As a major tourist destination on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, Hervey Bay offers a wide and varied range of accommodation to suit different travel styles, budgets, and needs. The majority of options are concentrated along the scenic Charlton Esplanade, stretching through the main suburbs of Urangan, Torquay, Scarness, and Pialba, ensuring most visitors have easy access to the city’s beaches and attractions.

The main types of tourist accommodation in Hervey Bay are:

Serviced Apartments and Apartment Resorts

This is arguably the most popular and abundant accommodation style in Hervey Bay. These properties offer self-contained one, two, or three-bedroom apartments with full kitchen and laundry facilities. They are ideal for families, groups, or travellers planning a longer stay who appreciate the extra space and self-catering options. Many of these operate as resorts, featuring extensive facilities.

• Key Features: Full kitchens, laundries, separate living areas, private balconies, resort-style pools, gyms, and BBQ areas.
• Examples: Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa, Mantra Hervey Bay, Akama Resort, The Bay Apartments.

Hotels and Resorts

While many resorts fall into the apartment category, some operate more like traditional hotels, offering private rooms and suites alongside extensive guest facilities. These are often located in the prime tourist hub of Urangan, near the marina.

• Key Features: On-site restaurants and bars, lagoon-style swimming pools, spas, tour desks, and room service.
• Examples: Ramada by Wyndham Hervey Bay, Kondari Hotel.

Motels and Motor Inns

The classic Australian motel is a staple along the Hervey Bay Esplanade. Motels offer convenient and accessible accommodation, typically with on-site parking directly outside the room. While generally more budget-friendly, many have been updated and provide comfortable, clean rooms with essential amenities.

• Key Features: Ground-floor rooms, easy parking, en-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, and often a swimming pool. Some may offer basic kitchenette facilities.
• Examples: Beachside Motor Inn, Sunseeker Motel, Tower Court Motel, Best Western Ambassador Motor Lodge.

Caravan and Holiday Parks

Catering to travellers with caravans, motorhomes, and tents, Hervey Bay’s holiday parks are extremely popular, especially with families and “grey nomads.” These parks are often located in prime beachfront positions and have expanded their offerings to include a variety of cabins and even “glamping” safari tents.

• Key Features: Powered and unpowered sites, modern cabins (from basic to deluxe), camp kitchens, laundries, swimming pools, playgrounds, and water parks. Many are pet-friendly (on application).
• Examples: Discovery Parks – Fraser Street, Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay, BIG4 Hervey Bay Holiday Park, the council-run Beachfront Tourist Parks (in Pialba, Scarness, and Torquay).

Bed & Breakfasts (B&Bs) and Guesthouses

For those seeking a more personal and homely experience, Hervey Bay has a selection of B&Bs. These are typically smaller, owner-operated properties that offer an intimate setting and a cooked breakfast.

• Key Features: Hosted accommodation, unique character, home-cooked breakfasts, and local insights from the owners.
• Examples: Villa Cavour Bed and Breakfast, Cypress BnB.

Backpacker Hostels

As a key gateway to K’gari (Fraser Island), Hervey Bay is a popular stop on the Australian backpacker trail. Hostels provide budget-friendly dormitory-style rooms and private rooms, with a focus on communal facilities and social atmosphere.

• Key Features: Shared dorms, communal kitchens and bathrooms, social areas, tour booking services for Fraser Island and whale watching.
• Examples: Woolshed Eco Lodge, Flashpackers Hervey Bay.