Skip to main content
Beginning of main content
CheapTickets Verified Reviews

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

Show all languages

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the white sand beach. At Heron Island Resort, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.

Dining options at the resort include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with wireless Internet access (surcharge). This beach resort also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Heron Island Resort has designated areas for smoking.

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

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
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Shower only
  • Housekeeping - once per stay
  • Balcony or patio
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 3
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Wardrobe or closet

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

Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

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

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Ecotours on site
  • Helicopter/airplane tours on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Kayaking on site

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open select days.

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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

This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses a grey water recycling system

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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.

Grey water recycling system

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

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

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

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

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.

Sorry, we seem to have had an issue loading our review content. Try again?