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Fitzroy Island Resort

4.5 star property
Upscale beachfront resort with 2 restaurants

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On the beach, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing
Exterior
Ecotours
Penthouse, Ocean View | Private kitchen
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Fitzroy Island via Cairns, Fitzroy Island, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Fitzroy Island National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Welcome Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nudey Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪128 min drive‬

Room options

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Welcome Bay Suite | View from room

Welcome Bay Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Penthouse, Ocean View

Penthouse, Ocean View

  • 270 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Economy Suite - No View

Economy Suite - No View

  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Resort Studio - Queen/Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Penthouse Ocean View

  • Sleeps 8

Economy Suite-No View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Resort Studio Queen

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Beach Cabin

Beach Cabin

  • 46 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

2 Bedroom Suite

  • 97 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Island Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Self Catering Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Resort Studio - Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Welcome Bay Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Beach Cabin

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Island Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Fitzroy Island

Beachside getaway.You'll find Welcome Beach and Nudey Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Fitzroy Island resort. Fitzroy Island National Park is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.
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What's nearby

  • Fitzroy Island National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Welcome Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nudey Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Restaurants

  • Fitzroy Island Resort
  • Zephyr Retaurant
  • Foxy's

About this property

Fitzroy Island Resort

Upscale beachfront resort with 2 restaurants
Fitzroy Island Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this resort measures 2153 square feet (200 square meters) and includes a conference center. A library, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Fitzroy Island Resort.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Fitzroy Island resort.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2153 sq ft of conference space
  • 200 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2009
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Fitzroy Island Resort offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Fitzroy Island Resort, Shop 2/1 Spence St., Cairns]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is located 45 minutes away from Cairns by boat transfer. Departures from Cairns end at 1:30 PM and return from the island starting at 9:30 AM. Guests should arrive at the listed check-in location at least 1 hour prior to scheduled departure. Check-in should be completed 30 minutes prior to departure, followed by a 7-minute walk to Marlin Wharf Berth 20. Boarding closes 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 55.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 55.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Fitzroy Island Resort.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Fitzroy Island Resort
Resort Fitzroy Island
Fitzroy Island Hotel Fitzroy Island
Fitzroy Island Hotel
Fitzroy Island Resort Resort
Fitzroy Island Resort Fitzroy Island
Fitzroy Island Resort Resort Fitzroy Island

Reviews

Fitzroy Island Resort Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The property needs some room upgrade, cleaning and maintenance. But the island is stunning and the staff is very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Shruti

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I didn't like that their email said no need line up in queue if you checkin online, because it's untrue and I still had to queue up as they wanted to re-check all the details and it was worse because others hadn't checked in online so their process took longer. The receptionist was obviously not aware of this email and instead of apologizing, was justifying. I was told that we can use all resort facilities after check out until the boat arrives but they refused to give any more than one towel if you went for a swim, and were making it seem like it's a favour? I am not going to use the sea salt drenched towel for after shower drying, it's pretty common sense. I have never seen any hotel, resort or even hostels refuse their guests of towels. It was bizarre. The staff was being unnecessarily uptight and unhelpful for no good reason I felt. The common shower facility in the building was extremely dirty and unsantinary. Hair and mud everywhere on the floor. That cannot be resort experience. Very yuck. Nothing to do in the resort in the evening. Everything shuts down by 7pm. There was also no intercom to call the reception, in my room. The only helpful staff there was the equipment hire people, guided really well. All in all, I do not recommend the resort at all. I would suggest a day trip is better instead.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was in the Welcome Bay suite for 6 days. We needed to keep asking to replenish items toilet paper, tissues etc considering the length of our stay these items should already be available in our room. Also Need somewhere to put your soap shampoo in the shower other than on the floor. A rack?? Otherwise everything else was great Staff were friendly and helpful Dive shop staff were also fantastic and very helpful especially Keira as well as all the other girls
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good snorkelling, nice food in both restaurants, disappointing snorkel tours, bathrooms need upgrading, need a proper shop for snacks and incidentals. Overall a good experience but average value.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa, Perth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Snorkelling is amazing and staff at dive shop very friendly and helpful. Staff at reception were mixed some helpful and friendly. Tried to change room but told not available when I could see availability on line which was disappointing. Food very limited for vegetarians but ok and expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fitzroy -a Reef gem

Fitzroy is a lasting gem of the Barrier Reef, close to Cairns, easy to get to and the fish, coral and colours do not disappoint.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are great, the breakfast was enjoyable especially the view each morning sitting out on the terrace. The snorkeling was good too, definitely better done at high tide to avoid walking on and destroying coral. For the price we were impressed, yes some areas need attention but you can see it is being updated. Special mention for staff Tom, Leonie, and Carys they were so friendly and helpful but all the staff were great. Would definitely return to Fitzroy Island next time we are in Cairns.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sea and nature around the island is beautiful. The resort was child friendly. We had an excellent time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was a bit tired - bifold doors were hard to open with broken handles. Broken tiles in unit and tiles in bathroom could do with a hard scrub in the grout as it could look nicer and fresher with a bit of work.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ita

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fun place with friendly helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Easy snorkelling off the front beach. Comfortable bed and quiet resort at night. Reception staff super helpful and lovely. Restaurant dining, especially dinner, was excellent quality. Average coffee. Restaurant staff didn’t have great customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay for a couple of days, accommodation needs some updating (parts of the room were falling apart ie. broken tiles, sharp grout and dripping aircon). Some staff were amazing and some were very abrupt and unhelpful. The guided kayak tour was great, Sara was super lovely and just a really relaxing way to hang out on the way. Pool area is small and limited seating but drinks at the pool were great. Foxy’s has ok food but prices are pretty high, live music on a Saturday night is a good vibe. Overall a good short stay if you’re looking to just relax, snorkel and get away from winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The island is amazing for a few days away. A little makeover of the rooms and some comfortable bedding would make Fitzroy Island Resort a must do destination. Staff are brilliant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

graham

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing and peaceful, Snorkeling, swimming just on your doorstep. Loads of fish and a surprise turtle snorkel amongst you.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stefanie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nudey Beach was great. Everything else not so much. 3pm check in, boat got in at 2:30. Room wasn’t available until 4pm. When we arrived to our room it was still dirty. Tried to push free drink cards to make up for the mess. The beds- terribly uncomfortable. The grounds around the resort smelled like sewage. Thought we would splurge and book a nice stay after staying in hostels. I’d take the hostel over this resort. The beach was great but you could do it all in a day without having to stay at this “resort.”
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wes

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, isolated island resort which is a 45-minute ferry ride from Cairns. Had originally planned on staying three nights but changed to two prior to booking. The resort is an older property which, while clean and maintained, shows its age with some needed maintenance to return to (what I'm sure was) it's former island oasis status. The access to snorkeling and the great vigorous and scenic 4 km hike were the highlights of the resort. On the other, hand, the isolation and lack of alternative restaurants, made my decision to stay only two nights a good one. I was fortunate to have a spectacular sunset on my final evening. Overall, the resort, with the view from my room, the snorkeling access and invigorating hike with incredible views, was well worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They coral the guests as there is a limited choice of dining unless you pay $35 pp for breakfast or $66 pp for dinner. Terrible experience and the General Manager dodges guests. Worse than Fawlty Towers Total Rip off
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

STANLEY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely experience with great service

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025