Name: The Resort at Dolphin Heads
Address: 6 Beach Road, Dolphin Heads, Mackay, Queensland, Australia, Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Rating: 7.7

Guest reviews

7.7

Good

Based on 1,074 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

7%

Couple

35%

Family

49%

Group

6%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At The Resort at Dolphin Heads, guests consistently praise the oceanfront setting, peaceful atmosphere, and lovely pool areas, while feedback on rooms, cleanliness, and on-site dining is mixed, reflecting a property with standout views but uneven execution.

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10

Cynthia

Apr 6, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Curtains had mould. Ants on bathroom walls and kitchen bench. Could not use kitchen facility as we did not have a stove in our room. $25 each for cocktails that bar staff had no idea how to make. No room service or any services were available. The view was great though. I would not recommend.

8

Jessica

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Communication from property was great

8

Mark

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

No reception but lady at bar courteous and helpful

8

Skye

Jan 27, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was great, very clean. Beautiful view of the beach.

6

MICHAEL

Jan 13, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Ants everywhere upstairs all over the inside table for 3days

6 Beach Road, Dolphin Heads, Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Location

With a stay at The Resort @ Dolphin Heads in Mackay (Dolphin Heads), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Eimeo Beach and Blacks Beach Park. This beach hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Eimeo Road State School and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre.

Eimeo Beach(1.3 miles)

Blacks Beach Park(1.9 miles)

Eimeo Road State School(2.7 miles)

Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre(3.3 miles)

Northern Beaches Bowls Club(3.4 miles)

Hibiscus Shopping Centre(4.1 miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 23:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee, approximately AUD 5 to 22 for adults and AUD 8 to 20 for children.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including some facilities. Step-free entrances and elevators are available.

The property is located in Dolphin Heads, Mackay, within a 5-minute drive of Eimeo Beach and Blacks Beach Park. It is approximately 2.2 km from Eimeo Beach and 3.3 km from Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre.

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool, which is seasonal and accessible from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Yes, children are allowed. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Cribs are available for a fee of AUD 30.00 per day, and rollaway beds are also available for the same fee. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

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