Boat Harbour Studio Apartments & Villas

Boat Harbour Studio Apartments and Villas, also known as Boat Harbour Resort, sits on the Esplanade in Urangan at the quiet southern end of Hervey Bay, across from the beach and close to the boat harbour and marina precinct. It is one of the easier dog-friendly stays on the Fraser Coast: pets stay free, and they are accommodated in villas with fully fenced yards.

Dogs at Boat Harbour

Dogs are permitted in the designated pet-friendly villas, which come with fully fenced yards, a genuine plus that lets the dog out for toilet breaks without a lead and keeps it secure while you are inside. Pets stay free of charge. The smaller studio units are not pet-friendly, so book a villa specifically and confirm the arrangement and any restrictions directly with the property before you lock in dates, since pet numbers and conditions are set case by case.

The vibe

Reviewers rate the clear pool, spacious villas, newer cabins, comfortable beds and quiet setting, and the whale watching tours that leave from the nearby marina get regular mentions. A fair number of reviews also describe some rooms as dated, so it is worth asking which room type you are getting when you book. The overall feel is an unpretentious beachside base rather than a glossy resort, and the 149-review history suggests it does steady trade with returning guests.

Getting there and parking

The resort fronts the Esplanade at Urangan, about a ten minute drive from Hervey Bay airport and roughly three and a half hours north of Brisbane. Parking is on site, and the beach, marina and pier are all within easy walking distance, so once you arrive the car can stay put.

While you're out there

Fraser Coast Regional Council allows dogs off-leash around the clock from the Margaret Street groyne to Dayman Park, with effective control; the stretch from Reef World to Urangan Marina is dog-free, and the beaches south of the marina close to dogs from September to March for migratory shorebirds. The Urangan off-leash dog beach and the Urangan Public Dog Park cover both beach and grass runs. For coffee, Pier Village Cafe and Salt Cafe are nearby. More options are on the Queensland stays page.