MONKEY MIA ROAD
Superior Tourist Class Modern Hotel
Centrally located
22 kms to the airport (shark bay airport)
900 kms to the airport (perth airport)
Close to the beach
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locationLocation Beach front Backpackers and Budget Accommodation, located in the heart of Shark Bay World Heritage region of Western Australia, 27 km from Denham, overlooking the famous Dolphin Beach. As the Resort is located within a Reserve guests have to pay entrance fees on arrival to CALM for the continual protection, welfare and research into the wildlife and dolphins. Spectacular contrast of sky, crystal clear water, white sand beaches and dark red hinterland. The Bottle Nosed Dolphins have been coming into the beach on average 3 times a day to feed and interact with humans - have been doing so for the past 40 years. In the last 5 years they have only missed visiting the beach on 4 occasions, so chances of experiencing some dolphin interaction is very possible.
roomsBasic but clean rooms with shared facilities. Consists of one double bed and one bunk bed - linen is included. Two shared ensures share per one bathroom/toilet. There is no air conditioning in the shared facilities but a large sufficient fan.
restaurantBough Shed restaurant overlooks Dolphin Beach, and opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An fantastic menu with daily specials of freshly caught fish is highly recommended with a great selection of Australian wine.
The New Monkey Bar Beer Garden is a good alternative to more casual dining with extremely reasonable priced items (hot and cold) and also overlooks the beach. There is occasional live entertainment in the bar during high season. There are also 2 fully stocked kitchens that guest can cook for themselves in the kitchens or indeed at any of the BBQ stations throughout the resort.
exteriorThe accommodation exterior is Low rise with balcony or patio. This resort is quite spread out with plenty of activities from fully stocked grocery store, internet cafes, outdoor eating areas, There is a natural outdoor hot tub which is extremely relaxing and an outdoor swimming pool to cool down in afterwards
lobbyThe lobby is of medium size where all tours can be booked from - or from their separate tour office either. Extremely helpful and friendly staff in this resort will spend time with you and advise you of the best way to spend your time in this wonderful place you will never want to leave.
general'The dolphins are just the beginning....'. There is heaps of things to see and do - Sailing Cruises, 4WD Tours, Aboriginal Cultural Walks with Capes is an absolutely must, Camel Rides, Astronomy and Dive Tours plus much more. There's lot to learn in this wonderful part of the world. Exceptional facilities are available to all guests including two restaurants, a cafe, two bars, swimming pool, hot tub and tennis court. Additional facilities include internet cafe, digital photo lab, BBQs, mini-mart and laundries. Having personally stayed here in July 2007 - this is a most recommended property and one of the nicest places to stay in Australia. (09/07IT)
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