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Our top choices for The Big Whale hotels

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by white chairs. There are two large lamps on either side of the table, and a white cabinet with glass jars and bottles in the background.

1. Freshwater BnB

Freshwater BnB
4.0 star property
Scarness, 2 km from The Big Whale
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Beautiful garden, amazing breakfast spread. Nice size room with spectate toilet and shower. The amenities are better than a 5 star hotel (lotions, creams, gels, coffee syrups etc). Hopefully the shower curtains can be replaced soon, but…. The gorgeous outdoor shower can always be used!"
United States
Laura
The price is P23,378
P23,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Freshwater BnB
A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a flower bed with white and red flowers in the foreground.

2. Main Street Motel

Main Street Motel
3.5 star property
Pialba, < 0.1 km from The Big Whale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (379 reviews)
"Always great to have a holiday there"
Australia
Peter
The price is P5,313
P5,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Main Street Motel
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with chairs.

3. Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay

Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay
3.5 star property
Pialba, 0.3 km from The Big Whale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (445 reviews)
"Convenient place for an overnight stay with the kids"
Australia
Rao
The price is P5,420
P5,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay
A balcony with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees.

4. Eden By The Bay

Eden By The Bay
4.0 star property
Scarness, 1.7 km from The Big Whale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (461 reviews)
"Nice room, clean with a great location and partial ocean view. Staff were very friendly and helpful."
Canada
Mike
The price is P8,188
P9,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Eden By The Bay
A reception desk with framed certificates, a 'Book Here' sign, and promotional posters for tours and resorts.

5. Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge

Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge
3.5 star property
Urraween, 2.8 km from The Big Whale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (290 reviews)
"Clean,good parking, friendly staff"
Australia
Dean
The price is P6,179
P6,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge
A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, white pillows, and a green leaf-patterned pillow. A painting of a plant hangs above the bed.

6. Sunseeker Motel

Sunseeker Motel
3.5 star property
Scarness, 1.7 km from The Big Whale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (336 reviews)
"did the job for us, place is a bit dated but good"
Australia
wolf
The price is P6,642
P7,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Sunseeker Motel
A beach with clear skies and calm waters.

7. Beachside Motor Inn

Beachside Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Pialba, 0.7 km from The Big Whale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (503 reviews)
"Great location just across the road from the beach. Restaurants and shops close by and a very safe secure comfortable and spotlessly clean room. Definitely recommend! Lovely friendly hosts too."
Australia
Lisa
The price is P6,297
P6,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Beachside Motor Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Bay Hideaway Resort

Bay Hideaway Resort
4.0 star property
Eli Waters, 2.2 km from The Big Whale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (165 reviews)
"The room was clean and tidy. The bed was comfortable. There is also an onsite Chinese restaurant and other eateries close by. Parking was at the for of my room. The view from the room over the river in the morning was lovely."
Australia
Robyn
The price is P7,281
P8,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Bay Hideaway Resort
A view of a golf course with a putting green, surrounded by palm trees and a white tent-like structure.

9. White Crest Apartments

White Crest Apartments
4.0 star property
Torquay, 2.7 km from The Big Whale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (278 reviews)
"Great location, older property though. Our room was great, we loved it."
Australia
Rachelle
The price is P11,494
P12,643 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
White Crest Apartments
A person swimming in a pool with palm trees and a building in the background.

10. Tasman Holiday Parks - Hervey Bay

Tasman Holiday Parks - Hervey Bay
4.5 star property
Scarness, 1.3 km from The Big Whale
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (335 reviews)
"It was perfect for our needs this trip."
Australia
Elaine
The price is P7,359
P7,359 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Tasman Holiday Parks - Hervey Bay
A two-story building with a balcony, a signboard for Ambassador Motor Lodge, and a gated entrance.

11. Ambassador Motor Lodge

Ambassador Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Pialba, 0.6 km from The Big Whale
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (400 reviews)
"friendly staff, clean rooms and plenty of parking"
Australia
Craig
The price is P6,626
P7,289 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Ambassador Motor Lodge
A beach with two people walking, trees, and a calm lake.

12. Woolshed Eco Lodge

Woolshed Eco Lodge
2.0 star property
Scarness, 2 km from The Big Whale
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (83 reviews)
"Nice stay"
Australia
Serhiy
The price is P4,091
P4,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Woolshed Eco Lodge
A rectangular hot tub with a waterfall feature, surrounded by a wooden fence and palm trees.

13. Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park
3.0 star property
Scarness, 2.3 km from The Big Whale
7.6 out of 10, Good, (344 reviews)
"Myself and 2 friends stayed and very happy with the cabin and facilities. Staf were extremely helpful and easy to chat too...will definitely be back again.."
Australia
Chontell
The price is P5,195
P5,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park
A view of a parking lot with palm trees and a clear sky.

14. Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort

Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort
3.0 star property
Pialba, 0.7 km from The Big Whale
7.0 out of 10, Good, (354 reviews)
"Nice place to stay great views!"
Australia
Helen
The price is P4,959
P5,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort
A wooden deck with a hammock, outdoor furniture, and a view of a swimming pool.

15. Flashpackers Hervey Bay

Flashpackers Hervey Bay
1.0 star property
Torquay, 2.3 km from The Big Whale
The price is P2,834
P3,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Flashpackers Hervey Bay
A resort with a large building, outdoor seating, and a pond.

16. Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay

Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay
3.0 star property
Torquay, 3.4 km from The Big Whale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (475 reviews)
"Great location very friendly atmosphere great for young families"
Australia
Gerard
The price is P6,581
P6,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay
A wooden staircase leading to a door with a light fixture above it, surrounded by potted plants.

17. Cypress BnB

Cypress BnB
3.0 star property
Urangan, 5.9 km from The Big Whale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable place to stay, very friendly owner, would recommend "
Australia
Paul
The price is P8,902
P8,902 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Cypress BnB
A modern house with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

18. Tasman Holiday Parks - Torquay Palms

Tasman Holiday Parks - Torquay Palms
3.0 star property
Torquay, 3.9 km from The Big Whale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (217 reviews)
"Great location very nice staff"
Australia
Debbie
The price is P7,442
P7,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Tasman Holiday Parks - Torquay Palms
A modern multi-story residential building with multiple balconies and large windows.

19. Quarterdecks Retreat

Quarterdecks Retreat
4.5 star property
Urangan, 6.6 km from The Big Whale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (344 reviews)
"Quiet, clean villa; comfortable bed; new kitchen appliances; helpful hosts."
United States
Robin
The price is P11,689
P11,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Quarterdecks Retreat
A room with a view of the ocean through sheer curtains, a small table with chairs, and a tiled floor.

20. Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa

Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
4.5 star property
Urangan, 6.3 km from The Big Whale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,808 reviews)
"Very large room. Comfortable large bed"
Australia
Warwick
The price is P11,646
P11,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to The Big Whale

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by white chairs. There are two large lamps on either side of the table, and a white cabinet with glass jars and bottles in the background.
Freshwater BnB
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
View
A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a flower bed with white and red flowers in the foreground.
Main Street Motel
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
379 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with chairs.
Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
445 reviews
View
A balcony with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees.
Eden By The Bay
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
461 reviews
View
A reception desk with framed certificates, a 'Book Here' sign, and promotional posters for tours and resorts.
Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
290 reviews
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Other attractions near The Big Whale

A historical village and museum with a signboard, a fence, and various informational posters.

Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum

8.2/10 (139 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum during your trip to Hervey Bay. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around The Big Whale?

The Big Whale is located in Hervey Bay. Travelers like the surrounding area for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 36 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near The Big Whale?

Adjacent to The Big Whale, Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort and Ambassador Motor Lodge.

How many hotels are there close to The Big Whale?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Big Whale.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Big Whale, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near The Big Whale.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Big Whale?

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What can I see and do near The Big Whale?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Hervey Bay Botanic Garden and Duggan Conservation Park. Dip your toes in the water at Shelly Beach, Gables Point Beach, and Point Vernon Beach. Fraser Coast Cultural Centre, WetSide Water Education Park, and Reefworld Aquarium are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.