“A gorgeous 10-villa retreat on 3 tranquil hectares of Long Island in the magical Whitsundays. Thatched villas with cosy double beds face the ocean; some have plunge pools. All share a mineral pool, Ayurvedic spa & organic, home-grown cuisine. The first solar-powered hotel on the Great Barrier Reef.”
“A gorgeous 10-villa retreat on 3 tranquil hectares of Long Island in the magical Whitsundays. Thatched villas with cosy double beds face the ocean; some have plunge pools. All share a mineral pool, Ayurvedic spa & organic, home-grown cuisine. The first solar-powered hotel on the Great Barrier Reef.”
Recommended For
- Honeymoons
- A beautiful honeymoon hideaway with ten chic villas, plus a spa and gorgeous gourmet cuisine
- Sailing
- Sail around the Whitsunday Islands on the retreat's rare Australian classic yacht Lady Enid
- Eco break
- The first solar-powered resort in the Great Barrier Reef, with a strong green ethos
- Yoga
- Twice-daily yoga and guided meditation sessions are wonderful for wellness enthusiasts, and private classes can be arranged
- Other Activities
- Scenic helicopter tours to Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach are marvellous for keen adventurers
- Snorkelling
- Self-guided snorkelling experiences of the fringing reefs at Chalkies Beach are magical
- Watersports
- Fantastic watersports include snorkelling, kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skiing & more
- Diving
- Kayaking
- Fishing
- Great walks
- Hotel boats for hire
- Wildlife Area
- Cooking classes
- Spa
- Enjoy fabulous whole body skin therapies, massage, facials and reflexology at Jaya, the retreat's ayurvedic spa
- Restaurant
- A daily-changing, Asian-inspired menu of superb seafood & produce from the organic kitchen garden awaits
- All inclusive
- Price includes all meals plus Australian beers and wines and non-motorised watersports
- Outstanding location
- A 3-hectare private cove on the southern point of Long Island in Paradise Bay
- Restrictions on children
- Guests must be age 16+
- Designer
- Conference facilities
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Quiet
- Eco
- Gourmet
- Secluded setting
- Organic food
- Barefoot Luxury
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Good wine list
- Opulent
- Private Pool
- Chic
- Disabled access
- On an island
- Beach nearby
- 5* Luxury
- Wellbeing
- Sea Views
- On the beach
- Contemporary
- Luxury
- Intimate
- Romantic
- Views
- Remote
Facilities
- Spa
- Enjoy fabulous whole body skin therapies, massage, facials and reflexology at Jaya, the retreat's ayurvedic spa
- Restaurant
- A daily-changing, Asian-inspired menu of superb seafood & produce from the organic kitchen garden awaits
- Bar
- Minibars are stocked based on your preferences & you can enjoy drinks in the lounge or restaurant
- Restrictions on children
- Guests must be age 16+
- Games room
- Private villas
- Sit-out Terrace
- Hairdresser/Beauty Salon
- Bath robes
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Garden
- Laundry
- Massage
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Views
- Disabled access
- Private Pool
- Outdoor dining
- Conference facilities
- Concierge
- Swimming Pool
- Good wine list
- Meeting Room
- In room music system
- Sitting Room
- Air conditioning
- Adult Only
- No pets
- Airport transfer
Activities
- Sailing
- Sail around the Whitsunday Islands on the retreat's rare Australian classic yacht Lady Enid
- Yoga
- Twice-daily yoga and guided meditation sessions are wonderful for wellness enthusiasts, and private classes can be arranged
- Other Activities
- Scenic helicopter tours to Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach are marvellous for keen adventurers
- Watersports
- Fantastic watersports include snorkelling, kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skiing & more
- Snorkelling
- Self-guided snorkelling experiences of the fringing reefs at Chalkies Beach are magical
- Canoeing
- Hotel boats for hire
- Diving
- Cooking classes
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Wildlife Area
- Great walks
Map & Location
What's Nearby
Other Reviews
5 Luxury Experiences in the Whitsundays
"Tucked amidst a lush rainforest on the southernmost tip of Long Island in The Whitsundays, the adults-only Elysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat is the first resort in the area to be entirely powered by solar energy. You’ll helicopter in to a private cove, where 10 standalone villas perch above a rocky shoreline. From harvesting rain water to a zero-waste kitchen, Elysian combines eco credentials with a taste of luxury. After an organic spa treatment and a swim in the magnesium-imbued infinity pool, you’ll be ready to unfurl into a relaxed state of body and mind."
Originally published by Audley Traveller
New Places to Stay in Australia’s Whitsundays
"New and improved hotels, too, have perked up the area's prospects, with adults-only wellness retreat Elysian opening in March. The 20-guest escape brings unprecedented exclusivity to the islands, not to mention sustainability—it's the first fully solar-powered resort in the Great Barrier Reef."
Originally published by Condé Nast Traveler
