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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, 2.4 km from Shelly Beach

Laura

￥63,226

￥63,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

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

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

2. Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay

Torquay, 1 km from Shelly Beach

Gerard

￥14,835

￥14,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A wooden deck with benches overlooking a clear blue sea.

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

3. Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa

Urangan, 2 km from Shelly Beach

Warwick

￥29,527

￥29,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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.

4. Sunseeker Motel

Scarness, 2.6 km from Shelly Beach

wolf

￥17,962

￥19,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

5. Eden By The Bay

Scarness, 2.7 km from Shelly Beach

Melissa

￥22,202

￥24,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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 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.

6. Quarterdecks Retreat

Urangan, 2.8 km from Shelly Beach

Robin

￥29,767

￥29,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by tropical vegetation.

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

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

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

7. The Grange Resort

Urangan, 1.7 km from Shelly Beach

Mahmoud

￥34,647

￥38,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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 breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

A hallway with a chandelier, a mirror, a chair, and a table with flowers.

8. Cypress BnB

Urangan, 1.6 km from Shelly Beach

Paul

￥23,109

￥23,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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.

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

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

9. Tasman Holiday Parks - Torquay Palms

Torquay, 0.8 km from Shelly Beach

Debbie

￥18,658

￥18,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and multiple balconies.

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.

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

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

10. Ramada Hervey Bay

Urangan, 2.9 km from Shelly Beach

Roslyn

￥26,532

￥29,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

11. Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay

Torquay, 0.5 km from Shelly Beach

Tanya

￥12,396

￥12,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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

12. White Crest Apartments

Torquay, 1.7 km from Shelly Beach

Rachelle

￥29,517

￥32,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table. There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator and a microwave. A sliding glass door leads to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with a view of a house and trees.

A pool area surrounded by lush greenery and a covered seating area.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

13. Tasman Holiday Parks - Fraser Coast

Torquay, 1.9 km from Shelly Beach

meg

￥21,712

￥21,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 living room with a grey sofa, wooden side table, and a TV on a white stand.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and an umbrella.

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

14. Arlia Sands Apartments

Torquay, 0.3 km from Shelly Beach

Lauren

￥34,198

￥34,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A view from a balcony with a wooden railing, a chair, and a table.

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

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

15. Boat Harbour Stays

Urangan, 2.9 km from Shelly Beach

Shaun

￥20,320

￥22,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a green sofa in a living area with a view of greenery outside.

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

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

16. Ramada Encore by Wyndham Whale Cove

Urangan, 2.6 km from Shelly Beach

Jana

￥27,940

￥30,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A hotel entrance with a concrete driveway leading to a covered area, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

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

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

17. Tower Court Motel

Torquay, 0.3 km from Shelly Beach

Glenn

￥14,325

￥15,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

18. Woolshed Eco Lodge

Scarness, 2.4 km from Shelly Beach

Serhiy

￥11,525

￥11,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 wooden deck with white tables and chairs, overlooking a lake with lush greenery and a building with a sloped roof.

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

19. Nightcap at Kondari Resort

Urangan, 1.6 km from Shelly Beach

Des

￥14,279

￥15,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A modern reception area with a curved reception desk, bright green seating, large windows, and potted plants.

20. Mantra Hervey Bay

Urangan, 3 km from Shelly Beach

deborah

￥21,337

￥23,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Shelly Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Freshwater BnB	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay	9.4 Exceptional 471 reviews	View
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa	9.2 Wonderful 1,806 reviews	View
Sunseeker Motel	9.2 Wonderful 334 reviews	View
Eden By The Bay	9.2 Wonderful 456 reviews	View

Top Shelly Beach Hotel Reviews

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent in every since of the word. Great pool, steps from the beach. Amazing sea view."

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."

Alexander Beachfront Apartments

8/10 Good

"Good"

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!"

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."

White Crest Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, older property though. Our room was great, we loved it."

Grand Mercure Allegra Hervey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Satisfied with this booking"

Other attractions near Shelly Beach

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. Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay

3. Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa

4. Sunseeker Motel

5. Eden By The Bay

6. Quarterdecks Retreat

7. The Grange Resort

8. Cypress BnB

9. Tasman Holiday Parks - Torquay Palms

10. Ramada Hervey Bay

11. Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay

12. White Crest Apartments

13. Tasman Holiday Parks - Fraser Coast

14. Arlia Sands Apartments

15. Boat Harbour Stays

16. Ramada Encore by Wyndham Whale Cove

17. Tower Court Motel

18. Woolshed Eco Lodge

19. Nightcap at Kondari Resort

20. Mantra Hervey Bay

Compare popular hotels close to Shelly Beach

Top Shelly Beach Hotel Reviews

BreakFree Great Sandy Straits

Ramada Hervey Bay

Nightcap at Kondari Resort

Alexander Beachfront Apartments

Quarterdecks Retreat

Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort

Eden By The Bay

White Crest Apartments

Grand Mercure Allegra Hervey 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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