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Heron Island Resort


Hotel class 4.0 of 5
Via Gladstone, Heron Island 4000, Australia
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1 of 5 stars
12 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Heron Island (Voyages) provided one disappointment after another. The hotel is beyond tired and more like a charter holiday camp than an exclusive island getaway. Despite paying 750 AUD per night for a Point Suite, the room was not very well cleaned and the promised welcome champagne and canapes several days to arrive after multiplephone calls to room service. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
12 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

I hadnt read an reviews on this island until I'd already been.....but I've been back in UK for 5 months now since my visit but I left my heart on Heron ;).....to read about people complaining about birds I find amusing, when you read anything about the island you'll see it IS a bird sanctuary and nesting place and has... more

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4 of 5 stars
Sydney
18 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

Reading some of the reviews, I felt I had to add my experience during a 6 day stay on Heron. I guess for some overseas guests they do not appreciate the island is a National Park , the bird life was there first and the resort has been there for decades. Native wildlife in national parks in Australia is protected... more

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1 of 5 stars
Canada
1 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/2 found this review helpful

Pool loungers and Life Saving equipment were covered in bird droppings when we were there and remained that way for five days. Birds were inside the restaurant and jumped up onto a woman's plate. Three birds swooped and bite my hand to get my sandwich when I was in the open air lobby. The island smelled of bird droppings--- we... more

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3 of 5 stars
brisbane
25 Apr 2009 | Trip type: Family

Take the package deals for food. The menu nights are very ordinary and for the kids buffet on those nights terrible. The rest of the time the buffet is great. The staff in food area fantatic. especially Simon and Renee great job. Take your own snorkell gear and scuba gear - expensive to hire. The snorkelling of the beach is... more

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4 of 5 stars
Sydney, Australia
8 Apr 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Its all about timing: If you want to see turtles laying eggs- go in summer but then you have to use ear plugs every night because 70000 birds on the island will otherwise send you home with shattered ear drums.The birds nest under the buildings but after a week I got used to the noise. We travelled to Heron in... more

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4 of 5 stars
North Yorkshire,UK
15 Feb 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We were there at the end of January and into February 2009. The trip out on the boat was rough, but they did warn us and supplied ses sickness pills before boarding, and the crew were excellent and obviously experienced as they knew before I did that IWas having problems. Arrival at the resort was smooth and organised and there... more

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2 of 5 stars
Edinburgh
2 Jan 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

Heron island is pleasant but overpriced. It does not provide luxury accommodation, facilities, food or service. But it is clean, the staff pleasant and the food and accommodation basic but acceptable. But in my opinion, if you are not a diver, sea lover or bird lover this place is not for you and you will be disappointed - for the... more

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4 of 5 stars
Bangkok, Thailand
12 Sep 2004
5/5 found this review helpful

Heron Island was alot of fun. Accomodation is not luxury but bright and airy and attractive. We had a room with a balcony and seaview that was lovely. The island is perfect for families but also very nice for couples. It is quite possible to get away from the crowds except perhaps if at mealtimes and if you want to... more

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1 of 5 stars
Ferrara
16 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Sono stata alla Heron dal 23 al 26 ottobre 2009 come tappa del viaggio di nozze, dopo aver insistito con... more

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Address: Via Gladstone, Heron Island 4000, Australia
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