Description
Location
Covering 18 hectares, the island lies on the Tropic of Capricorn (23 degrees south of the equator), 72 km north-east off the coast of Gladstone, central Queensland. It is 534 km north of Brisbane and 1,183 km south of Cairns. Heron Island operates 1 hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) all year round. Gladstone Airport is approximately 72 km from the resort.
Facilities
The resort has a lift and features 109 rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The resort has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Film fans will find plenty of 'lights, camera, action' at the cinema. A number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a TV room. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a babysitting service, a childcare service, medical assistance, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus.
Rooms
Air conditioning and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can relax and enjoy the sea views from the balcony or private terrace of some rooms. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed, a king-size bed or a sofa bed. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. For guests' convenience, units include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. Other features include a telephone, a TV, a radio, a CD player and WiFi. Slippers are included. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided in the bathrooms, which include a shower and a bathtub. The resort has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex ensures comfortable swimming with its soothing salt water. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. For guests who wish to keep active, tennis and fishing are available. A wide range of sports are available, including water sports such as canoeing, kayaking and snorkelling or, for a fee, diving. Sport and leisure options include yoga or, for a fee, table tennis and billiards. Various wellness options are available at the resort, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon and massage treatments. The resort offers plenty of activities and entertainment options, including an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2024. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124971
Meals
Dining facilities include a restaurant, a café and a bar. Catering options include half board and full board. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The resort also offers special catering options.
Features
Bar
Coffee/ Tea Maker
Direct Dial Telephone
Hair Dryer
Iron
Mini Bar
Restaurant
Room Service
SPA
Shops
Swimming Pool
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