I had never heard of Lady Elliot Island but now I am glad I do. This place is fantastic, especially if you want a quick little winter getaway without going all the way to the top of the Great Barrier Reef. I flew from Brisbane to Bundaberg on Qantas but you can get a sea plane straight from Brisbane. The... More

Looked forward to trip but was disappointed with overall package considering expense of trip. Upgraded to a garden view to get en-suite facilities. Rooms were very basic but much to our surprise not clean and very shabby. Curtains had mould in lounge and bathroom, probably caused by showers and doors being left open. Various fittings in need of attention and... More

Lady Elliot is a lovely island. Lots of bird life, underwater creatures and lots of activities. Check the nature calendar on the island website and you will see that there is always something nice happening. The lagoon in front of the restaurant is great, very easy snorkelling and there were turtles everywhere. On the other side I saw sharks, mantas,... More

We had the experience of a life time November,10 days on this beautiful, unspoilt island. I was worried I would miss out by not diving but we saw everything snorkling. Sharks, manta rays, huge turtles and all the beautiful colorful sealife. The birds were hatching so the island was covered in baby birds. The turtles were laying their eggs so... More

Stayed in a garden villa, had a sea view as well. Such a relaxing place to stay. Did the snorkel safari and saw mantra ray. The snorkelling on the lagoon side straight off beach magnificent, saw turtles, sharks, octopus, and fish galore, just a few metres from the shore. Food - just OK but good enough. Drinks priced well, they... More

I have returned to this island several times as it is a true paradise on the great barrier reef. Away from the big tourist hubs further north, this place is how you expect it the reef to be. Comfortable, down to earth living on a tiny island whilst enjoying the spectacular reef just off shore. Sitting on the beach enjoying... More

Lady Elliot is an experience of a lifetime. Everything is just perfect, a very relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, diving with Mantas and the birdlife. You feel like we borrowed this from nature and are guest. Would love to come back

Visited 3 times - love love love the place. Wonderful snorkelling, relaxed environment. If you want to have a great family holiday which isn't over priced, with activities for children and adults, and wonderful wildlife - this is the place. Staff are always friendly, food is nothing special but very filling and good value. Can't wait to go back.

I spent a weekend getaway on Lady Elliot while living in the Gold Coast and loved ever minute of my stay on the island! Its quiet and secluded, and provides a feeling like you are the only ones in the island. There are plenty of things to do and hotel staff were very helpful in coodinating activities - glass bottom... More