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The Resort @ Dolphin Heads

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a coffee shop

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At The Resort @ Dolphin Heads, the sound of waves creates a peaceful atmosphere. Enjoy the poolside bar, white sand beach, or beach volleyball. Salt Restaurant/Bar offers al fresco dining, letting guests fully embrace their seaside escape.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Ocean View Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Ocean View Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pool View Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Pool View Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Family Studio

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Studio, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Economy Studio, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
6 Beach Road, Dolphin Heads, QLD, 4740

What's nearby

  • Eimeo Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Northern Beaches Bowls Club - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Bucasia Beach - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard - 22 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Mackay Station - 21 min drive
  • Mackay, QLD (MKY) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Andergrove Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Northern Beaches Bowls Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Collective Grounds - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Resort @ Dolphin Heads

Hotel located in Dolphin Heads
At The Resort @ Dolphin Heads, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. With amenities like a beachfront location and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site seafood restaurant, Salt Restaurant/Bar, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
Additional perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and a banquet hall
  • 1 meeting room, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All 50 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 5 to 22 for adults and AUD 8 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Salt Restaurant/Bar

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Conference center (2,153 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 5 to 22 for adults, and AUD 8 to 20 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 3830574

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Dolphin Heads Resort
Dolphin Heads Resort
The Resort Dolphin Heads Hotel
The Resort @ Dolphin Heads Hotel
The Resort @ Dolphin Heads Dolphin Heads
The Resort @ Dolphin Heads Hotel Dolphin Heads

Frequently asked questions

Does The Resort @ Dolphin Heads have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is The Resort @ Dolphin Heads pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Resort @ Dolphin Heads?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Resort @ Dolphin Heads?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Resort @ Dolphin Heads?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Resort @ Dolphin Heads located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dolphin Heads hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Eimeo Beach, Blacks Beach Park, and Eimeo Road State School. Bucasia Beach and Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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