BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

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BreakFree
7.8 (1294 reviews)
17 Buccaneer Drive, Urangan , Hervey Bay , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Sauna
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful view
Great location
Spacious apartment
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated amenities
Age of property

Categories

Cleanliness
6.69
The room showed signs of black mould, indicating cleanliness issues.
Service
8.66
Reception staff were kind and made check-in easy.
Location
9.2
Multiple reviews praised the great location and beautiful views.
Room Quality
7.15
Rooms are spacious but showing signs of age and wear.
Amenities
6.68
Amenities are described as outdated and in need of improvement.
Value for Money
7.64
Value perceived as decent but affected by the state of the facilities.
Food and Beverage
7.69
Good options nearby but no specific offerings mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.66
General enjoyment of the stay despite some concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 04:48

Property Description

Unwind in Paradise at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

Breathtaking Views: Enjoy uninterrupted bay and marina views from our air-conditioned apartments, each featuring a large balcony or grassed patio area.

Abundant Amenities: Dive into relaxation with two outdoor pools, family pool, tennis courts, sauna, and games room. Plus, savor a BBQ using our facilities.

Convenience at Your Doorstep: Located just steps away from Great Sandy Straits Marina, indulge in nearby dining and shopping options. Book your seaside escape today at BreakFree Great Sandy Straits.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.
Please note that your payments will be processed by the Mantra Group/SAMARAD; this will appear on your bank statement as Peppers/Mantra/BFree Surfers Paradise. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in. Please note that accommodations is serviced once a week. When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: HVB

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for AUD 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 38 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1294 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.69
Service: 8.66
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.15
Amenities: 6.68
Value for Money: 7.64
Food and Beverage: 7.69
Overall Experience: 8.66
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Denise • couple • au
7
Pros:

The location is great and the views are amazing The marina is next door with great eateries

Cons:

Unfortunately our 1 bedroom apartment didn't have free to air TV so having to use our phones and own data to stream the news,footy games etc was a bit disappointing Would have given it a perfect score otherwise

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • couple • au
5
Pros:

Great marina brows

Cons:

No AC in rooms. Limited parking for anything bigger than a shopping trolly

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • extended_group • au
3
ok
Pros:

The curtains were stained with mold and dust as was piles of dust on fans. The carpet was stained both in the apartment and common stair well. There was whole false finger nail left on the table indicating it had not been cleaned. The air condition smell and blow out mould indicating it had not been serviced. No tea towels or washing liquid was provided. It need renovating.

Cons:

It was way to out dated

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • au
8
Excellent
Pros:

As always the room and location was perfect

Cons:

The lounge when you got in it it was very hard to get out.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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bennewman1980 • family_with_children • au
6
Pros:

great view and location

Cons:

room is getting a little run down and old. Shower head was broken and not able to be used without taping it in an upright position

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Annelie • extended_group • au
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • family_with_children • au
5
Expectations were not met, but did the job.
Pros:

Location, we knew this area.
Pool: Clean
Tennis court: useable
View: Dolphins out the window.

Cons:

Room, not as the pictures. Dated by 20 years.
Cleanliness: sand in and on the beds.
Common property: needing ALOT of maintenance.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • au
9
Marvolous
Pros:

View
Great comfort

Cons:

Shower loose

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
J
Jose • couple • au
8
Relaxing getaway
Pros:

Great location, gorgeous view, super comfy size of the unit, nice pools. Good value for money.

Cons:

No comments.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Janice • couple • au
9
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Needs a refresh, getting old

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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French • couple • au
10
Pros:

Perfect location , great view i was on the top floor great size spa and room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Archbold • extended_group • au
10
Great stay for family of 5
Pros:

Very close to the Hervey Bay Boat Club, which is fantastic for booking cruises from the marina. Its a quick 5-10 minute walk from Breakfree Great Sandy Straits.
The staff at reception are professional, efficient, informative and friendly.
The Apartments are clean and tidy and have all the mod cons a family of 5 ( 1x19 yr old and 2x 15 yr old) could need. Everyone had their spaces when they needed solitude.
The pool is fantastic, with toilets, game room, a reading zone, and BBQs. Just remember $1 coins to use the BBQ.
Walking paths are plenty for adventure.

Cons:

The aircon didn't make it to the main bedroom and because the room faces the sun when it is setting it became very warm in the evenings.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • au
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Alyce • family_with_children • au
5
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Monika • family_with_children • au
7
VVery happy, will return for sure :-)
Pros:

We really enjoyed the location, the beautiful view, and the pool near the beach.

Cons:

More car parks available.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • au
8
Happy in Hervey Bay
Pros:

Location was outstanding
Looking straight out to the ocean

Cons:

Apartment was a little dated.
In need of a good makeover
And the bed was like a rock. Neither of us slept well at all so that put a bit of a downer on the trip.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • au
7
Unit was comfortable and nice views
Pros:

The unit had a nice view over the bay and the pool was nice

Cons:

There was a family of cockroaches in the second bedroom where my daughter was sleeping and there was no Wi Fi and no way of streaming anything. The games room is not what the photos show, it only has a ping pong table and old books

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
R
ross • family_with_children • au
7
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Ron • family_with_children • au
7
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Bec • couple • au
9
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee