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7.6

969 reviews

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

17 Buccaneer Drive, Urangan, Hervey Bay, 4655, Australia

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Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Spa tub

Beach

Sauna

Air conditioning

Tennis court

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

Welcome to BreakFree Great Sandy Straits, your ideal beachfront escape in the heart of Hervey Bay! With prices starting from just $123 per night, this fabulous 4-star apart hotel is perfectly situated at 17 Buccaneer Drive, Urangan, offering a spectacular getaway that will make you want to extend your stay. Enjoy the shimmering sands and vibrant blue waters just steps from your door, creating a relaxing atmosphere that’s perfect for both adventure seekers and sunbathers alike!

Get ready to dive into a world of fun and relaxation with our wealth of amenities! Unwind by our outdoor swimming pool, bask in the sun on a comfortable beach lounger, or take a leisurely stroll along the beautiful beachfront. For those seeking a little more excitement, why not challenge your travel companions to a game of tennis, followed by a soothing soak in the spa tub? Plus, with options like free parking, non-smoking rooms, and fully-equipped kitchenettes, your stay at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits promises comfort and convenience all in one.

Don't just take our word for it—our guests rave about their experiences, with an impressive 969 reviews showcasing the amazing memories created here! Whether you’re looking to explore the stunning Fraser Coast or just enjoy lazy afternoons on your balcony with mesmerizing views, BreakFree Great Sandy Straits is the perfect base for your Queensland adventure. Book your stay today and get ready for an unforgettable getaway!

As you immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of BreakFree Great Sandy Straits, be sure to take advantage of our adults-only outdoor pools. Picture yourself soaking up the sun beside the shimmering waters, with an ice-cold drink in hand—what could be better? There's something truly special about unwinding with your loved one in our serene settings, enjoying leisurely swims and indulging in those blissful moments of relaxation that suddenly make worries fade away. The spa tub beckons for a perfect post-swim retreat, inviting you to submerge in bubbles as you let the day's adventures wash over you.

For those who crave a little friendly competition, our tennis court is the ultimate arena! Strap on those sneakers and challenge your partner or new friends to a lively match. While you sweat it out on the court, you'll enjoy the surrounding beauty of the tropical landscape. And once you’ve played your fill, why not take your well-earned victory to the beach? A casual stroll along the pristine shoreline or a romantic sunset walk can set the perfect tone for the evening. Don't forget your camera—you'll want to capture those instagrammable moments against the stunning backdrop of the bay!

After a day of sun and fun, explore the nearby culinary delights at local restaurants to fuel another round of excitement! Whether indulging in fresh seafood, sampling inventive cocktails, or grabbing a quick bite to keep you on the go, there are plenty of options to tantalize your taste buds. You’ll return to your comfortable apartment, with a fully-equipped kitchenette ready for those nights when you just want a cozy in-room meal or a late-night snack. With everything you need at your fingertips, BreakFree Great Sandy Straits is more than just a hotel—it’s an experience that will leave you yearning to return!

Closest airports

Hervey Bay Airport

2.6mi

Bundaberg Airport

45.7mi

Most popular amenities

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Spa tub

Beach

Sauna

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Kitchen

Beach chairs/Loungers

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Patio

Kitchenware

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Balcony

View

Rooms

Three-Bedroom Apartment in BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

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Apartment, 3 Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

1455 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Spacious apartment with 3 separate bedrooms and a main living area with views of the bay or marina. Features air conditioning, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Laundry facilities are provided.

Two-Bedroom Apartment in BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

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Apartment, 2 Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

970 sqft

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Private Bathroom

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Enjoy a spacious 969 sqft two-bedroom apartment on the ground floor with a cozy patio area. Accommodates 5 adults and 4 children, featuring air conditioning, free toiletries, and a fully-equipped kitchen.

One-Bedroom Apartment in BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen Size Bed

570 sqft

Spa tub

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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This air-conditioned apartment features a relaxing spa bath and lovely ocean views. It has a separate lounge area and a kitchenette.

3 Bedroom Top Floor Apartment in BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

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Apartment, 3 Bedroom, Highfloor

1 Double Bed

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

1130 sqft

Spa tub

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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This apartment offers a living area with views of the bay or marina. It has a large kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a dishwasher. Laundry facilities are included.

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2 Bedroom, Highfloor

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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2 Bedroom, Groundfloor

785 sqft

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Refrigerator

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2 Bedroom, 4 Bed, Highfloor

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The unit offers 4 beds.

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1 Bedroom

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3 Bedroom

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Ground, 2 Bedroom

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Guest reviews

7.6

969 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Jeannette

10

November 2024

The location was fabulous, a walk away from the beach and the Boat club which became our little hangout. We loved the view from our unit- the beach and watching the tide, the full moon's reflection on the water and the early morning sunrise. We also met such wonderful people including some of the residents. Everyone was so friendly. Our experience here was priceless.

We arrived on a hot day and were told to walk through the main gate and walk right around to the back of the reception,which was where our unit was located. I wish we had been told that there is another gate entrance near/next to the reception which made a much shorter and convenient walk. We took this short cut everyday during our stay.

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Ifan

8.2

October 2024

The location was exceptional. The view from our apartment balcony would be hard to beat! Local facilities were all within easy reach, as were trips and restaurants. Kathy, the resort Receptionist, was friendly, professional and extremely helpful .

I found the unit to be clean and comfortable but slightly spartan and in need of some updating. No provision of cleaning products or coat hangers for guests was disappointing. There was also an element of luck involved in who occupied the surrounding units. Some guests were noisy and disrespectful of others .

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Annette

9.1

July 2024

I booked this place after looking at the views and the price. Then I read the reviews that were not at all encouraging so we arrived thinking we'd made a mistake. Not so... The staff at check in and check out were very warm and welcoming, no complaints at all. Sure, it is an older complex that could probably do with an external coat of paint, but the gardens were exceptionally neat and tidy. The access to our room was down a few stairs into a darkish stairwell and at this point I was thinking 'what have I booked us into for 3 nights'... Once opening the door to our room my concerns were quickly forgotten when I saw the beautiful outlook and nice, fairly recently renovated room. The bed was comfortable, although very squeaky when either of us turned over! Nice ensuite. Separate toilet, good sized full kitchen, comfortable sofas, nice modern lounge furniture. Perfect! The view is amazing, equally as good as any we'd had in places a lot more expensive. Please disregard the negative ratings, this place is great! Value for money, location, quietness, and those views!!

It was disappointing not to have wifi. I had plenty of data on my phone, but cell phone signal was limited also. So it was a device free 3 days! The 'corelle' crockery took me back to the 70's but in a nice way!!

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Sandra

10

March 2024

The view was great looking over the bay and lap pool. Location was good. The room was good, . The spar was good and different being a round spar that viewed into the loungeroom. My daughter summed it up as a great honeymoon unit. Because half the wall was clear glass so you could watch TV while in the spar. Was very different.

A new lounge would be better and an added lounge chair would have been great as people have loved the old lounge to the end. Wasn't good for people with back problems like ourselves. But we will come back.

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Andrew

8.2

October 2023

This property is one that we have stay at many times so we are very familiar with the location and features however this was our first time staying in one of the ground floor units and it was just as good as the third level we have stayed in previous. There are two ample sized bedrooms - one with a King and the other with two king singles and all very comfortable, lounge area, dining area and kitchen. Easy access from garage and side gate on back courtyard to main bedroom otherwise you need to go through the main door in the lounge area. The large sliding door from the dining area leads straight out to a small patio with table and chairs and overlooks the beach and ocean directly out to the top end of Fraser Island (or as it is now known K'gari) - pictures of this included. Note: you need to request beach side as not all of the property looks in this direction. There is a couple of restaurants nearby (a short walking distance) and near the marina if you wan to organise trips to the island or whale watching at the right time. The boat club down the road (3 minutes in car) has two small cinemas so if you want to see a movie you don't have to go into the main part of town for that.

Garage is small for a larger vehicle (we have a Pathfinder) and we ended up mostly parking in the other spaces throughout the property. The kitchen in this size room was weirdly set out and for a larger person the sink was difficult to use. For the first time the cleanliness of the room was not up to the usual standard we had experienced previously - they need to vacuum behind the TV unit for dead bugs - found them when looking for a power point to plug in a charger. Feedback for the managers - attention to proper cleaning between guest would have up the rating to a 9.

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Danielle

9.1

December 2024

Returning holiday location for family with great access to everything nearby.

Minor issue - no plug for laundry sink. Tried the other plugs from bathroom without success. Reception provided a replacement plug, however it was too small. Minor issue - no instructions to use the oven. Due to age and usage, the markings/guide on oven dial have faded. Oven door would not seal fully - perhaps a service check may be helpful.

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Russell

8.2

January 2025

Location was amazing! Although the facility is a bit dated was a great place to stay

Originally we were on the ground floor with limited views. On booking.com it is listed as balcony views. Mid stay we changed rooms which was outstanding! Definitely a difference in room facilities ie the couch comfort. Ability to connect tv to streaming services. A bit of a luck if the draw.

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Julie

9.1

August 2023

The unit was a great layout. It was spacious, clean, & the cooking facilities were good. The location is really beautiful, right next to the marina, but with a fantastic view of the Bay & Fraser Island. We loved watching all the boats going in & out, & walking on the beach. It's close to markets & the jetty & some lovely cafes & restaurants. The staff were lovely, & always happy to help. A lovely place to spend our 40th wedding anniversary.

I can't really think of any real negatives, accept maybe the spa bath. Not for us, but for anyone who may struggle to get into a big bath it could be a little difficult, since the shower is over the bath. maybe not all rooms have this situation though.

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Steve

10

October 2024

Stayed in an apartment 2 doors along a couple of weeks ago. Couldn’t fault it.

The carpet had lots of stains and the sofa should be put out for hard rubbish collection. Quite honestly I don’t know how the owner could leave that sofa in the apartment. It doesn’t belong in the Breakfree. Overall cleanliness was good but the carpet and sofa would Definately put people off from booking again.

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Ericson

10

June 2023

It is a stressful time for us. But this place was so nice. An excellent kitchen for preparing food. A lovely view of the marina and all the way out to Fraser Island. Beautiful sunrise and sunsets. And when I was stressed out i just went out on the balcony and sat down with a drink of water and a cup of coffee and stared out at the horizon - we were on the 2nd floor. It was amazing - really put my problems in perspective. It was also interesting watching the activity down below with prawn trawlers and fishing boats unloading in the wee hours of the morning, pleasure boats and reef viewing boats heading out in the morning. I grew to love that balcony, the fresh air and the view.

No wifi here. Sounds of cutlery and plates clattering is pretty loud due to the lack of curtains and enough soft furnishings to quieten the sounds. Our no. 5 person had to sleep on an airbed next to the double bed - a bit of a tight fit. But the positives far outweighed any negatives. I would definitely come back here to stay again.

Points of Interest Around BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

Airports

Hervey Bay Airport

2.6mi

Bundaberg Airport

45.7mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Spa tub

Beach

Sauna

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Kitchen

Beach chairs/Loungers

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Patio

Kitchenware

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Balcony

View

Stay rules - BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

What are the check-in and check-out times at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits?

At BreakFree Great Sandy Straits, check-in is available from 02:00 PM until 05:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM.

Is there parking at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits?

Yes, parking is available at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits and it is free, private, and located on site. You do not need to make a reservation for parking.

What's the nightly rate at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits?

Starting rates at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits begin from $123. However, prices can vary based on room type and selected dates. Please enter your dates for accurate pricing.

Which room categories can I book at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits?

The rooms at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits include 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments, offered in various layouts such as ground floor or top floor options. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes range from Twin to Queen beds, accommodating between 2 to 7 adults and 1 to 4 children. Room sizes vary between 570 sqft and 1453 sqft.

What activities does BreakFree Great Sandy Straits offer?

Guests at the BreakFree Great Sandy Straits can spend their time indulging in leisure activities. They can start with a relaxing swim in one of the two outdoor pools, both available all year-round and exclusively for adults. For further relaxation, guests can enjoy the spa tub or sauna. Those seeking outdoor adventures can make use of the beachfront property and tennis court. The beach chairs/loungers allow for sunbathing with a view, while the garden and balconies provide serene spots to enjoy the surroundings. After a day of activities, guests can unwind in the comfort of their air-conditioned non-smoking rooms or utilize the fully equipped kitchens to prepare meals. The BreakFree Great Sandy Straits offers a wide range of amenities for a leisurely vacation experience.

Does BreakFree Great Sandy Straits feature a pool area?

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits hotel has two outdoor pools available year-round, both with adults-only age restrictions.

What methods of payment does BreakFree Great Sandy Straits accept?

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits accepts payment methods such as Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Eftpos. However, cash is not accepted at this hotel.