This place is the worst hotel I have EVER been to. I'd give it 0 stars if I could! First of all, we…read morespent half an hour finding the actual resort! The lounge was horrible as the bartenders and waiters were rude. The drinks were extremely expensive as well. Food was ice cold. The hotel itself was disgusting. Somebody relieved themself in the pool so we couldn't use that and there were cockroaches in the room. On the bed there were stains and bedbugs. Asked for a room change and after a full hour struggle the management finally gave us a different room. In that room, the bathroom was cramped and smelled horrible. Bad bad bad. 1/5 stars.

Personally this place is all you need. My only gripe is the rooms could come with soap, paper…read moretowels and a face life update to the carpet would help. But regardless, this tropical paradise has stunning views and waking up to the thousands of tropic bird sounds was magic. You feel like you're on a resort island being so close to the beach and in the middle of all these banana trees. I would easily return, and ensure I had paper towels with me...

The location is great and easy to find being right near the Big Banana…read more The staff are friendly but not very helpful when you arrive. You would expect that when a group of 8 of you check in they would assist with getting all your luggage to your room which was a big FAIL. The room we stayed in was very clean and had generous rooms. The kitchen was very well appointed and well equipped with what you would expect from a resort. The Buree we stayed in was the family room and it had four bedrooms with three bathrooms, one of which had a spa bath. The free Austar/Foxtel was great for the days that weren't very good weather wise but be warned, the resort offers WIFI but it's very expensive. If you have time to use or need internet access, you may be better off going to your local telco and buying a wifi/3G USB dongle. Plenty of parking but a fair distance from the reception if you have lots of luggage to carry. Although the resort does have use of trolleys. The restaurant overlooking the ocean was very picturesque and the food was very nice and very reasonably priced. Lunchtime time mains were around $15 and very tasty. The many pools on the grounds of the resort meant there was no shortage of cooling off after a day of sight seeing around Coffs Harbour. Even on wet days, the outdoor heated spa baths were very relaxing. Then of course there was the beach which was only a short walk from the resort. A wonderful location for families as there were plenty of things to do. The kids swimming area with water slide was a big hit with my niece. Final analysis: It's an 8 out of 10 for me. Great family getaway. Good way to unwind and relax.

This place was perfect for me. Situated on a nice quiet beach with lots of wildlife through the…read moreresort. The live music on the patio over looking the Ocean was a great way to wind down. I only stayed a night but the easy beach access allowed me to get in a late night and an early morning swim. The staff were all friendly and helpful with the questions I asked and requests for suggestions.

This is a sad story…read more Beautiful surroundings, nice facilities but no enthusiasm. No food after 9 pm and no drinks after 10pm. How do you call this a resort. It's a retirement home. Don't bother!

NOTE: his review is for the Horizons bar and restaurant inside Opal Cove resort NOT the resort…read moreitself, which I have reviewed separately. BAR: The selection of drinks available was satisfactory, and the prices were quite reasonable for a resort. Some of the staff seemed quite inexperienced i.e did not know how to mix basic drinks or were various wines were kept but overall was not too bad. DINNER: This is were it started to go down hill a little. The oysters Kilpatrick were OK, just and were quite expensive. The mains were tasty, but the sauce and accompaniments seemed to be very store bought. Once again the price was way out of proportion to the offering. At this stage probably still a 3.5 star experience when you take into account we were at a resort so high prices are to be expected with a captive audience. BUFFET BREAKFAST: Terrible, just terrible. Pay $25 a head for a buffet breakfast and you do NOT expect this. Coffee machine out of water that no one bothers to top up, no bacon, scrambled eggs that are so runny they border on liquid and a toast station that had barely anything but crusts left. Overall I would not eat here again. The accommodation was fine, but for food just go into Coffs. There are enough fine eating establishments there that you do not need to inflict this place on yourself.

Boambee Bay resort A…read morefantastic resort. About the best you can stay in for adults and kids. It's neat and orderly with great rooms and terrific facilities inside and out. It's right on the water, both the estuary and the beach are within a stone's throw. You have a superb surrounding area in easy reach from this resort. We stayed in a two bedroom unit, number 1008. The unit was just the right size for us and our friend and it's mighty cleverly laid out. The separation between the two bedrooms is fantastic. The bathrooms and spaces in the way mean you can barely hear anything between the two rooms. The living room is fine too as is the kitchen and dining area. There's everything you could want here. We loved the screened in porch at the back to sit in day and night. We loved the layout and facilities here. The mini golf course is a real cracker. Beware the perilous second hole! The pool and spas are nice too. There is also a nicely appointed gym. The staff at this resort are fantastic. They are lovely people and very chatty and helpful. Every dealing we had with them was great. They keep the resort in superb condition. It was immaculate inside and out. The rooms were spotless. The grounds looked superb the whole time we were there. There are very few downsides to the place. There was no air conditioning in the room but it certainly wasn't needed when we were there. The prevailing light breezes were enough through the front door and screened in porch. There was a ceiling fan anyway in our room if we needed it. The car spaces are a bit tight but perfectly manageable. In the end, we loved the resort so much we could only think of one tiny suggested improvement. I'm only raising it so I can raise something. We thought the supplied drinking glasses in the unit were a bit too small. They don't hold enough and we recommend that new ones be purchased at some stage in the future. Overall we really really liked this place. It's the best of all the time shares we've stayed on. We had a great time here and in Coffs, Sawtell, Nambucca Heads etc etc. it's a great area and this is the perfect base from which to explore it.

The best way to describe this hotel is to say that you should pretend that you are going to…read moregrandma's house for a short visit. The rooms are nostalgic. The hotel and the furnishings are older but you get everything you need, everything is functional, and everything was clean. Just like Grandma's house. If you are a "Four Seasons only" type of person, this may not be the place for you but if what you want is a spacious, reasonably priced full blown apartment to relax in and perhaps save a dime but being able to eat in, this is absolutely the place. The check in process was adequate. I did not feel that the lady who checked us in was charmed to see us. It was not like meeting your ex-wife when the alimony payment is late but it wasn't "wow I am glad to see you" either. I was uncomfortable having to write out my credit card information on a sheet of paper on a clipboard so I used an alternative card for the key deposit. I would have felt better having them simply authorizing my credit card. The folks who collected our key at checkout were a lot more cheerful and made up for the lukewarm greeting. If you believe location, location, location, then book here. It is a three minute walk from a shopping center and a fifteen minute walk from a lawn bowling center and fabulous beach. The apartments are huge and you are provided with anything you need. The kitchen was fantastic. There is a full refrigerator and freezer, dishes, cutlery, wine glasses, Champaign flutes, knives, coffee and tea. You are provided a two burner stove, microwave, toaster, hot water dispenser and the hotel does not skimp on the tea, coffee and sugar! You also get an iron, ironing board, washer, and laundry detergent! The bathroom was nice. The towels were new and fluffy, the toiletries were so-so and the shower was large enough for two. The shower was unbelievable. This place provides instantly hot water and plenty of it. The location is fantastic. There was ample parking, a nice pool, safety chains on the doors and we felt a nice breeze. Note, we like it cool so be forewarned that there is neither central air nor heat but you are provided a fan and portable space heater. The bedroom was large and the bed extremely comfortable. There is a small patio for dining and the internet was absolutely superb. I liked the foliage and the other guests seemed pretty cool.

Alark's Nest is one of the best pet friendly accommodations at Coffs Harbour, NSW. We offer holiday…read moreaccommodation with style comfort in a delightful separate cottage with natural beauty. We welcome pets too. This place can be best holiday accommodation for pet as well. FEATURES AND FACILITIES King sized Room (perfect for 2 guests) Queen Sized Room (We can provide up to 4 guests accommodation) Reverse cycle air-conditioned Private entrance Flat screen television with a selection of DVD Easy payment systems Natural Environments