Fitzroy Island Resort - Fitzroy Island, Queensland

tecnokat

The whole package of this place is pretty spectacular, and I would say an optimum stay would be 2-4 nights max, with 3 probably ideal. ||||The best parts of this place are 1) location 2) staff 3) service integration. ||||1) This location is easily accessed via ferry from Cairns, and had enough to do from snorkeling, kayaking, walking/hiking, a pool, and live music on weekends. If weather isn't great, can do a hike instead of going to the water. The beach/ harbour right in front of the resort has great coral and snorkeling, which is as convenient as could be. I was debating Fitzroy Island vs Green Island, and I was drawn to the variety of activities on Fitzroy.||||2) Service staff were all very helpful and pleasant, and they seemed genuinely happy to help without being overbearing. This made a big difference. They also seem to work well together.||||3) The Fitzroy Flyer being connected to the resort made things convenient with schedules and payment, and the FISH sports hub was a one-stop-shop to get connected with various equipment and experiences for hire. Having these integrated made everything so much easier and smoother. The Zephyr restaurant was also nice to have, along with a more bar feel with Foxys.||||My only gripe or comment would be to calibrate expectations on the whole "resort" side of things. My room looked a little dated from the 90s though admittedly luxurious with a gorgeous brown and white marble bathroom, and Zephyr as a restaurant has some ambitious menu ideas but with an execution a step below a proper high end restaurant. With the only option on the island, I don't know how much one should quibble, as the overall experience was still pretty great. I just know some people want everything super pristine and sparkling new, which this isn't necessarily. I would happily recommend this to anyone who goes in with that understanding.

Janet-PerthWA

Staff and resort were great, snorkeling was good, swimming to coral from jetty area avoids getting cut or breaking coral. They are busy renovating the resort but prices are reasonable and reflect this. Be ready to swim or relax with a book while waiting for your room, they explain this before you arrive. We loved it there and would return.

melroseshouse

Lovely coral on the snorkel trip at Shark Bay and off the beach in front of the resort. Nice views from the walk to the summit. Not much sound insulation between rooms and our shower was badly in need of a decent clean, but other than that we enjoyed our stay.

Nadir H.

I recently stayed at the resort for three nights and had such a lovely time! The views were absolutely beautiful, making it the perfect place to relax. A special mention to Zephyr Restaurant — the highlight of our stay! Every meal was a delight, and the service was outstanding. Huge thanks to our wonderful waitress Lisa and the talented chef Valerio — they made each visit extra special. Overall, the entire team was incredibly attentive and made our experience truly enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Martina F.

We didn’t slept in the resort, but we booked the safari snorkel experience and it was stunning! Our guide was so nice and competent. We did a beefing before hop on the boat: she explained us what we could see on the reef, all the different types of turtles, fishes and corals.

When in the water she was always with us making sure everyone was okay. She spotted a turtle and a beautiful sting ray that was hidden under a rock.

It was a beautiful experience that we highly recommend!

Gérard A.

Great location (even if the room was a little bit old), you can snorkel and swim on the reef with the turtles (if you are lucky), there is a nice 5 ish km walk to the lighthouse and the summit (beware it’s steep). It’s very nice to swim early in the morning before having breakfast. You can have breakfast and diner in the very good restaurant.

Simone L.

I stayed at the resort for 4 days and 3 nights, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The location is absolutely stunning,being on an island in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef is something you can’t beat.

The highlight of our stay was the exceptional dining experience at Zephyr Restaurant. A huge compliment to Chef Valerio, who consistently delivered top,quality dishes perfectly cooked and always served on time. His passion and skill truly elevated our stay.

A special mention also goes to Quentin, the dessert chef, whose creations were nothing short of incredible. He’s clearly very talented and added a sweet touch to every meal.

And of course, a big thank you to the wonderful floor staff, especially Lisa, who was our waiter most of the time. Her attentive and friendly service made us feel truly welcome.

I’ll never forget this beautiful experience,thank you all for making it so special.

gavink790

We found the resort to be clean and the staff to be very welcoming and helpful. Meals at Foxy's bar were great and Zephyr's Restaurant dinners were excellent. We found the snorkelling, walking tracks and turtle rehabilitation talk to be highly interesting.