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.
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
Hibiscus Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 5.5 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
The Coffee Shop Northern Beaches - 6 min drive
Sorbellos - 13 min drive
Red Rooster - 12 min drive
About this property
The Resort @ Dolphin Heads
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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
Vending machine
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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
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
The Resort @ Dolphin Heads Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
Leanne
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Mark
Feb 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No reception but lady at bar courteous and helpful
Was a nice quiet place tonrelax for a few days anf the food was fantastic
Shaun
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Louise
Nov 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Absolutely beautiful beach front resort.
Louise
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Rabeca
Feb 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spotless; however, we had a problem with the water in the bathroom. It took us a long time to shower because, for some reason, the water would stop coming out, and we had to wait for it to start again.
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
Room was in need of a decent clean. Thick dust on bathroom vent and on framed pictures in room. Sheer curtain mouldy and falling apart. Entry door sticks badly. Linen was clean and basic cleaning done. Such a shame this resort is run down. We booked as it said there was a restaurant but it was closed. The pool was beautiful and the grounds and gardens are well kept. Room was dated but we didn't care about that, it just needed a good clean and maintenance done. No beach access as only rock walls.