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The Resort @ Dolphin Heads

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools

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A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a bar area.
A golf course with a view of the ocean and palm trees.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, white walls, and a tiled floor. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining, and there are potted plants and flowers on the tables.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach.
A wooden table and chairs under a pergola with a view of a grassy area and palm trees.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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6 Beach Road, Dolphin Heads, QLD, 4740
  • Place, Eimeo Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Northern Beaches Bowls Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mackay, QLD (MKY)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Studio

A room with a bunk bed, a sliding glass door, and a view of a garden.

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Economy Studio, Garden View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Economy Studio, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a ceiling fan.

Ocean View Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Pool View Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

Pool View Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with a bunk bed, a door leading to a patio with a table and chairs, and blue curtains.

Family Studio

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Economy Studio, Garden View

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and green accents. There is a large abstract artwork on the wall above the beds.

Economy Studio, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, chairs, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Mackay

On the beach.Your stay at this Dolphin Heads hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Eimeo Beach and Blacks Beach Park. Also, Eimeo Road State School is within 3 miles (5 km) and Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Eimeo Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Eimeo Road State School - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Northern Beaches Central Shopping Centre - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Northern Beaches Bowls Club - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Blacks Beach Park - 8 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Shop Northern Beaches - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Andergrove Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mount Pleasant Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Resort @ Dolphin Heads

3.5-star beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools
The Resort @ Dolphin Heads offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 2153 square feet (200 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at The Resort @ Dolphin Heads. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Mackay hotel.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • 2153 sq ft of conference space
  • 200 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1990
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Resort @ Dolphin Heads offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 self 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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 3830574

We should mention

  • 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

How close is The Resort @ Dolphin Heads to the airport?

The Resort @ Dolphin Heads is 12.9 mi (24-min drive) away from the Mackay, QLD (MKY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Resort @ Dolphin Heads?

As of Aug 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Resort @ Dolphin Heads on Sep 4, 2026 start from $108, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Resort @ Dolphin Heads have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Resort @ Dolphin Heads.

How close is The Resort @ Dolphin Heads to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Resort @ Dolphin Heads offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Resort @ Dolphin Heads, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 5 and 22 for adults, AUD 8 and 20 for children.

Is there a casino at The Resort @ Dolphin Heads?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at The Resort @ Dolphin Heads?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Resort @ Dolphin Heads have a pool?

The Resort @ Dolphin Heads features 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does The Resort @ Dolphin Heads have a restaurant?

The Resort @ Dolphin Heads is home to Salt Restaurant/Bar, which features seafood, pool views, and a poolside location.

Does The Resort @ Dolphin Heads have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Resort @ Dolphin Heads to downtown Mackay?

The Resort @ Dolphin Heads is 7.4 mi away from Mackay.

The Resort @ Dolphin Heads Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 512 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful position lovely staff but very dated
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dolphin Heads is an awesome spot to stay. Rooms are clean and have great views.They do not have a reception for checking in guests. Once there you get left on your own to figure out where you are staying although the staff can be helpful once located
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Skye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, very clean. Beautiful view of the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kyra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room with a view was amazing, shower flooded every time when used it, the bar and restaurant where never open, pillows where very thin, Rooms need updating as there was paint off walls, there was no communication to staff that we where coming
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shontay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless uncluttered room Easy check in Very obliging friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good just under staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Communication from property was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for relaxing, had to get help to find our room, staff were more than helpful. The pool was great and the ocen veiw was great. The room was clean, overall a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Annette

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rixhard

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No gear to wash dishes or t towels
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No reception but lady at bar courteous and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice quiet place tonrelax for a few days anf the food was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Absolutely beautiful beach front resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

melinda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room needed better cleaning bed was like sleeping on a rock
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Room great pity restaurant wasn’t open on Saturday night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Loved the views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the quiet and serenity of our stay so much so that we are going back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was great, view was fantastic, would recommend to others. Door lock needs replacing as very hard to open with key
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ingrid

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and vety friendly staff and atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024