Domain Stradbroke Resort

We booked Shack 32 through Dolphin Holiday accommodation. We chose this particular shack because it was private and had a lovely outdoor area with bush views. When we arrived, there was no outdoor lawn, as pictured on the website, but 3 huge piles of mulch and soil, higher than the small deck. It was like we were staying in a shack at a landscape supply yard. We called to express our disappointment and were offered two alternative places, or a discount to stay. We checked out the two alternatives. Neither had any privacy and were further away from the beach, so we decided to stay at the shack with the view of "mulch mountain". On our return we started to unpack and prepare to relax. The BBQ was almost empty of gas, and had not been cleaned. There were no ice cube trays. We called again and were told we could swap the gas bottle up the road and collect ice cube trays from the Dolphin office. Each morning of our stay we were woken early by mowers and blowers. Some from the resort and some from the bowls club next door. To say we were disappointed with our accommodation is an understatement. The discount we were offered was never forthcoming. I really hope the owner of this unit knows how slack the rental agent is with there property.

We stayed in a studio room it was sufficient for our needs. Unfortunately we had car problem the first day we arrived so we were limited to our activitys but the resort was central enough to still enjoy ourselfs with out going to far the local bowls club just next door was great. Full of local who loved a chat and we're more than happy to give you tips on places to go and secret fishing spots the Barwoman Terri or Trish I think really helped us out with arranging a friend of hers to pick up spare parts to fix the carmaking it easier to enjoy our holiday. I found all the staff in the resort very friendly and helpful and done every thing they could to make sure we enjoyed our trip.

We stayed in a Studio Room for 7 nights over Easter, and were very happy with our experience. The room was modern, clean and airy, with a mezzanine bedroom and lovely deck with BBQ. Good value for money, and the cafe at the front served great coffee/juices and breakfast. Only criticism is the leather bench seats in the lounge area, that are supposed to act as the 'couch' but are very uncomfortable/not relaxing.