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Please Note: Lizard Island Resort caters to children 10 years old and over.

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Lizard Island Resort

Top Michelin Keys Resort in Australia 

Lizard Island Resort proudly stands at the forefront of Michelin Keys Resorts in Australia, having been awarded the coveted Michelin Three-Key distinction, the highest honour in the Michelin Guide’s inaugural Oceania selection. Among all recognised properties across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and French Polynesia, Lizard Island is the only Australian resort to achieve this rare accolade. 

EXCELLENCE THAT DEFINES MICHELIN KEYS RESORTS AUSTRALIA

The Michelin Keys celebrate stays that blend refined design, intuitive service, and a memorable sense of place. With just 40 rooms, suites, and villas set within a national park and surrounded by 24 private beaches, Lizard Island offers an experience defined by privacy, immersion, and effortless luxury, qualities that set it apart within the landscape of Michelin Keys Resorts Australia.

CELEBRATED BY CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS

This milestone follows another significant recognition: being named the #1 Resort in Australia & the Pacific in the Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Together, these honours reinforce Lizard Island’s standing as one of the region’s most exceptional luxury destinations.

PART OF THE WORLD’S MOST TRUSTED LUXURY NETWORKS

As a proud member of Relais & Châteaux and Luxury Lodges of Australia, the resort is recognised globally for its dedication to excellence, authenticity, and a deep connection to its extraordinary natural setting. While sustainability and reef stewardship remain foundational to the resort’s philosophy, the experience is ultimately about harmony, between personalised service, refined comfort, and the unparalleled beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.

A LEGACY OF ISLAND HOSPITALITY 

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, Lizard Island continues to redefine luxury island hospitality. Earning the Michelin Three-Key distinction affirms the resort’s commitment to delivering an experience that is both exceptional and unmistakably its own.

The perfect place to get married!!! We were looking for a very private wedding, just the two of us, and after contacting the hotel, they helped arrange everything. They arranged a celebrant (Vivian) to fly in to perform the ceremony, and with the help of Nicole, Heather and David all our wedding needs were taken care of. David and Heather were our witnesses, and David (Resort Photographer) took some amazing pictures... the day ended with a very romantic 7 course dinner on the beach, served to perfection by Claudio - Steve and Alice

Lizard Island is a very special place... quiet, serene remote with sunsets to die for, it was the perfect choice for our 50th wedding anniversary. The staff is friendly and attentive - responsive to every request. - Russ

A spectacular island and resort! It is truly a wonderful experience from the beach to the water, the sunsets, the sea life, the birds and the spa pampering. The staff could not be more accommodating, professional, and helpful all in a most impressive and genuine manner. The accommodation is tops; well kept and maintained. The bar and dining atmosphere is friendly and a pleasant atmosphere - the food was truly a gastronomic treat - every meal! We left feeling so relaxed and extremely well looked after. Definitely 5 star hotel and attention. - Linda

If you are looking for the most friendly, comfortable, and exquisite place to relax, this is it! Sand, sun, snorkel, dive, boat, paddle board, hike, relax. It’s all here! The spa was awesome with Beck, best pedicure ever. Ava was awesome on the beach, Magic was totally chill and helpful. The whole crew on the dive boat was awesome. The cabins on the beach are amazing. But the food, and diversity of menus was off the chart. Wine pairings to match. - Tom

We arrived via small plane to our own private paradise. The rooms were large, tasteful and beautifully appointed. The staff was wonderful, warm and welcoming and the dining experience superb. Add to that the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and you are truly in paradise. - Lisa

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Discover Lizard Island

Lizard Island is the northern most island resort on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef - 240 kilometres north of Cairns.

Situated 240 kilometers north of Cairns and 27 kilometers off the Queensland coastline, Lizard Island is a one-hour scenic flight from Cairns, traveling over a 200 kilometers of the Great Barrier Reef. It is here that you will gain your first glimpse of the beauty, scale and diversity of the reef. It is truly a breathtaking way to arrive at the island.

Lizard Island’s amazing location directly on the Great Barrier Reef means that the reef is literally on your door step. So close and convenient for you to explore straight off the beach or by taking a short boat trip to the inner and outer reefs. This is just one of our natural wonders that makes Lizard Island like nowhere else.


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Your Stay at Lizard Island

Tailored to your every desire

Your stay at Lizard Island Resort is tailored to your every desire with your experiences of choice paired with personalised service.

All stays are packaged with luxury offerings that include:

  • Luxury accommodation
  • Gourmet meals daily
  • Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages
  • A fine selection of wine, beer, spirits, Champagne and cocktails
  • Your own in-room mini bar, restocked daily
  • Complimentary use of motorised dinghies
  • Morning or afternoon refreshments pack for private beach outings
  • Unlimited use of stand-up paddle boards
  • Unlimited use of clear view sea kayaks
  • Snorkelling gear for the duration of your stay

Please note: Lizard Island Resort caters to children 10 years old and over.

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