Heron Island, Heron Island

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island, Australia
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Heron Island, a self-rated 3.5-star property, provides direct access to breathtaking coral reefs and vibrant marine life. The hotel features a relaxed tropical setting and a beachside restaurant, along with a marine center offering dive and snorkeling excursions.

Rooms & Amenities

Heron Island accommodations include Turtle Rooms nestled among Pisonia Forest and beachfront rooms with outdoor terraces. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, and guests will find no televisions or telephones to enhance their nature immersion.

Dining Options & Leisure

Dining options at the resort include local and seafood dishes served in the Shearwater restaurant and drinks at Baillie's Bar. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the Great Barrier Reef while relaxing in the bar's large lounge area.

Activities & Services

Heron Island offers a wide range of marine-related activities including snorkeling tours and diving at over 20 dive sites accessible by boat. The resort also provides Aqua Soul Spa treatments for relaxation after a day of exploration.

Business Facilities & Meetings

The fully air-conditioned Wistari conference room accommodates meetings for up to 100 guests, featuring dramatic views of the Great Barrier Reef. Experienced planners can arrange both business and leisure activities such as sunset cruises and nature tours.

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Heron Island offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Reef Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
Turtle Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
Beachside Suite
2 persons
370 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Balcony
Reef Family Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Balcony
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Facilities

Heron Island offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.8/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Paid Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Safe deposit box
  • Concierge desk
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Luggage storage
  • Private beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Billiard tables

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Pool with view

Room features

  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
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Heron Island Location

Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island, Australia
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Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island, Australia
Nearby
Island
Heron Island Dock
600 ft
Shipwreck
800 ft
Getting around
City Centre
Heron Island5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Gladstone, QLD (GLT)106 min  ·  43.6 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-22:00
Check-out
from 07:00-10:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas for additional charge.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of AUD 35 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
90

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Heron Island from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 320 verified reviews
8.3/10
Great
84%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.3/10
Cleanliness
8.1/10
Comfort
8.2/10
Facilities
7.8/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Location
9.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
3.6/10
Staff
9.2/10
Value for money
7.5/10
Guest reviews
based on 659 reviews
8.5/10
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