Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat

We really enjoyed the aquatic life (birds and turtles) here. The lakeside setting is absolutely gorgeous and one-of-a-kind. However, the cabins are in serious need of renovation. Very old furniture and a sad-looking, threadbare comforter on the bed. The floor in our room was not clean when we arrived. We really wanted to love this place but it's in need of some touch-ups. Everything was serviceable (wifi, aircon, hot water) - so you may well enjoy staying here, as long as you know what you're getting into.

I came to stay as a group to Sanctuary Lakes Fauna Retreat and had the most lovely experience. The turtles and ducks were so cute! We loved going for morning walks around the beautiful lake, the pool is so much fun and the villas are gorgeous - clean, lovely and relaxing. Thank you, Deb and Rod for making our stay so wonderful!

I stayed here for 1 night only in a one bedroom villa. The instructions as to how I could find and access my villa were comprehensive and easy to follow. My villa was almost at the end of the roadway in so it was reasonably quiet, and I drove past all the lovely lakes this accommodation is known for.||The villa was spotlessly clean and nicely presented. A large TV with access to streaming services, you could either sit on one of the comfy chairs to watch or lie on the bed. A small kitchenette with a full size fridge. A nice surprise was finding the box of Roses chocolates in the fridge, and the frozen peas in the freezer...to feed the turtles. The bathroom doubled as a laundry with a washing machine and dryer, not that I needed it but good to know for a longer visit. The bed was very comfortable and I had the best night's sleep.||The villas are alongside the lakes that are full with turtles and bird life. I also saw a bat colony over the other side of the lake, far enough away not to be a problem.||The location is fabulous being walking distance to the Botanic Gardens, the Urungan Pier, and close to shops and restaurants by car.||A lovely spot to stay and different to your usual accommodation with nature so close. I'd stay here again.

An unexpected accommodation gem in Hervey Bay. Our family of five stayed for a week across three villas which were perfectly comfortable for our needs. Peaceful outlook with the sounds and sights of nature. Deb & Rob were wonderfully attentive and responsive hosts who helped with logistics and booking a beautiful day tour to K’gari.

An amazing place so close to everything. Spotless cabins each directly overlooking the lake. Large variety of birds and numerous turtles. Lovely deck to sit on and relax. Kitchen area well supplied with pots, plates etc. Bring your own food. Very friendly and responsive hosts. We had three nights there and would have loved to stay much longer!

We arrived late, having driven from Sunshine Coast Airport and Rod was great organizing us. |It is very secure with a coded entry gate. |Cabins are clean and comfortable with a queen bed and single in the standard cabins in one open room with a separate bathroom. Lovely really hot shower. Kitchen has fridge and microwave. All have Aircon unit and tv. |All cabin balcony’s face the lovely lake, which is filled with turtles, ducks and geese. They and the corellas come in for a feed in the morning. You are woken by a colcophony of bird song. Thoroughly enjoying our stay. Rod and Deb are also very friendly, helpful and can organise tourist activities. We will be returning.

We booked our holiday last minute and we’re lucky enough to find a place to stay in the school holidays which was reasonably priced. I came with my daughter and 3 young grandchildren and we all loved it. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable and the kids just loved feeding the ducks, turtles and birds from the balcony. It was lovely and peaceful with well kept grounds, lots of wildlife and the pool was nice for an afternoon swim. I liked the fact we were safe and secure as access was through a secure gate. The beach was close by and a shopping centre a few minutes away. Would recommend for families and nature lovers.