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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.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with floral curtains, and a bedside table with a welcome sign.

A wooden door with a red frame, a small shed, a wooden deck with a 'WATCH YOUR STEP' sign, and a patio area with metal chairs and a table.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, white chairs, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a hanging lamp.

1. Freshwater BnB

Scarness, 2 km from The Big Whale

Laura

AU$498

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

The Main Street Motel with a reception area, a sign indicating a motel vacancy, and potted plants.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a flower bed with white and red flowers in the foreground.

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

A reception desk with wooden cabinets, a counter, and various informational posters including a dive brochure and a 2018 events calendar.

2. Main Street Motel

Pialba, < 0.1 km from The Big Whale

Abigail

AU$139

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

A hotel entrance with a grey metal fence, palm trees, and blue and yellow awnings.

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

3. Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay

Pialba, 0.3 km from The Big Whale

Rao

AU$140

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A balcony with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A view through a window of a building overlooking a beach with a clear sky, a few trees, and a body of water.

4. Eden By The Bay

Scarness, 1.7 km from The Big Whale

Melissa

AU$231

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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 wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a white railing.

5. Sunseeker Motel

Scarness, 1.7 km from The Big Whale

wolf

AU$180

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a black metal fence and lush green grass.

6. Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge

Urraween, 2.8 km from The Big Whale

Dean

AU$146

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A beach with clear skies and calm waters.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, and microwave.

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

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

7. Beachside Motor Inn

Pialba, 0.7 km from The Big Whale

Lisa

AU$165

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A view of a golf course with a putting green, surrounded by palm trees and a white tent-like structure.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a painting of a beach.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a white coffee table, and a dining area with a glass table and black chairs.

A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and balcony.

8. White Crest Apartments

Torquay, 2.7 km from The Big Whale

Rachelle

AU$296

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a glass door, and a window with curtains.

A single-story house with a porch, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

A pier extending into calm waters with a clear sky.

9. Tasman Holiday Parks - Hervey Bay

Scarness, 1.3 km from The Big Whale

Elaine

AU$179

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with two people walking, trees, and a calm lake.

A hammock under a wooden structure surrounded by lush greenery and a pathway.

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, a blue sofa, and a wooden bar area with bottles.

A rustic building with a sign for Woolshed Eco Lodge at 181 Torquay Road.

10. Woolshed Eco Lodge

Scarness, 2 km from The Big Whale

Serhiy

AU$105

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A two-story building with a balcony, a signboard for Ambassador Motor Lodge, and a gated entrance.

Two dogs on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.

A multi-story parking garage with several cars parked.

11. Ambassador Motor Lodge

Pialba, 0.6 km from The Big Whale

Peter

AU$176

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A rectangular hot tub with a waterfall feature, surrounded by a wooden fence and palm trees.

A row of single-story mobile homes with a flat roof, each featuring a front porch and a small front yard.

A two-story motel with a balcony on the upper floor, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a wicker sofa, and a tiled floor.

12. Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

Scarness, 2.3 km from The Big Whale

Chontell

AU$120

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A view of a parking lot with palm trees and a clear sky.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables, and chairs.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a wall with a sign for toilets.

A swimming pool with a metal fence, surrounded by a brick patio and greenery.

13. Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort

Pialba, 0.7 km from The Big Whale

Helen

AU$157

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

A lakeside property with a house, a dock, and surrounding greenery.

A single-story mobile home with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a fenced patio area.

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

14. Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay

Torquay, 3.4 km from The Big Whale

Gerard

AU$137

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden staircase leading to a door with a light fixture above it, surrounded by potted plants.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

A dining area with a round wooden table, black chairs, and a chandelier. There is a kitchen area with shelves and a refrigerator in the background.

A modern two-story house with a gravel driveway, wooden fence, and potted plants.

15. Cypress BnB

Urangan, 5.9 km from The Big Whale

Paul

AU$274

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern house with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a microwave. There is a window with blinds, a sink, and a countertop with a kettle and toaster. A red sofa and a rug are visible in the adjacent living area.

A bedroom with a bunk bed, a window with a view, a bed with a patterned bedspread, and a white wardrobe.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a shaded area.

16. Tasman Holiday Parks - Torquay Palms

Torquay, 3.9 km from The Big Whale

Debbie

AU$168

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern multi-story residential building with multiple balconies and large windows.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a window with a view of greenery.

A patio with a glass-top table and chairs, a wooden pergola, and lush greenery.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

17. Quarterdecks Retreat

Urangan, 6.6 km from The Big Whale

Robin

AU$267

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A wooden deck with benches overlooking a clear blue sea.

A resort with multiple buildings, a central pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

18. Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa

Urangan, 6.3 km from The Big Whale

Warwick

AU$269

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by tropical vegetation.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and framed pictures on the wall.

A living room with a ceiling fan, a sofa set, a small table with a lamp, and a mirror.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a statue.

19. The Grange Resort

Urangan, 6 km from The Big Whale

Mahmoud

AU$347

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with palm trees and a blue building.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, a wooden wall, and a window.

A rooftop pool area with multiple umbrellas and a decorative spherical object.

A room with a grey sofa, a wooden floor, a sliding glass door, and a window with a black blind.

20. Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay

Torquay, 4.2 km from The Big Whale

Tanya

AU$114

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Big Whale

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Freshwater BnB	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Main Street Motel	9.4 Exceptional 378 reviews	View
Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay	9.4 Exceptional 443 reviews	View
Eden By The Bay	9.2 Wonderful 456 reviews	View
Sunseeker Motel	9.2 Wonderful 334 reviews	View

Top The Big Whale Hotel Reviews

Mantra Hervey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and price. A bit dated but apartments were roomy. A bit noisy in the mornings."

The Beach Motel Hervey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Very close to beach and very quiet area. Staff was amazing. My partner forgot her precious earrings in the room. The nice reception lady send us the earrings with express post. Great job 🙏"

Ramada Hervey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast. Staff helpful and friendly,"

Woolshed Eco Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Nice stay"

Nightcap at Kondari Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely and clean and great location"

Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient place for an overnight stay with the kids"

Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great location very friendly atmosphere great for young families"

Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place to stay great views!"

Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

8/10 Good

"Good parking and room as described needs some updating"

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 browsing the exhibits at Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum during your trip to Hervey Bay. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

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A beach with clear water, people swimming and surfing, and a sandy shore with trees and beach huts.

Esplanade

9.2/10 (2,036 reviews)

Stroll along the scenic shorefront, check out the historic wooden pier or dine out in style on the esplanade of this tranquil coastal suburb.

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Fraser Coast Cultural Centre

8.2/10 (33 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Fraser Coast Cultural Centre during your stay in Hervey Bay. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming cafes.

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WetSide Water Education Park

8.8/10 (243 reviews)

Bring the children to WetSide Water Education Park and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Hervey Bay. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the local tours.

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Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (766 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre during your visit to Hervey Bay. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.

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Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club

8.0/10 (219 reviews)

Play a round of golf at Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club and enjoy other activities in Hervey Bay such as boating. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Duggan Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at Duggan Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Hervey Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Gables Point Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gables Point Beach during your trip to Hervey Bay? Wander through the beautiful beaches and marina in this family-friendly 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. Travellers like the surrounding area for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 36 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good options 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 accommodation options 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 that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near The Big Whale.

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.

Top Hotels Near The Big Whale in Hervey Bay from AU$105

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Our top choices for The Big Whale hotels

1. Freshwater BnB

2. Main Street Motel

3. Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay

4. Eden By The Bay

5. Sunseeker Motel

6. Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge

7. Beachside Motor Inn

8. White Crest Apartments

9. Tasman Holiday Parks - Hervey Bay

10. Woolshed Eco Lodge

11. Ambassador Motor Lodge

12. Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

13. Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort

14. Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay

15. Cypress BnB

16. Tasman Holiday Parks - Torquay Palms

17. Quarterdecks Retreat

18. Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa

19. The Grange Resort

20. Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay

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Top The Big Whale Hotel Reviews

Mantra Hervey Bay

The Beach Motel Hervey Bay

Ramada Hervey Bay

Woolshed Eco Lodge

Nightcap at Kondari Resort

Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay

Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort

Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

Other attractions near The Big Whale

Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum

Esplanade

Fraser Coast Cultural Centre

WetSide Water Education Park

Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre

Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club

Duggan Conservation Park

Gables Point Beach

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