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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 modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror.

1. Freshwater BnB

Scarness, 2.4 km from Shelly Beach

Laura

₩501,135

₩501,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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.

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.

2. Sunseeker Motel

Scarness, 2.6 km from Shelly Beach

wolf

₩151,862

₩167,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

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

3. Eden By The Bay

Scarness, 2.7 km from Shelly Beach

Melissa

₩170,302

₩187,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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.

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

4. Quarterdecks Retreat

Urangan, 2.8 km from Shelly Beach

Robin

₩243,552

₩243,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

5. Cypress BnB

Urangan, 1.6 km from Shelly Beach

Paul

₩218,094

₩218,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by tropical vegetation.

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

A kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table, and chairs.

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

6. The Grange Resort

Urangan, 1.7 km from Shelly Beach

Mahmoud

₩292,923

₩322,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by modern buildings with balconies and outdoor seating areas.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living room.

A bar area with three black bar stools, a wooden counter, and a shelf with bottles.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a pool area, a bed with a striped bedspread, and a nightstand with a lamp and a bowl of fruit.

7. Ramada Hervey Bay

Urangan, 2.9 km from Shelly Beach

Roslyn

₩224,313

₩246,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a gray sofa, a glass dining table, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a wooden table and white chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a window with a view of trees, and a ceiling fan.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and an umbrella.

8. Arlia Sands Apartments

Torquay, 0.3 km from Shelly Beach

Lauren

₩310,889

₩310,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen with a microwave.

A two-story building with a swimming pool in front.

A beach with a wooden fence, trees, and a clear view of the water.

9. Boat Harbour Stays

Urangan, 2.9 km from Shelly Beach

Shaun

₩184,720

₩203,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a painting of a coastal town.

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a pool and lush greenery.

A swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding buildings and palm trees.

10. Ramada Encore by Wyndham Whale Cove

Urangan, 2.6 km from Shelly Beach

Jana

₩215,637

₩237,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

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

A wooden signpost with directions to beach, car park, laundry shed, and toilets & showers.

11. Woolshed Eco Lodge

Scarness, 2.4 km from Shelly Beach

Serhiy

₩87,699

₩87,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and some rocks in the foreground.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa with pillows, a small table, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a building labeled "TOWER COURT."

A two-story building with balconies, a swimming pool, and tropical plants.

12. Tower Court Motel

Torquay, 0.3 km from Shelly Beach

Glenn

₩130,219

₩143,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A swimming pool with blue tiles, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A wooden pier extending over a beach with a railing on one side.

A courtyard with a large tree, a building with a balcony, and a body of water in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

13. Nightcap at Kondari Resort

Urangan, 1.6 km from Shelly Beach

Des

₩120,728

₩132,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a marina in the background.

A waterfront hotel with a large building, a dock, and several boats.

A marina with numerous boats docked, viewed through a window with metal bars.

A balcony with a table set for tea, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

14. Mantra Hervey Bay

Urangan, 3 km from Shelly Beach

deborah

₩198,598

₩198,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a mirror on the wall.

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

15. Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

Scarness, 2.1 km from Shelly Beach

Chontell

₩111,363

₩111,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A small, well-lit room with two single beds, a standing fan, a shelf unit, and a small table.

A wooden deck with a hammock, outdoor furniture, and a view of a swimming pool.

A residential building with a white exterior, a covered porch, and a driveway.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

16. Flashpackers Hervey Bay

Torquay, 2.1 km from Shelly Beach

₩54,669

₩60,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and storage cabinets.

17. Main Street Motel

Pialba, 4.3 km from Shelly Beach

Abigail

₩126,546

₩139,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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.

18. Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay

Pialba, 4.3 km from Shelly Beach

Rao

₩124,524

₩136,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

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

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

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

19. Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge

Urraween, 6.7 km from Shelly Beach

Dean

₩124,342

₩136,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

Pialba, 3.7 km from Shelly Beach

Lisa

₩139,204

₩153,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Shelly Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Freshwater BnB	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Sunseeker Motel	9.2 Wonderful 334 reviews	View
Eden By The Bay	9.2 Wonderful 456 reviews	View
Quarterdecks Retreat	9.2 Wonderful 344 reviews	View
Cypress BnB	9.2 Wonderful 12 reviews	View

Top Shelly Beach Hotel Reviews

Ramada Hervey Bay

8/10 Good

"Very noisey couldn’t sleep in past 6am cleaning staff very good, Breakfast and staff in dining room Not so good."

Nightcap at Kondari Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Could not fault our stay here, would highly recommend. We had a studio queen & it was very spacious, clean with tasteful colour scheme. Staff were friendly & professional. Meals at the hotel were great & definitely good value for what you got."

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, clean and quiet rooms with a fantastic view!!"

Alexander Beachfront Apartments

8/10 Good

"Good"

Woolshed Eco Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Nice stay"

Quarterdecks Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Great accommodation! We were a family of 6 adults and there was plenty of space for everyone. Super clean and great location. Close to the esplanade, Woolworths and whale watching departure. I highly recommend this accommodation."

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"

Eden By The Bay

10/10 Excellent

"A great apartment in the heart of Scarness. Perfect for families with a park and the beach across the road and with ample eateries at the doorstep. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The room was great, very big and well appointed. We had a lovely view and the room was very clean which was great. We look forward to staying here again in the future."

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A serene garden with a pond, rocks, and lush greenery.

Hervey Bay Botanic Garden

8.6/10 (365 reviews)

A green oasis full of colourful flowers, shady trees and thousands of orchids awaits at these expertly maintained gardens in Hervey Bay.

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A wooden pier extending into calm waters with a white railing, under a partly cloudy sky.

Urangan Pier

9.2/10 (1,683 reviews)

Stroll out to sea, drop a line in with the locals or just admire the views from this iconic and photogenic pier with views of Fraser Island.

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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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A historic ship docked at a harbor with a colorful boat and a lighthouse in the background.

Great Sandy Straits Marina

8.8/10 (880 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Great Sandy Straits Marina and enjoy other activities such as boating in Hervey Bay. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming cafes.

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Urangan Central Shopping Centre

8.4/10 (199 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Urangan Central Shopping Centre during your trip to Hervey Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in this family-friendly area.

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Reefworld Aquarium

8.0/10 (266 reviews)

Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at Reefworld Aquarium during your trip to Hervey Bay. 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shelly Beach?

Shelly Beach is located in Hervey Bay. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and whale watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 77 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Shelly Beach?

Adjacent to Shelly Beach, The Beach Motel Hervey Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Nightcap at Kondari Resort and Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Shelly Beach?

Expedia has 77 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Shelly Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shelly Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Shelly Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Shelly Beach?

To access more information about updating your stay near Shelly Beach or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Shelly Beach?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Hervey Bay Botanic Garden and Duggan Conservation Park. Lounge by the water at Gables Point Beach and Point Vernon Beach. Reefworld Aquarium, WetSide Water Education Park, and Fraser Coast Cultural Centre are some favorites close by Shelly Beach.

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Our top choices for Shelly Beach hotels

1. Freshwater BnB

2. Sunseeker Motel

3. Eden By The Bay

4. Quarterdecks Retreat

5. Cypress BnB

6. The Grange Resort

7. Ramada Hervey Bay

8. Arlia Sands Apartments

9. Boat Harbour Stays

10. Ramada Encore by Wyndham Whale Cove

11. Woolshed Eco Lodge

12. Tower Court Motel

13. Nightcap at Kondari Resort

14. Mantra Hervey Bay

15. Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

16. Flashpackers Hervey Bay

17. Main Street Motel

18. Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay

19. Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge

20. Beachside Motor Inn

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Top Shelly Beach Hotel Reviews

Ramada Hervey Bay

Nightcap at Kondari Resort

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

Alexander Beachfront Apartments

Woolshed Eco Lodge

Quarterdecks Retreat

Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort

Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park

Eden By The Bay

Other attractions near Shelly Beach

Hervey Bay Botanic Garden

Urangan Pier

Esplanade

Great Sandy Straits Marina

Urangan Central Shopping Centre

Reefworld Aquarium

Duggan Conservation Park

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