Heron Island

Great Barrier Reef 4680 - Île Heron 90 rooms 90 rooms
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Description

Located on the World-Heritage-listed Heron Island, this resort offers free snorkeling lessons in the outdoor pool and free guided reef walks.

Rooms at the Heron Island Resort feature bright living areas, which open onto balconies or terraces with forest or sea views. Each has a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. All include beach towels and sun umbrellas.

Heron Island Resort has a day spa offering massages and facials. The tour desk organizes a variety of diving and snorkeling tours around many Great Barrier Reef locations. Shearwater Restaurant offers buffet and á la carte options with views over the Coral Sea. Guests can sip cocktails on the outdoor terrace or relax in the Pandanus Lounge.

Heron Island Resort is accessible by boat and helicopter from Gladstone.

Room type Sleeps

Turtle Room

23m²
1 Queen bed(s)
Private bathroom
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Reef Room

22m²
1 Sofa bed, 1 Queen bed(s)
Private bathroom
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Beachside Suite

34m²
1 King bed(s), 2 Sofa bed
Private bathroom
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Turtle Family Room

26m²
2 Twin bed(s), 1 Queen bed(s)
Private bathroom
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Reef Family Room

20m²
2 Twin bed(s), 1 Queen bed(s)
Private bathroom
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Facilities

GeneralGeneral

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
  • Designated smoking area
  • Convenience store on site
  • Paid Wifi

OutdoorsOutdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor furniture

Safety & securitySafety & security

  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers

ActivitiesActivities

  • Spa
  • Massage
  • Pool table
  • Canoeing
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Private beach area
  • Entertainment staff
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Beachfront
  • Evening entertainment
  • Beauty services
  • Facial treatments
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Body treatments
  • Body scrub
  • Body wrap
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Foot bath
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Beach
  • Walking tours
  • Live music/Performance

AccessibilityAccessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Toilet with grab rails

Safety featuresSafety features

  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Face masks for guests available

ServicesServices

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Laundry
  • Tour desk
  • Baggage storage
  • Concierge
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Pool and SpaPool and Spa

  • Pool with view
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
  • Swimming pool

Physical distancingPhysical distancing

  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Food & DrinkFood & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Kids' meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Coffee house on site

Front Desk ServicesFront Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Cleanliness & disinfectionCleanliness & disinfection

  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

InternetInternet

  • Internet
  • Wifi

Entertainment & Family ServicesEntertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Food & drink safetyFood & drink safety

  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

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Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type (rate). Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

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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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.