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Orpheus Island Lodge

5.0 star property
A private beach paradise where travelers can balance relaxation with adventure, enjoying spa treatments by day and ocean breezes by night

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Orpheus Island Lodge sits on its own private beach with ocean views that travelers won't soon forget. Guests can sip drinks at the poolside bar, book body wraps and facials at Gwandalan Day Spa, or head out for snorkeling and fishing in the surrounding waters.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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North Beachfront Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

North Beachfront Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

North Beachfront Suite

Highlights

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

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South Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

South Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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South Suite | View from room

South Suite

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

North Beachfront Room

  • Sleeps 2

North Beachfront Suite

  • Sleeps 2

South Room

  • Sleeps 2

Suite South

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Map
Orpheus Island National Park, Palm Island, QLD, 4850

Getting around

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

About this property

Orpheus Island Lodge

Luxury all-inclusive resort by the ocean
At Orpheus Island Lodge, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a marina and a poolside bar. With a private beach, beachfront dining and beach massages, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a massage, a body scrub and aromatherapy at Gwandalan Day Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as boat tours, scuba diving and snorkelling. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge) and a gift shop
  • A billiards/pool table, beach towels and luggage storage
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours, motorised watercraft on-site and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Orpheus Island Lodge feature perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as safes and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, fridges and coffee/tea makers

All-inclusive details

This resort is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

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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
  • 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/aeroplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Piano
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

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 lift (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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

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

  • 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 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Does Orpheus Island Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Orpheus Island Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Orpheus Island Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Orpheus Island Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Orpheus Island Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 2:00 PM-2:30 PM on request. A fee of AUD 400.00 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Orpheus Island Lodge?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Orpheus Island Lodge located?

Located in Palm Island, this beachfront resort is in a national park and within a 10-minute walk of Cattle Bay Beach and Little Pioneer Bay Beach.

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Reviews

Orpheus Island Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
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

PeteSheff

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

10/10 Excellent

Kiron

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

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