Resort Heron Island
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 517 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Beautiful location and very chilled vibes Perfect for 2 nights
United KingdomClean and set up with what you need. This resort is more about experiencing the island and the wildlife that surround and inhabit it. The restaurant changed its evening menu daily, which I appreciated. The staff where approachable and friendly.
AustraliaThe Location is perfect! the whole reason for going to heron is for the marine life and it was magical - turtles, rays, sharks, fish and the birds did a great job too (very noisy mutton birds / shearwaters singing all night so bring your ear plugs!) Visibility varied with tides, currents and weather conditions but overall ok. The guides were brilliant, special shout out to Mossy, Rachel and Ellie.
AustraliaEverything else, especially the outer reef snorkeling
AustraliaThe location is stunning. There's so much to do on such a small piece of land and around it.
AustraliaThe snorkelling and snorkelling guides were really great.
AustraliaStunning Island for snorkeling and diving. Having the beach as your backyard and seeing turtles, ray's and reef sharks passing is an incredible experience. The resort is very family friendly, amazing staff and a real Island experience. Can highly recommend this resort!
AustraliaRelaxing and marine biologist was most knowledgeable.
United States of AmericaRooms are clean, food is tasty, the staff is helpful and friendly, the reef is unbelievable beautiful and amazing. Snorkeling on the reef trumps any inconveniences we had from birds and heat.
United States of AmericaThe 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.
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Rachael
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Elana
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Fiona
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Thomas
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Ivan
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Hannah
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Lieke
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Molly
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Kimberly
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Fabiola
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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 and helicopter from Gladstone. 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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Popular Beaches Nearby
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Heron Island Beach
100 feet from property
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- Guests said beach access was good
See what guests loved the most:
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Rachael
United Kingdom“Beautiful location and very chilled vibes Perfect for 2 nights”
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Elana
Australia“Clean and set up with what you need. This resort is more about experiencing the island and the wildlife that surround and inhabit it. The restaurant changed its evening menu daily, which I appreciated. The staff where approachable and friendly. ”
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Fiona
Australia
“The Location is perfect! the whole reason for going to heron is for the marine life and it was magical - turtles, rays, sharks, fish and the birds did a great job too (very noisy mutton birds / shearwaters singing all night so bring your ear plugs!) Visibility varied with tides, currents and weather conditions but overall ok. The guides were brilliant, special shout out to Mossy, Rachel and Ellie.” Read more
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Thomas
Australia
“Everything else, especially the outer reef snorkeling ”
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Ivan
Australia
“The location is stunning. There's so much to do on such a small piece of land and around it.”
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Hannah
Australia
“The snorkelling and snorkelling guides were really great.”
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Lieke
Australia
“Stunning Island for snorkeling and diving. Having the beach as your backyard and seeing turtles, ray's and reef sharks passing is an incredible experience. The resort is very family friendly, amazing staff and a real Island experience. Can highly recommend this resort!” Read more
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Molly
United States of America“Relaxing and marine biologist was most knowledgeable.”
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Kimberly
United States of America
“Rooms are clean, food is tasty, the staff is helpful and friendly, the reef is unbelievable beautiful and amazing. Snorkeling on the reef trumps any inconveniences we had from birds and heat. ”
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Fabiola
Australia
“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.”
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About Heron Island
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Resort Facilities at Heron Island
Most popular amenities
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
- Coffee house on site
- 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 10 per 24 hours.
Parking
No parking available.
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
- Laundry Additional charge
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
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool with view
- Saltwater pool
- Shallow end
Spa
- 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
- Pool/Beach towels
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- The property makes efforts to reduce food waste
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
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Heron Island accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note there is no mobile phone coverage on Heron Island.
An Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of AU $7 per person per day (for guests 5 years and older) to a maximum of AU $21 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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Heron Island
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Heron Island is 3.7 miles from the center of Heron Island.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Heron Island by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 15min
- Ferry 2h
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Heron Island has 1 restaurant:
- Shearwater Restaurant
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The prices at Heron Island may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Heron Island (subject to availability):
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Check-in at Heron Island is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Guests staying at Heron Island can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Heron Island offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Pool table
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Beachfront
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- Walking tours
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Themed dinners
- Yoga classes
- Live music/Performance
- Beauty services
- Facial treatments
- Waxing services
- Makeup services
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Beach
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Private beach area
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Foot bath
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Room options at Heron Island include:
- Double
- Suite
