Blue Heron Motel

3.5 star property

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Family Room, Non Smoking
Property grounds
Exterior
Reception
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2323 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD, 4218
  • Place, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Star Gold Coast
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cavill Avenue
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Large Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Gold Coast

With a stay at Blue Heron Motel in Gold Coast (Mermaid Beach), you'll be a 3-minute drive from The Star Gold Coast and 7 minutes from Carrara Markets. .This beach motel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Surfers Paradise Beach and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Cavill Avenue.

What's nearby

  • Nobby Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pacific Fair Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Star Gold Coast - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Surfers Paradise Beach - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Cavill Avenue - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Broadbeach South Light Rail Station - 2 min drive
  • Varsity Lakes Station - 14 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goccia’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Romanas Italian Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Oxley 1823 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪J's brunchette - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Buoy - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Blue Heron Motel

Salt air and outdoor pool, near The Star Gold Coast
Blue Heron Motel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 30.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property’s breakfast service is available only by reservation and must be requested in advance of arrival. Breakfast is served in guestrooms.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 30.00 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Ocean Blue Mermaid Beach
Ocean Blue Motel
Ocean Blue Motel Mermaid Beach
Blue Heron Motel Mermaid Beach
Blue Heron Mermaid Beach
Blue Heron Motel Motel
Blue Heron Motel Mermaid Beach
Blue Heron Motel Motel Mermaid Beach

Blue Heron Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 345 out of 416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 416 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Opi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I really happy with our stay. We were in room 10 and it was very peaceful and quiet. Comfy bed and good water pressure in shower :) everything you need for a stay short or long.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Singelton Heights

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean tidy staff friendly and helpful with late checkin Close to beach Over all would recommend and would go back there agin Stayed 3 nights 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Property has been renovated and is presentable. We book for a family of 5. The space is abit tight compare to the photos. Wish the toilet had an exhaust fan as room become humid after a warm shower. Bed is comfortable and fit all 5 of us but the construction that had been going on infront of the hotel goes from late to early morning during our stay. Vibration and noise just too much. We wish we were told before this on their website
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ease of booking and self automated check in/out options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl, Melbourne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were great A+ but all the infrastructure works but it hard to get in and out
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quant. Arrived after hours but the staff were very friendly, even for a Sunday night. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Natalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good for the price. The whole area is under construction and has been for a while but it is still relatively quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean room. Fresh towels and coffee pods. Pool was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh, clean motel with everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keiko

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding, modest little gem: great value for money; comfortable; very clean and recently updated; our room was quiet and secure; air con worked well; well-appointed for a one or 2 night stay with bar fridge, crockery / cutlery / glassware / bottled water / little treats / tea, coffee and milk / toaster / microwave; very friendly staff on check-in; great wi-fi; free on-site parking. Honestly, leaves other motels to shame - THIS is how it's done ! Would highly recommend. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

WAI HUNG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very cozy and comfortable motel with free parking. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Our family enjoy the pool very much. Definitely will return for our next trip to Gold Coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Terena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous room

Wonderful place to stay. Clean & comfortable with fabulous touches. Very good noghts sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haidee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Hotel with Charm

We just love staying here whilst we are working in Gold Coast. Lovely rooms, with everything you need. Beautifully styled. Swimming pool and so close to the beach. Affordable prices and so very comfortable. Its a fantastic little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024