The decor is slightly dated and the rooms are nothing to shout about, but overall there is nothing…read moreto complain about (except the restaurant which is reviewed separately). We only paid $112 for our room on last minute standby rates. The pool is not heated, which is a bit of a let down, but there are tennis courts, mini golf, an arcade, a beach and heaps more to keep the kids occupied while Mum and Dad get some R and R. Probably not the best place for a couples retreat, but for a family it would do the job fine.

Friendly staff upon check in. Clean and tidy rooms. Restaurant was good. Delicious steak & chicken…read moreburger. Meals were quick and reasonably priced. Delicious cocktails. Looking forward to buffet breakfast in the morning!

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.

We (3) spent two night within one week in two different rooms. at first sight it looks quite ok…read more The rooms are very small and there is no place for your luggage or clothes. we had 2 mugs instead of 3, one time only 2 towels. but the worst was, when I found a couple of different hairs on my crinkled pillow and some spots on my sheet. when I told the concierge that I need a new pillow case, she asked for to see over our room. she admitted that the bed had not been cleaned and apologized. we really felt quite uncomfortable to stay. the concierge really felt a embarrassed and was very obliging but I would never book a room in an ibis hotel anymore

For the price, it's just ok. One night is enough. It's basic, but it is relatively modern and it's…read moreclean, which is the main thing. No tea/coffee facilities in the room, but they have vending machines which take coins only. Rooms are very small - nowhere convenient to put your luggage. Some of the clientele seem a bit... well... rowdy, but the rooms block the sound pretty well. For the price, you can't really argue too much.

Awesome location across the road from beach. near Cafes & The Hoey Moey, rooms are well equipped &…read moreclean & great to be away from the highway.

Great pit stop on the way north - I would probably stay here if I were in the area for longer, too…read more Across from the beach, bowling club, and 5 min from the Jetty with choices for eats. Had an easy time with our two toddlers - pool is toddler friendly, swing set around the side what more could you ask for. Drive through bottler and cafes...Perfect! Kath was friendly and their little woofy was a hit with the kiddies. Thanks and we'll be back!!

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.

Room was grubby. Holes in floor coverings. Nothing but a sheet on the bed. Paid $85 for the room…read more Didn't have high expectations but it still failed to deliver. Spend the extra money and stay somewhere else.