The Gladstone
Balcony rooms five minutes from the reef ferry terminal
About this stay
This is the road-trip stop for travellers whose Gladstone visit is really about the water: the harbour ferries to Heron Island and the Great Barrier Reef leave a five-minute walk from the door, and the balcony rooms look out over the harbour or the city rather than a car park. Family rooms and free on-site parking suit a longer stay for a road-tripping family, while the pool and lounge area give an easy evening before an early crossing. The Gladstone Entertainment Centre is another five minutes on foot, keeping dinner and a walk within reach without moving the car, and the conference facilities on site cover a business stopover just as easily as a reef trip.
- CBD harbour-side location
- Balcony rooms
- On-site pool and bar
- Free parking
Our take
The Gladstone is the stop for travellers whose Gladstone visit is really about the water. The harbour ferries to Heron Island and the Great Barrier Reef leave five minutes' walk away, balcony rooms look over the harbour or the city, and a pool, restaurant and bar are on site. Air conditioning, free WiFi and free parking make a road trip easy. An 8.5 from more than 1,600 reviews is a good result. It is a practical base for the reef rather than a resort in itself.
- ✓Book a harbour-view balcony room if the reef ferry is the reason for the stay, not every room faces the water.
- ✓Confirm your ferry departure time before booking, the five-minute walk matters most on an early morning crossing.
- ✓Use the free on-site parking if driving up the Bruce Highway rather than searching for CBD street parking.
Why we love it
- Five-minute walk to the reef ferry terminal
- Balcony rooms over the harbour or city
- Pool and lounge for an easy evening
- Free parking right in the city centre
Why guests love itI recommend The Gladstone to families who want a harbour-side CBD base, especially for trips to Heron Island and the Great Barrier Reef. The harbour ferries leave five minutes' walk from the door. Balcony rooms look over the harbour or the city, and a pool, restaurant and bar are on site. Air conditioning, free WiFi and free parking come throughout. Guests rate it 8.5 from more than 1,600 reviews.
Guest reviews
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