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Fitzroy Island Resort

4.5 star property
Snorkeling adventures and poolside relaxation await at this beachfront resort where local cuisine delights travelers after a day of ocean exploration

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Fitzroy Island Resort combines ocean experiences with comfortable amenities. Travelers can snorkel in clear waters, relax at the poolside bar, or try fishing and kayaking on-site. The staff receives consistent praise from guests for their attentive service throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Welcome Bay Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 764 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a bathroom with a sink, and a mirror.

Penthouse, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2906 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a desk, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Studio, 2 Twin Beds

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a leather chair, a wardrobe, and a kitchenette.

Resort Studio Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, individually decorated

Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

Studio, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with a wooden frame and blue bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Economy Suite - No View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 764 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A wooden deck with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a calm body of water with boats.

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • 1001 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Resort Studio Queen

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Beach Cabin

  • Beach view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

2 Bedroom Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1044 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Island Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 764 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Fitzroy Island, Fitzroy Island Resort is in a national park and on the beach. Cairns Regional Gallery and Copperlode Dam are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Night Markets. Cairns Esplanade Lagoon and The Cultural Place are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Fitzroy Island travel guide
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Fitzroy Island via Cairns, Fitzroy Island, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and several small boats in the distance.
    Fitzroy Island National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A turquoise beach with large rocks and dense green foliage.
    Nudey Beach
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Welcome Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Restaurants

  • Foxy's
  • Fitzroy Island Resort
  • Zephyr Retaurant

About this property

Fitzroy Island Resort

  • Luxury resort by the ocean
  • At Fitzroy Island Resort, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a coffee shop/cafe. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and snorkeling. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing, boat tours, and kayaking. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
  • Other perks at this resort include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a ferry terminal shuttle, and an elevator
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a dock, and a reception hall
    • A gift shop, wedding services, and 1 meeting room
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 105 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-Certified Property
  • This property participates in Ecotourism Australia ECO Certification, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Foxys Tavern
  • Pool Bar
  • Zephyr

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (2,153 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher and 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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Fitzroy Island Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Fitzroy Island Resort?

As of Aug 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fitzroy Island Resort on Aug 6, 2026 start from CA $168, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Fitzroy Island Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Fitzroy Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Fitzroy Island Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Fitzroy Island Resort located?

Located in Fitzroy Island, this beachfront resort is in a national park, just steps from Fitzroy Island National Park and Welcome Beach. Nudey Beach is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Fitzroy Island Resort Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accomodation surrounded by beautiful nature. Fantastic snorkelling, wildlife and nature walks. While food options (2 venues) were limited, the range of food offering was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach and national parks the weather wasn’t great so we did enjoy activities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and very good rooms. The restaurant was underwhelming and the staff were brusque, but the cafe around the corner is very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, lovely bathroom, excellent choices for breakfast. Ease of access throughout the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the slow pace of the island. No cars, noise. Paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfy beds, room clean, staff friendly, but there was no exhaust fan in a place with over 90% humidity and where people are doing water activities all day. Nothing dried including the floors!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our four days at the Fitzroy Island resort . It’s clean and semi modern enough to feel a little pampered but relaxed enough to walk around in bathers and wetsuits with snorkels on top of your head . We went in July and the pool was too cold to use unfortunately, as it looked great . We snorkelled two or three hours a day and saw Turtles, reef fish , a Lion fish , Nemo , Stingrays . Reef sharks , even a bait ball ! Differently relaxing and easy . The walk up to the summit was a great achievement at least 1000 steep rock steps up, and I mean straight up from the resort , much longer and harder than expected. Rather good burn on the thighs . Differently Fitzroy is a great place to stay , easy of the beach snorkeling , and the Foxy Cafe had reasonably priced food , I recommend the Calamari, very good !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were incredible as always :) Resort is run down. Fridge was rusty & very loud. But I know what I’m getting & still love it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fitzroy resort has been around for a long time and it is showing. The island is stunning and the staff are lovely, but there is wear and tear that has not been fixed for years. The pool has damaged tiles I've seen since before Covid, and a lot of the furniture is stained. Our island suite had a great view, but the sofa bed was stained and smelly when we pulled it out to stretch and relax to watch TV. I have previously had great food at Zephyr, but the lunch on Friday had pork so tough it was inedible, and prawns ruined by overcooking. I became suddenly ill that evening as well, which felt like food poisoning, but not confirmed. Breakfast was OK. All in all the whole experience is about the gorgeous views, but for what the resort charges I think customers deserve better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bernadette

Liked: Amenities
Island was great . Staff were excellent . Our beachfront cabin had a problem with a shower door that was so badly hung that it was a squeeze to get into and out of. We reported the issue but nothing could be done for our stay ….the solution being to dismantle and renovate the shower . Staff said they would remove the cabin from letting until the shower was fixed .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 4 nights in late May. Weather was great, warm, sunny. Views and hikes lovely. Walk 50 ft from our room to amazing snorkelling. On average saw 10-12 sea turtles per swim, plus rays reef sharks and loads of fish. Had economy suite which was fully equipped. Staff were great, food was affordable and nice. Short hike to nudey beach to break up the day. Highly recommend do your first snorkel at 8:30 before tour boat arrives from Cairn. Honestly snorkelling was never crowded. Highly recommend and would come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly activities staff made sure we were welcomed and helped plan a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonoe

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice rooms with air con, breakfast good at the restaurant, meals at the pub are good but it closes at 8pm. Quiet, relaxed stay, snorkelling was good, just off the beach, swimming with two turtles and many fish.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute gorgeous location, and beautiful welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber Ellen De

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, staff were very helpful. The location is stunning! I liked that the hotel blended in with the surroundings: dark wood and sandy coloured marble/ stone.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kirralee

Liked: Amenities
Breakfast buffet was great, rooms are a little dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
- Lovely helpful staff. - The view from the front rooms are lovely and really is a hop skip and jump into the water! - The pool is nice. However - There is really annoying music where every you go - if that is not for you - bring your noice cancelling headphones! - The rooms need a "deep clean" surfaces are probably wiped nothing is scrubbed clean or has not been in a long time. I travelled with someone who booked a room with no view and its smelled really bad. Staff obliged and let her swap rooms and the second room was no better. -For people where mobility is an issue, you need to know that the beach is mostly coral and less soft sand - its hard to walk on in places - the walks to Nudey beach and the Secret Garden are steep and you will need to navigate rocks to progress - Just an observation - This is not a ideal location for the several people I saw in wheel chairs and walking sticks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Adele

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is very dated and could do with some repairs. We were supposed to have a dryer but it had been pulled off the wall at same stage, one of the drawers in the kitchen was missing a handle, the furniture was very dated, only one bedside table in the bedroom and it had terrible stains and damage and the bathroom really needed a proper deep clean - hust because it has stone tiles doesnt mean they dont need scrubbing. Such a shame as the rooms themselves (if you spring close to $500 for a bay view room as we did) were very large and with a beautiful view of the bay. On a side note, it says you cannot bring alcohol onto the island and can purchase from the bottle shop, there isn't a bottle shop, you can purchase from the bar but you pay the same prices as though you'd dined in. As long as you're discreet, there wouldn't be any issue with bringing a couple of six packs or bottles of wine. We also wish we'd brought some of our own food as we did have an oven, hot plates and full sized fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, beach view and amazing national park
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Perfect location to totally relax. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are a little dated but suitable for
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The national park was one of the best walks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time at the Fitzroy Island Resort! At every point - from the reception desk, to the wait staff, to the activities personnel, the staff was kind and helpful. The location itself could not be more beautiful. I'd highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a fantastic location and has a lot of potential, but it needs significant investment and attention before we would return. The rooms are a good size, but the facilities are very limited, with many empty or underused spaces and it felt soulless because of that. The pool table my children hoped to use was broken, and there was little else for them to do after it got dark. Food was also a major issue. The main restaurant was expensive and disappointing, while the casual option was mostly pub food, which we did not want to eat every day for a week. Although the rooms had kitchens, this was not clearly advertised for communicated, and the general store stocked little beyond ice creams, chips and sweets. We ended up taking the boat to Cairns to buy groceries, which was inconvenient and could have been avoided with better information beforehand. The staff were friendly, but there seemed to be very few of them, and the hotel appeared to rely heavily on temporary backpacker staff. As a result, it did not feel like a professionally managed hospitality operation. It could be a wonderful place, but at the moment it falls well short of its potential.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Qiqi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the over night stay in the island. The cleanness and spacious of the room is far exceed our expectations. The easy access to the beach is just exceptional. Wish we could stay one more night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025