not say that the resort is worth the price !!

great dive shop with super dive master, Ned! beautiful tropical island at the great barrier reef.

Spent a day on the island, taking the 8am ferry over... It is very beautiful, gorgeous coral beach, great hike up to the lighthouse and a must. It is not much of a light house but it does its job to be a end point with beautiful views of the Great Barrier Reef. Sea Kayak, paddle skis, nudey beach, secret garden trail (beware of creatures, you cant see them but you can hear them) don't think I could stay a night on the island, at the resort i would get too shell tight being stuck on the island without being able to move. but defiantly a great place to go for the day!!

Nice rooms, and absolutely beautiful surroundings. food was good, drinks were good. However they are the only provider on the island and charge outrageous fees for drinks and meals. lots to explore. Many were swimming in bathing suits, but its definitely at your own risk due to stingers. If snorkeling, try to go towards either end of the main beach. Its fairly shallow, and you would be advised to wear at least a lycra suit if not a 3mm wetsuit for protection from stingers and coral. Saw lots of fish, sea turtles, and a shark. Snorkeling here is excellent, though time it within 2.5hr either side of high tide. Really worth the visit.