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Heron Island Resort

3.5 star property
On private beach with outdoor pool, near The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

Photo gallery for Heron Island Resort

Aerial view
Point of interest
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Ecotours

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
The price is NZ$462
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Via Gladstone, Heron Island, QLD, 4000
  • Capricornia Cays National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Heron Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room (Reef Room)

Desk, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room (Reef Room)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

View all photos for Beachside Room

Living room

Beachside Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Family Room (Reef Family Room)

Family Room (Reef Family Room)

Family Room (Reef Family Room)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Room (Turtle Room)

Basic Room (Turtle Room)

Basic Room (Turtle Room)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Turtle Family Room)

Family Room (Turtle Family Room)

Family Room (Turtle Family Room)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Heron Island

At Heron Island Resort you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station and Heron Island Dock. Highlights at this beachfront resort include a full-service spa, a private beach and a restaurant. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. For a drink, you can stop by the resort's own lounge bar. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to boat tours and ecotours. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a ferry terminal shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Heron Island resort include Coral Sea and Capricornia Cays National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Capricornia Cays National Park - 1 min walk
  • The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station - 4 min walk
  • Heron Island Beach - 5 min walk
  • Heron Island Dock - 6 min walk

About this property

Heron Island Resort

On private beach with outdoor pool, near The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. 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.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. This beach resort also offers an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Heron Island resort.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Heron Island Resort offers 112 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
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 selected days.

Languages

English

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

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 more details, 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 75 per night.
  • Cots (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

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 25 per day (rates may vary)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: AUD 11 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 75 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 may be 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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Heron Island Resort?

Heron Island Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Heron Island Resort?

As of 21 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heron Island Resort on 3 Feb 2025 start from NZ$462.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Heron Island Resort?

Yep, Heron Island Resort has an uncovered self car park for AUD 11 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Heron Island Resort?

Yep, Heron Island Resort is on Heron Island Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Heron Island Resort?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Heron Island Resort. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Heron Island Resort have a pool?

Heron Island Resort has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Heron Island Resort?

Heron Island Resort features a private beach, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.

What makes Heron Island Resort a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a private beach, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Heron Island Resort.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Heron Island Resort?

No, Heron Island Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Heron Island Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Heron Island Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Heron Island Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Heron Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 259 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carrissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heron Island is a brilliant opportunity to snorkel with beautiful sea life. Sharks, rays, turtles and coral that is starting to come back to life. The island itself is wonderful. Loads of turtles coming up the beach each evening and hatchlings popping out of the sand all over. The accommodation however is absolutely dreadful! It is severely dated with no air conditioning, broken locks, missing louvred glass in the windows, coupled with the fact that you aren’t allowed to bring food, makes for a very expensive trip, especially with young children. Considering the price you pay to get there and stay, I would expect nicer, albeit basic rooms, and cheaper food options for young children and families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are so very professional and pleasant, usually in a big group like that there would be someone a bit grumpy! Not a one! The knowledge of the group leaders is astounding! Just loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on the island - has everything you need! It would be good to have an alternative to the $48 buffet dinner on the weekend - we don't eat that much food!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning nature
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kem

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, good activities, snorkeling was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff are excellent. Nice
-ve: Self service to replenish towels, ants get into your room, +ve: restaurant and cafe staff are very friendly and helpful. Room is comfy in winter conditions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sourish

Travelled with partner
Heron Island Resort is a nice place with friendly and helpful staff. While the food options are limited, they are decent and satisfactory. The rooms, however, could benefit from more thorough cleaning to enhance the overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Pricey meals. Meal quality was very average. We had to have the shower head replaced. Recommend chairs in room to have padded legs to reduce noise from unit above.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Arash

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heron Island's natural beauty is captivating, a true paradise for nature enthusiasts. Yet, the stay was dampened by the property's dated and poorly maintained condition. Ant infestations were a notable discomfort, detracting from the island's charm. Attention to maintenance is crucial for a better visitor experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and surrounded by wildlife non-stop
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were great and the whole trip was great dining should have more options at dinner
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff were freindly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great & relaxing family holiday
Wonderful stay - Heron Island is such a special place! Snorkelling / diving was outstanding - turtles, rays, sharks and other marine life everywhere. We liked the new al-a-carte menu at the restaurant, although the bar cutting back on the options for simple / fast food like they used to have was a shame. Lucky to have pretty good weather as well for January - was hot & humid though. Suggest check fans in your room to make sure they are not in "winter" mode.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fae

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Holiday of a lifetime. Turtle hatching and laying was amazing. Highly recommend Heron Island for an unbelievable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place on earth! You wont regret coming to heron island the rooms are all in very close proximity to the beaches and everything is a 5min walk
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing family wee stay, 2 days in paradise!
This island is amazing!! Wildlife galore! We came for the sealife sharks, turtles and fish etc and it didnt dissapoint! Birds are everywhere... if you like birds this island is good for bird lovers! The ferry over - booking went smoothly. Parked car in carpark opposite paid for but secured. Was choppy crossing but staff were helpful and always checkjng the kids were ok and not feeljng sick etc. Room- we went with 2 bedroom beach room. It was great view onto beach, spacious. Basic room with all what you needed. Room had a celing fan not aircon so was hot but its a 3 star property. Staffing- staff all over island we felt were friendly and helpful. Always happy to hear we having good time. Big shout out to 2 guys the man siging in bar was ace and deserves a mention. Also our turtle tour at night was brilliant. Tour guide was great loves his job! Wildlife - wow we seen so much. Just standing in paddling water and see sharks. Meals - we were quite happy wjth the food overall. Breakfast was a good selection, plenty to pick from. Lunch could have done with smaller lunch snack type food menu. Diners- both nights we had rhe butter chicken as was so good!! We found it ok priced too. Few reviews werent happg wjth the cost of buffets... i think they changed it now and its a menu instead buffets. Nice pool area. Free boardgames and pool etc in the bar. Defo recommend this place and hope to be back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at Heron Island. It was picture perfect. The snorkelling was incredible, so much marine life right off the shore. The staff were all incredible and super friendly. I've seen some bad reviews about the accommodation which was basic but fine, same as the food which was actually good. Also people complaining about no phone reception or tv although we found it was very refreshing to completely switch off from the rest of the world. If you can't enjoy Heron Island for what it is and need fancy accommodation and internet, then go somewhere else!

10/10 Excellent

Mariedith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its nature and close encounter to birds and turtles and marine life
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024