Turtle Cove Beach Resort - BYO Food/Drinks - Adults Only Space - Cairns/Port Douglas

I stayed at Turtle Cove last week and had an amazing time. I opted for the beach front room and it was well worth it. Steps from the beach and could also see the ocean from my bed. Facilities were great and social vibe was fantastic. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this fabulous resort

Just back from another magical stay at Turtle Cove, and I can honestly say it remains one of the most special places on earth. The moment you arrive, the stress of the outside world simply melts away. There are so few places left where you can truly relax, be yourself, and connect with like-minded people in such a welcoming, private and safe environment. Turtle Cove is all of this.||The team here always go above and beyond. They’re not only warm and hospitable but also have a wonderful way of bringing everyone together, creating such a friendly and communal atmosphere. I had wondered if the recent changes might affect the shared dining experience, but it’s actually better than ever. Meals feel like family gatherings, with guests from all around the world coming together, sharing stories, and forging friendships.||Turtle Cove really is our little slice of paradise, and it’s so important that we continue to support it so it stays that way for years to come. I can’t recommend it highly enough and I’m already counting down the days until my next visit.

Stayed here last week for five nights and was just brilliant! I love their new way of doing things, made the trip more economical! The vibe of the place is still there with the changes. Great facilities for cooking your meals. The vending machine system is awesome.. meals, snacks, and alcohol all there. Its great if you are arriving late and don't want to hit the shops straight away for supplies! As always, the staff were wonderful and were always available. Wish I had stayed longer!!

One of the most gorgeous locations I've ever stayed at. Literally just off the main road, yet seemingly isolated from everything and directly on the beach. The sunrise is simply incredible from here. I was worried about them not having a restaurant on site, but it was easy to get to just stop at a grocery store on the way and the drive was gorgeous too. The managers are both lovely and did their best to make everyone feel at home, it was easy to strike up conversations with the other guests while I was there. The peacock was super friendly too! The one item for improvement would be that the beds could use an upgrade, they were on the firmer side and not the most comfortable for me. Overall a great stay in an incredible location.

Things now have changed for this resort. Before it is a very nice one back in the day when it was a gay resort properly, with a good time for relax and a high quality of stay to match with the price. But now they are cut all the cost, close down restaurant and bar, resort is half in liquidation really when it is like that, only the rooms division survives. You are pay a lot for your room and then you will cook yourself and shop for your own drinks. It feels like they cut costs here and dress up as a new exciting “your way and your stay” rhetoric. Of course everyone can see through that for what is really happen.

As a heterosexual coupke we felt so privileged to be welcomed into this piece of paradise. It was refreshing to make ourselves at home, cook our own food, pour our own drinks and swim in the pool or hot tub 24/7. Julian was a wonderful host and nothing was too much to ask for. In rhe current Australia we live in with so many rules, this resort had only one. Keep your clothes on around the food!!! Where else can you go these days that is so liberating. We will be back Edi and Deb xx

What an amazing place! We had such a great time by the pool and walking on the beautiful beach. The amenities are very clean and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Will come back for special events! Special thanks to JJ 🫶

Came to an event here and stayed a few nights. Wonderful welcoming hosts - Nathan and Jules. They want everyone to enjoy their stay and this we certainly did. Thanks guys for a great stay. We look forward to coming back soon!

Excellent resort. We stayed here for about a week while traveling. The location is great...near to Daintree Rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef, and also the city of Cairns. The resort caters to the LGBTQIA+ and allies community, and is an adults only resort. They have a fantastic lunch/dinner menu, which is available to anyone who makes a reservation on their website. They offer a turtle table if you want to socialize with others at dinner. We made so many acquaintances/ friends. It was our first time traveling to Australia, and everyone (the staff and the guests) were so friendly and made us feel very welcome. It was winter when we stayed, and the weather was excellent. The resort has a private beach, which was really wonderful, as well as a pool and hot tub. There are masseuses available (book online). They have parties, which are optional to attend, and the noise does not disturb the guests who have gone back to their rooms. The view from the balcony of our room was so enjoyable, and we could relax there while viewing and listening to the ocean and birds. There is a driving service available (Rainbow Connect) if you need a ride anywhere. 10/10 would definitely come back to stay!

Guys this place is awesome! We came in the wet season so it was chill, which is exactly what I wanted. The staff was super friendly and made it even better. They also have an amazing chef that created some delicious and beautiful meals. It's not too far from all the tourist spots, but tucked away from it all too so it was great to go do tourist things then come back and chill at the pool. I'm hoping to make it a traditional visit. Highly recommended

This was my second time there and it's now under new ownership and management. The minute we walked in we felt right at home because it felt like a little village. The staff was so friendly and work so hard to keep everybody happy and they tend to everybody's needs and anticipate our wants. The location in setting was beyond romantic and peaceful. The food was incredible. We got one of the beachfront rooms and walking up to the sunrise daily was a huge win. We are so happy that we went there and they were so helpful with all of our excursions to the Barrier Reef, Daintree Rain Forest Safari, Cape Tribulation, etc. It was a fantastic location post Mardi Gras in Sydney. Can't wait to go back and we already miss our mates. Julian and J the bartender felt like family.

Arguably Australia's best gay and lesbian resort; run by really nice people and in a killer location.. Its secluded and tucked away south of Port Douglas. Stopped in for one night, mid-week and had a relaxing time.. Enjoyed some really nice cocktails in the bar and a basic continental breakfast buffet is included in the deal. Would have loved to stay longer.

I was very dismayed when I read the bad reviews and even considered changing my reservation. My husband and I had stayed there 10 years ago and had had a great time. This time I was by myself so I was a little leary. well, damn those bad reviews, three to be exact that came from 3 disgruntled queens from Sydney. I had a wonderful ocean front room, great air conditioning and 24 hour gay films , current films, and porno. It was a genuine delight having access 24 hours a day. The breakfast was a little meager but the staff was very helpful and getting me things that I needed for breakfast. Lunch and dinners were delicious and perfectly cooked. I didn't need a 5 star chef, After all I was in the middle of nowhere on the highway to Port Douglas. I room was expensive as was the food and drinks but what the hell, It was a vacation and I deserved it. So forget those damn bad reviews. The staff was wonderful and friendly and kind and helpful. their main houseboy, Sepe was a delight and being someone with OCD there just was no way the room would be anything but perfectly clean. brave Turtle Cove, thanks for making my stay ideal and really relaxing

Turtle Cove is a nice little gay and lesbian resort about 20 min out of Port Douglas, so a hire car is handy for travelling around the area. The actual resort is around the 3 star mark, beachfront rooms and nice inside, done up, but a similar layout to 70's motels. Best feature is the oceanfront direct access, pure ambience, palm trees and beach and sun which can't be beat! So has that real true beach location...bliss! Pool/spa areas and common areas are not untidy but never were very neat either during my stay, menu for lunch very extensive, dinner menu very limited. This property is very casual in its ambience and presentation, room was not totally clean, lock on sliding door broken and gouged, its not 5 star so adjust you expectations accordingly and you wont be disappointed. Swimming in ocean is restricted during certain times of year due to stingers. Staff overall were fine, they just need to watch when guests are waiting to be served at bar, don't ingnore and work around your guests, just make eye contact and say, "won't be a moment".