Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but spaces are limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee, approximately AUD 6.50 to 32 for adults and AUD 6.50 to 21.50 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific features may vary, so contacting the property for details is recommended.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Coffs Harbour (Korora), just a 3-minute walk from Solitary Islands Marine Park and 12 minutes on foot from Pelican Beach. It is also close to Kororo Nature Reserve and Split Solitary Island Nature Reserve.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal. Guests can enjoy the pool during operational hours.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are welcome at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers cribs for infants at a fee of AUD 10 per night. Availability is subject to request and confirmation.

Absolute Beachfront Opal Cove Resort in Coffs Harbour

Average nightly price at Absolute Beachfront Opal Cove Resort by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$124
February	US$171
March	US$153
April	US$121
May	US$125
June	US$117
July	US$111
August	US$114
September	US$144
October	US$122
November	US$106
December	US$122

What guests think

Across reviews, Absolute Beachfront Opal Cove Resort stands out for its family-friendly pool with slide and spacious rooms, while repeated comments note dated areas—especially bathrooms—plus maintenance issues around facilities, patchy Wi-Fi, and hard-to-control air-conditioning.

Many guests highlight friendly, helpful staff, though service and training feel inconsistent at times. The oceanfront setting is quiet and scenic but a bit out of town, with some finding highway roadworks make access tricky and the nearby beach often unpatrolled or rough. On-site dining and breakfast draw mixed feedback, ranging from tasty and convenient to average or expensive. Expect a spacious, family-oriented stay in a dated resort.

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Facilities

Large pool with waterslide, games room and direct beach access make it very family friendly. However, several facilities feel dated or were not working (spa/sauna/gym equipment, some games), the pool is sometimes unheated, and maintenance is needed.

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10

Maurice

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great facilities close to beach great options for the kids restaurant food was good

10

Susan

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although we were just transitting through and only had one night this was the highlight of our journey. The spaciousness of reception areas, dining and bar are unusual these days. Our grandchildren enjoyed the pool, slide and the games area. Rooms were also large and well catered. Very clean, very welcoming and easy parking.

10

Toni

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was great size but did need some maintenance

8

Amanda

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All the cardio machines in the gym were out of order. Very disappointing! Bathrooms were clean but very basic.

6

Lynn

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Opal Cove is a nice resort but a bit tired. Lots of things were not functioning when we were there (the spa, the sauna, treadmills in the gym). We had 'happy hour' cocktails that were not terribly good and complaining wasn't an option (fell on dead ears). I used the EV charging station but again, service was terrible and the woman on reception didn't listen to me. Overall the stay was okay but customer service is poor - staff don't listen and just go into repeating the same sentence word for word until the customer goes away. Check out is 10am and we got a knock on the door at 10am prompt telling us the room was to be cleaned - despite asking the front desk for 10 mins more. We didn't feel welcome.

8

Lisa

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely grounds by the beach. Just a short walk onto a beautiful beach. The pool area was nothing special. Had a swim up bar area but it wasn’t open when we were there. Couldn’t find where the pool towels come from. Rooms were clean and spacious. Staff were lovely. My biggest complaint is the air con is a central system so you either turn it off-if you can figure out how, I had to call reception because the temperature gauge does nothing, or have it at there temperature-which was really cold. So we asked for an extra blanket because our room was freezing by then and there was only one extra blanket for 2 beds and they didn’t have any in the whole hotel. I thought that was ridiculous.

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David

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Very outdated, most things broken, room flooded badly , links course not maintained so don’t bother, pool unheated and paint coming off, meals terrible , staff friendly . No compensation or sorry for bad experience. Booked a week so couldn’t get out.

10

Tanya

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Place is great place for kids besides the golf course and tennis court abandoned and uncared for. Food need to consider more options for kids with allergies when dining. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

10

Alan

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay. The bar and food choices are offered at a reasonable price. Rooms are well maintained. Service is at a minimum of fuss. Staff are all friendly and helpful. Great pool and spa. Nice walk along the privately accessed beach. Highly recommended!

8

Alicia

10 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a good stay; the property was clean and not far out of town but it needs a major renovation. The pool wasn’t heated, and a part from the spa broke which meant that that was cold too. The food in the restaurant was average, and some of the staff in there weren’t overly welcoming or helpful.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but recurring issues include worn or stained linens, hair in bathrooms, grime in older bathrooms, and occasional cockroaches. Pool and surrounding areas also need tidying at times.

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Valerian

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was in acceptable condition but bathroom was needing a major renovation and update. Grout was old and dirty. Bathtub floor was worn and ugly. Fittings were just too old and worn.

6

Bin

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room is not clean. You can see hair in the bathroom.

8

Ashleigh

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless but towels had holes in them.

2

Elza

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed with my little fam and the place is very run down. There is no atmosphere, and the spa heating was not working. Little bit of music and lighting outside would mKe a nice difference. There were also cockroaches in our room. Would not stay here again.

6

Narelle

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking not convenient. Long walk down corridors to get to room. No drinking water supplied. Everything cost extra after paying $200 per night. Bath was stained from old bathmat.

8

Sarah-Kate

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was tidy, but pool and area less so

8

Jamaica

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Interior room is good but it seriously needs updating in the bathroom. Some mould on the bathroom tiles and some rust around the doors. Bathroom could have used a better clean but apart from that no problem.

6

Kelly

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was not very clean marks on the sheets and hair in the bathroom Service was great tho so was dinner

2

Linda

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Holes and tears in bed linen and towels. Bathrooms very old and dated. Pictures looked better than reality.

4

Wayne

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were two cockroaches in and around the fridge. The shower pressure was weak and the room was old.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious with balconies or ocean views available, but decor is dated—especially bathrooms with shower-over-bath setups. Noise from corridors/interconnecting doors, weak Wi-Fi, and hard-to-adjust air-conditioning are recurring complaints.

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Edirimuni

24 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed there for four nights. Great overall experience. However the rooms need refurbishment including the bathroom. A/C wasn't regulating. Had to see reception the second day to ask how the A/C can be turned off.

6

Rebecca

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had other guest knock on our door at 1:00 and could hear everything in the room next door as it had an inter connecting door between us. News better sound proofing on the doors.

8

Sarah

15 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked a studio room which was spacious with sliding door that opened out into courtyard. Bathroom needed a little modernising but very clean.

6

Adam

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a good stay. A basic hotel which could do with being updated in some parts. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was spacious but needed a bit of a refresh

8

Valerie

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely position. Rooms not insulated enough as could hear people in their rooms whilst in the corridors. Went out about 10.30 pm and couldn’t get back into property. They had a buzzer, but voice kept saying can’t help me now but leave a message. Did this twice - same reply. Eventually saw someone at reception and waved to them. They were unaware I had rang the buzzer or what the message said.

8

Phillip

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious rooms with good balcony. Bathrooms could do with a modernising upgrade. Hallways can be noisy at times

8

Linda

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and clean room, beautiful beach and amazing view.

8

Robbie

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were spacious. Quiet. But sporting groups often stay and can be rowdy.

8

Stan

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very courteous and room comfortable but not outstanding. Premises feel a little dated and room could have done with more storage. Wifi was very poor. Shower had great water pressure and temperature though.

8

Eileen

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was fresh and clean Disliked the shower head spraying water it is broken Poor wifi No microwave

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, and check-in is often smooth. Service can be inconsistent though, with understaffed or slow restaurants, curt responses, and requests not always handled well.

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Michael

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If your travelling north on the pacific highway getting to the resprt is somewhat tricky due to the roadworks which no longer allow a right turn to the resort as indicated by navigation . The first room I was given smelt musty after returning to reception I was given another room, in the meantime because of the delay in sorting out an acceptable room my meal in the restaurant was put on the dining table in my absence letting it go almost cold, the rice also had an inedible clustered lump of rice in it as if it had been scraped from the bottom of an old pot of rice although the lamb curry was actually delicious. In the bedroom I noticed hairs on the bottom sheet and which definitely weren’t mine and it generally looked unlaundered or poorly laundered. Staff seemed generally offhand somewhat curt apart from the guy maintaining the pool who had a frendly attitude. The beach although close by os definitely not swimmer friendly due to rips and drop offs.

6

Sanjay

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff not engaged

6

TASHA

21 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioning in main foyer and restaurant not working.. very hot.. Checkin staff were not very friendly or welcoming.. Room and pool were great.

6

Lynn

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Opal Cove is a nice resort but a bit tired. Lots of things were not functioning when we were there (the spa, the sauna, treadmills in the gym). We had 'happy hour' cocktails that were not terribly good and complaining wasn't an option (fell on dead ears). I used the EV charging station but again, service was terrible and the woman on reception didn't listen to me. Overall the stay was okay but customer service is poor - staff don't listen and just go into repeating the same sentence word for word until the customer goes away. Check out is 10am and we got a knock on the door at 10am prompt telling us the room was to be cleaned - despite asking the front desk for 10 mins more. We didn't feel welcome.

10

Michelle

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay. Our booking was given to someone else by accident, but the situation was rectified to satisfaction. Lovely resort and visitors to the balcony (kookaburras) in the morning.

10

Craig

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Been staying here for over 20 years.Every time im in Coffs its my preferred stay. Lobby is incredible and friendly staff.

10

Christopher

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff

10

Karen

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in staff exceptional.

10

Brendon

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The people at the reception where amazing and friendly

8

Kelly

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Whilst we enjoyed every moment in the pool and meeting new people, we knew that we'd only return for that reason. The restaurant is convenient but expensive for the quality and service. Every meal there was a mistake or something forgotten, it boiled down to lack of staff and it being busy. The staff tried their best, but appeared overwhelmed. The rooms are basic, clean and cold, as the temperature couldn't be adjusted. We still had a nice time and were left alone and that's always a plus.

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Location

Quiet oceanfront setting with direct beach access and great views, but it’s a bit out of town so driving is common. Some guests found highway roadworks make entry tricky and note the beach is often unpatrolled/rough.

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Gina

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff were fantastic- every staff member we spoke to was so lovely and helpful - hotel itself was a little bit out of the way in Coffs, so had to drive everywhere which was mae harder by extensive road works (obviously not hotel’s fault - it just lengthened the travel), beach straight out the back but no life guards - lovely hotel just a little aged now - would stay again

10

Emma

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great property. Roadworks on main road made turning in tricky.

10

Stephen

12 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Return visitor, great location

8

Linda

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and clean room, beautiful beach and amazing view.

8

Guenther

4 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Coffs Harbour surprised with lots more traffic and busyness around the place. Standing on the balcony after check-in gave a sense of calmness-with 180 degree Ocean views and nature setting. It is a family/ conference venue though so don’t expect it to be a yoga retreat. Staff was friendly. Food as you’d expect it with nice pool area and two king size beds with enough room to sleep family of 4 ( kids 10&13).good wireless internet and gym.

6

Matthew

15 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location to freeway

10

Ricardo

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The resort is situated not far City Center, quiet and convenient. Have no hassles getting to and from the resort. The staff are friendly. Its my 2nd time staying there and I would be staying there in near future.

8

Aaron

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

As advertised - great location.

10

Bonnie

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely resort, that could use a little TLC but otherwise neat, tidy, comfortable, great beach access & a wonderful half way stop on the Sydney to Brisbane drive!

4

Michelle

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay on a road trip to Brisbane, hotel needs renovating, clean and tidy but lacks atmosphere. Quiet location, all facilities are there clean and tidy, but just lacks atmosphere. Short walk at the back of the property to the beach but its not swimmable - very rough. Nice short walk through the bush to other beaches as well

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Dining

On-site dining and breakfast are convenient, with several reports of tasty meals and good variety. Others found food average or pricey, service slow or error-prone, no room service at times, and one illness reported from a fish dish.

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Leanne

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great beachside location! Lots of family-friendly facilities, the kids loved the pool, spa and games room Restaurant served delicious meals, and the bar prices were very reasonable. All in all a pleasant spot to stay in Coffs.

10

Declan

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant was good and the staff were very nice

10

Nikolaus

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good variety at breakfast. Plenty of seating available

8

Glenn

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We ate at the restaurant and had the most expensive mean being the steak, it was not cooked as requested, poor meal

10

Jessica

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a wonderful overnight stay. Food was great and really convenient after a long day driving. The view was gorgeous, bed was comfy and no noise. Exactly what we needed

4

Geof

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

bed very uncomfortable, bathroom old and in need of work. Food in restaurant good, no room service anymore. Whole complex needs upgrade.

10

Robert

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place with great Bar and Restaurant!!

8

Kelly

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Whilst we enjoyed every moment in the pool and meeting new people, we knew that we'd only return for that reason. The restaurant is convenient but expensive for the quality and service. Every meal there was a mistake or something forgotten, it boiled down to lack of staff and it being busy. The staff tried their best, but appeared overwhelmed. The rooms are basic, clean and cold, as the temperature couldn't be adjusted. We still had a nice time and were left alone and that's always a plus.

6

Brenda

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My husband was ill from the fish meal.

8

Alicia

10 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a good stay; the property was clean and not far out of town but it needs a major renovation. The pool wasn’t heated, and a part from the spa broke which meant that that was cold too. The food in the restaurant was average, and some of the staff in there weren’t overly welcoming or helpful.

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