Aparthotel

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

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

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30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player
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3 Bedroom Top Floor Apartment
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Room, 3 Bedrooms

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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17 Buccaneer Drive, Urangan, QLD, 4655
  • Place, Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Sandy Straits Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Urangan Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Marina view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Lock Off)

  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Top Floor)

  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Top Floor)

  • Marina view
  • 105 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Room, 3 Bedrooms

  • Marina view
  • 205 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

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 km
  • Great Sandy Straits Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reefworld Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Urangan Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Shelly Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dock Hb - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hervey Bay Boat Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seaside Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Migaloo Cafe - ‬15 min walk

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 provided weekly.

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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
  • 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

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine
  • Weekly housekeeping

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 10.0 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 10.0 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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
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Great Sandy Straits
Sandy Straits
BreakFree Great Sandy Straits Hervey Bay, Australia - Urangan
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BreakFree Great Sandy Straits Urangan
BreakFree Great Sandy Straits Aparthotel
BreakFree Great Sandy Straits Aparthotel Urangan

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 739 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 739 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 739 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 739 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 739 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Thread worn carpet on stairs, the smell of cigarettes, sweat stained lounge and 20 years overdue for a reno. This accommodation was not worth the high price. The only thing it had going for it was the waterfront outlook.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The kitchen Wass alright had a good view
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great apartment and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

CHERYL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed during a heat wave with the bedroom ceiling tapping continuously which was tortuous all might. There was aircon in the lounge room but it would not reach the bedroom. We arrived early Friday and we were allowed in early which was much appreciated but the reception closed at 5 pm and didn't open very much over the weekend so we endured a pretty uncomfortable weekend. Reception staff were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent and the view was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Amenities
Staff friendly and resort well maintained for age.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean and tidy room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As real estate people say - position, position, position
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property is a little out dated but the location is excellent. You need to go grocery shopping and stock up the fridge and pantry with your essential items as eating out for every meal will cost you an arm and a leg. Don’t expect room service as these are units that you lease. We had the corner room overlooking the marina and the beach. Great spot to go swimming, fishing and all the tours and activities are walkable distance. The pool was lovely and a favourite of the kids. I personally enjoyed the fishing off the rocks in front of the marina and the locals are all extremely friendly and happy to have a chat. Definitely going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With easy access to the waterfront and restaurants, this is a lovely place to stay. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good value for money. One problem with parking when an entitled person who was visiting took my spot. The person she was visiting entertained a lot - late at night. Didn’t enjoy listening to her loud opinions. I think I was just unlucky with that. Break free was great and staff bent over backwards to support me. I would happily stay there again. Loved being right on the beach. Thanks Break Free!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

AARON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Caren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Absolutely stunning sea view from our apartment. Very clean and tidy but very, very tired. Really needs to be repainted and bought up to date. No settee in the living room just individual wooden Ikea chairs. I loke to sit next to my partner not 3 foot away from him. Glass in the shower had glass cancer and a hole in the door thst had been filled in and the bottom of the bathroom door was falling apart. Apart from that, the apartment was situated in a great place, close to the marina complex. Was quiet and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy, Beaconsfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the water. Walking distance to the marina and some cafes. Functionally the apartment was spot on (3 bdrm, 2bthrm, kitchen, laundry) and mostly clean. Apartment is dated but met our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has an excellent location near the beach and the docks where most of the whale watching tours begin. The property is oldrr but our flat wss well renovated and had great views but being next to the boats was occasionally a little noisy. The property management was helpful, but the main issue seems to be housekeeping. In a nineteen day stay we had two cleans. They also seemed to not refill certain things. As a sufferer of dust mite allergies, I found the flat too dirty.
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, facilities a little run down.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location, nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful spot with the best views! Quiet and very peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness
Very disappointed that there was no Wifi available as we were not informed when booking - we could have made other arrangements or not booked at all if we had known in advance. Not sure there is any other similar accommodation in Australia which does not have wifi so a shock! Did learn to use our mobiles as a hot spot so some sort of positive learning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025