Reef Family Room
Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
AU$225 per night
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Heron Island Resort
Via Gladstone,
Heron Island,
1800 796 370
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Heron Island Resort
4.0 out of 5.0
"Heron Island's marine beauty is why we were there. It is magnificent! The accommodation is comfortable; the staff are friendly and welcoming; and the ... " More
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Hotel Description
You can enjoy balconies, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans, featured in all 112 rooms. You'll find nice touches like bathrobes and free toiletries to enhance your stay. Fridges, minibars, and hairdryers are also available.
A day of pampering at Aqua Soul Spa can include hot stone massages, body scrubs, and facials along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The resort's own bar/lounge is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to boat tours and ecotours. Other amenities include WiFi in public areas, concierge services, and a terrace. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a free ferry terminal shuttle.
With a stay at this 4-star Heron Island resort, you'll be steps from Coral Sea.
Heron Island Resort ratings based on 15 Verified Reviews
Room cleanliness
3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff
4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort
4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition
3.5 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for Heron Island Resort
The island is awsome! The hotel good, clean and good breakfast. Too many fly
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Lovely location, beautiful views and beaches.
Wonderful experience of turtle watching.
Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast buffet.
Accomodation tired. Shower tap fell off.
Buffet dinner restrictive and expensive if you don't have a big appetite.
Bird droppings abundant and smelly. Birds noisy at night.
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Beautiful island waters
Heron Island's marine beauty is why we were there. It is magnificent! The accommodation is comfortable; the staff are friendly and welcoming; and the food was okay. The birds are ever present - fascinating but can be overwhelming as well.
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Diving holiday
Excellent location for experiencing the natural wonders of the GBR
Easy and relaxing diving
Other highlights turtle and seabird nesting reef walks
Accommodation basic motel standard
Poor administration re booking processes and billing
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Adequate for nature lovers
Location:
beach access, snorkelling and diving great
Boat trip long and arduous, sea plane alternative great for fit people
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Comment from Hotel Management
11 Dec. 2017 by Karen
Thank you for choosing Heron Island for your Great Barrier Reef experience and for sharing that you found the snorkelling and diving great.
Great location difficult to get to from sydney sea
Pros:
The only 1on heron
Cons:
Some talks for the evening
Location:
Only the island in its natural state
Had a wonderful break with pristine water and healthy coral , plenty of fish barrier reef at its finest makes you aware of importance of the reef for everyone . Resort was great with wonderful attentive staff , very knowledgeable activities guide research station was very interesting with opportunities for volunteers. A great place to visit an escape from all It devices .
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Quiet tropical island
Our room on the first floor was very clean with lovely speckled views of the sea
Staff were all very friendly and professional and it was obvious that a lot of them were very passionate about the special nature of the islands wild life focus
Food was ok. One meal (Trevalla fish )was inedible...
It would be good to add another option for dining
Pool was great until chlorine added
Definitely need umbrellas around the pool area
Need to warn visitors when they arrive about handling of disoriented baby turtles at night
I would certainly return again
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Resort prices for average accommodation
Pros:
Location incredible. Food delicious but expensive
Cons:
Lots could be improved - staff who care; cleaning and attention to detail - there was a dirty sheet in our cupboard for our entire 5 night stay
Location:
Isolated island with incredible bird life and turtles and other reef life of sharks, sting rays, beautifully coloured fish. Great snorkelling.
Heron Island is an amazing and unique exoerience. The resort is disappointing. While the food in the only restaurant was delicious it was very expensive. The only other food option is the bar which sold a few uninspiring sandwiches or rolls. The rooms are adequate with the cleanliness leaving a lot to be desired. The staff are pleasant but generally disinterested in their work and customers. The resort relies on the amazing bird life attractions and the magnificent turtles and reef to sell itself. It does but a little more comfort and attention and service from staff would make this better value and deserve a resort title.
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Pros:
being on the reef and all the wildlife: Birds, sharks, turtles, sea cucumbers etc. My partner is blind and he enjoyed the cacophony of sounds and smells and the ease of being able to get around.
Cons:
It took a few days talking to other guests to figure out all the good snorkelling spots and where was best in certain wind conditions etc. The resort could sell the great attributes of the island a little better. eg I only heard belatedly from another guest about watching the sunset over the wreck. A real highlight!
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Birds, Turtles and Pristine Beaches
Pros:
Beaches, snorkelling, reef.
Cons:
Staff, Bar and Pool area, Food.
Location:
Terrific!
Transfers good, rooms OK , staff inexperienced or rude.
Beaches, coral, reef superb.
Inundated with birds with accompanying bird droppings, noise and unfriendly attacks looking for food.
Resort Bar and Pool area very tired.
Food average.
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About the Heron Island Resort
Location Via Gladstone, Heron Island, QLD 4000Property Features
Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Heron Island Resort, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving. Free breakfast is available daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. This beach resort also offers an outdoor pool and a terrace. For a fee, parking is available.
- 1 building
- 1 floor
- 112 guestrooms or units
- Breakfast available (free)
- Dining venue
- Bar or lounge
- Beach lounge chairs
- Towels for the beach
- Umbrellas for the beach
- Poolside lounge chairs
- Umbrellas for the pool
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-out
- Front desk safe
- Concierge
- Terrace
- On-site shopping
Family Friendly Amenities
- On private beach
- Outdoor pool
- Refrigerator
Internet
Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)
Parking
Self parking (surcharge) , Offsite parking reservations required
Transport
- Airport: Gladstone, QLD (GLT)
- Property shuttles: Free ferry terminal shuttle; airport shuttle
- Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge
Room Amenities
Heron Island Resort offers 112 forms of accommodation with complimentary bathrobes and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Fridges, coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
- Private balcony
- Minibar
- Fridge
- Coffee maker
- Shower
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobes
- Toiletries (free)
- Iron and ironing board
- Ceiling fan
- Ensuite bathroom
Food & Drink
Guests are served a free hot/cold buffet breakfast daily.
Shearwater Restaurant – This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Spa Services
- Hot stone massage
- Steam room in spa
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body treatments
- Body scrubs
- Facial treatments
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Massages
Hotel Policies
Check-in
- Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM
- Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Special check-in instructions:
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
There is no after-hours reception at this property. Guests arriving late won't be able to check in until the next morning. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation.
Airport shuttle service is available during limited hours. Fees may apply. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements.
This property is accessible by boat, seaplane or helicopter. Boat transfers are available every day except Tuesday and Thursday. To make transfer arrangements, please contact the property using the number provided on the booking confirmation email.
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests arriving after hours will have to wait until the next morning to check in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation.
Airport transport is offered during limited hours. Fees may apply. Please make arrangements in advance by contacting the property.
Check-out
- Check-out by 9:30 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Pets
- No pets allowed
Policies
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- No lifts
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Tourism fee: AUD 19.50 per person, per stay
- Destination fee: AUD 19.50 per person, per night.
- Resort fee: AUD 19.50 per person, per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.
This property charges a mandatory environmental management fee of AUD 6.50, excluding taxes, per person (5 years and older) and per day. The maximum fee charged is AUD 19.50 per person per stay. For more details, please contact the property using the number provided on the booking confirmation email.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: AUD 5 per hour (rates may vary)
- Self-parking fee: AUD 10 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
Hotel Names
- Heron Island Resort
- Heron Island Hotel Heron Island
- Heron Hotel Heron
You should know
- To get to the property, guests need to transfer by boat or floatplane. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel at the number on the booking confirmation.
- Heron Island Resort offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details.
- Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
