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title: "The Resort at Dolphin Heads, Mackay: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Resort at Dolphin Heads in Mackay: rated 8.0 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-16
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Resort · ★★★
# The Resort at Dolphin Heads

Dolphin Heads, Mackay, Australia

8.0 ·  Very good 73 reviews ·  #30 #30 of 34 in Mackay ·  6.0 Location score
## About The Resort at Dolphin Heads

The Resort at Dolphin Heads is a resort in Dolphin Heads, Mackay, Australia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 73 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, restaurant. It is 13 km from the centre of Mackay. The nearest beach is 260 m away. The nearest airport, Mackay Airport (MKY), is 15 km away.

- **Type:** Resort

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

6 Beach Road, Dolphin Heads [dolphinheadsresort.com.au](http://www.dolphinheadsresort.com.au)

## How The Resort at Dolphin Heads scores

Better rated than 13% of hotels in Mackay

-   Guest rating **8.0**
-   Location **6.0**
-   Beach access **9.5**

Mackay average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Restaurant

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **10**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Eimeo Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">260 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Mackay Airport (MKY)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">34 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Mackay</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">28 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Compare

## Compare The Resort at Dolphin Heads with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Comfort Resort Blue Pacific](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/comfort-resort-blue-pacific-mackay/) Hotel ★★★★ 2.0 km away
    
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## Questions about The Resort at Dolphin Heads

### How do guests rate The Resort at Dolphin Heads?

The Resort at Dolphin Heads has a guest rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 73 reviews, which is better than 13% of rated hotels in Mackay.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Resort at Dolphin Heads?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does The Resort at Dolphin Heads have a pool?

Yes, The Resort at Dolphin Heads has a swimming pool.

### How far is The Resort at Dolphin Heads from the airport?

The nearest airport, Mackay Airport (MKY), is 15 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Resort at Dolphin Heads close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 260 m from the hotel.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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