Cairns Islands Resorts

Accommodation Facilities

Fitzroy Island Accommodation Facilities include:

• Air conditioning and ceiling fans
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Direct dial telephones
• LCD television
• Internet access
• Ironing facilities
• Daily service
• Shower
• Bathrobes
• In-room safes
• Hairdryers
• Elevator (lift) access to all hotel suites and apartments
• 3 rooms offer disabled facilities
• Hotel and Beachfront Suites feature mini bar facilities and refrigerator
• Apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities

Fitzroy Island is currently CLOSED for final construction work - re opening date to be announced.

Fitzroy Island Resort boasts 80 brand new hotel rooms, suites and apartments that span the three level complex. All holiday suites and apartments are accessible via elevator (lift) access. This island resort oozes tropical sophistication, and blends seamlessly in with the pristine surrounds. Vibrant tropical rainforest frames the rear of the resort while the azure waters of the Coral Sea envelops the front of the resort, the ideal backdrop for a leisurely vacation in the tropics.

The open air lobby creates a sense of welcoming, and offers spectacular views of the ocean and azure horizon. Warm timbers, natural stone and water features harmonise with the surrounding island milieu; a sense of casual relaxation and decedent luxury permeates throughout the resort. Undercover paths meander through this luxury island resort, leading to all hotel suites and apartments, offering exquisite views of the rainforest and glimpses of ocean beyond. Each style of accommodation at Fitzroy Island Resort offers casual comfort in the most sensational location in Tropical North Queensland Australia.

Fitzroy Island Resort offers a range of exquisite resort facilities including a contemporary a la carte restaurant, two bars, internet lounge, games room, 50 seat movie theatre (opening 2010), destination day spa (opening 2010), food court (opening 2010), boutique resort shops (opening 2010) and a gymnasium (opening 2010). Fitzroy Island Resort is the ideal location for a conference or function, with three dedicated function rooms. Island weddings are absolutely unforgettable, and Fitzroy Island will create memories to last a lifetime. Pure tropical island magic…

Fitzroy Island Resort offers guests the opportunity to intimately discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef Australia. The turquoise ocean waters offer a tantalizing invitation to explore their mysterious depths which are alive with vibrant corals and marine life. The emeralds of the ancient tropical rainforest are remarkable, home to a prolific endemic population of forest birds, tree snakes, lizards and butterflies. The elusive musky rat kangaroo can be spotted at dawn or dusk, and the startling white sulphur-crested cockatoos are a glorious contrast against the rich greens of the island forest.

Fitzroy Island is a piece of pure island magic, showcasing Mother Nature at her very finest. Fitzroy Island Resort allows guests to discover this island paradise while not compromising on exquisite luxury. Fitzroy Island Resort is truly where island dreams become reality….

Fitzroy Island Resort Accommodation

There are three distinct styles of accommodation at Fitzroy Island Resort – the Hotel Rooms, Beachfront Suites and Apartments. All styles of accommodation are brand new, featuring rich and exotic décor along with a range of modern conveniences designed to make island life a breeze…

Each style of holiday accommodation at Fitzroy Island Resort features air conditioning and ceiling fans, internet connectivity, cable television, bathroom with shower facilities, direct dial telephones, tea and coffee making facilities and servicing daily. All island accommodation boasts designer-made teal leather furnishings, décor that features rich colours, gold embossed drapes and natural tiles and timbers. All guest suites and apartments at Fitzroy Island Resort are designed for comfort and functionality while not compromising on chic style and sophistication.

Fitzroy Island Resort Hotel Rooms – are the perfect island accommodation for couples on short stays. The Resort Hotel Rooms boast spacious interiors with designer leather furnishings, and boast a range of 4 ½ hotel facilities such as a mini bar and lavish en suite bathroom with shower facilities. An abundance of natural light permeates the island suites, offering tantalizing views of the rainforest that lies beyond.

Each Hotel Suite at Fitzroy Island Resort is ideal for two guests with a queen or king split bed.

Fitzroy Island Resort Apartments – are spacious holiday sanctuaries ideal for couples, dual couples, groups and families. The fully self contained holiday apartments are all ocean facing, some offering sweeping views of the Coral Ocean, others with delightful garden views. All holiday apartments boast a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, private laundry facilities and large outdoor balconies with exotic cane furnishings.

The interiors of the 4 ½ star holiday apartments are sensual and vivid featuring sweeping open plan interiors with timber and leather furnishing, lush gold drapes and seductive marble bathrooms with large rain showers. All holiday apartments flow onto the large balconies, the perfect location to while away the sultry island days in style.

The one bedroom holiday apartments have capacity for four guests with a queen or king split and a double sofa couch. The two bedroom holiday apartments are a combination of the one bedroom apartment and hotel suite, ideal for groups of six guests.

For those who desire absolute luxury Fitzroy Island Resort boasts the Penthouse Suite – a four bedroom holiday apartment located on the resort’s top floor which offers sweeping views of the Great Barrier Reef and thin line of the horizon beyond. The Penthouse Suite offers every luxury one would desire on an island vacation, from the designer leather furnishings, gourmet kitchen facilities and larger than normal outdoor balcony. Two bathrooms feature in the Penthouse Suite, the master bathroom featuring a deluxe plunge spa bath - the most romantic way to end the sultry tropical island days. The second bathroom features a deluxe rain shower.

The Penthouse Apartment at Fitzroy Island Resort boasts capacity for eight guests with a king, queen, two singles and a sofa bed.

Fitzroy Island Resort Beachfront Suites - each two bedroom Beachfront Suite is located a stones throw from the golden shores of Welcome Bay. The Beachfront Suites boast a beachcomber ambiance, reminiscent of a private beach cabin rather than a suite in a resort. Located at the front of the holiday resort, the Beachfront Suites feature exquisite privacy with sensational views. The Beachfront Suites boast a mini bar and refrigerator, marble bathroom with rain shower and a small private patio complete with table and chairs.

The Beachfront Suites are ideal for families or dual couples with capacity for four guests. A king zip and two singles feature in the Beachfront Suites.

All styles of accommodation at Fitzroy Island Resort exude casual comfort and provide private and cool holiday sanctuaries in the heart of the warmth of the tropics. Enjoy island life in style and comfort at Fitzroy Island Resort Great Barrier Reef.

Fitzroy Island Resort Facilities

Fitzroy Island Resort boasts a range of resort facilities designed to delight all types of holiday travellers. The saltwater swimming pool is a feature of this tropical island resort, boasting clean contemporary lines and with the backdrop of the Coral Sea provides the most idyllic oasis to enjoy the exotic milieu of Fitzroy Island. A swim-up bar provides a tantalizing treat on sultry tropical days, and there is nothing better than worshipping the Australian sun god while lazing on a sun lounge; tropical cocktail in one hand, paperback back in the other…pure holiday magic!

Fitzroy Island Resort features a range of eateries including a fine dining restaurant and a casual café. Zephyr Restaurant offers exquisite Australian cuisine, created with care by world class chefs using only the freshest and finest seasonal produce. Martin Nel is Zephyr’s head chef, a talented individual who previously worked under celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey. Zephyr Restaurant is ocean facing, boasting a romantic alfresco area overlooking the calm waters of the Coral Ocean. Zephyr is open daily for breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is served from 7am to 9am, pre-dinner drinks begin at 5pm and dinner starts at 6pm.

The Hibiscus Café provides light snacks throughout the day, and operates daily from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Fitzroy Island Resort is a family friendly holiday retreat, boasting a games room that will entertain the children for days! In 2009 a 50 seat movie theatre will be completed, the perfect way to entertain the children at night. Children will love this tropical island paradise, from exploring the depths of the Great Barrier Reef to trekking through the lush emerald rainforest.

Fitzroy Island Resort is absolutely brand new, and as such many resort facilities are still being completed such as the destination day spa, gymnasium, food court and boutique resort shops. Due to open in 2009, these resort facilities will complement the existing 4 ½ star accommodation and facilities.

Fitzroy Island Resort Functions

There is no better location for a function or conference than Fitzroy Island Australia. Fitzroy Island Resort offers three dedicated function spaces on the second level of the resort, boasting striking views of the tropical rainforest or Coral Ocean. The three function venues – the Rainforest Room, Solana Room or Welcome Bay Room – are technologically sophisticated and boast chic style and a unique brand of island sophistication. Combined, the Rainforest Room and Solana Room provide capacity for 110 delegates’ theatre style, and the Welcome Bay Room is ideal for 220 guests’ theatre style.

The Welcome Bay Room is a large and stylish venue, boasting a private wrap-around veranda that overlooks the Coral Ocean. The large outdoor veranda is ideal for pre or post event cocktails and canapés. Incentive groups and conference delegates will be delighted with Fitzroy Island Resort 4 ½ star accommodation, excellent resort facilities and unforgettable tropical island location. For more information on conferences and functions at Fitzroy Island Resort, consult with the conferencing specialists on conferences incentives & accommodation specialists.

Fitzroy Island Resort Weddings

There is simply nothing more romantic than exchanging nuptials on the golden shores of an island beach. Fitzroy Island is the perfect backdrop for the most special of days. The sun-burnt beaches of Fitzroy Island ooze exotic romance, and exchanging nuptials with the ocean gently lapping at feet and the sea breeze rustling through the hair is simply divine. The rich dense tropical rainforest provides a contrasting location to exchange wedding vows, and the ancient forest adds a mystical and awe-inspiring element to any ceremony.

Wedding receptions are unforgettable at Fitzroy Island Resort whether they be informal cocktail functions for 250 in the Welcome Bay Room or more intimate affairs poolside. After the ceremony and the reception, Fitzroy Island Resort is the perfect honeymoon destination. Exquisite resort accommodation and a spectacular island location make Fitzroy Island Resort a honeymoon destination designed to delight…

For more information on weddings at Fitzroy Island Resort consult with a dedicated wedding specialist by visiting weddings in cairns and the tropical north queensland region.

Fitzroy Island

Fitzroy Island is a tropical paradise floating atop the calm warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef Australia. Located only 29 km off the coast of Cairns, this tropical island paradise is easily accessible for short or long stays. Fitzroy Island is a large and unique continental island featuring distinctive granite outcrops, open woodlands, tropical rainforest and mangroves. A golden ribbon of beach encircles this tropical island paradise, complete with fringing coral reef.

There is an abundance of exotic wildlife that call Fitzroy Island home, including vibrant forest birds and seabirds, butterflies, tree snakes, lizards and small marsupials. The surrounding ocean is home to a diverse array of marine life including hard and soft corals, vivid reef fish, sea turtles, dugongs and migrating humpback whales.

There are numerous ways to explore and enjoy the island including a range of bushwalking tracks that meander throughout this tropical island paradise. The walking tracks twist and turn through the dense tropical forest or follow the sun-drenched shores of Fitzroy’s coastline. Kayaking around the island is the perfect way to discover the hidden coves and caves and Little Fitzroy Island – a small island floating just offshore Fitzroy Island.

Fitzroy Island has a vast and rich colonial and indigenous history, the remanents of which can still be appreciated and enjoyed by holiday makers. A lighthouse was built on Fitzroy Island in 1943 after several ships were wrecked off the coast, the ruins of which are nestled in the tropical rainforest. This lighthouse was replaced in 1973, and was fully operational until 1992. The lighthouse and lighthouse keepers’ cottages are available for guests to explore, a rich look in the colonial history of Tropical North Queensland Australia.

Gorgeous tropical beaches and vibrant rainforest are what make Fitzroy Island so alluring, and Fitzroy Island Resort is the ideal base to explore this exotic island paradise. Perfect for family vacations, romantic couples’ getaways or incentive and conference groups, Fitzroy Island Resort is pure holiday magic atop the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef Australia.

Paradise has a name...Fitzroy Island Resort Great Barrier Reef

Location

Fitzroy Island is located 29 km south east of Cairns. Fitzroy Island is easily accessible, only a short 45 minute ferry trip from Cairns. Fitzroy Island ferries depart Cairns daily at 8:30 am and return at 4:30 pm. Ask our reservations staff to book your Fitzroy Island ferry transfer when making accommodation reservations.