Title: TOP Avoca Beach Resorts for 2025 - Hotels on the Beach in Avoca, Bundaberg | Expedia.co.uk [Holiday Rentals in Bundaberg](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Holiday-Rentals.d6053004.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Bundaberg](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Bundaberg.d6053004.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Avoca Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Avoca.d553248634382425151.Car-Hire-Guide)[Avoca Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Avoca.d553248634382425151.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/bex-affinities/beach.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Find Beach Resorts in Avoca, Bundaberg - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Avoca Beach Resorts & Hotels Tonight [9 Nov - 10 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634382425151&startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&adults=2&amenities=BEACH&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=beach) Tomorrow [10 Nov - 11 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634382425151&startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&adults=2&amenities=BEACH&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=beach) Next weekend [14 Nov - 16 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634382425151&startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&adults=2&amenities=BEACH&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=beach) In two weeks [21 Nov - 23 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634382425151&startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&adults=2&amenities=BEACH&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=beach) ## Top Avoca Beach Resorts & Hotels ## Top Avoca Hotel Reviews ![Kellys Beach Resort](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/978600/978598/ef30cb50_y.jpg) ### Kellys Beach Resort 10/10 Excellent "Great place very friendly staff and a very clean cabin highly recommended 😊🙏" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Hotels-Kellys-Beach-Resort.h978598.Hotel-Information) ![The Point Resort](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1790000/1785200/1785139/92c3ba69_y.jpg) ### The Point Resort 10/10 Excellent "Clean room and well Presented. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Hotels-The-Point-Resort.h1785139.Hotel-Information) ![Kacys Bargara Beach Motel](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3680000/3677900/3677835/7416924a_y.jpg) ### Kacys Bargara Beach Motel 10/10 Excellent "It was great" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Hotels-Kacys-Bargara-Beach-Motel.h3677835.Hotel-Information) ![Koola Beach Apartments Bargara](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628100/9628013/6c02bad3_y.jpg) ### Koola Beach Apartments Bargara 10/10 Excellent "Clean, easy parking, elevator, kitchen, nice view" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Hotels-Koola-Beach-Apartments-Bargara.h9628013.Hotel-Information) ![Bargara Blue Resort](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1790000/1785200/1785144/7ff62128_y.jpg) ### Bargara Blue Resort 10/10 Excellent "Great place to stay" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Hotels-Bargara-Blue-Resort.h1785144.Hotel-Information) ![Don Pancho by the Beach](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2170000/2161600/2161531/5458ea1b_y.jpg) ### Don Pancho by the Beach 10/10 Excellent "Ocean view apartments were beautiful" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Hotels-Don-Pancho-By-The-Beach.h2161531.Hotel-Information) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Avoca like for travellers who love the beach? > Discover your ideal place to stay in Avoca, which has a lot to offer the traveller looking for a beach getaway. ### What is there to see and do around Avoca? > After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Avoca has to offer. If you're eager to check out the beaches, head to Kelly's Beach or Bargara Beach for some relaxation by the water. Discover a variety of local attractions, which include Sugarland Shoppingtown and Moncrieff Theatre. 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