Fodor's Expert Review Lizard Island Resort

Lizard Island, Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia Fodor's Choice

Beloved by honeymooners, divers, and well-heeled travelers, this outer Great Barrier Reef resort ticks all the high-end tropical-island vacation boxes: luxurious beachfront accommodation, fine food and wine, and world-class diving and fishing. The beachside rooms, suites, and sumptuous villas have sail-shaded, furnished decks and views of the turquoise bay. Simple but comfortable rooms reflect the beachy environs with restful oceanic blue, sand, and white color palettes, polished wood floors and blinds, tropical ceiling fans (as well as air-conditioning), and private, furnished verandas. A freshwater swimming pool, day spa, a compact gym, a small boutique, and a guest library and lounge are just some of the facilities that await guests.

PROS

  • superb diving and fishing
  • quality food and wine (included in the rate)
  • use of nonmotorized watercraft and dinghies

CONS

  • successive cyclones have damaged the island's vegetation
  • lighting inadequate for reading
  • no cell-phone coverage

QUICK FACTS

Resort
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 07-4043–1999-resort | 844-887–6724-toll-free in U.S. | 1800-837--204-bookings, toll-free in Australia

HOTEL DETAILS

40 suites
Rate Includes: All-Inclusive

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