Resort Heron Island Resort
Beachfront · Private Beach. Property is on or next to a beach and has a private beach (free access). Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.
Great Barrier Reef, 4680 Heron Island, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 232 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The Island is amazing. It's must do. The marine life is outstanding, the resort is very clean and organised and food is amazing. Very friendly staff too.
AustraliaThe island is amazing: you can swim with turtles, sharks, between corals, and it is very easy even if you have little or no snorkeling experience. Extra activities are excellent. Staff and food are great.
SwitzerlandThe cabin was roomy. It is quaint and a bit rustic but plenty of hot water.
United States of AmericaThe island was beautiful, staff were friendly and professional and there was plenty to enjoy and see whilst staying.
AustraliaHeron Island was an amazing experience! I was there in mid- January. Turtles: Walking the beach, you are sure to get lucky a few times and see turtle hatchlings. I woke up at 4:45 a.m. every morning to walk the beach and see the mama turtles go back into the ocean. I stayed out for 2-3 hours. I saw about 15 each morning. I even saw some finishing with their nests.(The turtles comes up at night, but it's too dark to see them. You are not supposed to use flashlights because the light could cause the turtle to go back into water. Please respect the turtles and the rules.) Guided Walks/Talks: We took the free Turtle Walk and Reef Walk led by a marine biologist. We learned a lot, and it made for a better experience on the island. Sea life: Sharks, Rays, turtles, sea stars, and more! Although, I did not see many fish when I snorkeled off the island and on the snorkel boat trip.
United States of AmericaThe location and abundant wildlife are unparalleled.
United States of AmericaAll the staff were exceptionally helpful and the free snorkeling gear was a nice touch.
AustraliaHeron Is is an amazing place on the Great Barrier Reef. Diving was fantastic. Turtle watching was a highlight Breakfast was good with plenty of choices. Catered for various tastes. Evening meal had a good range of choices.
AustraliaRemote Great nature Great diving Great snorkeling
South AfricaBeautiful location Amazing wildlife Fantastic snorkelling
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Heron Island Resort This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Fabiola
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Michele
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Mary
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Anthony
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Amy
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Amanda
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Wayne
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Hantie
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Kevin
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Located on the World-Heritage-listed Heron Island, this resort offers free snorkeling lessons in the outdoor pool and free guided reef walks.
Rooms at the Heron Island Resort feature bright living areas, which open onto balconies or terraces with forest or sea views. Each has a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. All include beach towels and sun umbrellas.
Heron Island Resort has a day spa offering massages and facials. The tour desk organizes a variety of diving and snorkeling tours around many Great Barrier Reef locations. Shearwater Restaurant offers buffet and á la carte options with views over the Coral Sea. Guests can sip cocktails on the outdoor terrace or relax in the Pandanus Lounge.
Heron Island Resort is accessible by boat, seaplane and helicopter from Gladstone. The boat departs Gladstone at 14:00 and departs the resort at 10:00 each day, except Tuesdays and Thursdays. A coach service to/from Gladstone Airport is available.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)
Breakfast Info
Buffet
Activities:
Fishing
Spa
Pool table
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Natural Beauty *
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Heron Island Ocean/Sea0 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
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Heron Island Beach100 feet
Closest Airports *
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Gladstone Airport52.8 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“AMAZING LOCATION BREAKFAST WAS FANTASTIC”
Australia“The property was clean and had all the necessary facilities. I liked the close proximity to the beach and how close we were to nature. ”
Australia“Heron Island is a picture postcard location. Beautiful and stunning scenery everywhere. Spa is amazing with very professional and experienced staff. The bar was...”
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Shearwater Restaurant
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Resort Facilities at Heron Island Resort
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/Performance
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Walking tours
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- Snorkeling Additional charge
- Diving Additional charge
- Pool table
- Fishing Additional charge
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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WiFi is available in public areas and costs AUD 5 per 24 hours.
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Parking
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Parking options available
- Accessible parking
- Secure parking
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Swimming pool
- Yoga classes
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Saltwater pool
- Pool with view
- Outdoor pool (year-round)
- Outdoor pool
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Paid WiFi
- Convenience store (on site)
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
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| 0 - 2 years |
Can use a crib
when requested
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FREE |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Heron Island Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
The shuttle coach will pick guests up from the airport at 08:00 and will arrive at the Marina approximately 10 minutes later. Guests are requested to inform the property in advance if they wish to make use of the shuttle service. Contact details can be found on your booking confirmation.
Please note there is no mobile phone coverage on Heron Island.
An Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of AU $6.50 ($7 from 01 April 2020) per person per day (for guests 5 years and older) to a maximum of AU $19.50 ($21 from 01 April 2020) per person per stay will be charged direct to guests. Price is subject to change.
Upon arriving to Heron Island, the Environmental Management Charge will be applied for the first three nights of your stay in accordance with the number of guests in the room.
