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Heron Island Resort
3.5 StarsGladstone Great Barrier Reef Beach Heron Island QLD 4680
$639
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Rating
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| Cleanliness | 4 |
| Facilities | 4 |
| Service | 4 |
| Location | 4.5 |
| Pricing | 3 |
| Overall | 3.6 |
Location
Heron Island Hotel is the only resort in this small island in the Southern Great Barrier Reef. In the area, vacationers can snorkel, go turtle and bird watching and take an educational tour of Heron Island Research Station.
Rooms
The 100 cosy rooms come with balcony or terrace, ceiling fan, refrigerator, tea- and coffee-making facilities, ironing equipment and en suite bathroom. Some suites have air conditioning and mini bar.
Restaurant
Diners at Heron Island enjoy an array of delicious cuisines, snacks and refreshing drinks at Shearwater Restaurant and Baillie's Bar on site.
General
Heron Island Resort patrons can soothe their senses at the Aqua Soul Spa or swim in the outdoor pool for relaxation. The resort also offers team building activities.
Hotel Facilities
- Banquet Facilities
- Conference Facilities
- Faxing Facilities
- Laundry Services
- Safe Deposit Box
- Tennis Court
- Bar / Lounge
- Currency Exchange Services
- Internet Access - High Speed
- Reception
- Spa / Wellness Centre
- Children's Playroom
- Disabled Facilities
- Laundry Facilities
- Restaurant
- Swimming Pool - Outdoor
Room Facilities
- Ensuite / Private Bathroom
- Radio
- Hairdryer
- Refrigerator
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
Heron Island Resort Guest Reviews
The location is good in that it is easy to get into the water and snorkel. Snorkeling time is limited by the tide however as it is too shallow to swim when the tide is out. The facilities as well maintained but this is not a luxury resort. The food is good, but not outstanding so if you are looking for a gourmet experience this is not the place. The meal plan is $69 per day that includes a buffet lunch, which is ample, and a three course dinner. Breakfast is included in the price. There is no other place to eat, so if you can find a package with a meal plan take it. The catamaran to the island is $480rt which is steep. Try to bargain for that if you take a package. The one thing that one really needs to be aware of is the bird population. This year they say is special, but there are so many birds in the trees that it rains guano all day all night. At night the birds make a lot of noise, so bring ear plugs. Bring a hat to keep the bird poop off your head.
Anonymous wrote on April 21, 2010
The buffet was very good. We could take buffet meal packege whole our stay, we wanted to take only few days. It was quite expensive.( $69 day per person) 2person for 5days was almost $700...
Anonymous wrote on March 4, 2010
I loved my holiday! It was like paradise. Very, very beautiful and very, very relaxing.
Connie Robins wrote on July 5, 2008
This was the best holiday I ever had! The hotel has realy been successful to combinate this unic nature and the tourism.
