BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach aparthotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Aerial view
1 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
2 outdoor pools
3 Bedroom Top Floor Apartment | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
17 Buccaneer Drive, Urangan, QLD, 4655
  • Esplanade
    1 min walk
  • Great Sandy Straits Marina
    2 min walk
  • Reefworld Aquarium
    6 min walk
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB)
    6 min drive

Room options

2 Bedroom Apartment

  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

3 Bedroom Apartment

  • 1453 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Top Floor)

  • 969 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

3 Bedroom Top Floor Apartment

  • 2206.6 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2 Bedroom Ground

  • 1054 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Hervey Bay

Walk to the beach.A stay at this Urangan aparthotel places you steps from Great Sandy Straits Marina and within a 5-minute walk of Esplanade. Also, Reefworld Aquarium is within half a mile (1 km) and Urangan Pier is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Great Sandy Straits Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Reefworld Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Urangan Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hervey Bay Botanic Garden - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hervey Bay Airport - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dayman General Store - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Migaloo's Cafe Urangan Pier - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kondari - ‬3 min drive

About this property

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

3.5-star beach aparthotel with 2 outdoor pools
BreakFree Great Sandy Straits offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a sauna. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Hervey Bay aparthotel.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Towels for the beach
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
BreakFree Great Sandy Straits offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach (direct access)
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Sauna

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Crib: AUD 10 per day

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 38 per night

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Computer station

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 3 floors
  • 44 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 38.00 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 38.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Property is also known as

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits
BreakFree Great Sandy Straits Aparthotel
BreakFree Great Sandy Straits Aparthotel Urangan
BreakFree Great Sandy Straits Urangan
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Great Sandy Straits
Sandy Straits
BreakFree Great Sandy Straits Hervey Bay, Australia - Urangan
Breakfree Great Sandy Straits Hotel Urangan
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BreakFree Great Sandy Straits Urangan
BreakFree Great Sandy Straits Aparthotel
BreakFree Great Sandy Straits Aparthotel Urangan

Frequently asked questions

How close is BreakFree Great Sandy Straits to the airport?

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits is 4 mi (6-min drive) away from the Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does BreakFree Great Sandy Straits have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits.

How close is BreakFree Great Sandy Straits to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 15-minute walk from Shelly Beach and 6.4 mi (15-min drive) from Gables Point Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does BreakFree Great Sandy Straits offer free breakfast?

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

Is there free parking at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does BreakFree Great Sandy Straits have a pool?

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits features 2 outdoor pools.

Does BreakFree Great Sandy Straits have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is BreakFree Great Sandy Straits to downtown Hervey Bay?

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits is 8.8 mi away from Hervey Bay.

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 676 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 676 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 676 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 676 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 676 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean facing views from balcony, nice onsite pools, secure parking, fully equipped for cooking, quiet and very comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Absolutely loved our stay view from the room was beautiful unit a little old with an interesting shower/spa but very clean and location was amazing only negative was no wifi but with the easy walk to the cafes and boat club we didn’t need wifi All staff super friendly We will be back Thank you for a great week break free
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is inhabited by what looks like a mix of permanent/semi permanent resident retirees on the one hand and tourists on the other. We found it a mixed experience: the apartment was not very comfortable with cheap furniture and fittings throughout and truly awful fluro lighting. Incredibly, there is NO wifi. In this day and age??? Compounding this problem is that the 4g signal was barely there. So no Netflix streaming etc on your device. There was a DVD player with some unwatchable, dated dvds. But the remote didn't work! The 'kitchen' was very poor - basic, with one hotplate. The mattress was cheap but ok but the blankets supplied were woefully inadequate. Lastly, I had plugged in my Tesla electric car into the 10 amp socket on the back wall of our allocated car space to simply maintain the basic functionality of the car, but someone in their wisdom decided to switch off the outlet for some inexplicable reason. Not a good feeling to have your vehicle interfered with by, presumably, a resident trying to save electricity or a groundperson for reasons I can't begin to understand. On the positive side, the location is excellent for whale watching trips and there was a view of the ocean and beach access. A generous 2 stars out of 5.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

AnnLouise

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine, except the fact that wifi is not offered at all. No option to even pay for wifi. It felt like we were back in the 1990s when the internet was a luxury and most people did not have access to it. This not made explicit in the description of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vic

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Himenshu

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was amazing explaining where transport, shops, local attractions etc were. Property clean quite and relaxing overlooking beach and pool
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looking a little older these days, but still a nice place to stay and enjoy Hervey Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kAREN

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness was great. Just disappointed no WiFi and a problem with the lock on the gate near the pool ..not able to get access to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great view of Fraser Island, quiet and peaceful. Pool was nice after a game of tennis. Place needs some freshing up as it shows signs of its age.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have liked wifi without having to pay $200 deposit but pretty good to a while to find the dishwashing liquid was not obvious , but great place to stay other wise close to the boat club for cruises and nice food
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Eirik

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Location, location, location!
Cathy at reception was friendly, helpful and welcoming and attended to any problems or needs quickly and efficiently. We had a few maintenence issues and the maintenence team arrived promptly and immediately resolved all 3 problems. They were also friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Medhavini

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Didn't like that the air con wasn't on before we got there and the only air con is in the lounge room. We had to drag the mattress out to the lounge room floor to try and get some sleep with the unit being so hot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent views & close to everything. I wasn’t a fan of the tight parking though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Juanita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unit was clean and tidy, everything was nice. If I had to be picky, the blinds didn’t shut properly and 2 of the bedrooms had pedestals fans - I thought the unit was air conditioned through out which made it quite warm. But overall enjoyed the stay and view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

JOHN

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Place was at a good location but very dirty and much need of some love
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kellie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Enjoyed a 3 night stay in a 1 bedroom unit on the first floor, good views across the water to the islands. Comfortable bed although the rooms are a little tired and could do with a revamp, couch was pretty uncomfortable for sitting. Fan in the bedroom did not work properly and alerted the manager to this. Also tripped the electricity because we were running the aircon, then put on the washing machine and toaster at the same time. Location wise whilst it is not in the hustle and bustle of the Esplanade, it was perfect for what we wanted being nice and quiet and almost with private beachfront. 2 onsite pools were also enjoyable and meant that neither was overcrowded at any time. Overall a good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikhael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024