RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort — Hotel in Monkey Mia

The only thing 'luxury resort' about this place are the prices... On a positive note the staff are mostly courteous and quite helpful, and the view is very good although that's thanks to mother nature and hardly a reflection of the resorts capabilites..On the downside the place is a rundown collection of mismatched buildings, looking worn out and semi abandoned, paint is peeling on many of the structures, mounds of bird droppings on walls and walkways. In the restaurant crows and seagulls roam the tables freely. The Boughshed restaurant itself deserves a special mention for its long queues and hefty prices for its roadhouse style food. For dinner I was served a dish of raw prawns wrapped in pancetta, followed by a fifty buck scotch fillet, also raw but ordered MR, mostly consisting of fat and sinew, served on a plate of congealed gravox by a chef wearing a backwards truckers cap. Instead of an apology or a refund, (and seemingly unpertubed by potential negative reviews), I was charged for another plate of (cooked) prawns..and given a glass of champagne. Yay. I guess they don't employ a gardener or groundsman as the gardens consist of dying lawns, dying yukas, and a few ratty palm trees, also dying. The rooms are nothing special, the faint smell of bathroom drain greets you upon entry and the king beds are two lumpy singles pushed together. The upstairs balconies are sketchy with the decking worn through and nail heads poking out and more bird droppings lining the hand rails..Picture a 20 dollar backpackers hostel. Emus are allowed to wander through the grounds, which is quaint I guess for the overseas visitors. What's not quaint is the huge sprays of feces they leave on the walkways and lawns, to which management seem oblivious? It's called a gate?! Regardless, a headlamp is prudent when walking around the unlit paths of the resort after dark. If you enjoy tamed dolphins and being herded en mass down to a beach by a woman barking orders through a loudspeaker then you'll love dolphin force feeding time. To summarise. A generally disappointing stay in a ridiculously overpriced "resort" with an air of tired apathy. Unfortunately with no where else to stay at Monkey Mia this place has...

I recently stayed at Monkey Mia Resort in one of the budget rooms with a shared bathroom, and while the location is undeniably stunning, the accommodation didn’t quite match the price tag.||Pros:|✔️ The resort was clean, and facilities across the resort were well maintained.|✔️ Beds were surprisingly very comfortable—after 15 nights in a swag, this was a welcome change.|✔️ The room came equipped with a toaster, kettle, two mugs, tea/coffee, a fridge/freezer, and a TV.||Cons:|❌ The bedding was very minimal—just a flat sheet, thin blanket, and one pillow. We had to request extra as it got cold at night.|❌ Shared bathrooms were cleaned only once daily, with no way for guests to mop or dry the floor between uses. There was no shelf for toiletries or hooks for towels. A fold-down bench in the shower was there, but if used, it made it difficult to actually stand in the shower.|❌ Camp kitchens were poorly equipped—no pots, pans, crockery, or utensils provided. Just a microwave, fridge/freezer, and stovetop. You can hire a kitchen pack, though the cost was unclear (we didn’t need one). Also, no sweeping brush or mop for spills or breakages.|❌ The entrance into the resort was a bottleneck. A single person checks each car to ensure conservation fees are paid, which led to 5–30 minute waits just to get back in. Keep in mind this conservation fee is set by Parks & Wildlife and is in addition to your stay.||Monkey Mia feels quite commercialised—likely due to the resort’s monopoly on the conservation park and the famous dolphin “encounters” (which are more regulated and observational, not interactive—and honestly, that’s a good thing). If you’re hoping for an up-close dolphin experience, I’ve had more meaningful interactions with wildlife at other spots along the WA coast.||In summary, while the setting is beautiful and the room clean, the experience didn’t feel like value for money. It’s ideal if you’re looking for the convenience of staying inside the park, but don’t expect much luxury—even...

Nice place for a vacation. Some of the things to be aware of are….Children can be very dangerous to pedestrians as they tend to go too fast on the pathways and not understanding the parks speed limits. The drivers of vehicles (cars) obey the rules but the park administrators have forgotten to sign post that the speed limit should apply to bicycles users etc. Pedestrians can be seriously injured if struck by a reckless rider. Better or more pathway lighting is required. Emus will eat food from your site if it is not secured. Divots on the grassed area need to be filled in so no twists and injuries to ankles or a knee joint, some duty of care is most definitely required on this issue. A lifeguard would be good addition to the resort during the day. Signs in toilets to make adults and children aware they should wash hands after using any part of the ablutions. A park fee has to be paid to stay or visit. It can be expensive for some things at the restaurant and shops. The resort needs to have an entertainer (musician) for adults and children once or twice a week. The Monkey Bar happy hour is good. Better audio system for the outdoor area of the Monkey Bar with free music (shouldn’t have to pay to listen to music from a jukebox) and a outdoor TV screen for videos can be useful. A movie night or two for kids would be great so they have a bit of different entertainment instead of running over pedestrians on their bicycles. The swimming pool under the straw gazebo gets too cold so is hardly used, it would be better utilized as an outdoor extension to the Monkey Bar. Overall staying there is good apart from the above mentioned which requires addressing. In my opinion it doesn’t really meet the standards of a ‘Resort’. I also suggest a visit to Denham, a lot more to see and do. Eateries, pubs, places for long walks without being harassed by children on bicycles...