Beachfront hotels in Hervey Bay

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Hervey Bay. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Santalina On Hervey Bay Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Resort. 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. Santalina on Hervey Bay Apartments are only 400 metres from the famous Urangan Pier. Shops, restaurants and the boat harbour are within walking distance. Santalina on Hervey Bay offers 1 and 2-bedroom air-conditioned apartments with large balcony, fully equipped kitchen, private laundry and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The property features a saltwater swimming pool. Facilities include a barbecue area, IGB of free in-room WiFi access per device, per day and free secure underground parking. Guests have free access to a DVD library. The tour desk can arrange whale watching cruises and trips to Fraser Island. Santalina on Hervey Bay is a 10-minute drive from Hervey Bay Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 230 AUD.

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• 2 Riviera Resort Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Resort. Located opposite Torquay Beach, Riviera Resort is set on 1.5 acres and offers a tennis court, a sauna and a swimming pool. All accommodation boasts 2 balconies, a fully equipped kitchen and partial sea and beach views. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. Surrounded by tropical gardens, Hervey Bay Riviera Resort is 10 minutes' walk from Torquay Pier. It is 6 minutes' drive from WetSide Water Education Park and 7 minutes' drive from Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club. You can enjoy an outdoor meal in the BBQ area, while younger guests explore the children's playground. The tour desk books trips to Fraser Island and whale watching. All air-conditioned accommodation features full laundry facilities, a dishwasher and a dining setting. Each has a lounge area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Show full description Guest review score 8.1

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• 3 Boat Harbour Studio Apartments and Villas Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Resort. The 3.5-star Boat Harbour Studio Apartments and Villas provides affordable, comfortable accommodation on the Fraser Coast. Located opposite the beachfront, it provides limited views and free WiFi access for 1 hour. Each self-catering room at Boat Harbour Studio Apartments and Villas features a balcony, offering glimpses of the surrounding birdlife. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. The kitchenette is equipped with microwave, refrigerator and cooking facilities for preparing light meals. Guests can enjoy the barbecue area and outdoor swimming pool. Boat Harbour Studio Apartments and Villas is a 10-minute drive from Centro Shopping Centre and 20 minutes’ drive from Fraser Coast Airport. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 165 AUD.

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• 4 The Beach Motel Hervey Bay Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Motel. 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. Free WiFi provided. There is a range of comfortable accommodation on offer, from standard motel rooms to larger self-contained apartments. All have air conditioning and many also include a kitchenette. The motel has its own landscaped pool with spa area and barbecue facilities. Nearby restaurants are available for guests. Hervey Bay's The Beach Motel is situated between Gympie and Bundaberg and is ideally positioned to explore the famous Fraser Coast. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 129 AUD.

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• 5 The Bay Apartments Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. 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. Set in lovely tropical gardens, all air-conditioned apartments feature a private balcony with ocean or pool views. A complimentary starter pack of tea and coffee are given on arrival. Laundry facilities and a full kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave are standard in all apartments. Each modern apartment features flat-screen cable TV and a DVD player. Most apartments also have a hot tub or a spa bath. The Bay Apartments Hervey Bay are 5 minutes’ drive from the Botanic Gardens, and 10 minutes’ drive from Hervey Bay Airport. Urangan Boat Harbour, the departure point for whale watching tours, is 5 km away. Guests can work out in the fitness centre or prepare a meal using the barbecue facilities provided. The hotel also offers a sauna and a tour desk that books a range of tours including whale watching, dinner cruises and horse riding. Trips to Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island can also be arranged. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 6 Shelly Bay Resort Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Opposite a family friendly beach, Shelly Bay Resort provides 4-star fully self-contained apartments, with views of Hervey Bay from every apartment. It features a lagoon-style swimming pool and free WiFi is provided. All apartments at Shelly Bay Resort are air-conditioned and feature ceiling fans, elevator access and LCD TV with satellite channels. All apartments also have a fully equipped kitchen. The outdoor pool is surrounded by tropical gardens with a barbecue and entertainment area. Guests have access to a half-size tennis court and children's playground. Shelly Bay Resort is the ideal gateway to Fraser Island and The Great Barrier Reef. The tour desk can provide travel advice and book seasonal whale-watching trips and tours to Lady Elliot Island and Fraser Island. Free secure covered parking is provided. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 165 AUD.

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• 7 Sunseeker Motel Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Motel. Situated opposite the beach in the centre of Hervey Bay, surrounded by a variety of restaurants and a convenience store, Sunseeker Motel offers a choice of motel rooms and self-contained apartments. Each room and apartment includes air conditioning, ceiling fans, refrigerator, microwave, kettle and toaster. All have a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Facilities include a BBQ area, self-service guest laundry and free luggage storage. Covered car parking is provided, along with parking for boats, heavy vehicles, vans and trailers. Guests enjoy free WiFi and a large outdoor swimming pool. Sunseeker Motel Hervey Bay is just 5km from Urangan Pier. It is a 10-minute drive from Hervey Bay Airport. The Beach house Hotel is located 90 metres away, offering live entertainment, great meals, bar, bottle shop and TAB. The tour desk can arrange trips to Fraser Island, Lady Elliott Island and seasonal whale watching. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 151 AUD.

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• 8 Hervey Bay Motel Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Motel. Under new management from 2020 and with a great seafront location, 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. All the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, cable TV and free WiFi. Hervey Bay Motel is located on the Charlton Esplanade, just 15 minutes' walk from Urangan Pier and Bayswater Bar & Grill, amongst other restaurants and cafes. Hervey Bay Motel is located across the road from a popular swimming beach. Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 110 AUD.

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• 9 Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa offers apartment style accommodation opposite the Urangan Beach Pier. Located on the waterfront, it features 2 lagoon pools and a restaurant. Guests enjoy free WiFi and unlimited access to a variety of free in-room movies. Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa offers self-contained 1, 2 and 3-bedroom suites, all featuring a spa bath. All guests have unlimited access to a large variety of new release in-room movies. Most apartments also offer views over Hervey Bay and Fraser Island. Leisure facilities include a day spa and a fitness centre. The tour desk can arrange activities such as whale watching, swimming, boat tours and fishing. Guests can enjoy a relaxed meal or drinks at Bayswater Bistro & Bar which offers views over the beach and pier. Salt Cafe serves modern Australian cuisine at breakfast and lunch. Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa is located only 10 minutes’ drive from the Fraser Coast Airport and 2 hours' drive from the Sunshine Coast. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 209 AUD.

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• 10 White Crest Apartments Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Located directly opposite Torquay Beach, these apartments with heated swimming pool include free cable TV and a private balcony with full or partial views over the bay, garden or pool. Free WiFi is provided. Each apartment at White Crest features spacious open-plan lounge and dining areas. The fully equipped kitchen has a microwave and dishwasher. Laundry facilities are also provided. Free secure underground car parking is provided. The tropical landscaped gardens feature a barbecue area, plus a heated swimming pool with a plunge pool, shallow pool for young children, and a spa pool. The tour desk can arrange whale watching tours and trips to Fraser Island. White Crest Apartments is less than 10 minutes’ drive to Hervey Bay town centre. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 187 AUD.

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• 11 Charlton on The Esplanade Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Located Hervey Bay, Charlton on The Esplanade is a four star rated, fully self contained apartment resort offering an outdoor swimming pool and BBQ area. Charlton on The Esplanade is located directly opposite the Torquay Surf Club and patrolled beach and is in easy walking distance to a range of local shops, restaurants Each apartment has its own private balcony with seating to enjoy the amazing ocean views, lush tropical gardens, outdoor swimming pool, gazebo and barbecue area. All accommodation at Charlton on The Esplanade features modern furnishings and a fully equipped kitchen. Walk-in wardrobes and en suite bathrooms are also included. WiFi internet access is available. The tour desk can arrange tours available in the bay area at no extra charge. Hervey Bay town centre with shopping and cinemas are a 10-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.3

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• 12 Eden by the Bay Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. 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. Guests can choose rooms or self-contained apartments, all of which are air conditioned and have a refrigerator, a CD player and outdoor furniture. Most feature a fully equipped kitchen and lovely ocean views. Eden by the Bay Hervey Bay is 5 minutes’ drive from the town centre. You can take a ferry from Urangan Boat Harbour, located 10 minutes’ drive away, to the popular Fraser Island. Hervey Bay Airport is less than 15 minutes’ drive. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 155 AUD.

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• 13 Tower Court Motel Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Motel. Located opposite Torquay Beach, this motel offers accommodation with a balcony or patio overlooking the saltwater pool and garden. Free parking is provided. All suites and rooms are air conditioned and have a kitchenette equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, kitchenware and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has a TV and private bathroom. Tower Court Hervey Bay offers free luggage storage and has a guest laundry. The tour desk books Fraser Island tours, whale-watching cruises and fishing charters, Lady Elliott Island tours and holidays. Just 5 minutes’ walk from Torquay’s restaurants and shops, Tower Court Motel is a 9-minute drive from Eagles Nest Golf Course and a 12-minute drive from Hervey Bay Airport. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 150 AUD.

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• 14 BreakFree Great Sandy Straits Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. 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 courts. BreakFree Great Sandy Straits Hervey Bay is only 20 metres from restaurants and shops at the Great Sandy Straits Marina. It is 50 metres from the beach and 5 km from Hervey Bay Airport. Each apartment includes a kitchenette or fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and a living area with TV. All apartments have a large balcony overlooking the beach, or a courtyard with grassed patio area. Guests have access to 2 outdoor swimming pools, barbecue facilities, a games room and sauna. There is an internet kiosk in the reception area. Free secure parking is provided. Show full description Guest review score 7.6

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• 15 Coconut Palms On The Bay Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. 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. Coconut Palms On The Bay is located in the heart of Scarness, 15 minutes’ drive from Hervey Bay Airport. Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum is just 400 metres away. All apartments have spacious seating and dining areas and are beautifully decorated with Balinese furniture. Each apartment includes a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Coconut Palms Hervey Bay offers a guest laundry and free on-site parking. Check-in is via a fully automated check-in kiosk. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 145 AUD.

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• 16 Shelly Beach Motel Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Motel. Just 50 metres from Shelly Beach, this motel offers beautiful views of the tranquil waters of Hervey Bay from all rooms. Each room boasts free WiFi and its own private balcony or courtyard with outdoor seating. Shelly Beach Motel is situated at the quiet end of Hervey Bay, less than 20 minutes’ drive from River Heads Ferry Terminal, providing access to Fraser Island. Neptune’s Reefworld is 2.5 km away. All rooms at Shelly Beach Motel include lounge chairs, air conditioning and ceiling fans. Tea/coffee making facilities are provided, along with a refrigerator and microwave. Free covered car parking is available and there is also space for boats and trailers. Guests have access to a BBQ area and shared laundry. There are restaurants and shops within a 10-minute walk. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 135 AUD.

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• 17 Urangan Motor Inn Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Motel. Located opposite the beach and just 100 metres from the Urangan Pier, Urangan Motor Inn has rooms with air-conditioning and free WiFi for 1 device. Covered parking is available for some rooms. Urangan Motor Inn is situated at the quieter end of Hervey Bay, only 5 minutes' drive from Hervey Bay Airport and 20 minutes' drive from River Heads, the gateway to Fraser Island. All rooms have a refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities, a seating area, wardrobe and an en suite bathroom. Guests will enjoy waking up to the sounds of Rainbow Lorikeets who live in the foreshore trees. Tours and day trips to Fraser Island, Lady Elliot Island, whale watching, scenic flights and fishing charters can be booked at reception. Show full description Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around 104 AUD.

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• 18 Villa Venezia Apt 3 - Spacious Hervey Bay beachfront apartment Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Apartment. Boasting accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Villa Venezia Apt 3 - Spacious Hervey Bay beachfront apartment is set in Hervey Bay. The air-conditioned accommodation is 200 metres from Torquay Beach, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The apartment has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. Guests at the apartment can enjoy diving and fishing nearby, or make the most of the year-round outdoor pool. Scarness Beach is 1.3 km from Villa Venezia Apt 3 - Spacious Hervey Bay beachfront apartment, while Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hervey Bay, 5 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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• 19 545 Esplanade Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Lodge. Offering renovated, two-bedroom apartments with water views and two-bedroom cottages with private terraces and parking, 545 Esplanade features free unlimited WiFi and is set on the beachfront in Hervey Bay. All accommodation is air-conditioned and comes with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a kitchen or kitchenette with an oven. The apartments feature a wrap-around verandah. All apartments and cottages at 545 Esplanade also provide guests with a private bathroom with free toiletries. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling and cycling are possible in the surroundings. Fraser Island is 26 km from the apartment, while Maryborough is 35 km away. The nearest airport is Hervey Bay Airport, 5 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 20 Lisianna Apartments Hervey Bay, Australia

  

  Apartment. Lisianna Apartments is a beachfront property set in Hervey Bay, less than 1 km from Torquay Beach and a 6-minute walk from Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 300 metres from Scarness Beach, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling nearby. WetSide Water Education Park is 1.8 km from the apartment, while Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club is 3.4 km away. The nearest airport is Hervey Bay, 6 km from Lisianna Apartments, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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