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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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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood, pool views
Property grounds
Reception
Economy Studio, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Front of property
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 1 meeting room
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
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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The Resort @ Dolphin Heads Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 479 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was incredibly easy. The clear instructions, sent directly to my mobile, were perfect for someone like me arriving late at night and leaving early in the morning. The room itself was very spacious with a very and a comfy bed. The view from the balcony was truly breathtaking. I'd highly recommend it as a place to spend some quiet time and just soak in the views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was such a BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE staying at Dolphin heads.
Absolutely STUNNING SUNSETS from my balcony.
How ZEN!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room we stayed in was very dated and original. It is in need of a renovation which a lot of the other units have had. Will be staying at Dolphin heads again but definately nog in this unit unless it is renovated.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding views over the southern Whitsunday islands
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominica

Rooms are dated but the view makes up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a upgrade to a ground floor room with ocean frontage. Absolutely stoked. The beach & ocean view from the front of the propery was first class.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very neat and tidy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed overnight but the bed was beautifully comfortable and the surroundings beautiful and picturesque. Lovely ocean breeze. Had some plates and cutlery and a cooking hob if we wanted to cook but there was also a restaurant attached and a bar. Would love to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Doris Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all great frim what i saw.. thank you guys
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
The toilet seat was not secure although it was fixed after 3 days, the bed had sagged in the middle as it probably had been used for too many romantic weekends and the floor was covered in dust
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Isaac

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirt on the bed sheets, dirty bottle left in kitchen. Ants everywhere. Shower dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Dolphin Heads Whitsunday resort

Location and view from room was excellent! It felt like a Pacific Island however this afternoon is no “resort”. Rooms only serviced on the 7th day so if you wanted a fresh towel you had to pay $10. There was no top up of soap or tea and coffee. The pool was great but there is no holiday resort atmosphere. It felt dead and neglected. Many rooms have permanent residents or are privately rented. No extra activities for kids or gym. Breakfast served on weekends from 8.00. Rooms are average quite roomy but looking tired. Bed was comfy. I thought the’resort’ in total felt a bit dead.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness
I love staying here but the mattresses in the rooms need replacing on my last night there i woke up at 4am and decide to leave after a restless sleep due to the uncomfy mattress. We had dinner at the restaurant, ive dined her before but the food wasnt good. The vegetables were so full of water it left a bit of a swamp on the plate. The crumbed steak had been keep fried and the steak bowed and excess oil was collected in the centre. Not sure what happened to the cook as the meals prior were fine. We were also the only people in the restaurant. We ordered garlic bread and one single piece come out with our mains but once we recieved the mains there didnt seem like much love was put into it for the price. Wifi would be a good addition to the rooms. I love staying here i hope they invest in decent mattresses and wifi and maybe look into getting someone else in the kitchen. They view is beautiful but guests need to feel rested. This review isnt meant to be harsh i really love the place and it has so much potential.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing. There was no room service and the bed mattress was cheap and nasty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Kay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was extremely disappointed in this property. The reception staff were very welcoming and the grounds and outlook were lovely but the room itself was abysmal. The door handle and lock to the room were old and rusty and we could hardly open the door. The bathroom needed a good clean, the toilet was stained and the tiles in the shower were grubby as was the screen door. The shower leaked water all over the floor and the toilet seat was loose. The bathroom door wouldn’t close properly. The covered chairs to sit on in the main area were filthy so we had to sit on the bed to watch television. The bed itself was okay and the sheets and cover were clean. We had to wash our breakfast dishes- the sink provided was the same one as in the vanity in the bathroom. There was to be a $40.00 fine if we didn’t do this but no detergent or tea towel was provided! We also had to empty our bins. I guess a lot of people only rinse their dishes. Our stay was only one night so we didn’t ask to have another room. At approximately $170 a night we didn’t expect luxury accommodation but we did expect a clean bathroom! Very poor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A quiet stay with a lovely view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Firstly, the name of the resort does not match the booking site, so made it more difficult to find. Was told the restaurant would be open for dinner and it wasn’t. Not what you want to hear after a 12 hour drive. And thirdly, no one on reception when we checked out at 8.45 am. And no drop box for the room key.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Super emplacement, quelques trucs à améliorer.

Très bel emplacement. La chambre était propre. Pas de wifi dans la chambre. Pas de recyclage sur le site, juste la récupération de bouteilles consignées.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We only had a SMS message about our accommodation, how to enter the room and there was no internet. Some personal attendence at reception would have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze, the customer service from owners and cafe staff impeccable. The grounds are stunning with the most amazing views. Rooms were clean and well appointed. Can't wait to plan my next trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

The room was great with a beautiful view off the balcony. The onsite restaurant & bar were amazing, the food was fantastic & the cocktails were also delicious :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were courteous and happy to assist if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never stay at this resort !!!

Absolutely terrible . Rude management , facilities untidy and unkept . Food below average , service even lower
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large pool and great sea view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restricted menu options Poorly stocked bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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