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Heron Island Resort

3.5 star property
Beachfront resort with spa, near The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station

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Located close to Heron Island Dock, Heron Island Resort offers a tranquil retreat with a private beach, ocean views from Shearwater Restaurant, and an outdoor pool. Soak up the sun while kayaking or snorkeling in crystal-clear waters; unwind at the spa with aromatherapy and massage treatments. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Internet access

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Beach towels
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
The current price is CNY1,621
CNY1,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Turtle Room | Desk, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Turtle Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Turtle Family Room | Desk, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Turtle Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Reef Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Reef Family Room | Desk, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Reef Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Beachside Room | Living room

Beachside Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

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Via Gladstone, Heron Island, QLD, 4000

What's nearby

  • Heron Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Capricornia Cays National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Heron Island Dock - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Gladstone, QLD (GLT) - 52.8 miles/85 km
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Baillie's Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Heron Island Resort

Heron Island Resort offers a private beach and gives you access to onsite scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 112 units
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via Boat or 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 ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • There is no cell phone service at this property due to its remote location.
    • This property is accessible by boat or helicopter. Boat transfers are available at 9:30 AM from Gladstone to Heron Island on Friday-Monday and Wednesday. The required fee for boat transfers is AUD 85 per adult and AUD 45 per child each way. On Tuesday and Thursday, access is only available via helicopter for the listed transfer service fee amounts. On December 25, access is only available via helicopter.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (AUD 11 per night)
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Transfers

    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Ecotours
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Pool table
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open select days.

Dining

Shearwater Restaurant - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

The listed destination fee is charged for a maximum of AUD 21 per person, per stay.

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for AUD 25 per day (rates may vary)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 75 per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs AUD 11 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Heron Island Resort
Heron Island Hotel Heron Island
Heron Hotel Heron
Heron Island Resort Resort
Heron Island Resort Heron Island
Heron Island Resort Resort Heron Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Heron Island Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Heron Island Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Heron Island Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Heron Island Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Heron Island Resort?

Yes. Self parking costs AUD 11 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Heron Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Heron Island Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and helicopter/airplane tours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Heron Island Resort also has a private beach and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Heron Island Resort?

Yes, Shearwater Restaurant offers alfresco dining and ocean views.

Does Heron Island Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Heron Island Resort like?

Heron Island Resort is on Heron Island Beach, a short 1-minute walk from Coral Sea and 4 minutes' walk from The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station.

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Heron Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The beach offered dreamy scenery, incredible views, and abundant marine life, including rays, turtles, and various fish. (4 reviews)
  • Breakfast offered a good selection with a lovely buffet option. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Reef snorkeling off the beach & easy to be off-grid at this eco-friendly resort with wonderfully helpful staff…what more could one want? Very highly recommended!
Khib, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unique setting featuring NATURE everywhere! This sole lodging and restaurant is very good.
Catherine, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Wow, what a stunning island! Unfortunately the resort is complacent as a result. Rooms are tired. The whole resort buildings need upgrading. Staff were lovely but most were kids who looked like they needed supervision! Areas weren’t tidied up (some empty wine bottles left on the sunset terrace for 48 hours). Heron Island’s unique location deserves better.
Andrew, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

staff excellent food very average island wonderful
Stephen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely stunning nature
Shane, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful
Adnan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

staff were freindly and helpful
anne, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Its nature and close encounter to birds and turtles and marine life
Mariedith, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The bar was nice, the pool area, and the sunset times with live music were amazing. They should have more activities to explore the place, not just once a day, such as a kayak tour with only 5-6 spots available. Breakfast was expensive, lunch was delicious, but dinner was buffet only, and the food was 6 out of 10. I found a cockroach in my bedroom as well. I booked the submersible boat, which was broken when we arrived for embarkation.
Marleise, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect but the shearwater…lol
Max, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

We liked the island. Most staff was friendly. Appreciated the towel exchange. Booking for certain times at the one restaurant was limiting. My biggest suggestion is the room quality. Bathroom cabinets wood splitting. Furniture very worn out and wobbly.
Sharon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Coral bleaching makes the lace a bit unattractive if you want to see coral. Our visit was marred by High winds which churned up the water and limited visibility when snorkeling. Got to see turtle hatchlings march to the see. We first came in 2012 and it was amazing. Now 12 years later the rooms are clean but show their age. Beautiful birds but expect to get poo dropped on you as they roost often over the walking path. There are complementary guided nature walks that are worthwhile taking.
Daniel, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

This place must have top stars for the fantastic nature experiences around the island, which perhaps also offsets the fact that the hotels themselves are totally run down, dirty and the food is far from worth writing about. You pay for a 5 star stay, but get what amounts to a less good old fashioned motel. So if it weren't for the fantastic nature, you would feel cheated. The staff did their best, even though they were totally understaffed

8/10 Very good

O lugar é de natureza incrivel. Mas precisa de Manutenção, pintura, cuidados básicos. A comida é razoável a ruim... e relativamente cara.
Carlos, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend for a quiet getaway
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Prachtig eiland, mooie ervaring, heel vriendelijk personeel, heel schoon en veilig.
Jasper, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A beautiful island Holiday

Heton Island Resort was actually better than we expected. Most things were expensive an not a big choice. The highlight was the snorkelling and diving which was the best anywhere.
J, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful island experience while enjoying snorkeling the reef. Food is expensive.
Cynthia, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

B

Beautiful island and incredible friendly employees. However, no one was around to ask questions. We weee told multiple times that things weren’t available because the resort only had 50 rooms books. It was very frustrating because we DID pay a lot to be there and to have services cut was unacceptable. We were told. We couldn’t take food or drinks, but food wasn’t available much of the time. Additionally, the resort is very run down and needs updates.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relax e ritmi naturali in un'isola paradisiaca

Su quest'isola si va per staccare da tutto e ritrovare una dimensione più naturale e umana. Questo resort immerso nella natura non è da considerarsi un resort 5 stelle come siamo abituati a pensare ma un posto a 5 stelle per quello che la natura offre. Il tutto è quasi paragonabile ad una esperienza in un bungalow in un campeggio, ma se consideriamo che siamo un una riserva naturale questa fortuna non ha prezzo. È questo il suo grande valore... E questo posto è paradisiaco. Personale gentile e amichevole ... In questo posto la parola magica è relax
emanuela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolute beautiful, great service, defo worth the price
Chi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoy walk and snorkelling.
Jiuyong, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is an ECO resort. Don’t come here if you want a luxury resort experience. Come here if you want a truly unique wildlife experience. The island is teeming with birds and surrounded by marine animals. You don’t even have to get in the water to see turtles, sharks, rays and fish. You can stand on the jetty or watch from the beach and you will see something amazing. You can snorkel or dive to see more. This is Australia’s version of a mini Galapagos. The resort balances guest comfort and aesthetics with budget and ecological sustainability. If you want 4 or 5 star aesthetics, this is not your place.
Cath, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was a true island getaway. We didn't have internet, phone, or TV. We could move around easily and on a relaxed state. There is only one restaurant but the food was very good. Elliot was the activity director and he was incredibly knowledgeable . All the staff were lovely. We had a room without air conditioning but found the fan quite sufficient .
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing place surrounded by unspoiled nature.
Krzysztof, 4-night trip