Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat
- Apartments
- Lake view
- Garden
- Swimming pool
- BBQ facilities
- Free Wifi
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
About this property
Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat offers self-contained, Melanesian-style villas overlooking a lake and surrounded by 10 acres of tropical nature reserve. It is 984 feet from the beach in Hervey Bay. All the villas of the Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat come with kitchenette facilities, private balcony, air conditioning and TV with DVD player. Free wifi is available to all guests at various locations around the retreat - it may not be available in all villas The resort has a swimming pool and barbecue facilities. All tours can be booked through reception. Close to the Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat you will find the Urangan shopping center and the fish co-op market.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alan
Australia
“My girlfriend liked feeding the ducks and turtles 😆” - Peter
Australia
“we liked the ease of access and the resorts proximity to where we needed to be” - Graham
Australia
“Good surroundings atmosphere because of the lakes.” - Edward
Australia
“Wonderful, peaceful environment. Cabins are quiet and, while not luxurious, contain everything we needed.” - Kaylene
Australia
“Located in fauna park surrounds. Peaceful and close to amenities, beach, cafes and walking areas along beach.” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“The place was very roomy, the bed comfortable & water for shower hot (as required). The lakes & wildlife were peaceful & very abundant. The owner was friendly/knowledgeable & I joined him 2 nights hand feeding fruit to the possums (a real...” - Robyn
Australia
“We liked the location, the room was clean and the beds comfortable, The unit was self contained, had everything that we required.” - Helen
United Kingdom
“Loved the tranquil setting and variety of wildlife. Plenty of space and good facilities - the verandah overlooking the lake was fabulous. A short walk to the botanical gardens, pier and beach. A big thank you to Debs and Rod who helped with our...” - Emma
Australia
“Loved the quiet location. No traffic noise. Ducks and turtles were lovely. Aircon worked well. Kids loved the pool. Gated so felt safe.” - Joanne
Australia
“I loved the location. It was close everything in hervey bay, yet seemed so remote with plenty of wildlife. The turtles are crazy. Not having to check in and out was handy and the room while it didn't have an oven, it had everything needed to...”

Managed by Rod and Deb
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




The fine print
Please note the credit card and photo ID presented upon check in must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation.
Free wifi is limited to 500mb every 24 hours.
We are not pet friendly and guests cannot bring pets with them. An extra fee will be charged if guests are found to have brought animals of any kind onto the property (assistance dogs are allowed - guests MUST advise at time of booking an provide evidence so we can notify our committee).
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.
Please inform Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.