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1,180 reviews

Shelly Bay Resort

Shelly Bay Resort

465-466 Esplanade, Hervey Bay, 4655, Australia

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Water park

Snorkeling

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Shelly Bay Resort

Shelly Bay Resort is a 4-star apart hotel tucked along the Esplanade in Hervey Bay, Queensland. Picture glassy ocean views, a beachfront vibe, and balconies that invite sunrise coffee with a salty breeze.

Featured perks cover all kinds of vacation vibes: a free water park, a free outdoor swimming pool, private parking and Wi-Fi, plus a restaurant and direct beach access. For downtime, air conditioning, soundproof rooms, kitchen facilities, and balconies with garden or ocean views keep comfort high, while a tennis court and terrace add outdoor options, with water sports facilities on site available for extra charges.

Address: 465-466 Esplanade, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia. Distance to city center: 6.9mi. Price starts from $98. Reviews: 1180.

Nestled along the Esplanade in Hervey Bay, this 4-star apart hotel invites travelers to soak in a beachfront vibe with glassy ocean views and balconies that welcome sunrise coffee and a salty breeze. Balconies reveal garden or ocean vistas, turning every morning into a postcard moment. On-site Nilima Indian Restaurant serves Indian flavors with a family-friendly vibe, and bookings can be made directly at 07 4183 7766. Practical perks keep the stay carefree: a free water park, a free outdoor swimming pool, private parking and Wi-Fi, plus direct beach access.

Leisure days shine with a saltwater outdoor pool featuring a shallow end for easy dips, and a tennis court plus a terrace for sun-soaked lounging. For those seeking a bit more thrill, water sports facilities on site are available for an extra charge. The setup blends comfort and convenience, including air conditioning and soundproof rooms to maintain a relaxed atmosphere.

Accommodations come in apartment styles, including bayside options with kitchens and balconies that overlook the garden or the ocean. The lineup includes one- and two-bedroom bayside layouts, offering flexible choices for families and groups. Payments accepted are Mastercard and Visa (cash is not accepted), and the property sits about 6.9mi from the city center with prices starting from $98.

Closest airports

Hervey Bay Airport

2.7mi

Bundaberg Airport

43.8mi

Most popular amenities

Water park

Snorkeling

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Ocean view

Kitchen

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Garden view

Garden

Elevator

Free toiletries

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Balcony

Soundproof

Rooms

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Bay View in Shelly Bay Resort

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Apartment, 2 Bedroom, Bay View

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

850 sqft

Ocean view

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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This apartment features a north-facing balcony with water views.

One-Bedroom Apartment with Bay View in Shelly Bay Resort

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

1 Queen Size Bed

665 sqft

Ocean view

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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This apartment features a north-facing balcony with water views.

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Studio Apartment

485 sqft

Kitchenette

Balcony

Free wifi

Microwave

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This apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. In the well-equipped kitchenette, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Studio Apartment, 2 Bedroom

670 sqft

Kitchenette

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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This spacious apartment is consisted of of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which is fitted with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as sea views. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Room - 1 Bed

670 sqft

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

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One Bed Room

Apartment

1 Double Bed

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Apartment Standard

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2 Bedroom

850 sqft

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

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Studio Double Room

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Apartment, 2 Bedroom

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Apartment Two Bedrooms

Guest reviews

8.9

1,180 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Peter

10

April 2024

Staff and owners were superb and very helpful and friendly! The location is superb down the quieter end of the Esplanade. Its also a quiet apartment block, very little noise, and so felt private and peaceful. There was ample outside or basement undercover parking. The balcony views (from level 2 where I was) were serenely peaceful out to the street and bay opposite - people watching walking or jogging by day, or the sound of rolling waves all night was lovely. The apartment was stocked with every utensil needed along with ample plates cutlery glasses cups tea towels etc. Also a large fridge and freezer not just a bar fridge was a nice surprise. The washer and dryer were excellent - no need to bring endless clothes you can wash and dry every night if wanted (although you get a starter pack of washing powder, I bought a small pack of wash powder for my 2 week stay). The balcony is excellent for drying clothes in the sun as well (nice north east aspect), and is a nice private space to relax as well. The king size bed was extremely comfortable - unlike other places that put 2 x king singles together to make a king, this was actually a king sized bed! The pillows were excellent as well, various types. The TV with access to Netlfix, Prime, etc was superb (I caught up on some old movies I hadn't seen). The only thing missing was oven mits (so I purchased some cheap ones at the supermarket and left as my donation for the future). The pool was very private and nice, although I only walked in up to the knees I will take a swim in it next time. The Indian Restaurant downstairs was excellent as well, such a treat to just go downstairs and pick up takeaway. Many great restaurants nearby as well. I will always come back here. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay more than anywhere else I've ever stayed!

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Sergio

9.1

June 2025

Prime Location: Situated directly across from a family-friendly beach, the resort offers easy access to the shoreline and is within walking distance to various cafes, restaurants, and shops. Spacious Apartments: The apartments are well-equipped with full kitchens, laundry facilities, and private balconies, providing the comforts of home during the stay. Resort Amenities: Guests can enjoy the lagoon-style swimming pool, BBQ facilities, and a half-size tennis court, enhancing the overall experience. Friendly Staff: The staff are noted for their warm hospitality and helpfulness, contributing to a welcoming environment. Full laundry facilities (washer and dryer) making them suitable for both short and extended stays. Onsite covered parking is available

Lack of Luggage Racks: The room did not include any luggage racks, which made it harder to organize our bags during the stay. A simple addition that would greatly improve convenience. Bathrooms were a bit dated. No Dishwasher: We were aware of this when booking, but having it would be helpful, especially for longer stays.

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Amy

10

January 2025

Fantastic resort! Apartments are perfect for longer, comfortable stays! The apartment was clean and spacious with a gorgeous view! Lots of great extras included- Netflix, washer machine & dryer, fully equipped kitchen with all utensils/crockery, aircons in all spaces as well as ceiling fans, charging block, bbq area, just to name a few. Exceeded my expectations. The pool was a big highlight for me, as well as the location! Staff are all friendly & extremely helpful. Peaceful escape. Would 100% recommend and will be back!

Cant fault anything, only suggestion for longer stays, it would be nice to have a few extra complimentary stapples, e.g, toilet paper, coffee, milk, etc. (Bottles of water would be a great addition) But it's walkable distance to foodworks, so there was no issue.

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Julia

9.1

July 2025

Impressed by the cleanliness of unit which came with everything we needed for our week stay. Close to beach with water views and easy access to walking tracks. Shops and restaurants very close by and pool and tennis court activities were offered on the property. Parking available onsite in undercover basement. Staff were friendly and helpful both before and when we arrived.

Don’t have any major dislikes - maybe just that the couch in lounge area was a little uncomfortable but we used lots of cushions!

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Jill

8.2

August 2025

Great location and friendly staff and lovely restaurant downstairs with a beautiful area to sit outside and eat.

Was noisy in bedroom whilst sleeping. Every time someone used water from upstairs apartment (or possibly next door) you could hear the sound of rushing water and it was so loud it woke you up every time someone possibly flushed a toilet in the night) also could hear people talking in other rooms at 5.30 am so no sleep ins happened past that time.

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John

9.1

February 2025

Being located across the road from the beach and close to cafes and restaurants, it was great. Check out the Indian Restaurant on site and the fabulous pizzas and Italian pastries from Santini's next door!

The road noise, especially on the weekend was not great. It sounded like every motorbike in Queensland was parading up and down the Esplanade as well lots of classic cars. Also, the rowdy neighbors coming home at 2am "under the weather" and disturbing other guests, but otherwise all was good.

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Leonie

8.2

October 2024

BEACH DIRECTLY OVER THE ROAD. Fabulous view. Best beach area. Best suburb. The Indian restaurant is very good. Has some of the perks of a resort, namely restaurant on site, Netflix, tv in bedroom, teapot, coffee plunger and even a face washer! Carpeted throughout and the carpets were well cared for/clean.

My towel was "old" smelling and thin and a bit yellowish. Probably school holidays rush on linen? The linen laundry service company might need to know. Our room was right next to the restaurant and the pool so the down side is people going past your balcony so if you need privacy, ask for an upper level floor. Also we had some children that didn't talk but virtually screamed for 2 hours until 7pm outside our unit. Suggest a higher floor.

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David

8.2

November 2024

Checkin was complicated out of hours and we were so tired from travel that the complicated checkin was not something we appreciated. We just wanted the keys and to get some sleep. Everywhere else we stay they just put the keys in a lock box and don’t need online proof of ID etc. They provided 2 toilet rolls for 4 of us for 6 day stay and wanted to charge $3.50 for an extra roll! We spent over $1300 and they want to charge for a $0.50 roll of toilet paper! That’s a new charge we haven’t seen anywhere else!

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Shaun

10

April 2025

Dean, Sharon and the staff are as top notch in every department as are their rooms, ive stayed in a few different rooms over time, all without a fault views of the bay from large balconies with furniture a family can eat on, immaculately furnished and maintained across the board, every appliance possibly needed in kitchen along with everything else and the list goes on. Couldnt speak highly enough or recommend them more.

That I had to leave

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Susan

8.2

May 2024

Friendly staff and the proximity to the beach and services were great. Very clean and spacious unit that was well supplied with kitchen utensils and bedding.

We asked for NO deodorisers to be used, and this was adhered to, but unfortunately the bathroom had been well and truly bleached, and the smell is a problem to an asthmatic. The unit is well ventilated once all doors and windows are opened, so this helped, as well as good strong fans. No extractor fan in the bathroom was a drawback. We also found that in a week of rain the cupboards all smelt stale/damp. Our other issue was caused by other guests, not the venue, but we were woken between 4 and 5am for our last 2 nights by someone dragging and banging furniture on the floor, in the unit above us (for at least an hour each time). Would only stay here in the future if we were on the top floor (we stayed on the 2nd floor)

Points of Interest Around Shelly Bay Resort

Airports

Hervey Bay Airport

2.7mi

Bundaberg Airport

43.8mi

Restaurants

Nilima Indian Restaurant - to book direct with restaurant ph: 07 4183 7766

Cuisines

  • Indian

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Salt water
  • Shallow end

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Shelly Bay Resort

Water park

Snorkeling

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Ocean view

Kitchen

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Garden view

Garden

Elevator

Free toiletries

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Balcony

Soundproof

Stay rules - Shelly Bay Resort

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Shelly Bay Resort

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shelly Bay Resort?

Shelly Bay Resort accommodates check-ins starting from 02:00 PM and ending at 06:00 PM. The rooms should be vacated by 10:00 AM.

Does Shelly Bay Resort provide free parking options?

Yes, Shelly Bay Resort offers free private on-site parking for guests. No reservation is required.

What's the nightly rate at Shelly Bay Resort?

Shelly Bay Resort offers accommodations starting at $98. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.

What types of rooms does Shelly Bay Resort offer?

The Shelly Bay Resort offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with bay views. The one-bedroom apartment has a room size of 667 sqft, accommodates 2 adults and 1 child, and has a queen size bed. The two-bedroom apartment has a larger room size of 850 sqft, accommodates 4 adults and 1 child, and has two twin beds and one queen size bed. Smoking is not allowed in either of these rooms.

What activities does Shelly Bay Resort offer?

Guests at Shelly Bay Resort can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can spend their time at the water park, beachfront, and outdoor swimming pool. The resort also provides water sports facilities on site, allowing guests to engage in activities such as snorkeling, diving, and canoeing. For those who prefer land activities, there is a tennis court available.

Furthermore, guests can relax on the beach using the provided beach umbrellas and beach chairs/loungers. The hotel also offers amenities like bingo, walking tours, horseback riding, bowling, cycling, fishing, and board games/puzzles for additional entertainment.

In terms of dining options, guests can explore Nilima Indian Restaurant, which is located on-site and offers Indian cuisine. To make a reservation, guests can directly contact the restaurant.

Additional amenities at the hotel include BBQ facilities, bicycle rental, and a pool with a shallow end and saltwater feature.

Does Shelly Bay Resort have a pool for guests?

The Shelly Bay Resort has one pool available. It is an outdoor pool that is open all season. The pool features saltwater and has a shallow end.

Does Shelly Bay Resort feature its own restaurants?

Yes, the Shelly Bay Resort has a restaurant called Nilima Indian Restaurant on site. The restaurant offers Indian cuisine and is family-friendly. Guests can book directly with the restaurant by calling 07 4183 7766.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Shelly Bay Resort?

No, cash is not a valid payment option at Shelly Bay Resort. The only accepted payment methods are Visa and Mastercard.