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Blue Heron Motel

3.5 star property
Find your perfect blend of relaxation and fun near Carrara Markets and Timezone.

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Family Room, Non Smoking
Exterior
Garden
Reception
Family Room, Non Smoking | Water view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb

Room options

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Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 25.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Large Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
2323 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD, 4218

What's nearby

  • Pacific Fair Shopping Centre - 3 min drive
  • The Star Gold Coast - 3 min drive
  • Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre - 4 min drive
  • Cavill Avenue - 7 min drive
  • Surfers Paradise Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Broadbeach South Light Rail Station - 2 min drive
  • Varsity Lakes Station - 14 min drive
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mermaid Beach Bowls Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bine Bar & Dining - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nobby's Beach Surf Life Saving Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mandarin Court - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪BSKT Cafe - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Blue Heron Motel

Motel near The Star Gold Coast
Located close to Carrara Markets and Timezone, Blue Heron Motel provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, express check-out and express check-in
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Blue Heron Motel offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with Netflix and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, German, Hungarian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 30.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property’s breakfast service is available only by reservation and must be requested in advance of arrival. Breakfast is served in guestrooms.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 30.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Ocean Blue Mermaid Beach
Ocean Blue Motel
Ocean Blue Motel Mermaid Beach
Blue Heron Motel Mermaid Beach
Blue Heron Mermaid Beach
Blue Heron Motel Motel
Blue Heron Motel Mermaid Beach
Blue Heron Motel Motel Mermaid Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Heron Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Heron Motel?

As of 7 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Heron Motel on 26 Feb 2025 start from AU$151.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Blue Heron Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Blue Heron Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Heron Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Blue Heron Motel located?

Located in Mermaid Beach, this beach motel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from The Star Gold Coast, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Surfers Paradise Beach and Cavill Avenue. Timezone and Ripley's Believe It or Not are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Blue Heron Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 386 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Terena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, love the retro palm springs renovation. Room had everything we needed clean and with enough amenity. Late checkin was handled efficiently. well located. will be fantastic once the light rail is finished.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUKINO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne, Numurkah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the refurbished motel. It was clean and a nice setup.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. Short walk to the beach and plenty of cafe/restaurant within walking distance. Clean and quiet it has everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Traralgon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am a Motel operator in Victoria I found Blue Heron a exceptional accommodation place. Value for money, spotlessly clean and the receptionist very friendly and profeesuonal. Would not hesitate in recommending others to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little motel close to the beach. Fresh and clean with comfortable beds. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Errol

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked online paid for and ended up at property two hours later. It was raining never got lock box code for key to room I rang motel they were trying to get a hold of the staff as reception was closed. Waited an hour for callback never got it was with an upset baby. I ended up paying $500 for another motel after going to two other motels looking for somewhere to stay. I ended up getting refunded
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spotless clean , great parking no faults
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely quiet spot just a couple hundred meters off the beach, far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Surfers. The tram doesn’t go all the way, as it ends at Pacific Fair, so prepare to Uber!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
Great stay, friendly staff and clean. Great location close to the beach/restaurants and away from the most populated areas in GC
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Navaruparajah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
A great motel. Our go-to gold coast accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay, only stayed one night but it was perfect for what we needed! Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy stopover hotel before heading to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique motel one block from the ocean. Layed back, very comfortable, and has a lovely pool that is impeccably maintained. Comfortable beds, linens and large bathroom on ground level. Terrific location near Burleigh Heads. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice confortable and clean rooms. Perfect for a night away or a week unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s clean and provided milk, some tea bags, coffee and cookies. Very sweet 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness was much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms, easy late checkin and not noisy even being on main rd
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely find to end our weekend and be close to the airport for the next day. Great location close to the beach and cafes/ restaurants. Staff were lovely and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Comfortable Beds
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.5