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Pool

1. The Resort @ Dolphin Heads

The Resort @ Dolphin Heads
3.5 star property
Dolphin Heads
7.4 out of 10, Good, (512 reviews)
"Beautiful position lovely staff but very dated"
Australia
Stephen
The price is CA $153
CA $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
The Resort @ Dolphin Heads
Property amenity

2. Comfort Resort Blue Pacific

Comfort Resort Blue Pacific
3.5 star property
Blacks Beach, 1.5 km from Dolphin Heads
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (121 reviews)
"Great location and hotel."
Australia
Ben
The price is CA $197
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Comfort Resort Blue Pacific
Family Tent | Terrace/patio

3. BIG4 Mackay Blacks Beach Holiday Park

BIG4 Mackay Blacks Beach Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Blacks Beach, 1.6 km from Dolphin Heads
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (47 reviews)
"Great location. Kids loved the pool"
Australia
Emily
The price is CA $222
CA $244 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
BIG4 Mackay Blacks Beach Holiday Park
Beach

4. Mackay Seabreeze Apartments

Mackay Seabreeze Apartments
4.0 star property
Slade Point, 6 km from Dolphin Heads
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (523 reviews)
"Great staff, very helpful!"
Australia
Justin
The price is CA $147
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Mackay Seabreeze Apartments
Outdoor pool

5. Mantra Mackay

Mantra Mackay
4.0 star property
Mackay Harbour, 9.1 km from Dolphin Heads
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (876 reviews)
"It was a lovely location overlooking the harbour with a few restaurants within easy walking distance. Downtown Mackay was a simple short drive away. The room was a good size, spacious and clean. Having a little kitchenette was ideal. I would stay here again."
Australia
Andrea Christine
The price is CA $170
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Mantra Mackay
Exterior

6. Motel Northview Mackay

Motel Northview Mackay
3.5 star property
Mount Pleasant, 9.5 km from Dolphin Heads
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (136 reviews)
"Great stay. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and spacious. Would go again"
Australia
Anonymous traveller
The price is CA $111
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Motel Northview Mackay
Children's play area - outdoor

7. Discovery Parks - Mackay

Discovery Parks - Mackay
2.5 star property
Mackay Harbour, 8.6 km from Dolphin Heads
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (227 reviews)
"Love everything about our stay. Perfect location and we were able to have our furbaby Tuggy with us. Can't wait to come back again soon"
Australia
Katrina
The price is CA $135
CA $135 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Discovery Parks - Mackay
Restaurant

8. Windmill Motel and Events Centre

Windmill Motel and Events Centre
4.0 star property
Mount Pleasant, 10.1 km from Dolphin Heads
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (767 reviews)
"Excellent stay - very clean"
Australia
Tammara
The price is CA $141
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Windmill Motel and Events Centre
Outdoor pool

9. Central Tourist Park

Central Tourist Park
2.5 star property
North Mackay, 9.5 km from Dolphin Heads
6.2 out of 10, (113 reviews)
"Great cabin, great location, spacious, and comfortable."
Australia
Ronald
The price is CA $109
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Central Tourist Park
Beach

10. Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay

Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
3.0 star property
East Mackay, 14 km from Dolphin Heads
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (158 reviews)
"The manager checked us in and was incredibly friendly and obliging, and the cleaning staff were also lovely. The motel looked to have been recently renovated and was done very tastefully, and the room was spacious and well equipped. It was great being located so close to the beach, and very close to where our function was held."
Australia
Catherine
The price is CA $115
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Beachside Boutique Motel Mackay
Standard King | View from room

11. Mid City Motor Inn

Mid City Motor Inn
3.5 star property
City Centre, 11.1 km from Dolphin Heads
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (743 reviews)
"Good value, good location, lovely bloke running it."
Australia
John
The price is CA $121
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Mid City Motor Inn
Exterior

12. Quest Mackay on Gordon

Quest Mackay on Gordon
4.5 star property
City Centre, 11.7 km from Dolphin Heads
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (487 reviews)
"It was delightful to stay afterall"
Australia
Shuk Fun
The price is CA $149
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Quest Mackay on Gordon
Pool

13. Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
4.0 star property
East Mackay, 12.3 km from Dolphin Heads
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (767 reviews)
"Love staying here. Lovely owners and great surroundings"
Australia
Jacinta
The price is CA $127
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
Front of property

14. White Lace Motor Inn

White Lace Motor Inn
4.0 star property
West Mackay, 12.7 km from Dolphin Heads
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Mouldy bathroom and no blankets in the room."
Australia
Ainslie
The price is CA $111
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
White Lace Motor Inn
Bar (on property)

15. ibis Mackay

ibis Mackay
4.0 star property
South Mackay, 15.4 km from Dolphin Heads
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (604 reviews)
"Great location to be so close to airport - good services available"
Australia
Melissa
The price is CA $139
CA $153 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
ibis Mackay
Room

16. Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel

Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel
4.0 star property
City Centre, 11.1 km from Dolphin Heads
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (587 reviews)
"Easy check in, helpful staff, clean room and central to amenities. "
Australia
Margaret
The price is CA $179
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel
Front of property

17. Kooyong Hotel

Kooyong Hotel
2.5 star property
North Mackay, 9.9 km from Dolphin Heads
6.8 out of 10, (229 reviews)
"Clean Room Kind helpful staff!"
Australia
Vaughn
The price is CA $78
CA $86 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Kooyong Hotel
View from property

18. Ocean International

Ocean International
3.0 star property
East Mackay, 14 km from Dolphin Heads
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (303 reviews)
"Good place good location good service"
Australia
Joel
The price is CA $166
CA $183 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Ocean International
Outdoor dining

19. MainStay Suites Mackay

MainStay Suites Mackay
4.5 star property
City Centre, 11.4 km from Dolphin Heads
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (203 reviews)
"Great amenities close to everything. Great staff"
Australia
Anne
The price is CA $197
CA $207 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
MainStay Suites Mackay
Bar (on property)

20. Rydges Mackay Suites

Rydges Mackay Suites
4.0 star property
City Centre, 11.5 km from Dolphin Heads
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Sam
The price is CA $195
CA $214 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Rydges Mackay Suites
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Where to stay in Dolphin Heads

Find the best Dolphin Heads areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with waves at sunset, rocks, and a colorful sky.
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Mackay Harbour

Mackay Harbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and Floodway Conservation Area.
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Bluewater Lagoon and Caneland Central are top sights worth seeing.
A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean, and distant industrial structures.

South Mackay

South Mackay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Great Barrier Reef Arena and BB Print Stadium.
A coastal landscape with a large island surrounded by calm blue waters, featuring rocky outcrops and dense greenery.

West Mackay

West Mackay is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pioneer Valley and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens.
A beach with palm trees, a small island, and a clear blue sky.

North Mackay

Travelers like the shopping in North Mackay, and Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Top Dolphin Heads Hotel Reviews

Shakespeare Motel

Shakespeare Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Good location closer to the Mackay CBD. Friendly staff and clean rooms."
Dean 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Shakespeare Motel

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Dolphin Heads?
The best time to visit Dolphin Heads is during the dry season, which runs from May to October.

During these months, you can expect pleasant, sunny weather with average temperatures ranging from 19°C to 25°C. The humidity is much lower than in the wet season, making it ideal for outdoor activities and exploring the coastline comfortably. This period also sees less rainfall, ensuring your plans aren't disrupted by downpours.

Couples looking for a relaxing escape will find these months superb for enjoying the beaches and scenic walks without the intense heat or rain. The calmer seas are also excellent for boat trips and water activities.

Families travelling with children will appreciate the cooler, drier weather for exploring the local attractions, playing on the sand, and enjoying the resort facilities.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
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How much is the nightly rate at a Dolphin Heads hotel?
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