Curated luxury hotels in Great Barrier Reef

With a stay at Orpheus Island Lodge in Palm Island, you'll be connected to the airport, just a 2-minute walk from Cattle Bay Beach and 9 minutes by foot from Little Pioneer Bay Beach. This beach resort is within close proximity of Orpheus Island National Park and Yank's Jetty.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns is centrally located in Cairns – a 4-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade and 5 minutes by foot from Reef Fleet Terminal. This family-friendly hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

When you stay at Oaks Port Douglas Resort in Port Douglas, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Four Mile Beach and Wildlife Habitat. This family-friendly hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Flagstaff Hill and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina.

With a stay at Cairns Sheridan Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cairns, within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland.

When you stay at Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas in Port Douglas, you'll be on the boardwalk, within a 10-minute walk of Four Mile Beach and Four Mile Beach Park. This spa resort is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Wildlife Habitat and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Vie Spa Port Douglas.

With a stay at The Abbott Boutique Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cairns, within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cairns Regional Gallery.

With a stay at Fitzroy Island Resort in Fitzroy Island, you'll be on the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Welcome Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Nudey Beach. This beach resort is within the region of Fitzroy Island National Park and Grey Peaks National Park.

Located in Cairns (Cairns North), Cairns Harbourside Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and within a 5-minute drive of Cairns Night Markets. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens.

With a stay at Oaks Cairns Hotel in Cairns (Cairns Central Business District), you'll be steps from Cairns Esplanade and 5 minutes by foot from Cairns Marlin Marina. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Cairns Central Shopping Centre.

Located in Lizard Island, Lizard Island Resort is by the ocean – a 1-minute drive from Coral Sea and 6 minutes from Coconut Beach.

With a stay at Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach in Mission Beach, you'll be on the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Mission Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Clump Mountain National Park. This beach hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mission Beach Community Arts Centre and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Djiru National Park.

Located on a clothing-optional private beach, this resort caters to adults only and the LGBTQIA & ALLIES community, providing safe and enjoyable accommodation in a tropical location. It offers luxurious rooms with private balconies overlooking the ocean or gardens. It features a swimming pool and a hot tub.

All air-conditioned rooms are bright and airy, and feature cane and wood furnishings. Each room has a TV, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities, as well as water, fruits and a free drink voucher. Most rooms include 42-inch flat-screen TVs.

Turtle Cove Beach Resort - Adults Only LGBTQIA & Allies is located 15 minutes’ drive from the Port Douglas city centre. Mossman Gorge is a 25-minute drive away.

Guests can relax in the clothing-optional hot tub or exercise in the well-equipped fitness centre. The resort shop is the perfect place to purchase a special souvenir to take home.

The Turtle Cove Restaurant serves a range of light lunch options, an extensive à la carte dinner menu, and a barbecue buffet on Sundays. The Sand Bar offers a variety of refreshing cocktails.

“A NEW 'Day in your Life’ at Turtle Cove Beach Resort”
“Your Stay Your Way™” - for the Ultimate Adults-Only Getaway!

Imagine having the freedom to design your own perfect stay - your way - at Turtle Cove Beach Resort. Be as extravagant or budget conscious as your heart desires whilst waking up to the sounds of the waves gently rolling in on the beautiful shoreline, the sun rising over the magnificent Coral Sea.

At Turtle Cove Beach Resort, we offer you the tools to customize your stay for the perfect trip of a lifetime while giving you the flexibility of working within your individual budget.

For our amazing returning guests, please note: Our restaurant & bar will no longer be in full operation, however, below is our trial plan to add value to your stay, while you do things your way, further adding to our social edge & vibe, “Your Stay Your Way™”!

Getting Here:
How will you be arriving? Start your Turtle Cove Beach Resort experience with ease, using our private transfer service.

Once you arrive at Turtle Cove Beach Resort, tap into our car share options for exploring nearby attractions, picking up anything you need, or travel out to Palm Cove or Port Douglas for sight-seeing, both only 20 mins away.
• Private Transfer
• Car SHARE
• Sexy Tours by Valet Vroom

Settle In & Stock Up:
Forgot to grab food or drinks on the way? Not a problem! You can customize your stay by using our online food and drink delivery service for next-day convenience.

Want something extra special? Book an in-house chef to create a personalized dining experience in any area of the venue or maybe a private beach dinner, perfect for groups, celebrations, or simply adding some sparkle to your getaway.
• Have your food & drink mixers delivered
• Get inspired with recipes
• Indulge with a private chef

Forgot something? Don’t stress, we have vending machines onsite with all your meal, snack, mixer and liquid refreshment needs.

Dine Your Way:
Whether you’re cooking solo, as a couple, or with a group, our variety of kitchen options lets you craft your meals to suit your vibe.

Choose from our:
• Beachside BBQ areas for a fun, relaxed outdoor feast
• Boat shed kitchen for a cozy, communal cooking experience
• Open kitchen for simple cooking
• Commercial kitchen for a full gourmet spread

Feeling social? Share recipes, swap cooking tips, and turn meal prep into a party!
• Have your food & drink mixers delivered
• Get inspired with recipes
• Indulge with a private chef



Bar & Entertainment:
Keep it fun by customizing your own drinks in our BYO self-serve bar. Become your own mixologist while your mates dance, laugh, and maybe even test out their moves on the dance pole in the centre of the dance floor. Turtle Cove is all about creating unforgettable memories with your crew and meeting amazing, likeminded people for your special escape. “Your Stay, Your Way™”!

Unwind or Keep the Party Going:
The choice is yours. Whether you want to chill or turn it up, we’ve got options to suit every mood:
• Dive into our large 24-hour pool and spa.
• Hit the gym for a midnight workout.
• Gather around a fire pit on our clothing-optional private beach.
• Jump onto our dance floor & start the vibe
• Drink & dine your way with our many options available
• Order in your personalised massage via our spa room

At Turtle Cove Beach Resort, every moment is tailored to YOU. Relax, recharge, and let loose in a space where everyone is welcome. Unforgettable experiences await.

So, what are you waiting for? Customize your stay and let Turtle Cove Beach Resort be the backdrop for your perfect adults-only escape!

“Your Stay, Your Way”!

With a stay at Green Island Resort in Green Island, you'll be by the ocean, just a 2-minute walk from Green Island National Park and 7 minutes by foot from Green Island Jetty. This beach resort is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Nudey Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Welcome Beach.

With a stay at Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre, you'll be centrally located in Cairns, steps from Cairns Esplanade and 12 minutes by foot from Cairns Marlin Marina. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from JUTE Theatre Company.

With a stay at Sovereign Resort Hotel in Cooktown, just steps from Cooktown History Centre and Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from James Cook Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bicentennial Park.

When you stay at Paradise Links Resort Port Douglas in Craiglie, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute walk of Four Mile Beach Park and Wildlife Habitat. This golf hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Four Mile Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Vie Spa Port Douglas.

A stay at The Benson Hotel places you in the heart of Cairns, within a 10-minute walk of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Cairns Central Shopping Centre.

With a stay at Temple Resort & Spa Port Douglas in Craiglie, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Vie Spa Port Douglas and 12 minutes by foot from Four Mile Beach. This golf hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Four Mile Beach Park and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Wildlife Habitat.

Set amongst lush tropical surroundings, Oaks Port Douglas Resort is ideally located a few minutes' walk from the famous Four Mile Beach. Guests can laze by the lagoon-style pool which features its own swim-up bar, relax with a massage in the onsite spa centre, or dine at one of the restaurants.

This hotel offers a choice of hotel rooms, one and two-bedroom apartments, all designed with tropical touches throughout. All have been refurbished and feature 42-inch LCD TVs and private balcony or patio overlooking the pool or tropical gardens.

Oaks Port Douglas Resort is your gateway to exploring everything sunny Port Douglas has to offer. One of the oldest rainforests in the world, the Daintree Rainforest is a 20-minute drive from the resort, while the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary is just 2.3 km away. You can also explore the iconic Great Barrier Reef nearby.

With a stay at Cairns Colonial Club Resort in Cairns (Manunda), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Cairns Esplanade and 6 minutes from Reef Fleet Terminal. This family-friendly hotel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Cairns Marlin Marina and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Rondo Theatre.