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Orpheus Island Lodge

5.0 star property
Resort with private beach and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Private beach, beach towels, beach massages, scuba diving
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
North Beachfront Room
Exterior
South Suite | Garden view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
Orpheus Island National Park, Palm Island, QLD, 4850
  • Cattle Bay Beach
    2 min walk
  • Little Pioneer Bay Beach
    9 min walk
  • Orpheus Island National Park
  • Orpheus Island, QLD (ORS-Orpheus Island Seaplane Base)
    1 min walk

Room options

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North Beachfront Room

North Beachfront Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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South Suite | View from room

South Suite

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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South Room

South Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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North Beachfront Suite | Living area

North Beachfront Suite

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Day bed
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Bathroom

North Beachfront Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Living area

Suite South

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

South Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Interior

North Beachfront Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Palm Island

A luxury stay in Palm Island awaits you at Orpheus Island Lodge. Within steps you'll find Cattle Bay Beach and Little Pioneer Bay Beach within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront resort include a full-service spa, a private beach and a restaurant. .A day of pampering at Gwandalan Day Spa can include beachside massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The resort's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, marina and pool loungers as well as access to boat tours. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights near this 5-property class Palm Island resort include Orpheus Island National Park and Yank's Jetty.
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What's nearby

  • Cattle Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Little Pioneer Bay Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

About this property

Orpheus Island Lodge

Resort with private beach and full-service spa
Step outside to unwind on the sandy beach. At Orpheus Island Lodge, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving.

Free breakfast is available daily. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This Colonial resort also offers an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace.

This 5-star Palm Island resort is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 10 buildings
  • Built in 2011
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Orpheus Island Lodge offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to patios. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries. 32-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return 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
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cot
  • 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)
  • 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 10 buildings
  • Built in 2011
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 per cent 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 more details, 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.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 28 January and 28 February.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Orpheus Island Lodge?

Orpheus Island Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Orpheus Island Lodge?

Yep, Orpheus Island Lodge is a short 2-minute walk from Cattle Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Orpheus Island Lodge?

Yep, Gwandalan Day Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as beachside massages.

Does Orpheus Island Lodge have a pool?

Orpheus Island Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Orpheus Island Lodge?

Orpheus Island Lodge features a private beach, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.

What makes Orpheus Island Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and beachfront dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Orpheus Island Lodge.

Is Orpheus Island Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and an arcade, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Orpheus Island Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Orpheus Island Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Orpheus Island Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Orpheus Island Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Fusion cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Orpheus Island Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Orpheus Island Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Orpheus Island Lodge Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

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

Travelled 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