The Resort at Dolphin Heads is a 3-star resort in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, located about 8.3mi from the city center. Address: 6 Beach Road, Dolphin Heads. Reviews: 663. Price starts from $91.

Featured amenities bring the fun: a water park, a beachfront setting, outdoor swimming pool and a kids' pool, plus free parking on site. Dining and lounging are covered with a restaurant, bar, sun deck, terrace, and non-smoking rooms with air conditioning. Handy extras include beach umbrellas and chairs, balcony and garden or water views, kitchenware, garden, patio, and even live music (free), wheelchair accessibility, and picnic areas. For business or larger groups, meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges) and a golf course (extra charges) are available, along with horseback riding and kids' meals.

For a beach-loving traveler, the property offers a true beachfront experience with a garden view, a balcony option, and a patio to soak up the sea breeze.

Turn a tide-full day into a sandy escape at a true beachfront setting in Dolphin Heads, about 8.3mi from Mackay’s city center. The address is 6 Beach Road, Dolphin Heads, placing guests right on the shore with garden or water views to frame every sunset. A splash-filled option for all ages includes a water park, an outdoor pool, and a separate kids’ pool, while beach umbrellas and chairs are handy for daytime lounging. Free parking on site keeps arrivals breezy, and many spaces offer a balcony or patio to savor the sea breeze.

Salt Restaurant anchors dining with a vibe that’s as flexible as the shoreline—family-friendly, modern, and sometimes romantic—featuring flavors from Chinese, pizza, seafood, local, and Asian cuisines. The on-site dining scene pairs with a bar, sun deck, and terrace, and non-smoking rooms with air conditioning ensure comfort after a day of sun and surf. Free live music adds a cheerful soundtrack to meals and evening strolls.

For business or larger groups, meeting and banquet facilities and a golf course are available for an extra charge, perfect for a cluster of colleagues or celebrants. Horseback riding and kids’ meals broaden the options for family adventures, while picnic areas offer easy, scenic spots for a casual meal or a post-beach break. The scene still feels relaxed and beachy as days drift into breezy evenings along the shore.