Bargain B&B’s in Hervey Bay revealed

Bargain priced B&B’s for holiday-makers to see whales, enjoy a getaway to K’gari or soak up the big expanse of blue in Hervey Bay. SEE THE FULL LIST

Bargain B&B’s in Hervey Bay revealed

The Easter holidays are upon us and the Fraser Coast’s endless expanse of blue skies and oceans are glistening with the cooling of the summer sun into the autumn breeze – making it the perfect time to find bargain B&B’s.

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Whether you live locally or are looking for an escape to the beachfront, Hervey Bay and its surrounds have an array of rooms, houses, units and apartments at a bargain and budget price.

Known for being the aquatic playground of whales and the gateway to K’gari (Fraser Island) means no matter where you stay, the Hervey Bay has plenty of nature to enjoy for a budget price.

* Prices are subject to change depending on discounts, deals, dates, and service fees.

Private room in home – Kawungan – starting from $40/night

Private room in home at Kawungan starts from $40/night

This one-bedroom ensuite room is located in a four-bedroom house in Kawungan 3.5km from the beach in Hervey Bay.

The rooms sleeps up to two people and is a family home sharing with three adults and a little dog. There is access to the backyard, dining, laundry, off street parking and Wi-Fi.

No pets allowed.

Airbnb guests rate this room with five stars and 11 reviews.

“Warick and his wife were very easy to deal with, very flexible with check-in and check-out. Easy access after hours via key box if you’re out fishing,” Ben wrote in March 2023.

“Nice location a few minutes drive from the beaches, restaurants, and pubs. Friendly and accommodating host family. Comfortable room,” Steve wrote in February 2023.

Millie the Caravan – Scarness – starting from $57/night

Millie the Caravan in Scarness starts from $57/night.

This one-bedroom caravan is permanently set up in the backyard of a residential home in Scarness, an eight-15 minute walk to the Esplanade, beach, walking tracks, cafes, pubs and shops.

The caravan sleeps two people and has a shower out the back, with a private toilet located 10 steps from the caravan in the laundry area. It has an above ground salt water pool and there is limited power, as well as cooking facilities – all located outside of the caravan.

No pets allowed.

Airbnb guests give the caravan 4.98 stars and 261 reviews.

“Affordable option and the caravan is very cute,” wrote Grace in March 2023.

“Retro, comfortable, unique, loved it!!” wrote Marion in March 2023.

Rural Retreat – Walligan – starting from $57/night

Rural Retreat at Walligan starts from $57/night.

This two-bedroom bungalow is located 10km from Hervey Bay and 24km from Maryborough.

A private area in a home, the room sleeps up to four people, has an ensuite bathroom and an attached children’s room. When hosts are at home, guests are welcome to use main kitchen and laundry. The veranda is accessible at all times.

No pets allowed.

Airbnb guests gave the retreat 4.96 stars with 227 reviews.

“Rob and Wendy were lovely, place is nice and clean, plenty of space. Second time here and I will definitely be back,” Gianluca wrote in March 2023.

“Absolutely beautiful place, Rob and Wendy were such lovely people, very welcoming, friendly and very helpful. Lots and lots of local and extensive information and only too willing to give it too. Oh and mustn’t forget Beautiful Bella and Guiness. A fantastic place to stay with everything you need. Loved it!!!” Jak wrote in March 2023.

Garage room – Pialba – starting from $59/night

Garage room in Pialba starts from $59/night.

This one bedroom with a shared bathroom is on a residential street in Pialba and a 15 minute walk from the central business district of Hervey Bay.

This garage-turned-guestroom sleeps up to two people and comes with free breakfast, tea, coffee and a pick up from bus station as requested.

No pets allowed.

Guests with Airbnb give this room 4.82 stars with 62 reviews.

“Christine is a lovely lady. Christine is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. And she supplied a number of treats as a welcome package. However, it is a garage at the end of the day with minimal modifications!” Richard wrote in March 2023.

“A great and comfortable place to stay near Hervey Bay. Christine was very welcoming and very helpful, everything I needed was in the room. There was breakfast and snacks also in the room! Thank you,” Deepika wrote in December 2022.

Knights Retreat – Urangan — starting from $65/night

Knights Retreat in Urangan starts from $65/night.

This one-bedroom ensuite room in a home is two block from the beach and a three minute walk to the Urangan pier and cafes along the Esplanade.

The rooms sleeps up to two people and guests are provided with a free breakfast of toast, yoghurt, cereal, tea and coffee. The house has a spa pool and a secure off street car park.

No pets allowed.

Guests have rated this room 4.89 stars with 263 reviews on Airbnb.

“Polite & easy going. Great spot for a night or two,” wrote Blake in March 2023.

“Great location to stay at. Small room but comfortable and lovely host,” wrote Vanessa in March 2023.

Pier House Queen – Urangan – starting from $67/night

Pier House Queen in Urangan starts from $67/night

This one-bedroom with a shared bathroom in a private home is a 20 minute walk from the Hervey Bay Marina.

The room sleeps up to two people. There are no cooking facilities, apart from a microwave. The accommodation comes with a continental breakfast. The house has a pool, gazebo, lounge, dining room and a media room.

Hosts can provide advice and some discounts for tourist activities.

No pets allowed.

Guest from Airbnb have given the room 4.89 stars out of 586 reviews.

“The house is very close to Urangan pier, which is very convenient for us to hang around by the beach. Only 5min drive to the picking point of remote Fraser Island day tour. There‘re two little puppies in the house. The room and bathroom are all very clean. We slept really well there. Dianne is very caring, providing us breakfast in the morning as well. Also gave us suggestion about driving to Noosa,” wrote Dixie in March 2023.

“Great stay! Perfect location for Fraser Island day tours and the hosts were very friendly. Would highly recommend!” wrote Miles in March 2023.

Sandy’s Place – Toogoom – starting from $70/night

Sandy’s Place in Toogoom starts from $70/night

This one-bedroom guest suite is in walking distance to the beach in Toogoom, a suburb 10km from downtown Hervey Bay.

The suite sleeps up to two people, has its own gated entrance, a private courtyard and a BBQ. Continental breakfast is provided with tea and coffee available.

Airbnb guest give this suite 4.92 stars with 85 reviews.

“Perfect apartment with lovely facilities. Sandy and Paul were very friendly and helpful. Would 100% recommend and hopefully we’ll be back!” Marion wrote in March 2023.

“Sandy and Paul are fabulous hosts. They were so welcoming and friendly, with heaps of local knowledge and advice. They took the time to check in on me, but were never intrusive. The room, bathroom and outdoor area was absolutely spotless and such a great little setup. I’m really glad I chose to stay at Sandy’s, it was everything I was looking for. Thanks for having me Sandy & Paul,” wrote Bronny in March 2023.

Morden House – Urangan – starting from $72/night

Morden House in Urangan starts from $72/night

This two-bedroom house is less than 3km from the shopping centre, botanic gardens, pier and aquarium and looks out onto the ocean.

The house is on the ground flood and sleeps up to 4 adults. It has a kitchenette, living room, terrace and a dining area.

No pets or children allowed.

There are no reviews on Stayz yet.

Unit – Urangan – starting from $74/night

Unit in Urangan starts from $74/night.

This two-bedroom unit is a five-minute walk to the beach and cafes, and a 10 minute walk to Urangan Pier.

The unit sleeps up to four people and is self-contained with a kitchen, lounge, dining room, laundry and back deck.

No pets allowed.

Guests staying through Airbnb rated the unit with 4.89 stars and 491 reviews.

“A comfortable well appointed house with everything required. Located in a quiet neighbourhood close to the beach. It was so nice to have the entire house to ourselves. Helen was friendly and available if required. We stayed two nights but wish it could've been longer,” wrote Steven in March 2023.

“Such a great place. Loved how easy it was to check in. Everything was amazing and Helen was so accommodating,” wrote Scott in March 2023.

Blue Bay – Urangan – starting from $75/night

Blue Bay in Urangan starts from $75/night

This one-bedroom self-contained studio is close to the airport, marina and shopping centre in Hervey Bay.

The room sleeps up to two people and has a kitchen, separate lounge room, private bathroom and patio area. The host supplies bread, butter, spreads, tea and coffee for breakfast.

No pets allowed.

Guests staying through Airbnb give the room a rating of 4.9 stars with 482 reviews.

“Sam‘s Airbnb is brilliant. It’s beautifully presented, spotlessly clean and Sam has paid great attention to little details that made our stay really comfortable. The tropical gardens are lovely and very private – we felt like we were in Bali. Sam is a wonderful host who went the extra mile to make us feel at home,” Bruce wrote in March 2023.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my short stay. great decor, good treats, great outdoor area, close to everything,” wrote John, who stayed in March 2023.

Burrum Riverside Cottage – Pacific Haven – starting from $77/night

Burrum Riverside Cottage at Pacific Haven starts from $77/night

This one-bedroom riverside cabin overlooks the Burrum River with direct access via a jetty.

The cabin can sleeps up to four people and is about 35km inland from Hervey Bay along the Burrum River.

The acreage is shared with the property owners.

A small dog may be considered as there is already three dogs on the property.

Children must to be confident swimmers as there are two unfenced dams on the property.

Guests from Stayz.com.au give the cabin 4.7 stars with 78 reviews.

“Great place to relax and throw a line in. Was nice sitting on the private jetty in the afternoon listening to the birds and watching the one clawed crabs. Neil was a great host and was there when you needed advise,” wrote Marilyn H in March 2023.

“Neil’s place is just fabulous, right on the banks of the river. It’s surrounded by wildlife and beautiful plants and trees, so quiet and peaceful. It had everything we needed, the bed was large and comfortable and Neil was on hand when we needed some advice. We would certainly recommend it,” wrote Gail Hodson in March 2023.

Guest suite – Urangan – starting from $77/night

Guest suite in Urangan starts from $77/night.

This two-bedroom guest suite is located in Urangan 2.5 km from the shops, boat harbour and cafe precinct.

The suite sleeps up to three guests and has a pool, gym, BBQ, and tennis court.

No pets allowed.

Guests from Airbnb gave the suite 4.96 stars with 193 reviews.

“Very friendly host, always respond quick to messages and questions. Beautiful little accommodation in a peaceful area,” Beatrix wrote in March 2023.

“We had a really lovely stay! Was very cosy and clean. The beds and pillows were so nice to sleep on. Lots of extra towels even for the pool! Not far from everything we needed in Hervey Bay and a really good price. Very happy with our stay!” Ali wrote in March 2023.

Tiny Home – Urangan – starting from $79/night

Tiny Home in Urangan starts from $79/night.

This one-bedroom home is located within walking distance of the Hervey Bay marina, restaurants, pier, boat ramp and shopping centre.

The tiny pop up home sleeps up to four people and has a well-equipped kitchen with basic cooking facilities. A continental breakfast is served with tea, coffee, milk and sugar.

No pets allowed.

Airbnb guests rate this home with 4.84 stars and 323 reviews.

“Had a lovely stay! It was clean, quiet and super relaxing. Would definitely stay again,” Poppy wrote in March 2023.

“Amazing little place. Perfect location and great communication with plenty of information provided on activities and must-dos during your stay,” Oliva wrote in March 2023.

Ground Floor House – Urangan – starting from $80/night

Ground Floor House in Urangan starts from $80/night.

This one-bedroom house is on the ground floor overlooking the ocean on the Esplanade in Hervey Bay.

The house sleeps up to two people and has a kitchenette, a living room, terrace and dining area.

The swimming beach is across the road and a 15 minute walk will take you to the marina for whale watching cruises, restaurants, pharmacy, shops and movie theatre.

No pets and children allowed.

Stayz guests have given this house five stars with one review.

“Just need a kitchen sink,” Mick R wrote in Nov 2020.

Stylish Apartment – Booral – starting from $82/night

Stylish Apartment at Booral starts from $82/night

This two-bedroom entire apartment is located at Booral, a semi rural area eight minutes from the ferry barge and 10 minutes from the marina.

The apartment sleeps up to five guests and has a private deck, a yard, a pool, and a BBQ.

No pets allowed. Not suitable for children under four years.

Airbnb guests give the apartment 4.88 stars out of 540 reviews.

“Very clean and tidy place with heaps of room. Highly recommend Anne and Paul‘s accommodation,” Wayne wrote in February 2023.

“It was a great place. Very relaxing and beautiful. The hosts were very welcoming and friendly,” Henry wrote in February 2023.

Kooka’s on the Hill – Urraween – starting from 86/night

Kooka’s on the Hill in Urraween starts from 86/night.

This one-bedroom guest suite is located in Urraween, a residential suburb of Hervey Bay 3km from the shoreline.

The suite sleeps up to three guests, is self contained with a living space, billiard table and outback themed bar.

Not suitable for children under five years. No pets allowed.

Airbnb guests gave this suite 4.9 stars out of 68 reviews.

“Really cool place to stay, makes me want to stay in places similar,” Daniel wrote in March 2023.

“Lynn‘s place is a lovely quiet retreat. It is close to the hospital, which was what I needed, but does require a car if you’re intending to see the beach and more touristy parts of Hervey Bay. Lynn was very kind, always responsive, and made me feel at home,” Beth wrote in February 2023.

The Olde Shack – Urraween – starting from $87/night

The Olde Shack in Urraween starts from $87/night.

This one-bedroom tiny home is located in Urraween, a residential suburb of Hervey Bay 3km from the shoreline.

The tiny home sleeps up to four guests and has a kitchen, lounge, dining, double bedroom and separate bathroom. Guests have a private courtyard with dining table and chairs.

No pets and children under 12.

Airbnb guests have given the home 4.81 stars out of 354 reviews.

“We had a great stay here on our weekend away with my mum and sister. Thanks for having us. Super clean and just like the photos” Charlotte wrote in March 2023.

“Greg and Birds listing was amazing, clean, great location, easy to access and the instructions were easy to follow alone with and get into the house,” Vaughan wrote in March 2023.

On Squire Study – Kawungan – starting from $89/night

On Squire Study at Kawungan starts from $89/night.

This two-bedroom unit at Kawungan is 2km away from Hervey Bay CBD and is close to beaches.

The unit sleeps up to six people and is fully self-contained with a kitchen, laundry, veranda and a pool. Plenty of yard space for parking and for children to play.

No pets allowed.

Guests from Airbnb gave the unit 4.92 stars out of 169 reviews.

“Thank you Keith. The house, organisation, and everything else was incredible amazing. We all really appreciate every single moment on our stay in your place. Thank you so much one more time,” wrote Murilo in March 2023.

“We enjoyed our stay at Keith‘s place. The perfect quiet getaway so close to town.” wrote Richard in March 2023.

Fairweather – Urangan – starting from $98/night

Fairweather in Urangan starts from $98/night

This two-bedroom entire home is a two minutes walk away from a off-leash beach and three minutes walk from a shopping complex.

The home sleeps up to three people, is fully self-contained and comes with a small doghouse, fully fenced yard and locked gate.

Small dogs are allowed.

Airbnb guests rate this 4.97 stars out of 206 reviews.

“Tracey is an absolute legend! The best Airbnb host we have had since leaving the UK over 5 months ago. Tracey’s lovely space has everything you could possibly need and more and she has thought of everything. Dylan the dog is also the nicest natured dog who gave us some great company!

Tracey’s Airbnb is very quiet, in a great location and was absolutely spotless when we arrived and Tracey is incredibly courteous, even down to waiting till we’d gone out to mow the lawn! Also a bonus that her Wi-Fi is great, and meant we could keep in touch with loved ones at home via FaceTime during our stay (a luxury we haven’t had in a lot of air BnBs) I cannot recommend Tracey enough and will definitely be staying here again if we find ourselves back in Hervey Bay!” wrote Alice in March 2023.

“Great stay at Fairview. Tracey is an excellent house and the cottage was very well appointed. I certainly recommend a stay at Fairview at Urangan,” wrote Ian in March 2023.

George’s Guesthouse – Wondunna – starting from $100/night

George’s Guesthouse in Wondunna starts from $100/night.

This one-bedroom guesthouse is a five-minute drive from the beach and shoreline of Hervey Bay.

The guesthouse sleeps up to four people, has a large living area with a sofa bed, a kitchenette, an outdoor patio, and access to a pool. There is one dog on the property.

No pets allowed.

“We loved our stay at Fleur’s place. It was spotlessly clean, very spacious, and there were lots of lovely touches – breakfast items and snacks, really nice toiletries. Thank you so much Fleur!” Milly wrote in March 2023.

“Really lovely stay here, we only stayed for 2 days but it was perfect for what we were after. It was clean, spacious and great facilities. Would definitely stay again if I find myself back in Australia!” Cameron wrote in March 2023.

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