Fitzroy Island Resort

4.5 star property

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On the beach, snorkelling, kayaking, fishing
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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Fitzroy Island via Cairns, Fitzroy Island, QLD, 4870
  • Welcome Beach
    2 min walk
  • Nudey Beach
    10 min walk
  • Fitzroy Island National Park
    13 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)

Room options

Resort Studio

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Welcome Bay Suite

  • 71 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Penthouse, Ocean View

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

Studio

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

Island Suite

  • 71 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Suite

  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Economy Suite - No View

  • 71 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Beach Cabin

  • 46 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Penthouse Ocean View

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Island Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Welcome Bay Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Suite

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

Beach Cabin

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Resort Studio - Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Resort Studio - Queen/Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Economy Suite-No View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Villa

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Fitzroy Island Resort

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
At Fitzroy Island Resort, spend the day on the beach where you can enjoy snorkelling. Then return for a meal at one of the resort's 2 restaurants. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Fitzroy Island Resort offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Fitzroy Island Resort. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Welcome Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Enjoy local cuisine with a beachfront location at Zephyr, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes kayaking
  • Steps from Welcome Beach and 10 minutes on foot from Nudey Beach
  • Ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee
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/cafΘ and a nearby corner/local shop. 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 metres) and includes a conference centre. A library, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the luxury Fitzroy Island Resort.

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

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Zephyr – This beachfront restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Foxys Tavern – This beachfront restaurant specialises in barbecue and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Pool Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference centre (2,153 square foot 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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 per cent 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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately AUD 35 for adults and from 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 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by Boat. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel on the number on the booking confirmation. Fitzroy Island Resort offers transfers from the ferry terminal (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to Fitzroy Island Resort, Shop 2/1 Spence St., Cairns
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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

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

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 937 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 937 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 937 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 937 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 937 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Nice location. Most of the staff were great, a few seemed to not want to be there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lloyd

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The island was beautiful. Although our room had no working hot water. I emailed the receptionist as no one was at the desk. When checking out in the morning was just told that they would get maintenance to look at it…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The studios need renovation. Smells of humidity. Need more food options for lunch/dinner
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emy De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Edwina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marion

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Island itself was picturesque. The lack of information, room, food was discraceful. I have written my concerns directly to the Manager on Fitzroy Is. Parking in Cairns is limited to 10 hours a day paid there was no one who could let me know where i could camp overnight to stay out on the island. I would have only done a day trip or not at all if i knew that you did not offer ant parking for YOUR customers. The fines i received should fall onto your company responsibilities $ 74.00 per day x 2 days, nights totaled $148.00 , if any of you decide to go out to Fitzroy island, note you will have to factor in parking fines, of up to $90.00 others got fined. Not a good look Fitzroy, for anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I was initially excited when I arrived as the resort looks good after its make-over. The kickers for me are coral bleaching has devastated the snorkelling areas which was why I was there. Very very below pa service from under experienced staff learning on the job with a huge price tag in the restaurant. Food was good though but the coffee tasted like poison and on top of that you can't get a coffee after 2pm on the island. Lastly, the nightly movies are dated and the chairs in the cinema are dining chairs. It's impossible to sit through a feature film on a dining chair - talk about uncomfortable. There is nothing to do on the island after 8.30pm if you don't watch a movie
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful island with ability to snorkel straight off the beach plus you can watch the whales passing by. Loved seeing all the turtles and fish on the coral.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

sonia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. The rooms were okay not resort level more budget level, needed an update. Staff friendly especially at the fish hub.Jenna was awesome on the kayak tour. The general store was a huge disappointment, very low stock , looked and felt depressing and as expected expensive. Great environment and staff but the resort needs some TLC
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Bernadette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lack of food options, we respected their rules of not bringing our own food/snacks and consequently regretted it, the general store had very little stock, breakfast and dinner -good menu but food barely warm, paid $30 surcharge for Sunday night restaurant dinner it was very nice food but served almost cold, couldn’t get a decent coffee all long life milk don’t understand this when the ferry is going back and forth at l ast two-three times a day
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lots of issues trying to book activities. Was told I could not book anything by the people who book the activities but was told by other staff they were the only ones who could book the activities. Apparently the issue was they assumed I was not staying at the resort. After I had walked back and forth a few times and got that issue sorted I was then booked in back to back activities and told the times and the staff even wrote down my schedule for me. Turned out my scuba safari started 30 minutes later so I had to leave earlier to get to my next activity. The staff were all nice enough - but very disorganized. Room ok - a bit dated. Bed quite hard. Quiet area which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful island. Great snorkelling within short distance from cairns
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mistral

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fitzroy Resort staff went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. Katie at the front desk answered all of our questions and made great suggestions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent except for the long wait and bad Food
The 3pm check in time and 10am check out is a bit rough if staying only one night. There is no flexibility in those times which was disappointing. We arrived on the 11 o’clock ferry and had to wait until nearly 3pm for a room. The restaurant food is aimed at a teenager taste; chips and burgers. Nothing healthy. The Vietnamese salad is terrible. Nothing Vietnamese about that, mostly cold noodles with a tiny bit of green. The cook should take a trip to Vietnam to see what it supposed to look like, with heaps of vegetables and little noodles.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Madison

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The one bedroom apartment we paid good money for was uncleanly. Our dinner reservation wasn’t fulfilled even when booked hours ahead of time. Beds were uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and who wouldn’t? The place is very run down and not worthy of an overnight stay. Day trip for the location experience is a must! Also very noisy rooms if staying below one of the three floors as the floors are wooden beamed not concrete.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ri chun

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not so clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fumiaki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Wonderful location with great snorkelling straight off the beach. Our room was dark with view of stairwell. Service generally good except at Foxy's Bar where it was poor. This might be due to the staff having to deal with the daytripper hordes all day but they need to be a bit less offhand and complacent with the staying guests remaining after the last boat has left for the day. Dining options were limited with the main restaurant very overpriced with small serves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful relaxing place to stay Wish they had a day spa or massage available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sallyann

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024