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Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island, Queensland (Qld), 4680 (show map)
Resort Overview
Formerly Heron Island Resort
Before October 2020 Heron Island was known as Heron Island Resort
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Facilities of Heron Island
Activities
Billiards, Canoeing, Diving, Snorkelling, Water sport facilities (on site)
Services
Internet services, WiFi
Food & Drink
Bar, Restaurant, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request)
Pools and wellness
Beachfront, Massage, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Private beach area, Spa and wellness centre
Front-desk/reception area services
Concierge service, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box, Tour desk
Common areas
Garden, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace
Entertainment and children services
Entertainment staff, Evening entertainment
Cleaning services
Laundry
Business facilities
Meeting/banquet facilities
Shops
Mini-market on site
Miscellaneous
Designated smoking area, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Balcony, Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Desk, Electric kettle, Fan, Free toiletries, Garden view, Hairdryer, Linen, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Refrigerator, Seating Area, Shower, Tea/Coffee Maker, Terrace, Toilet, Towels, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, View, Wardrobe/Closet
Hotel Policies
Check-In
From 15:00:00 hours
Check-Out
Untill 10:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
Heron Island is accessible by boat and helicopter from Gladstone. The boat transfer will depart Gladstone Marina for Heron Island at 09:30 daily, except Tuesdays and Thursdays. The return boat transfer will depart from Heron Island at 12:45 daily, except Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Heron Islander will not be operating on Christmas Day, 25 December. The cost of the transfer on the Heron Islander is AU $99 per adult each way and AU $80 per child each way. Please contact the Heron Island Reservations Team to book your boat transfer or inquire about the cost of a scenic helicopter transfer. Please note there is no mobile phone coverage on Heron Island. An Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of AU $8 per person per day (for guests 5 years and older) to a maximum of AU $24 per person per stay will be charged direct to guests. Price is subject to change.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Traveller reviews
Maree “Was amazing, will be returning!”
16 Jan 2025
The marine life is amazing! Snorkeling is next level!
Sarah “A lovely place to experience wildlife and beautiful water. Don’t expect great food or accommodation - it’s quite run dow”
16 Jan 2025
The island itself is magical - the wildlife is amazing and the opportunity to see turtles, sharks and rays up close was a dream.
Camille “Nature’s wonderland! You’ll catch up on sleep later”
14 Jan 2025
- Being immersed in a magical - other worldly environment - it really is nature’s wonderland ! - friendliness of the restaurant’s staff
Kate “Fantastic stay. Do it!”
13 Jan 2025
Excellent holiday location. Loved everything about the property. Bed was comfortable, room was clean. Food was great. Marine life, bird life were amazing.
David “Wildlife and scenic spectacle, 2 hours from Gladstone”
09 Jan 2025
It’s not about the property it’s about the environment. The wildlife is unbelievable. Turtles nesting and hatching. Reef sharks and rays swimming around you. Birds everywhere. Spectacular beach and water. The resort had numerous tours (additional cost) and variety of information talks and walks. Restaurants food was excellent. It was fantastic.
Giselle “The resort and restaurant have significantly declined”
02 Jan 2025
This was my 5th trip to the island, and it is still my most favourite place on the planet. The diving and snorkelling are amazing. Sadly, the feef is bleaching more every time I visit, and there is more and more damage to the reef, but it is still stunning, especially when you head to the outer reef. There have clearly been some changes on the island since I last visited a couple of years ago. I completely understand that covid restrictions would have hit the resort hard. However, the cost cutting currently made for a less than happy stay. If it wasn't for the reef itself, I would not be returning to the island in the future. New years buffet, complete failure, meat raw and under cooked, it was not safe to eat. The cold prawns left out in the heat for hours, and again, I was not willing to risk food poisoning. Not enough seating for everyone, only cutlery was forks, no knives all being used. The moment said and bread rolls were replenish, gone instantly. For the cost of $35, I literally only ate a half-baked roll. Each mealtime was a disappointment, no butter, no fresh milk, ran out of salad on the 3rd day, no real vegetarian options, constant buffet style meals, no alacart as advertised. Everything is basic and tasting like package 6mix. Bean chilli, no sour cream, no salsa, couldn't even get chilli flakes to give food a bit of flavour. Pay for barrister coffee made with longlife milk, not overly pleasant. Staffing was at a minimum, and they were worked off their feet and being abused by other guests, which was not exceptable. The manager really needs to pull his finger out, support the staff better, and manage the food ordering more appropriately as you have paying customers stuck on an island and no decent meals, things will only continue to get worse.
Jo “Good”
02 Jan 2025
The whole experience from the boat ride, accommodation, snorkelling for the first time, and the delicious food were top notch. The restaurant staff were friendly and welcoming. Was lucky enough to see the turtles come up to lay eggs and baby hatchlings emerging from the sand.
julie “It is such a beautiful island with an abundance of wildlife and reef just stunning x”
02 Jan 2025
The island is teaming with wildlife which was unbelievable and such a joy to see and watch and interact with, the staff are amazing even though they are under pressure and short staffed
Karen “Relaxing & I enjoyed being immersed in nature & spending lots of time in the water !”
01 Jan 2025
The location is right on top of the Great Barrier Reef , the marine life is very visible & serenity of the resort.
Jenny “Just go! You won’t regret it. What an incredible experience. So nice to disconnect, relax and enjoy nature’s wonders!”
02 Dec 2024
The snorkelling and the turquoise blue water! The best I’ve experienced. So many turtles, black tip reef sharks, rays, fish and coral everywhere we looked. What an incredible experience!
