Spend the night at Yeppoon’s best accommodation
Guide
By Sarah Bristow
If you’ve ever found yourself on the Capricorn Coast, you’ve no doubt made your way to Yeppoon. Sitting 38 kilometres northeast of beef capital Rockhampton (which offers regular flights from all over Australia), this coastal town is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and Great Keppel Island, not to mention one of the most popular places to visit in the Capricorn Region.
You’ll find plenty of ways to spend your time while you’re in Yeppoon; wander the Capricorn Coast National Park, splash about in Yeppoon Lagoon, or island hop to Great Keppel or Pumpkin Island by ferry. But before you jump into one of the many new experiences on offer you’ll need to find somewhere to stay, luckily Yeppoon accommodation is diverse, with something to suit all types of holidaymakers and budgets.
Yeppoon apartment accommodation
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Salt Apartments
1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments await you at Salt just off the sand of Main Beach. The fifty-room venue is big on convenience, within walking distance of Yeppoon lagoon, and plenty of local eateries. Though you don’t have to stray far - Salt boasts its own gym, conference centre, and beachfront dining.
Echelon Apartments Yeppoon
Find ample privacy at Yeppoon accommodation option, the self-contained Echelon Apartments. While the views are outstanding (looking out over Great Keppel Bay) so are the amenities - picture a rooftop recreation area with a swimming pool on top, as well as free car parking, free cable and free WiFi. Each apartment also features air conditioning, a fully-equipped kitchen, laundry and private balcony.
Oshen Apartments Yeppoon
Convenience is key at Oshen Apartments. Sitting on ‘The Bluff’ you’ll be given unrivalled ocean views of the Keppel Islands and Southern Great Barrier Reef, not to mention the non-smoking complex offers a heated pool, barbecue terrace, and games room.
Camping in Yeppoon
NRMA Capricorn Yeppoon Holiday Park
Sitting just 15 minutes from town is this family-friendly (and budget-friendly) Yeppoon accommodation option. NRMA Capricorn Yeppoon Holiday Park has caravan sites, camping sites, cabins and villas to choose from, within a park designed to entertain, thanks to a swimming pool, camp kitchen, and open-air cinema.
Blue Dolphin Caravan Park
When it comes to camping in Yeppoon, you have plenty of options to choose from. Arguably the most popular is Blue Dolphin Caravan Park, where you’ll find an array of unpowered and powered sites to pitch a tent or park your caravan. Or enjoy the comfort of a bed with a stay in one of its four or six berth park cabins.
Discovery Parks - Coolwaters
Perched on Kinka Beach is holiday and caravan park Coolwaters. This pet-friendly accommodation is as welcoming of your wallet as it is man’s best friend, with a collection of affordable places to rest your head among its army of options. Alongside its collection of powered and unpowered sites (for tents or vans) is a number of cabins, ranging from a superior 2 bedroom cabin to the economy lodge (sleeping up to 25).
Resorts in Yeppoon
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Rosslyn Bay Resort
Seek seclusion at luxurious Rosslyn Bay Resort. Neighbouring Keppel Bay Marina this self-contained accommodation with views out onto the stunning Kemp Beach. One and two-bedroom apartments are available, adorned with wood or wicker furnishings, kitchenettes (or full kitchens) and balconies overlooking the ocean or private gardens.
Rainforest Ranch
Indulge your love of nature with a stay at wilderness retreat Rainforest Ranch on the edge of Byfield National Park, just 25 minutes from Yeppoon. This romantic getaway hosts six self-contained cabins set amongst luscious subtropical gardens.
Budget accommodation in Yeppoon
Yeppoon Surfside Motel
Or embrace a budget-friendly option with a hefty dose of design at Surfside. The chic new addition to the Yeppoon accommodation options has 13 rooms to choose from, each with Queen size beds, ensuites, air conditioning, cooking facilities, and free WiFi. There’s also conveniently an equally stylish guest laundry on hand.
Sail Inn
One of the longest surviving budget accommodation options in Yeppoon is The Sail Inn. Simple is the mantra here, with the Capricorn Coast resident frills-free, and focused instead on offering an affordable and convenient place to stay in the centre of town. There are Queens, King, Triple, and even Family rooms to choose from.
Yeppoon Beach House
Backpackers exploring the Capricorn Coast have long frequented Yeppoon Beach House. The hostel has three different room types to choose from; private rooms, mixed dorms, and girls only dorms. This is hands-down the most budget-friendly Yeppoon accommodation offering, and doesn’t scrimp on amenities either, with a laundry, kitchen, barbecue area, tropical gardens, and WiFi available for guests.
Family-friendly accommodation in Yeppoon
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Beaches On Lammermoor Apartments
This place prides itself on being a family-friendly Yeppoon accommodation option, with one, two, and three bedroom apartments available to enjoy. Not to mention the army of facilities at your disposal at Beaches on Lammermoor, including a resort-style lagoon pool flanked by shade sails and a shallow wading area for small children, as well as a newly built barbecue area.
Villa Mar Colina
Pretend you’re in Italy with a stay at Villa Mar Colina, the Mediterreanean-style resort sitting on Point Bluff. The one, two, and three bedroom options are scattered among lush tropical gardens. Want to treat yourself? There's also a penthouse option, complete with alfresco patio and spa.
Now you've found somewhere to stay, check out these things to do in Yeppoon while you're there.
