Dolphin Waters

Hotels
8.9 (671 reviews)
40 The Esplanade , Tin Can Bay , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Service
Cleanliness
Cons:
Room size
Old furniture

Categories

Cleanliness
8.36
Generally clean, but some mention of old or used items.
Service
9.33
Multiple mentions of friendly and welcoming staff.
Location
9.37
Highly praised for its proximity to water and attractions.
Room Quality
8.82
Spacious but some issues with air conditioning and old furniture.
Amenities
8.85
Good amenities with a pool, though some minor complaints.
Value for Money
8.81
Perceived as fair considering location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Limited mentions, but inclusion of close food spots and cafes.
Overall Experience
9.33
General consensus on a positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 07:02

Property Description

Charming 2-Storey Property with Saltwater Pool

Spacious Balconies and Self-Catering Units
Enjoy free Wi-Fi and relax on the spacious balconies overlooking the water views or garden access. The well-appointed units with kitchen and laundry facilities ensure a comfortable stay.

Saltwater Pool, Barbecue Area, and Free DVD Library
Unwind by taking a dip in the saltwater pool, have a barbecue session, or enjoy a movie night with the free DVD library. These amenities guarantee a fun-filled stay for all guests.

Convenient Location and Exceptional Service
Located just a short drive from Rainbow Beach and Maryborough, Dolphin Waters offers free parking and is within proximity to Australia Zoo and Hervey Bay. Let our attentive staff assist you with all your needs for a memorable stay at our hotel.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 40 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 671 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.36
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 8.82
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.81
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 9.33
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Frank • family_with_children • au
9
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Markova • solo_traveller • au
10
Excellent spot on affordable price
Pros:

The location is peaceful and the water view from my balcony was stunning. Dolphin feeding was a big bonus. The apartment was clean and the bed was comfortable. The hosts were amazing.

Cons:

The kitchen was a bit outdated , but was clean and fully equipped with all necessary clutter. There is nothing I disliked about my stay at Dolphin Waters.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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christopher • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Ron • couple • au
10
Relaxing
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Walked to yacht club and it was closed

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Ernest • family_with_children • au
8
The stay was enjoyable with good facilities and attentive hosts.
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • au
10
Comfortable, lovely views, close to everything we needed and lovely staff.
Pros:

Our stay at Dolphin Waters was lovely. Greg was very welcoming, and nice chatting with him. The view from our Deluxe apartment was exceptional, looking over the Bay. Our apartment was very clean, and comfortable. It had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. It is close to The Snack Shack (seafoods), the Marina, and close to shops.

Cons:

Nothing comes to mind. Only the fact that we had to leave there yesterday to come back to Brisbane.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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james • extended_group • au
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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james • extended_group • au
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • au
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Prasoon • family_with_children • au
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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John Willie Dela • family_with_children • sg
8
Great, Location, Spacious Rooms
Pros:

The room was spacious and mostly clean the location was amazing as it was right across the beach, staff were friendly and helpful. The motel also had a small pool which was perfect for the kids.

Cons:

As we stayed in a room on ground floor, we had little privacy between us and other guests staying, who were often quite loud.

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • extended_group • es
8
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • family_with_children • au
10
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Erica • family_with_children • se
8
Pros:

Fin och välstädat lägenhet med bra faciliteter. Mycket trevlig värd och smidig incheckning.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • au
8
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

Everything was clean and tidy, and the staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

The beds were hard and uncomfortable

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • au
10
Pros:

Nice and quiet in a great location. Views from the balcony were fabulous.

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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K Vidakovic • family_with_children • au
7
A good spot for an overnight stay whilst visiting Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay.
Pros:

Great location with views over the bay. A nice pool & seating area.

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Hoa • extended_group • au
9
Great home away from home, especially if you want to feed dolphins (go early!) or to Rainbow Beach.
2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Zeljko • family_with_children • au
8
I highly recommend this place
Pros:

Greg was extremely welcoming, whatever needed
Fixing, he jumped to it. Also he keeps the place clean.
Top bloke

Cons:

There wasn’t anything I disliked, except there
Was no oven

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee