Hannah Lewis

Lizard Island

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Lizard Island Flying over the turquoise waters surrounding the private island resort.

Flying over the turquoise waters surrounding the private island resort.

Lizard Island Spoiled with a three course meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Spoiled with a three course meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Lizard Island The recently refurbished beachside villas are what dream homes are made of.

The recently refurbished beachside villas are what dream homes are made of.

Lizard Island Long walks on the beach with not another soul in sight.

Long walks on the beach with not another soul in sight.

Lizard Island When can I move in?

When can I move in?

Lizard Island The life-blood of the resort... the all-inclusive bar.

The life-blood of the resort... the all-inclusive bar.

Lizard Island The beachfront villa among the palm trees.

The beachfront villa among the palm trees.

Lizard Island The most pimping villa of them all, The Pavillion.

The most pimping villa of them all, The Pavillion.

Lizard Island SUPs, kayaks and boats can all be borrowed (free of charge) from The Beach Club.

SUPs, kayaks and boats can all be borrowed (free of charge) from The Beach Club.

Lizard Island More perfect than a postcard.

More perfect than a postcard.

Lizard Island The pristine island is only accessible by boat or a (very small) plane. Not a car in sight!

The pristine island is only accessible by boat or a (very small) plane. Not a car in sight!

Highs & Lows

  • The location is unbeatable. And the colour of that water, need I say more?

  • Despite being hard to get to and remote, the food is exceptional, especially the seafood which is caught and cooked daily.

  • The service is second to none - you say jump, they will ask how high (note: we did not ask anyone to actually jump, however, we did always ask for more cocktails).

  • The beach villas are the ideal place to relax and totally switch off. They are fitted with a daybed on the porch, comfortable armchairs and a bed as soft as a marshmallow.

  • It is hard to get to. This is part of its charm of course but is another big expense on top of the room rates.

The Barometer

  • Design

  • Website

  • Plastic Free

  • Night's Sleep

  • Service

  • Amenities

  • Takeable Treats

  • Refer a Friend

  • Overall Value

  • Life Changing

Total: 48/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    Luxury lodge.

  • Vibe

    As idyllic as a deserted island, with all the luxury trimmings you could ask for.

  • Location

    The in the middle of one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, The Great Barrier Reef, Australia.

  • Rooms

    16

  • Music

    Chilled.

  • Year Opened

    2015

  • Designed By

    Hecker Guthrie and Richmond+Ross

  • Health & Wellness

    Some villas have a private plunge pool. But you have the best pool in the world, The Great Barrier Reef, right at your door.

  • Restaurant

    Yes, and is served lots of freshly caught seafood.

  • Bar

    There is a bar for guests only, and Marlin Bar where the island’s staff and locals can visit too.

  • Minibar

    Yes.

  • Children

    No kids under 10.

  • Price

    It ain’t cheap! But, it doesn’t get much better.

  • Website

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