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Reviews of Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat

1 Shell Street, Urangan, Urangan, 4655 Hervey Bay, Australia

#39 of 57 hotels in Hervey Bay

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Review score

Based on 722 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    5.9

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  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not very clean. Walked around barefoot and floors were filthy.

    Quite location, wildlife on doorstep

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous stay and would definitely stay again when visiting the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Queen Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Maybe find a better place for the bin at front gate it was very smelly as we had to pass it in and out of the gate.

    Loved the peaceful surroundings and friendly wildlife. Location was excellent, close to the waterfront and for bike riding. We were super comfy in the apartment.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Studio Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff.clean and convenient

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Queen Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very relaxing, surrounded by nature. Lovely lake view with turtles and ducks. Only a short walk to the Beach. Hosts very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    8.0
    Lovely location and wonderful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Queen Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise the wildlife made at 5am 😉

    Great location in amongst the wildlife

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    7.0
    Nice quiet location nestled next to a lake. Basic cabin with most things you need for a short or longer stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Villa
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately it seems termites have been busy and you can see where the wood is being eaten away.

    Great to have kitchen facilities and a BBQ close to the cabin. Laundry and pool on site got plenty of use as well. The turtles and birds liking to be feed at the front door was a bit of fun every time you came outside. Small balcony with seating over looking the lake was nice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights

    absolutely beautiful hotel, so relaxing and pretty. it's also fairly close to the action of the town (pubs, restaurants, markets, pier, botanical gardens, shops). we got around on e-scooters and foot.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Family Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The peace and quiet was wonderful! Loved the birds and turtles. Would highly recommend. Definitely on our list to stay again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    7.0
    The stay was ok
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Studio Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise was annoying as i could hear people in their rooms etc

    The area was lovely

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable and relaxing, very welcome break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to report.

    Great location, comfortable and clean. Staff were obliging and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    8.0
    Cute stay in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Studio Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was very cute on lakes with animals wandering around. Nice and close to the Urangan pier and little shops.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    A good relaxing venue at a reasonable cost. Staff quite pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Studio Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Privacy. Close to amenities.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Studio Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very focused in the wildlife

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    7.0
    Natural lake front villa stay was pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A shame about the developers across from Sanctuary Lakes.. we had construction directly opposite our villa. Next time I will request a villa down the back.

    Pleasant overnight stay. Lots of turtles in lake.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    8.0
    relaxing, relatively quiet and something different from your average hotel, wouyld stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wifi really weak and didn't really work. getting entry to the property a bit of a pain. the owner gave me a mobile phone number to call which should activate the front gate automatically, this didn't work and I had to buzz in everytime to enter, bit of a pain.

    great digs, there are numerous bungalows on the block which are really small fully furnished small houses situated next to a lake. great little relaxing outside porches looking over lake, pretty quiet except for the bird life, heaps of ducks and birds. comfortable and clean. close to restaurants and shops. really good relaxing spot to stay.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    9.0
    Our stay was restful and enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The entry is a little to close to the end of the street.

    We loved the ducks and turtles. We enjoyed watching them and feeding them. It was great just sitting on the deck with the lake view.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    9.0
    Cute ducklings. Cool turtles. Good price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Studio Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Development in next property from 7 I made a noise complaint when this construction has been completed I’d go back. I’d also like to say I edited my review as when I think about it. It was just I stay up late and waking up early is not my best feature.

    The staff were nice the locals are friendly. Great local activities. The other birds are also use to humans can fly if they wanted to but choose to stay The ducks are colourful if you’re nice the baby ones will walk up to you. The turtles are friendly as well

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    7.0
    Was worried about security of unit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Studio Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Broken window

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Studio Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super cheap, so many ducks and turtles. So cute and friendly management.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    7.0
    Great location and park, tricky if you rely on WiFi connection for work or planning the remainder of your trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi connection not available in all apartments.

    Piece and quietness on the park

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    8.0
    Very convenient and affordable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Studio Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was idle to all areas

    Very roomy

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Family Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are a little dated

    The kids loved feeding the turtles.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    8.0
    My stay was very pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Family Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Very hard to see the slow down bumps on the road to the gate, needs to be more clearly painted.

    Peaceful Lake and not far to any of the Beaches and Market's.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floor was gritty after a windy day so had to wear shoes inside after shower even though we swept and mopped the floor.

    The peaceful environment within the automatic gate. The animals, the fauna the spacious room and the comfy bed.

    Stayed in October 2023

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