Travellers choose Hervey Bay for relaxation, whale watching and beach walks.
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Enjoy relaxation, beaches and whale watching during your next trip to Core area of Hervey Bay!
This 5-star AAA rated resort is ideally situated next to the marina at Urangan, overlooking Fraser Island and the Great Sandy Straits.
“Beautiful apartment with everything needed for comfort and relaxation”
Average review score: 9.3
162 hotel reviews
Offering free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking, Five 3 Five offers beachfront accommodation alongside Shelly Beach. All accommodation features air-conditioned rooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a...
“Friendliness Cleanliness Quirky, very good decor Owner - approachability and general demeanour”
Average review score: 9.1
Fraser Lodge Holiday Park features 2 swimming pools, a tennis court and a jumping cushion. It offers a variety of accommodation options including motel-style rooms and deluxe villas.
“As usual excellent all round. So convenient to everything and staff are super friendly and super helpful. The accommodation is super clean and comfortable. Wouldn't stay anywhere else.”
Average review score: 8.8
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay is situated in tropical gardens directly across from Shelly Beach. The motel offers simple, value accommodation and is a great starting point for Fraser Island.
“This motel was ideally situated being just across the road from the beach and only a few minutes walk from restaurants and shops.”
Average review score: 8.4
1198 hotel reviews
Located directly opposite Torquay Beach, these luxury apartments with heated swimming pool include free cable TV and a private balcony with full or partial views over the bay, garden or pool.
“The apartments where huge, excellent location ( right next door to the BEST fish & chips place in Hervey bay) staff where highly informative and really friendly and the best bit was value for $. Will definitely stay again.”
Average review score: 8.5
Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay offers a range of self-catering accommodation set on 8 acres of tropical gardens.
“Super clean. Kids loved the pools and parks. Good onsite facilities. Perfect”
Average review score: 8.6
Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat offers self-contained, Melanesian-style villas overlooking a lake and surrounded by 10 acres of tropical nature reserve. It is 300 metres from the beach in Hervey Bay.
“Beautiful lakes with swans and birds! The staff is very very helpful and nice!”
Average review score: 8.9
Just 5 minutes’ walk from Hervey Bay Beach, this holiday park offers a swimming pool with spa pool and a games room with billiards. The shared kitchen boasts a pizza oven.
“Spa n pool.. Friendly people.. Location to where I needed to go..”
Average review score: 7.3
Set amongst 20 acres of tropical gardens centred on a natural lagoon, Kondari Hotel offers modern rooms with air conditioning, as well as a restaurant, bar and outdoor swimming pool.
“The rooms were clean and well serviced. Facilities were excellent and staff were friendly and helpful. What more could you want.”
Average review score: 8.1
458 hotel reviews
Average review score: 9.1
Situated in Urangan opposite the beach, Pier Resort Apartments offer self-contained rooms and apartments with free WiFi. The property features a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and hot tub.
“Kids love the swimming pools and the location close to the beach”
485 hotel reviews
Average review score: 9.3
Directly across the road from Scarness Beach, The Bay Apartments feature a tennis court, a heated outdoor pool, children's wading pool and a heated outdoor spa pool.
“Perfect accomodation, right near all the amazing restaurants and two seconds away from the beach and water sports! Great excursion with unique Fraser reccomended by here and picked up from the aparment :)”
Average review score: 9
Opposite a family friendly beach, Shelly Bay Resort provides 4-star fully self-contained apartments, with views of Hervey Bay from every apartment.
“Apartment was good, nice furniture, comfortable bed, and clean. Great view. Loved the balcony and being able to walk across the road to walk along the beach.”
Average review score: 9.2
Only 20 metres from the beach, Palm Court Holiday Apartments boasts free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and free BBQ facilities. It is a 3-minute drive from WetSide Water Education Park.
“Perfect location right by the beach, excellent friendly owner/manager”
Average review score: 9.3
Located directly opposite the Coral Sea, Coconut Palms offers air-conditioned accommodation with a fully equipped kitchen. The property features a saltwater swimming pool and BBQ facilities.
“Very relaxing with extremely helpful staff. The most friendly Motel I have ever stayed at.”
Seabreeze Studio offers accommodation located in Hervey Bay and is just a 3-minute walk to the beach. Free private parking is available on site.
Average review score: 8.9
Set in tropical surrounds, Santalina on Hervey Bay is situated opposite Urangan Beach. Each apartment either overlooks the swimming pool and gardens or has ocean views.
“Great location. Loved the view from the balcony. Very spacious, especially loved the laundry facilities! Beds were very comfy.”
417 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.9
Oceans Resort, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member offers apartment style accommodation opposite the Urangan Beach Pier. Located on the waterfront, it features 2 lagoon pools and a restaurant.
“1. Very spacious 2. Very good ocean view 3. Very full kitchen 4. Very large balcony 5. Very helpful staff 6. Very powerful air-conditioner 7. Very good covered car park facility 8. Very good location”
1102 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.7
Overlooking Scarness Beach foreshore and located along the Esplanade, Eden by the Bay boasts accommodation with a balcony and flat-screen satellite TV. It features a swimming pool and free parking.
“Friendly welcome and beautiful facilities.”
Average review score: 8.4
Featuring a heated outdoor swimming pool, Comfort Inn & Suites Arlia Sands are located just 75 metres from Torquay Beach. All apartments have a private balcony, providing winter sun and summer shade.
“Kids loved jumping pillow and cabins were comfortable and well set out.”
Average review score: 9.4
Located in the heart of Hervey Bay, Main Street Motel Hervey Bay offers comfortable accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, free unlimited WiFi and free continental breakfast including cereals,...
“Owners were very personable and helpful Spotlessly clean rooms Comfy beds and pillows Great idea and perk for a DIY breakfast that they provide the ingredients for considering it is a motel and not a B&B. Nice touch!”
296 hotel reviews
Average review score: 9.1
Grange Resort Hervey Bay offers air-conditioned apartments with stainless steel appliances and a private courtyard or balcony. Facilities include a solar-heated lagoon pool with poolside bar.
“The size of the unit was amazing and it was located close to dining options.”
Average review score: 8.7
Offering an outdoor pool, barbecue and children's playground, Lazy Acres Caravan Park is set in Hervey Bay in the Queensland Region, 2.6 km from Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum.
“Our Delux Cabin was very comfortable,, and very clean, it was very welcoming, like coming home . The management was very friendly, and helpful, and went out of their way for us as we arrived later than expected. This was very much appreciated after a long drive with 4.am start. 😊”
Average review score: 7.5
Set amongst 8 acres of tropical gardens just 50 metres from the waterfront, Colonial Village Cabins, Camping and Tours boasts free WiFi, an outdoor pool, a spa and both tennis and basketball courts.
“Great place to stay - I have booked private double room and it was huge, super clean and comfy bed, amazing quality for a hostel.”
138 hotel reviews
Average review score: 9.6
Just 100 metres from Shelly Beach, Hervey Bay Colonial Lodge features a saltwater swimming pool, unlimited free Wi-Fi and a covered BBQ area with outdoor seating.
“Very kind staff members, rooms very clean, comfortable beds”
426 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.7
Offering an outdoor pool and free parking, Palms Hervey Bay is located in the heart of Hervey Bay, just 300 metres from Torquay Beach.
“Staff were extremely friendly and very helpful. Accomodation clean and everything you could need is provided.”
Average review score: 7.8
Set on 6 acres of tropical landscaped gardens, the award-winning Discovery Parks – Hervey Bay features a large swimming pool and a games room.
“The reception staff especially Colleen were very warm, welcoming and helpful”
Average review score: 8.6
Located opposite Torquay Beach, Riviera Resort is set on 1.5 acres and offers a tennis court, a sauna and a swimming pool.
“Was a great resort. Ran out of toilet paper but that's my only criticism and balcony didn't get any sun....manager was superb thought and allowed me to check in early! Worth his weight in gold....! Many thanks.”
201 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.4
The 4-star Boat Harbour Resort provides affordable, comfortable accommodation on the Fraser Coast. Located opposite the beachfront, it provides limited views and free WiFi access for 1 hour.
“Very friendly host, accomodation is spacious, well equipped and shows love for a lot of nice and useful details. I would definitely stay again.”
Average review score: 9
Guests at Alexander Beachfront Apartments can go fishing or for a swim at Shelley Beach, located across the road. The property also offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi and free parking.
“Really well equipped apartment, spacious, secure parking and lovely, friendly on site managers.”
Average review score: 8.8
Ideally located just 300 metres from the beach in Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast, Whalecove Apartments offers contemporary, air-conditioned accommodation.
“Everything from my check in greeting to the day left was a complete joy and absolute pleasure.”
249 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.7
Located across the road from the beach and just 100 metres from the Urangan Pier, Urangan Motor Inn has rooms with air-conditioning, cable channels and free WiFi for 1 device.
“Great location Friendly staff that arranged excursions”
424 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.3
Featuring free WiFi, Buzers is set in Hervey Bay, 2 km from Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum. There is a shared kitchen at the property.
“Just great, value for money for sure!”
142 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.9
Situated opposite the beach in the centre of Hervey Bay, surrounded by a variety of restaurants, Sunseeker Motel offers a choice of motel rooms and self-contained apartments.
“Fantastic location beach over the road bars restaurants cafe near by and owners very nice and friendly. Room was very clean and decorated nicely with everything you could possibly need”
138 hotel reviews
Average review score: 9
Surrounded by tropical gardens, Pialba Motor Inn features a swimming pool, an outdoor heated hot tub, garden and covered BBQ area.
“Loved everything so helpful and friendly”
146 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.7
Located Hervey Bay, Charlton Apartments is a four star rated, fully self contained apartment resort offering an outdoor swimming pool and BBQ area.
“Spacious, lovely view of the beach, well equiped and modern kitchen”
Average review score: 9.2
Just 50 metres from Shelly Beach, this motel offers beautiful views of the tranquil waters of Hervey Bay from all rooms.
“The quietness was brilliant. The staff were so friendly, it made our stay so so lovely. The location was just perfect.”
314 hotel reviews
Average review score: 9.2
Located on The Esplanade overlooking Urangan Beach, Pier One Apartments boasts an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness centre.
“Very nice apartments,with full comfort. The location is great, just in front of the beach with a wonderful view on the ocean. The manager is very nice as well, always ready to help if needed. Breakfast was also provided. We highly recommend this place!”
Average review score: 8.2
Featuring free Wi-Fi, a cinema room and a swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers, Hervey Bay Flashpackers is just 7 minutes’ walk from Scarness Beach.
“Big kitchen good receptionist ! Clean facilities.”
181 hotel reviews
Average review score: 9.5
Located across the road from the Hervey Bay waterfront, Beachside Cottages features free WiFi and free bicycle hire. You can admire picturesque sea views.
“Jayesh was a fantastic host. We arrived and he took us on tour of the area in a beautiful vintage Chevrolet - a real experience! Such a warm, welcoming and very helpful host. The cottage was beautifully decorated and we felt right at home. Loved the outdoor shower and being able to wander across the road straight onto the beach. Thanks so much Jayesh, would definitely recommend to others.”
Average review score: 8.8
The Best Western Plus Quarterdecks Retreat is situated in the Boat Harbour precinct of Hervey Bay. Wi-Fi is available throughout the five-acre retreat free of charge.
“Superb in every way. Great location, great villa, great pool and very secure. Loved this place and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. 10/10”
Average review score: 9
Surrounded by 2 acres of tropical gardens full of native birds and wildlife, the award-winning Emeraldene Inn offers eco-friendly accommodation with a private patio, garden views, free WiFi.
“The privacy the environment and the location. Would surely recomend this place”
Average review score: 7.3
Located in Hervey Bay, Palace Hostels is just a 1-minute walk from Torquay Beach. It offers free WiFi and a 24/7 cinema room. All rooms offer city views.
“The place was clean and staff very friendly.”
Average review score: 9.1
Located opposite Torquay Beach, this motel offers accommodation with a balcony or patio overlooking the saltwater pool and garden. BBQ facilities and free parking are provided.
“Great rooms, right across from the beach. There are supermarkets and lots of nice cafes within easy walking distance up the road.The motel owners are a wonderfully friendly and helpful couple. We travel a lot, and this was by far one of the most welcoming places we've ever stayed”
324 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.4
Located in the heart of Hervey Bay, Silver Sands Apartments are just 50 metres from the patrolled area of Torquay Beach. It offers a heated saltwater outdoor pool and free on-site parking.
“I liked the location. I had a nice upstairs roomy apartment with a view,good little kitchenette(which is important to me), comfortable bed and very cosy and clean. I would be happy to go and stay there again”
Average review score: 9.4
Overlooking Hervey Bay, Lisianna Apartments offer self-contained accommodation with a private balcony and beautiful bay views. Guests can enjoy an outdoor meal using the BBQ facilities.
“The family gave us a very warm welcome on our arrival and helped us on choosing the right activities.”
Average review score: 8.6
Econo Lodge Fraser Gateway is located in the heart of Hervey Bay and walking distance to the esplanade, with its shopping centre, beer gardens and cafés. Free parking is available.
“The staff were wonderfully friendly and helpful,the rooms were spacious and clean,the bed was very comfy.”
144 hotel reviews
Average review score: 7.7
Located on The Esplanade opposite Torquay Beach, Jade Waters Apartments offer self-contained accommodation with a private balcony.
“The space and value for money was excellent. Also the proximity to food outlets and the beach was fantastic.”
Average review score: 8.5
Located on the Torquay Beach Esplanade, Bayshores offers self-contained accommodation with a private balcony and views of beautiful tropical gardens.
“Extra comfy bed - incredibly sweet owner; really went out of his way to ensure we had a pleasant stay.”
Average review score: 9
Horse riding and water sports await at Susan River Homestead Adventure Resort, set on 1600 acres with a private lake at its centre.
“Good and people were great. Very friendly”
Average review score: 8.3
Featuring free WiFi , free parking and free bicycle hire, The Friendly Hostel is 10 minutes’ walk from Torquay Beach. Guests enjoy a communal balcony offering ocean views.
“离海滩很近，女孩员工很友好，男员工或是老板很严肃，每个单元都有独立的厨房客厅，设施不错”
146 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8
Situated opposite Pialba Bay Beach and Seafront Oval, just 5 minutes’ walk from local shops and cafes, this motel offers free Wi-Fi, a heated pool and a restaurant.
“The room was particularly large.”
139 hotel reviews
Average review score: 9.8
Situated 5 km from Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum in Hervey Bay, this air-conditioned holiday home features a patio and a garden with a barbecue.
“This house was very clean & comfortable. Every detail had been thought of. Location was perfect with shops & harbour near by. Lots of little touches & the dog treats were an extra bonus. We will definitely stay again & recommend highly to other people. We recommend Spirit of Hervey Bay for whale watching tours.”
Average review score: 9.6
Just 5 minutes’ walk from Urangan Beach and Urangan Pier, Boomerang Beach House features a wrap-around balcony and a patio with BBQ facilities and outdoor furniture.
“Very close to Urangan pier, house was clean and well appointed. Comfortable beds and couch, good air conditioning in all bedrooms and lounge, Wii console was great for my son, really good wifi supplied.”
Average review score: 8.5
With a great seafront location, the family-owned Hervey Bay Motel offers a relaxed base with home comforts, from which to visit the World Heritage listed Fraser Island and the Great Barrier Reef.
“Just in front of the beach, quiet, very comfortable bed, large room, excellent wifi, very helpful staff, everything we could need. We could leave our motorcycles there while on a 2 days tour on Fraser Island.”
286 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8
Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Mango tourist Hostel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Hervey Bay, 300 metres from Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum. Free private parking is available on...
“The owner of the hostel was friendly and helpful and made us feel at home straight away. Really nice homely feel to the hostel with a nice outdoor space to eat and chill in the evening.”
Average review score: 9.4
Located on Point Vernon, only 50 metres from the Esplanade, Villa Cavour offers free breakfast each morning and free Wi-Fi. Relax in your spacious air-conditioned bedroom or in the gazebo by the pool....
“The house is in a good location, close to the beach and the long Esplanade. It's very well appointed, everything as you would wish, nice and clean. But the highlight was the welcome and the extreme helpfulness of the lady who ran it. She let us in early, she allowed us to keep our bags there all day - she even gave us a lift to the bus stop. She was, indeed, the perfect host!”
Average review score: 8.4
Offering free WiFi, the Woolshed Backpackers is 5 minutes’ walk from Scarness Beach.
“The staff were very friendly upon arrival and had lots of information about the local area to share with us. The rooms were very clean and the bed was comfortable. The hostel has a homely feel to it and guests are made to feel very welcome. Great facilities and everything was nice and clean! Fantastic job Woolshed!”
169 hotel reviews
Average review score: 7.7
Just 50 metres from the beach, Sunrise Units offers self-contained apartments with ocean views. The property is ideally located for visits to the world heritage-listed Fraser Island.
“Its a lovely spot not too close to the night life so you cant sleep but still within walking distance for fantastic meals. Units are simple and clean. Marlene made sure we were well taken care of and comfortable. I highly recommend this place for a pleasant stay at Hervey Bay.”
Average review score: 9.6
Located on Charlton Esplanade in Hervey Bay, Aqua Luxury Penthouse boasts stunning views over Hervey Bay, Fraser Island and the historic Urangan Pier.
“The quality of the furnishings & appliances. Everything.”
Average review score: 9.2
Located in Hervey Bay, this holiday home is less than a 5-minute drive from local shops, restaurants and cafes. Urangan Pier is a 10-minute derive away. Free private parking is available on site.
“This place was amazing will definitely be back”
Average review score: 9.4
Anchor In is a detached holiday home with a patio, set in Hervey Bay in the Queensland Region. The holiday home is 2.2 km from Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum.
“Excellent location, lovely, clean and homely. Couldn't recommend highly enough!”
Seascape Cottage offers accommodation in Hervey Bay. The property is 3.5 km from Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum and free private parking is offered.
Average review score: 8.9
Just a few metres from the beach in Hervey Bay, the Allegra Hervey Bay offers luxurious, spacious, self-contained apartments and direct access to the Fraser Island World Heritage Site.
“Great location, clean and comfortable apartment, beautiful view”
Average review score: 8.2
Mantra Hervey Bay is positioned on the waterfront, overlooking the Urangan Marina. All rooms have balconies with views over the marina toward the beach, which is just 500 metres away.
“Location and friendly helpful staff.”
Average review score: 8.2
Beachside Motor Inn is located just off the beach in Pialba, Hervey Bay, just 200 metres from the town centre. It has a saltwater pool, barbecue facilities and guest laundry.
“staff very friendly and helpful”
112 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.8
Located on the Esplanade alongside the Urangan Harbour, Ramada Hervey Bay boasts an outdoor pool with a spa pool, a restaurant and free WiFi.
“The service and friendly staff”
1215 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.2
With direct beach access, BreakFree Great Sandy Straits offers air-conditioned apartments with uninterrupted views of the bay and marina. Facilities include a family pool and 2 full-size tennis...
“The location,easy to find and the quality of the staff made our stay one of the highlights of our holiday in Australia”
Average review score: 8.5
Wake up to stunning ocean views at Hervey Bay Oceanfront Penthouse, boasting an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
“room size and view were awesome. Roof top bath is worth using.”
Average review score: 8.3
Located 3.4 km from Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum, Silver Sands Studio Room offers accommodation in Hervey Bay. The apartment is 1.5 km from Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens.
“Stayed in studio flat , very private, clean light & comfortable . Lady in charge very helpful . Right on beach front .fab place”
Located 5 km from Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum in Hervey Bay, this air-conditioned holiday home features a garden with a barbecue. Guests benefit from balcony and a terrace.
Average review score: 9.4
Set in a quiet area of Hervey Bay, Torquay Terrace Bed & Breakfast is less than 10 minutes' walk from pristine beaches, restaurants, shopping, tourist attractions and fishing spots.
“what can I say? was owner Cheryl the best part or was it the luxurious bed with matching brocade curtains, or perhaps the spa-bath or the grand breakfast? I really could not decide what was the best, but it was just fantastic.”
Average review score: 9.1
Featuring free WiFi and a barbecue, Shady Grove B&B offers pet-friendly accommodation in Hervey Bay, 3.4 km from Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum. Free private parking is available on site.
“The couple who run it were lovely and they took our booking at 10pm on the night we needed a place so saved our skin. Really great place and a nice big bed”
Average review score: 9.3
Located on the waterfront and just 15 metres from the beach, Beachfront Luxury Tingeera 101 is ideally situated on the Esplanade with easy access to local restaurants, cafes, oceanside parks.
“Amazing place to stay 10 out of 10! Clean, spacious, modern and well equipped with everything we needed for a home style stay. Massive 3 bedroom apartment with great views to the beach and top BBQ area for dining with friends and I loved sitting in the garden at night stargazing with a glass of wine. We are totally booking to stay here again when we come back for Whale Watching!”
