BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

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BreakFree
7.8 (1339 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Outdated amenities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Amenities are described as outdated and in need of improvement.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 1339 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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Julie • solo_traveller • au
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Take photos when you arrive and leave to ensure you get your deposit returned,
Pros:

Great location, great weather

Cons:

The unit was clean on the surface, but there was mildew on the pillows, floor mat was very stained & tied with half the beach underneath
& of the 3 remotes that were 2 had no batteries & 1 was acid all over the batteries, none worked. Door & wall repairs that were half finished & a dangerous slippery bath that was well Warne.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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josephine • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • us
10
Wonderful place to stay.
Pros:

Great views.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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alison • couple • au
8
Beautiful location
Pros:

View was fabulous.
Resort/lap pool

Cons:

Harder to get to esplanade than expected
Provide basics like salt please
Midgies in Harvey Bay😩

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Susan & Alan • couple • au
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Benhur • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • family_with_children • au
6
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family_with_children • au
7
Great location but needing some TLC
Pros:

Location was great, our room had a view to the marina, apartment layout was great. Staff on arrival were pleasant and helpful. Our apartment had wifi and password available for us to us which was a plus. Kids loved the Lagoon pool.

Cons:

Foyer/stair area of our "block" stank and the bed in the main bedroom was horrible and we got little sleep. Ensuite bathroom vanity is wobbly and no storage room in there because of the huge blue bowl sink. People were using the pool nearest to us til nearly midnight and were very loud/yelling out. Games room was underwhelming and nothing there for the kids. Car port was an extremely tight squeeze for our 4wd and so many vehicles parked in the no parking areas. Sauna was closed.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • family_with_children • au
7
Fantastic location
Pros:

Location and the outside facilities

Cons:

A bit outdated

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Shayla • couple • au
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Celena • family_with_children • au
8
Great comfortable place to stay .. walking to Hervey Bay along a path & Tours to K'gari Island
Pros:

we loved accomodation being on the water & looking out to sea!

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Phillip • extended_group • au
9
Pros:

Great location. Good views of Marina. Close to dining etc

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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jeff • extended_group • au
8
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • au
7
Pros:

Location amazing

Cons:

No lifts, needs some renovations done getting a bit old

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Tilt • couple • au
8
The lat6ch on the toilet door was damaged.
Pros:

Mostly our stay was positive and we enjoyed it

Cons:

Trying to get in touch with the reception office by phone was very difficult.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Hannah 1509 • couple • au
10
Pros:

Close to the beach for an evening walk, good walking distance to esplanade and pier.
I stayed in a ground floor apartment, the cooking facilities are not great but it was a lovely place.

Cons:

The little gardens outside the apartment needed TLC.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Rod • couple • au
9
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Bec • couple • au
8
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • au
1
I would never stay with Breakfree again. I hope is that my feed back gets to Breakfree to fix up.
Pros:

We knew where the location was. The only thing that was ok with the room was the bed was ok to sleep, however I wouldn't say confortable.

Cons:

Oh boy where do I start. As soon as we walked in the door we were hit with the smell of burnt bacon, absolutely disgusting. There was grease on the bench tops, the range hood I would say has not been cleaned in a long while and even had broken parts and mould in the bathroom was disgusting mainly in the bath/shower, also the bathroom floor was dirty. Apparently this room had been cleaned but I'm not sure by whom! I would be checking to see what the cleaners actually do. I am aware that the property is old but really do better or don't rent out this room (165). Also, no wifi get with the times people.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • au
10
Loved it, lovely quiet spot, yet close to the Mariner & nice walking paths.
Pros:

They managed to meet my request for a ground floor unit, it was perfect!. The facilities were a bit dated, but really comfy, everything worked well. The reception team were helpful, professional and really accomodating. Even the lovely cleaning lady was helpful when I was trying to source supplied products, (which I couldn't find).

Cons:

Due to extreme stormy weather (flooding) I needed to take some detours, I arrived after hours, dark, I have trouble finding the place. There wasn't a return a contact number for me to call the reception team to advise them of my circumstances (late arrival) which heightened my anxiety when I did eventually find the place. I couldn't find the facility, a light on the outside street sign would have been REALLY helpful and more specific directions in advance.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee