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Orpheus Island Lodge

5.0 star property
Beachfront resort with a marina and a full-service spa

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Private beach, beach towels, beach massages, scuba diving
Billiards
Front of property
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
South Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Orpheus Island National Park, Palm Island, QLD, 4850
  • Place, Little Pioneer Bay Beach
  • Place, Cattle Bay Beach
  • Place, Yank's Jetty
  • Airport, Palm Island, QLD (PMK)

Room options

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North Beachfront Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

North Beachfront Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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North Beachfront Suite | Living area | 32-inch plasma TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

North Beachfront Suite

  • 602 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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South Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

South Room

  • 497 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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South Suite | View from room

South Suite

  • 732 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

North Beachfront Room

  • Sleeps 2

North Beachfront Suite

  • Sleeps 2

South Room

  • Sleeps 2

Suite South

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Palm Island

Orpheus Island Lodge places you next to Cattle Bay Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Little Pioneer Bay Beach. This 14-room, 5-star resort has a private beach, a marina, and a full-service spa.
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Getting around

  • Palm Island, QLD (PMK) - 9 min drive

About this property

Orpheus Island Lodge

Beachfront resort with a marina and a full-service spa
Orpheus Island Lodge features a private beach, a marina, and a full-service spa. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available on request) for AUD 400.00 per person one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this all-inclusive resort include an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and an arcade/game room.
32-inch plasma TVs come with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other amenities include patios, iPod docks, and refrigerators.
A private beach and a marina are featured at the resort. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Gwandalan Day Spa has couples treatment room(s). Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Piano
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 10 buildings
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2011
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable/satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Helicopter to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1.59 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Orpheus Island Lodge is accessible only via helicopter. Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Townsville Airport to the property, which is 30 minutes away via helicopter. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact Northern Escape Collection Reservations in advance using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. Daily scheduled helicopters transfers operated by Nautilus Aviation are subject to availability and payload restrictions. Luggage in excess of 15 kg/person (one small bag) may incur a fee and a private helicopter charter may be required. All helicopter transfer payments are made through Orpheus, on behalf of Nautilus Aviation.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 400.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 800 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 17 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.59 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Orpheus Island Resort
Orpheus Hotel Orpheus Island
Orpheus Hotel
Orpheus Orpheus Island
Orpheus Island Hotel Orpheus Island
Orpheus Island Resort All Inclusive
Hotel Orpheus Island
Orpheus Island Hotel
Orpheus Island Resort All Inclusive
Orpheus Island
Orpheus Island Lodge Resort
Orpheus Island Lodge Palm Island
Orpheus Island Lodge Resort Palm Island

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Orpheus Island Lodge?

Orpheus Island Lodge offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Orpheus Island Lodge?

This resort in Palm Island is within a 10-minute walk of Little Pioneer Bay Beach and Cattle Bay Beach. You'll also find Orpheus Island National Park and Yank's Jetty nearby.

Is parking available on site at Orpheus Island Lodge?

No, there isn't parking at this resort.

Is there a spa available at Orpheus Island Lodge?

Gwandalan Day Spa is the resort's spa and services include beach massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy.

Does Orpheus Island Lodge include a casino on the premises?

No, Orpheus Island Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Orpheus Island Lodge?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Orpheus Island Lodge?

There are many amenities for couples at this resort, including Champagne service as well as a private beach and an outdoor pool.

Does Orpheus Island Lodge have a hot tub?

No, this resort doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Orpheus Island Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Orpheus Island Lodge serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does Orpheus Island Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Orpheus Island Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Orpheus Island Lodge?

Yes, this resort has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Orpheus Island Lodge?

The closest major airport to Orpheus Island Lodge is Palm Island, QLD (PMK), which is 3 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Orpheus Island Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Orpheus Island Lodge comes with a patio with some featuring ocean views.

Does Orpheus Island Lodge offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Orpheus Island Lodge.

Reviews

Orpheus Island Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kiron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing will go back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

PeteSheff, Townsville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was amazing; the staff were amazing; and the chopper ride was amazing. A great place to get away and relax (and feel spoilt).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

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