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Lizard Island Resort
5-star hotel9.3ExceptionalOpened 1975Renovated 2015
PMB 40, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia (Lizard Island National Park)
The only luxury resort located directly on the Great Barrier Reef, offering 24 private beaches and barefoot luxury.
Member privileges
About privileges- Daily breakfast
- $100 hotel credit
- Room upgrade
- Early check-in, late check-out
Choose your room
Dec 1 – Dec 2 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room
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About the hotel
Barefoot eco-luxury, secluded, romantic, and nature-immersive.
Curated For
- High Net Worth Individuals
- Honeymooners
- Couples.
The Shot List
- 01The Pavilion's Plunge Pool with 270-degree bay views.
- 02Underwater at the Giant Clam Gardens.
- 03Cook’s Look summit overlooking the Blue Lagoon.
What We Love
- Unrivaled seclusion with 24 private beaches for guests.
- Direct access to world-class snorkeling at Clam Gardens.
- Exceptional dining at Salt Water Restaurant with daily changing menus.
Worth knowing
- Lack of mobile phone coverage and unreliable Wi-Fi.
- Mandatory scenic flight transfers are expensive (~AUD $1,000 pp).
- Lack of serviced beach experience (no staff on sand).
Facilities
- Pool
- Central freshwater pool; select villas have private plunge pools.
- Gym
- Modern Equipment (Unspecified)
- Spa
- Sodashi
- Metro
- None (Island location)
In the room
- Hair dryer
- Professional Standard
- Toiletries
- La Biosthetique
- Coffee machine
- Nespresso
Dining & Social
Salt Water Restaurant
Luxury Lodges of Australia MemberModern Australian Fusion
Signature: Lizard Island Seafood Platter
The Marlin Bar
Historic Game Fishing LandmarkCasual Pub Fare
Signature: Classic pub favorites & cold beer
Location
- None (Island location)
- Cairns Airport240.0 km
- Cook's LookHistorical Hiking Summit2.5 km
- Cod HoleWorld-class Dive Site18.0 km
- Mount Sheridan PlazaNearest Retail Center (Mainland)250.0 km
Good to know
- Check-in and check-out
- Check-in from 15:00 · Check-out by 10:00
- Children
- Strictly 10 years and over only.
- Hotel loyalty programme
- No formal program; informal perks for repeat guests via Luxury Lodges of Australia.
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