Heron Island Resort

staff excellent food very average island wonderful

The location is amazing and the kayaking, snorkeling, bird and reef tours were fun and informative. The breakfast was ok, but the dinner was terrible. I don’t understand why it has to be that way.

Facilities seem a little old. But nature is wonderful, so it's not a problem.

I booked

Wonderful stay at Heron Island! Snorkeling and diving were excellent! The naturalists/guides were super informative and engaging. I-spy boat worth it, especially if you have anyone in your group not interested in snorkeling. If it’s a clear day, you will see lots of fish and coral. Food in the restaurant was really good, plenty of variety, good portions, friendly staff. (Prices comparable to good restaurants elsewhere.) Espresso drinks and cocktails at the bar were tasty! Room was clean, beds were comfy, extra blankets available in case you get chilly. We did end up spending an extra day because a storm rolled in earlier than expected and the ferry out was cancelled. But, the reception folks were great at getting us situated back in a room and arranging a helicopter ride out as soon as possible. (Far more expensive than the ferry, just a heads up.) Good to book your activities early, before you arrive on the island. Sign up for the walks and talks when you get there - some limit the number of participants, and the guides are awesome, so definitely worth joining in if you can. Bring a good book in case it rains. Make sure your plans after have some flexibility in case the weather turns and you have to stay an extra day or more. We went end of July, not crowded at all, really pleasant temperature. Planned three nights, which was plenty to do everything we wanted.

Lovely oasis

Surrounded by amazing marine life.

Beautiful area, slightly outdated accommodation but very liveable. Love the wildlife and the way the staff show their knowledge and passion for it and it’s conservation. Food was great too. Maybe just a few more cheaper water options

The only food available on the resort is in the one and only restaurant. You cannot order any food and have to have a limited buffet covered in flies at $50 per person. The choice of food is very poor, cooked in a very basic way. I had much better meals in third world countries!!! As it it a bird sanctuary with about 200.000 birds nesting and screwing all night, you have a very good chance of been pooped on your clean clothes on the way to the restaurant. I wouldn't recommended to my worst enemy!

Everything was great .As a family we were in 4 rooms spread out across the resort.Some sort of way of communicating with other rooms would have been handy at times