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Reviews of Lizard Island Resort

5 out of 5
Lizard Island Resort
Pmb 40, Lizard Island, QLD

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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10/10 Excellent

Dedre, Evanston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lizard island is incomparable for the beauty of its ocean cove, the excellence of its staff and accommodations, and the wonderfully creative locally sourced meals. The highlight is the great snorkeling (and diving) on it’s healthy reefs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing luxury resort. Everything from the dining experience to range of actives was top notch. The entire staff (lodging, dining, activities) were friendly and helpful. The stay included a range of actives (included) from guided walks, guided snorkeling, yoga, naturalist talks, and mixology classes. The dining experience was amazing. The chef easily catered to dietary needs. Several beverages are also included. The local reefs were easily accessible from the resort beach and very healthy. Inner and outer reef charters operated every other day. The boat crew was attentive and knew the best sites to visit based on conditions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Wonderful Experience
Wonderful experience. Perfect location for the blend of bushwalking and exploring of remote beaches and swimming on the reef all the while being hosted in beautiful accommodation with amazing eating experiences. Excellent wines and super attentive friendly staff. A credit to Australian tourism. Perfect holiday for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Khanh

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Couples trip
Amazing island vacation. The resort is on the smaller end which made it great to have lots of privacy on the various beaches. Service was outstanding, everyone was very friendly and welcoming. The snorkeling was great and the hike to the top of the island provided amazing views. Overall we had a very relaxing stay and would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mat, Italy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
You pay for location and experience, not amenities
The resort has the advantage of being on a fantastic, quiet and immensely beautiful island, with white sandy beaches in the middle of the great barrier reef. Great snorkeling at the doorstep, surrounded by nature. No day tourists. What you’re paying for are the location, the service (staff is extremely friendly and attentive) and the quietness. If you want a luxurious room with private pool etc. you’re in the wrong place. The rooms are a nice size with view of the bay and a balcony (even the garden rooms we were in). They are not luxurious though, and the bathroom (shower and toilet part) was even pretty basic and run down. New showerhead with good pressure though. It’s the service at the bar and restaurant as well as the beach club which makes this a luxury place though. You get taken to any beach on the island (as far as tides allow) either by the team, or you can take your own little dinghy (both complimentary). Food is great, a good selection of drinks is inclusive, snorkeling gear hire is included. All great there. Also communication is good on what’s included and what is not. All in all a great experience. Can only recommend it
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Aaron R on 21 Aug 2018
Dear Mat, Thank you for your great feedback, I was delighted to hear that you were able to explore some of the amazing experiences offered on Lizard Island. It really is a beautiful part of the world. I am sorry that you did not feel that our rooms were luxurious. We have many different options ranging from the entry level style you stayed in, to Ocean View Suites with Plunge Pools and Beach Front Suites with 87m2 of space. Please contact me directly should you wish to return and I would be happy to offer a complimentary upgrade so you can have the full experience. Warmest regards, Aaron Rooney General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location and resort
This is a fabulous location and resort. Of course, the reef is the star attraction (and it is glorious), so the resort's varied activities capitalise on that to make the most of it. Plus, very comfortable, good food and great service. It's a terrific package, justifying the high cost.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Aaron R on 21 Aug 2018
Dear Robert, Thank you for the lovely feedback. The whole team and I were so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your time on Lizard Island. I hope we can welcome you back soon. Warmest regards, Aaron Rooney General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Hotel
Had a incredible stay at the lizard hotel. I will admit its extremely expensive and a bit over the top, but it was worth it for the location. Location to the great barrier reef is amazing. I am a scuba diver and the main reason was visiting the outer reef. It did not disappoint. The food was fantastic. Rooms were nice comfortable and clean. The staff was very helpful and pleasant. It wasn't very crowded when I was there so most of the time we had a private beach to ourself! The dinghy rental/beach picnic is a must. My husband also enjoyed exploring some of the other beaches and going to cooks look. We dont usually spend this much on a hotel, but since we wanted to do the great barrier reef and see cod hole w/o doing a live aboard this was the perfect option for us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel and service. Great location and many activities available on the island. Food was superb!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access to the Reef with Fabulous Food
Wonderful location IN the Great Barrier Reef. Low occupancy our 5 days so no hassles about booking services. Food was FABULOUS as advertised. Certainly a luxury at the rates. But probably the most relaxing four days of my life.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect in every way
This is a one of a kind destination. They offer diving, snorkeling, hiking, sunset cruises, private beaches, swimming with turtles, educational tours, wine tasting, bird watching etc. It is also wonderful to just lay on the beach in front of your room. Everyone is so busy that the beach is usually empty. They offer about 6-8 dining choices and will accommodate any dietary restrictions. The service is really wonderful too. I think the staff really make this place top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Amazing hotel on the Great Barrier Reef
We had an incredible time here, a once in a lifetime experience! We felt like we were on a deserted island but with every amenity you could wish for. The resort is beautifully set out along the shoreline & into the hills just above with amazing views over the ocean. The food was excellent & the staff were always willing to help or advise. Wish we could've stayed a bit longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, but be prepared for limited cell service and internet availability.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Gorgeous but below expectations
Overall experience was severely lacking for a property at this price point. While Lizard Island certainly lived up to expectactions as a unique haven for getting close the Great Barrier Reef, too many things jus didn't add up. For a property with only 40 rooms, we expected hightly personalized service and received exactly the opposite. Not a single staff member (except the manager) knew our names, preferences, or seemed to care. Orders were taken multiple times and even then not correct. They were friendly enough, but didn't seem adequately trained and thus the service level felt like that at a large chain hotel. The food quality (it is all included) was excellent, but selections extremely limited. One of two more choices, or better yet the ability to provide preferences prior to arrival would have elevated the dining experience beyond the faily ordinary meals that it became. Restaurant setting was magical, however, and the included wines were very smart choices. We had a sunset view room, and the villa was large and very comfortable at first glance. However, the shades didn't close completely, so it was impossible to sleep past daybreak. Housekeeping was the same as the restaurant standard, very impersonal and not timed well to match the obvious times we were out of the room. We didn't have any specific problems, but when you pay these rates feel that a high standard expectation is justified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Excelente!!!
Hotel excelente!!!! Maravilhoso, atendimento fantástico, boa estrutura, comida boa, tudo bom

10/10 Excellent

Antonella

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Resort a beira do mar com cor d'agua azul claro
Local paradisiaco. Resort 6* com equipe atenciosa e profissional.Corais nunca vistos antes. Sensacional. Culinaria gourmet, vinhos de bom padrao. Clima em Setembro ameno, sol diariamente. Acesso por voo panoramico a partir de Cairns.

10/10 Excellent

Rosangela, Cotis- sp

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Lizard Island
O máximo!!

10/10 Excellent

Giant Potato Cod, 大阪、日本

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人に教えたくないとっておきホテル
4泊で利用しました。 マリンアクティビティをめいっぱい楽しみ、島内ハイキングもしました。 自然が素晴らしい！ シュノーケリングだけでも、透き通った海と魚観察は楽しめますが、何よりCod Holeへのアウターリーフダイビングは貴重な経験でした。マリンスタッフに撮影してもらった海中の映像は、希望すれば有料でダビングしてもらうことができます。 食事もおいしく、スタッフもフレンドリーでした。日本語はほとんど通じないと思った方がいいでしょう。12歳以下の子供は滞在できず、室数も限られているため、大人のラグジュアリーリゾート感を味わえます。一部のアクティビティを除いて、オールインクルーシブなのが、ストレスを感じなくてよかったです。 非常に高価なリゾートですが、それにみあう体験はできると思います。 特別な休暇におすすめです。ぜひ、3日以上は滞在してほしい場所です。