Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Right on the beach the dolphins visit, this oasis of green lawns and palms is the only place to stay at Monkey Mia. (All other accommodations are 25km/16 miles away, in Denham.) The beachside Dolphin Lodge (and backpacker lodge) opened in 2004 to complement the existing villas (which sleep three to five people), and the trailer and camping sites. Each motel-style unit has a king-size bed, with ground-floor units opening onto the dolphin beach, while first-floor units have balconies with views across the bay. The backpacker lodge, with its own Monkey Bar and large communal kitchen, is behind the lodge. It holds four- and seven-bed dormitories as well as shared and family rooms with bathrooms. The pleasant open-sided all-day restaurant overlooks the sea; the resort has a minimarket, an Internet cafe, and a dive shop, and you can hire a kayak or boat. Most tours in the area depart from here. A 1.5km (1-mile) nature trail leads from the resort.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; takeout cafe; Jacuzzi (fed by naturally warm underground water); outdoor pool; outdoor tennis court; use of snorkel gear

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