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Heron Island Resort

3.5 star property

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Aerial view
Beach views
Exterior
Breakfast area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry

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Via Gladstone, Heron Island, QLD, 4000
  • Place, The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Heron Island Dock
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Heron Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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Basic Room (Turtle Room)

Basic Room (Turtle Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room (Turtle Family Room)

Family Room (Turtle Family Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room (Reef Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Family Room (Reef Family Room)

Family Room (Reef Family Room)

  • 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

  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Futons

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About the area

Heron Island

Located in Heron Island, Heron Island Resort is on the beach, a 4-minute walk from The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station and 6 minutes by foot from Heron Island Dock. .This beach resort is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Coral Sea and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Heron Island Beach.
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • Heron Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Baillie's Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Heron Island Resort

Beachfront resort with a full-service spa and a private beach
Heron Island Resort offers 112 accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 112 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this resort include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite at Shearwater Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a ferry terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Shearwater Restaurant - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 25 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered parking on site (AUD 11 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Shearwater Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 75 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 25 per day (rates may vary)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 11 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 75 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
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 elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is 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