Turtle Cove Beach Resort - Adults Only LGBTQIA & Allies
Turtle Cove Beach Resort offers an adults-only, clothing-optional beachfront escape with customizable stays, self-catering options, and a lively social atmosphere.
Welcome to Turtle Cove Beach Resort, an adults-only, LGBTQIA & Allies retreat where your stay is designed by you. Starting July 1, 2025, prepare for a refreshed experience where flexibility and a vibrant social scene take center stage, all while being surrounded by the beauty of the Coral Sea.
At Turtle Cove, you're invited to create your ideal getaway. Embrace the freedom to customize your trip, whether you're seeking a budget-friendly escape or a more extravagant adventure. With options to bring your own food and drinks, you can tailor your experience to match your preferences and budget. While our restaurant and bar will not be operating, we've introduced new ways to enhance your stay and foster a lively community.
We've thoughtfully prepared for your comfort and convenience. You'll find Optus and Starlink (Wi-Fi) available, though Telstra users should enable Wi-Fi calling. Our cooking stations are stocked with basic breakfast items, condiments, and essentials like foil and cling wrap. For longer stays, overflow storage is available in our main walk-in fridge and pantry areas. The resort features four cooking stations, four vending machines offering drinks, snacks, frozen meals, and coffee (all tap & go), and an on-site laundry facility. Connect with fellow guests through our open chat group to organize activities, share tips, and enhance the social vibe.
Turtle Cove offers a variety of amenities for relaxation and recreation. Enjoy direct access to our private beachfront, where clothing is optional. Unwind by the pool or indulge in the spa, both also clothing-optional. BBQ areas are available by the beach and poolside, perfect for casual cookouts. Our DIY cooking stations allow you to prepare your favorite meals, and a gym is on hand for workouts. Day visitors are welcome for a daily fee of $20.
Getting to and from Turtle Cove is straightforward. Arrange your arrival with ease using our private transfer service. Once here, utilize our car share options to explore nearby attractions, pick up supplies, or venture to Palm Cove or Port Douglas, both only 20 minutes away. Some tour companies from Port Douglas can also arrange pickups and drop-offs. We offer private and airport transfers, Port Douglas transfers, and on-site car sharing, along with tour booking assistance.
Should you need to stock up, our online food and drink delivery service offers next-day convenience, or you can use our on-site vending machines for beverages, meal packs, snacks, and travel essentials. For a truly special occasion, consider booking a private chef for a personalized dining experience, whether for individuals or groups, at any location within the resort, including private beach dinners or celebrations.
Dine your way with our diverse kitchen and cooking options. Choose from beachside BBQ areas, a boat shed cooking station, undercover cooking areas, or a commercial cooking area. Our main cooking stations are equipped with microwaves, hotplates, air fryers, sandwich presses, toasters, kettles, and a full range of kitchen utensils, pots, pans, plates, cutlery, and glasses. You'll also find an array of herbs, spices, condiments, and olive oil. Access to a large walk-in fridge for fresh goods and a separate area for dry goods is provided for allocated storage. A basic breakfast is included, featuring various breads, cereals, muesli, tea, coffee, butter, jams, milks, and juices.
At Turtle Cove, holidaying is about ease and fun. Our resort provides the perfect setting for a laid-back vacation, whether you're enjoying a BBQ, relaxing by the pool, or arranging a private chef. We can also assist with transportation for exploring the area. Our bar and entertainment options encourage a playful atmosphere, where you can be your own mixologist and create lasting memories with new friends. Unwind or keep the party going with our 24-hour pool and spa, gym, fire pits on the private beach, dance floor, or by ordering a personalized massage in our spa room.
Turtle Cove Beach Resort is designed for you to relax, recharge, and enjoy a welcoming space. We invite you to customize your stay and make Turtle Cove the setting for your ideal adults-only escape. Couples particularly appreciate our location, rating it 9.3 for two-person trips. Keep up to date with resort changes by visiting our website.
Spa facilities at this hotel
Outdoor swimming pool Free!
- Opening times
- Open all year
- Adults only
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Body treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Open-air bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
Guest reviews· 8.6/10 (69)
Turtle Cove Beach Resort consistently earns high praise as an idyllic, relaxing getaway, particularly appealing to couples seeking to disconnect from stress and reconnect with each other. Guests frequently commend its beautiful, natural setting, often describing it as the "best relaxing place to stay in nature" and even "the most beautiful place to stay in Cairns." The resort's welcoming atmosphere is also a recurring positive, with many highlighting it as a fun experience.
The resort offers a range of amenities contributing to its tranquil ambiance, including an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and wellness center, and a coffee house on site. Its location on a secluded beach is frequently noted as romantic and a significant draw. While standard amenities like vending machines for snacks and drinks, and special diet menus are available, some guests have noted extra fees for towels and sheets. Access to streaming services like Netflix is also a valued feature.
For those with mobility considerations, it's important to note that while some units are located on the ground floor and are wheelchair accessible, upper floors are exclusively accessible by stairs. Despite this, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests expressing intentions to return and highly recommending Turtle Cove for its unique blend of relaxation, natural beauty, and welcoming environment.
What guests rated
- Cleanliness
- 8.3
- Staff
- 9.4
- Location
- 9.3
- Comfort
- 8.2
- Value for money
- 7.9
- Wi-Fi
- 7.5
- Breakfast
- 2.5
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Private beach area