The Best Hotels Closest to Great Sandy Strait in - 2026 Updated Prices

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A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a metal fence and lush greenery.

A residential building with a stone pathway leading to a covered entrance, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a lawn.

A well-maintained residential area with a pathway leading to a house with a blue roof and white siding.

A clean, modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, and a window with blinds.

1. Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel

26.2 km from Great Sandy Strait

Barbara

฿3,610

฿3,971 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A modern apartment with a living room, kitchen, and balcony.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on the wall, a wardrobe, and a potted plant.

A covered patio with a table set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a grill.

A building labeled "Debbie's Place" with a reception area and a pathway leading to it, surrounded by tropical vegetation.

2. Debbie's Place

28.8 km from Great Sandy Strait

Paul

฿4,425

฿4,867 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area, and a view of a pool and outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a balcony with chairs and a table.

A modern building with a colorful mural, a covered outdoor area, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, ceiling fans, and a mounted television.

3. Freedom Backpackers Hostel

28.5 km from Great Sandy Strait

Christoph

฿4,163

฿4,580 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern reception area with a dark wooden reception desk, a large mirror, and two pendant lights.

A room with a zebra-patterned chair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a view of palm trees.

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a kitchen area with a microwave, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, artwork on the wall, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Best Western Kimba Lodge

29.4 km from Great Sandy Strait

Jill

฿3,343

฿3,677 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern bedroom with a bed, a small sitting area, a kitchenette with a sink, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern, compact room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a window with a view, a kitchenette with a fridge, oven, and sink.

A row of RVs parked along a street lined with trees.

A small, single-story mobile home with a front porch and a sliding glass door.

5. Huntsville Caravan Park

30.1 km from Great Sandy Strait

David

฿3,822

฿3,822 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A modern building with large windows, palm trees, and a sign for 'McNevens'.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, featuring a view of a street and greenery outside.

A hotel with a well-maintained lawn, palm trees, and lush greenery.

A reception desk with a glass door leading outside, a ceiling with recessed lighting, and a wall-mounted security camera.

6. McNevin's Maryborough Motel

29.4 km from Great Sandy Strait

Kerry

฿3,688

฿4,056 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a covered patio area.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a glass table with chairs.

A room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a microwave.

A motel with a palm tree, a sign reading "CARA MOTEL," and a gated entrance.

7. Cara Motel

31.2 km from Great Sandy Strait

Dianne

฿2,696

฿2,965 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with chairs.

A poolside area with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a building with a sign in the background.

A hotel reception with a glass facade, a blue awning, and a sign indicating open office hours.

A beach with a red walkway, rocky shoreline, and palm trees.

8. Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay

45.4 km from Great Sandy Strait

Jansen

฿3,377

฿3,715 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a staircase.

A rectangular swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a patio area with a blue and white striped umbrella providing shade.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with a brick wall backdrop, and a small bathroom.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a chair.

9. Blue Shades Motel

30 km from Great Sandy Strait

Kylie

฿3,202

฿3,523 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A reception desk with framed certificates, a 'Book Here' sign, and promotional posters for tours and resorts.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A residential driveway with a house, surrounded by various plants and trees.

10. Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge

44.5 km from Great Sandy Strait

Ilsa

฿3,386

฿3,724 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A beach with clear water, a person standing in the water, and a forested hill in the background.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a stone deck and palm trees.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a window with curtains, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

11. Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments

28.8 km from Great Sandy Strait

Julie

฿4,680

฿5,148 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

A modern kitchen with a dark countertop, a coffee machine, and a tea box. There is a beige sofa and a dining table with chairs in the background.

A clear blue swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall.

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.

12. Sunseeker Motel

45.2 km from Great Sandy Strait

wolf

฿3,882

฿4,270 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and bamboo plants.

A gaming area with multiple arcade machines and several chairs.

A reception area with a marble counter, glass doors leading to a dining area, and a staircase in the background.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal safety railing, surrounded by a brick patio. There are lounge chairs and umbrellas providing shade.

13. Carriers Arms Hotel

30.5 km from Great Sandy Strait

Louisa

฿3,596

฿4,311 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a TV. There are curtains and a ceiling fan.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A modern room with a sofa, a wooden table, a bunk bed, a kitchen area, and a dining set.

14. Ned Kelly's Motel

30.6 km from Great Sandy Strait

Julie

฿2,277

฿2,505 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A spacious atrium with a high ceiling, multiple levels, and a central open area with seating and plants.

A clear pool surrounded by lush greenery and shaded areas with umbrellas.

An aerial view of a beach with a clear gradient from white sand to turquoise water, surrounded by dense forest.

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and large windows allowing natural light.

15. Kingfisher Bay Resort

33.5 km from Great Sandy Strait

Bruce

฿4,938

฿5,432 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky outcrops, and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with a view of the outside.

A mobile home with a covered porch and a small garden area.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a white kitchen area with a bar counter.

16. Tin Can Bay Tourist Park

27.5 km from Great Sandy Strait

Jenny

฿6,170

฿6,170 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A spacious cafeteria with a central island, blue ceiling beams, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, white sand, and dense forested areas.

17. K'gari Beach Resort

26.5 km from Great Sandy Strait

corey

฿5,027

฿5,530 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

A resort with a large building, outdoor seating, and a pond.

A beach with a pier extending into the water, a sandy shore, and a person walking along the beach.

A row of cabins with glass fronts and wooden decks, set in a grassy area with palm trees in the background.

18. Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay

44.7 km from Great Sandy Strait

Tracy

฿4,185

฿4,185 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A motel with a sign reading "Maryborough City Mothere Motel" and a covered parking area.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a brick building with a sign reading "Maryborough City Museum," and outdoor seating.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a small dining area with a chair and table.

19. Maryborough City Motel

29.9 km from Great Sandy Strait

Amanda

฿3,062

฿3,369 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A beach with clear skies and calm waters.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small sofa, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a wooden dining table, two dark sofas, a bed with a blue cover, and a window with blinds.

A patio with two chairs and a small table, a sliding glass door, and a red mailbox.

20. Beachside Motor Inn

45.8 km from Great Sandy Strait

Lyn

฿3,666

฿4,033 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Sandy Strait

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel	9.2 Wonderful 642 reviews	View
Debbie's Place	9.8 Exceptional 741 reviews	View
Freedom Backpackers Hostel	8.6 Excellent 7 reviews	View
Best Western Kimba Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 401 reviews	View
Huntsville Caravan Park	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View

Top Great Sandy Strait Hotel Reviews

Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel

8/10 Good

"Cleaning staff need to check personal shower products. Low or empty containers."

Ned Kelly's Motel

8/10 Good

"Very good value. The bed was comfortable, a good shower and a desk with a convenient power point for the laptop. The fridge worked well, and my esky bottles froze."

K'gari Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"It would be really good to be able to get wifi in the rooms, particularly as there was very little free-to-air TV available. Would also be nice to have a few more light dinner options."

Freedom Backpackers Hostel

8/10 Good

"We stay in a studio unit in an older part of the complex. However if I was a backpacker I would give them 10 out of 10 . Community facilities were excellent."

Dolphin Waters Tin Can Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Very relaxing "

Other attractions near Great Sandy Strait

Inskip Point

9.0/10 (264 reviews)

Pick from wave-rippled ocean beaches or sheltered estuarine waters and swim, fish and camp at this narrow finger of land reaching toward Fraser Island.

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Poona National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Poona National Park, a lovely green space in Boonooroo Plains.

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Lake Birrabeen

9.2/10 (29 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Birrabeen during your travels in K'gari. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Granville Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at Granville Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Beaver Rock.

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Fraser Island Great Walk Trailhead

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Fraser Island Great Walk Trailhead during your travels to K'gari. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Central Station

9.0/10 (112 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Central Station, a lovely green space in K'gari. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Sandy Strait?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Great Sandy Strait, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you could search for properties close to public transport so it's easy to get around.

Where is the best place to stay near Great Sandy Strait?

Dolphin Waters Tin Can Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this apartment offers an outdoor pool and free parking. You'll find it 16 mi (25.8 km) from Great Sandy Strait. Other good choices in the area include Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel and BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Great Sandy Strait, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Great Sandy Strait.

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Our top choices for Great Sandy Strait hotels

1. Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel

2. Debbie's Place

3. Freedom Backpackers Hostel

4. Best Western Kimba Lodge

5. Huntsville Caravan Park

6. McNevin's Maryborough Motel

7. Cara Motel

8. Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay

9. Blue Shades Motel

10. Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge

11. Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments

12. Sunseeker Motel

13. Carriers Arms Hotel

14. Ned Kelly's Motel

15. Kingfisher Bay Resort

16. Tin Can Bay Tourist Park

17. K'gari Beach Resort

18. Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay

19. Maryborough City Motel

20. Beachside Motor Inn

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Top Great Sandy Strait Hotel Reviews

Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel

Ned Kelly's Motel

K'gari Beach Resort

Freedom Backpackers Hostel

Dolphin Waters Tin Can Bay

Other attractions near Great Sandy Strait

Inskip Point

Poona National Park

Lake Birrabeen

Granville Conservation Park

Fraser Island Great Walk Trailhead

Central Station

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