Lizard Island

Lizard Island Review

One of Australia's premier resorts, this property has simply but stylishly appointed beachside rooms, suites, and sumptuous villas with sail-shaded decks and views of the turquoise bay, as well as an elegant pavilion on the point. Simple but comfortable rooms with restful oceanic blue, sand, and white color schemes have polished wood floors and blinds, ceiling fans, CD players, iPod connnectivity, and private verandas as well as fully-stocked minibars, bathrobes, beach towels and umbrellas. The Departure Lounge, overlooking the pool, incorporates Azure day spa, a compact gym, a small boutique, and a guest lounge with TV, video, and free broadband Internet access. Meals, served with fine wines and champagne (included in the rate), change daily, with seafood and local produce (including tropical fruit) the focus. For an extra fee, the chef will design a seven-course degustation dinner with matched wines, served on a secluded strip of sand. Ask and the kitchen staff can also whip up a gourmet picnic hamper. The food is high-quality, given the remote location, and the wine list is city-standard. The well stocked onsite bar serves cocktails, imported and local beers, spirits, liqueurs, tropical juices, and Australian and New Zealand wines. But most folk come for the environs, and it is these—and the diving, snorkeling, or deep-sea fishing excursions you take offshore—that will probably prove the highlights of your stay.