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A swimming pool with blue tiles, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.
A courtyard with a large tree, a building with a balcony, and a body of water in the background.
A wooden deck with white tables and chairs, overlooking a lake with lush greenery and a building with a sloped roof.

1. Nightcap at Kondari Resort

Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Urangan
Australia
Des
CA $128
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by modern buildings with balconies and outdoor seating areas.
A bar area with three black bar stools, a wooden counter, and a shelf with bottles.
A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living room.
A multi-story building with a storefront labeled "RAMADA" and "HERVEY BAY".

2. Ramada Hervey Bay

Ramada Hervey Bay
Urangan
Australia
Roslyn
CA $238
CA $261 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Ramada Hervey Bay
A spacious atrium with a high ceiling, multiple levels, and a central open area with seating and plants.
An aerial view of a beach with a clear gradient from white sand to turquoise water, surrounded by dense forest.
A deck with wicker furniture, a glass door leading to a room, and a balcony with a railing.
A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and large windows allowing natural light.

3. Kingfisher Bay Resort

Kingfisher Bay Resort
K'gari (Fraser Island)
Australia
Bruce
CA $197
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Kingfisher Bay Resort
A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a marina in the background.
A balcony with a table set for tea, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A modern reception area with a curved reception desk, bright green seating, large windows, and potted plants.
A waterfront hotel with a large building, a dock, and several boats.

4. Mantra Hervey Bay

Mantra Hervey Bay
Urangan
Australia
deborah
CA $176
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Mantra Hervey Bay
A modern multi-story residential building with multiple balconies and large windows.
Room
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a window with a view of greenery.
A patio with a glass-top table and chairs, a wooden pergola, and lush greenery.

5. Quarterdecks Retreat

Quarterdecks Retreat
Urangan
United States
Robin
CA $258
CA $258 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Quarterdecks Retreat
A reception desk with framed certificates, a 'Book Here' sign, and promotional posters for tours and resorts.
A residential driveway with a house, surrounded by various plants and trees.
A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a black metal fence and lush green grass.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

6. Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge

Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge
Urraween
Australia
Dean
CA $132
CA $145 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with palm trees and a blue building.
A rooftop pool area with multiple umbrellas and a decorative spherical object.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, a wooden wall, and a window.
A room with a grey sofa, a wooden floor, a sliding glass door, and a window with a black blind.

7. Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay

Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay
Torquay
Australia
Tanya
CA $114
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay
Dock
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen with a microwave.
A view from a balcony with a wooden railing, a chair, and a table.
A two-story building with a swimming pool in front.

8. Boat Harbour Stays

Boat Harbour Stays
Urangan
Australia
Shaun
CA $183
CA $202 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Boat Harbour Stays
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with chairs.
A poolside area with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a building with a sign in the background.
A beach with a red walkway, rocky shoreline, and palm trees.
A hotel entrance with a grey metal fence, palm trees, and blue and yellow awnings.

9. Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay

Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay
Pialba
Australia
Rao
CA $132
CA $145 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay
A beach with two people walking, trees, and a calm lake.
A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, a blue sofa, and a wooden bar area with bottles.
A wooden signpost with directions to beach, car park, laundry shed, and toilets & showers.
A hammock under a wooden structure surrounded by lush greenery and a pathway.

10. Woolshed Eco Lodge

Woolshed Eco Lodge
Scarness
Australia
Serhiy
CA $93
CA $93 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Woolshed Eco Lodge
The Main Street Motel with a reception area, a sign indicating a motel vacancy, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and storage cabinets.
A reception desk with wooden cabinets, a counter, and various informational posters including a dive brochure and a 2018 events calendar.

11. Main Street Motel

Main Street Motel
Pialba
United States
Abigail
CA $123
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Main Street Motel
A beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and some rocks in the foreground.
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a building labeled "TOWER COURT."
A two-story building with balconies, a swimming pool, and tropical plants.
A hotel entrance with a concrete driveway leading to a covered area, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

12. Tower Court Motel

Tower Court Motel
Torquay
Australia
Glenn
CA $130
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Tower Court Motel
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a glass table and chairs.
A swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding buildings and palm trees.
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a pool and lush greenery.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a green sofa in a living area with a view of greenery outside.

13. Ramada Encore by Wyndham Whale Cove

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Whale Cove
Urangan
Australia
Jana
CA $226
CA $249 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Whale Cove
A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.
A modern kitchen with a dark countertop, a coffee machine, and a tea box. There is a beige sofa and a dining table with chairs in the background.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a white railing.
A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, white pillows, and a green leaf-patterned pillow. A painting of a plant hangs above the bed.

14. Sunseeker Motel

Sunseeker Motel
Scarness
Australia
wolf
CA $151
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Sunseeker Motel
A resort with a large building, outdoor seating, and a pond.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.
A beach with a pier extending into the water, a sandy shore, and a person walking along the beach.

15. Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay

Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay
Torquay
Australia
Gerard
CA $138
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay
A wooden staircase leading to a door with a light fixture above it, surrounded by potted plants.
A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.
A hallway with a chandelier, a mirror, a chair, and a table with flowers.
A dining area with a round wooden table, black chairs, and a chandelier. There is a kitchen area with shelves and a refrigerator in the background.

16. Cypress BnB

Cypress BnB
Urangan
Australia
Paul
CA $214
CA $214 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Cypress BnB
A balcony with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees.
Living area
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A view through a window of a building overlooking a beach with a clear sky, a few trees, and a body of water.

17. Eden By The Bay

Eden By The Bay
Scarness
United States
Melissa
CA $174
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Eden By The Bay
A rectangular hot tub with a waterfall feature, surrounded by a wooden fence and palm trees.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a wicker sofa, and a tiled floor.
A two-story motel with a balcony on the upper floor, outdoor seating, and palm trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a mirror on the wall.

18. Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park
Scarness
Australia
Chontell
CA $118
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park
A room with a view of the ocean through sheer curtains, a small table with chairs, and a tiled floor.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.
A beach with a rocky shoreline and a pier extending into the water.
View from room

19. Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa

Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
Urangan
Australia
Warwick
CA $264
CA $264 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
A two-story building with a balcony, a signboard for Ambassador Motor Lodge, and a gated entrance.
A multi-story parking garage with several cars parked.
Room
A swimming pool with a large sculpture, a lifeguard stand, and a blue deck area.

20. Ambassador Motor Lodge

Ambassador Motor Lodge
Pialba
Australia
Peter
CA $148
CA $163 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Ambassador Motor Lodge
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Stay near popular River Heads attractions

River Heads Ferry Dock

8.8/10 (69 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in River Heads with a trip to River Heads Ferry Dock.
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River Heads Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at River Heads Reserve, a lovely green space in River Heads.
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Learn more about River Heads

This coastal gateway serves as your jumping-off point for whale watching tours and ferry trips to Fraser Island. Board a boat at the River Heads terminal for adventures among humpbacks or exploring the world's largest sand island.

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An aerial view of a coastal area with a large body of water, several small islands, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

Top River Heads Hotel Reviews

Mantra Hervey Bay

Mantra Hervey Bay

8/10 Good
"Liked the view from the balcony, good size bed, shower over spa bath not ideal & very slow elevator -otherwise good"
Tania 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Mantra Hervey Bay
Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay

Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Great weekend away from the big city."
Stephanie 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort

Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort

8/10 Good
"Room was great with ocean view, I was happy but room was a bit tired"
robert 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort
McNevin's Maryborough Motel

McNevin's Maryborough Motel

10/10 Excellent
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Omar 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
McNevin's Maryborough Motel
Ramada Hervey Bay

Ramada Hervey Bay

8/10 Good
"Very noisey couldn’t sleep in past 6am cleaning staff very good, Breakfast and staff in dining room Not so good."
Graham 4-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Ramada Hervey Bay
Nightcap at Kondari Resort

Nightcap at Kondari Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Could not fault our stay here, would highly recommend. We had a studio queen & it was very spacious, clean with tasteful colour scheme. Staff were friendly & professional. Meals at the hotel were great & definitely good value for what you got."
Maureen 2-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Ned Kelly's Motel

Ned Kelly's Motel

8/10 Good
"Nice comfy bed. Felt safe. Great value for families."
Nicole 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Ned Kelly's Motel
Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay

Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Convenient place for an overnight stay with the kids"
Rao 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay
Quarterdecks Retreat

Quarterdecks Retreat

10/10 Excellent
"Great accommodation! We were a family of 6 adults and there was plenty of space for everyone. Super clean and great location. Close to the esplanade, Woolworths and whale watching departure. I highly recommend this accommodation."
Gay 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Quarterdecks Retreat

More cheap stays in River Heads

Woolshed Eco Lodge

Woolshed Eco Lodge

181 Torquay Rd Scarness QLD
CA $93
CA $93 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
includes taxes & fees
Woolshed Eco Lodge
Maryborough Motel and Conference Center

Maryborough Motel and Conference Center

298 Walker St Maryborough QLD
CA $103
CA $113 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
includes taxes & fees
Maryborough Motel and Conference Center
Beachside 2-bed Apartment With Secure Parking

Beachside 2-bed Apartment With Secure Parking

Hervey Bay QLD
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10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Beachside 2-bed Apartment With Secure Parking
Relaxing Townhouse Steps From the Beach

Relaxing Townhouse Steps From the Beach

Hervey Bay QLD
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8/10 Very good! (1 review)
Relaxing Townhouse Steps From the Beach
Spacious Esplanade Apartment With Rooftop Access

Spacious Esplanade Apartment With Rooftop Access

Hervey Bay QLD
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The Palms - Beach Retreat With Pool, Garden, BBQ

The Palms - Beach Retreat With Pool, Garden, BBQ

Toogoom QLD
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in River Heads?
The best area to stay in River Heads is generally along its main road, River Heads Road, particularly near the ferry terminals, as this is where most of the accommodation and amenities are located.This area is primarily residential with a quiet, relaxed feel. It offers direct access to the ferry services for Fraser Island (K'gari) and has a few local shops and eateries. The general layout is spread out along the coastline, providing views over the Great Sandy Strait.For travellers planning a trip to Fraser Island (K'gari), staying near the ferry terminals is incredibly convenient. It minimises travel time on the morning of your departure and allows for an easy return. Many accommodations here offer parking, which is a significant plus if you're leaving your car while exploring the island.Couples looking for a peaceful getaway before or after their Fraser Island adventure will find the waterfront properties along River Heads Road appealing. These often boast balconies with water views, superb for enjoying a quiet evening.
When is the best time to go to River Heads?
The best time to visit River Heads is during the dry season, which runs from May to October, as this period offers the most pleasant weather for exploring the region.During these months, you can expect clear skies, lower humidity, and comfortable temperatures, typically ranging from 20°C to 25°C. This makes it ideal for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife spotting, particularly for those looking to visit Fraser Island (K'gari), as the ferry terminal is located in River Heads.Couples looking for a relaxing escape will appreciate the consistently good weather for enjoying the peaceful coastal setting and the views across to Fraser Island. It's also a prime time for wildlife enthusiasts, as the cooler months often coincide with whale watching season, with humpback whales passing through the waters off the coast.Families will find the dry season superb for outdoor adventures without the discomfort of high humidity or the higher chance of rain.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in River Heads.
How much is the nightly rate at a River Heads hotel?
Prices for hotels in River Heads often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $93 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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