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Family Studio
280 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Economy Studio, Garden View
280 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Ocean View Suite
Room with view
280 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Pool View Suite
280 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Beachside hotel to enjoy 3 outdoor swimming pools and white sand beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Dolphin Heads Resort 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming are available for your entertainment, and DVD players are also provided. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall.

Satisfy your appetite with seafood at Salt Restaurant/Bar, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the pool view, and dine alfresco. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Planning an event in Mackay? This hotel has 2153 square feet (200 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dolphin Heads Resort features 3 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Event facilities measuring 2153 square feet (200 square meters) include a conference center. This beach hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dolphin Heads Resort has designated areas for smoking.

  • Walkway to water
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Conference space
  • Year Built - 1990
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Swimming pool
  • Children's pool
  • Conference space size (meters) - 200
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 2153
  • Conference center
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Total number of rooms - 50
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 6
  • Garden
  • Parking onsite
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Dolphin Heads Resort 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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Ceiling fan
  • Microwave
  • DVD player
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Shower only
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.

Salt Restaurant/Bar - This poolside restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Nearby Things to Do

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Volleyball on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 4:00 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 5–22 for adults, and AUD 8–20 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.

Hotel Names

  • Dolphin Heads Resort
  • Dolphin Heads Resort Hotel
  • Dolphin Heads Resort Dolphin Heads
  • Dolphin Heads Resort Hotel Dolphin Heads

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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