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Mercure Resort Great Keppel Island is situated off the coast of Central Queensland, 15 kilometres across Keppel Bay from Rosslyn Bay near the town of Yeppoon; 55 kilometres from Rockhampton the closest major city. Great Keppel Island is just north of the Tropic of Capricorn and is the biggest member of the Keppel Island Family. Most of the island is natural bushland and is surrounded by 17 pristine white sandy beaches, coves and pockets of fringing reef. From snorkelling, diving and an array of water sports to bushwalking and camel treks, Great Keppel Island has something for everyone.The resort itself offers great facilities including a pool, a small shop, numerous accommodation types and various restaurants. Mercure Resort Great Keppel is a great holiday for friends, romantics and especially families.
Accommodation
Garden View Rooms: (60) Situated in a garden setting central to all of the facilities. Queen Bed, 2 Queen Beds or 3 Single Beds. Room capacity 4.
Beachfront Rooms: (61) Ideally located at the heart of resort facilities, Beachfront rooms are closer to the beach than any other accommodation on the island. Queen Bed or 2 Queen Beds. Room capacity 4.
Hillside Villas: (60) Situated in an elevated, quiet area behind the resort, these split level villas have commanding views of the resort, coastline and neighboring islands. Open plan living area with balcony on ground floor and bathroom on split level. Bathroom with bath, air-conditioning and small fridge. Queen and Single Bed or 2 Queen Beds or Queen Bed. Room capacity 4.
All rooms feature:balcony,ceiling fan hairdryer,tea & coffee making facility,IDD telephone,iron and ironing board,safety deposit box,television,small fridge
dining:
Keppels Restaurant: open for buffet breakfast 6.30am – 10.00am, buffet lunch 11.30am – 2.00pm and buffet dinner 6.30pm – 9.00pmReef: open for takeaway & outdoor dining 12 noon – 9.00pmKeppel Convenience Store: open daily 8.00am – 5.00pm for sandwiches, drinks, coffee and limited grocery items. 5 Great Bars: Wreck Bar, Sunset Lounge, Peanut Pool Bar, *Billabong and *Salt Night Club (*These venues are only open during peak season)
Facilities:
Five Swimming Pools,Swim Spa,Kids Club,Three Full Size Tennis Courts,Gymnasium,Tour Desk,Games Room,Resort Boutique,Golf Course 9 Hole (Par 3)

Kids Club: The Gecko Kids Club offers a fully supervised, safe and secure environment for children aged 3-12 years inclusive. Operating 2 sessions daily, rates are subject to change and booked & paid direct at the resort on arrival.
Activities:
Some of the Complimentary activities included in your nightly tariff are:Ambrose Golf,Basketball,Beach Cricket,Beach fitness walks,Board Games,Bocce,Bush Walking,Catamarans,Frisbee,Giant Twister,Golf Tournaments,Gymnasium,Hole In One Golf,Lawn Bowls,One Club Golf,Power Walking (guided),Racquetball,Snorkelling Equipment,Sea Kayaks,Soccer,Softball,Squash Courts,Table Tennis,Tennis Courts,Touch Football,Ultimate Frisbee,Volleyball,Water Polo,Windsurfing

Mercure Resort Great Keppel Island is accessible – 20 minutes by air from Rockhampton, 30 minutes by high speed catamaran (airport connections available) from Rosslyn Bay near Yeppoon and only 696km north of Brisbane – makes it a getaway which can be reached with a minimum of travel.