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4.0 of 5 guest rating
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Beachside Room
Room with view
22 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
Family Room (Reef Family Room)
Room with view
30 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Basic Room (Turtle Room)
23 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Room (Turtle Family Room)
26 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Standard Room (Reef Room)
Room with view
22 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Resort with private beach, full-service spa

Popular property highlights

On private beach
Laundry facilities
Concierge services

Located in Heron Island, Heron Island Resort is by the ocean, a 4-minute walk from The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station and 6 minutes by foot from Heron Island Dock. This beach resort is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Coral Sea and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Heron Island Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 112 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this resort include wireless internet access (surcharge) and concierge services.

Satisfy your appetite at Shearwater Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.

Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a ferry terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 112
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • On private beach
  • Full-service spa
  • Meeting rooms
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • On private beach
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Heron Island Resort offers 112 accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

  • Alarm clock
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Shower only
  • Housekeeping - once per stay
  • Balcony or patio
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

Shearwater Restaurant - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Nearby Things to do

  • Ecotours on site
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Snorkelling on site
  • Boat tours on site

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Steam room in spa

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 75 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Grey water recycling system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 25 per day (rates may vary)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 11 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 75 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Heron Island Resort
  • Heron Island Hotel Heron Island
  • Heron Hotel Heron
  • Heron Island Resort Resort
  • Heron Island Resort Heron Island
  • Heron Island Resort Resort Heron Island

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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