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Shoal Bay Resort & Spa

4.5 of 5
Beachfront, Shoal Bay, New South Wales 2315, Australia
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Shoal Bay Resort & Spa
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3.5 of 5 stars 157 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(5)
  • Buffet breakfast(5)
  • Bedroom apartment(5)
  • Barrington Tower(4)
  • Would DEFINITELY recommend(3)
  • Very clean(3)
  • Great location(3)
  • Heritage suite(3)
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Sydney
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 via mobile

Stayed here overnight for business trip. Room was comfortable ie separate bedroom, lounge etc. view over pool. Breakfast was cooked to order. Reasonably smooth check in. Pool spa and gym provided the desired break after a days trip. Drawbacks - no broadband or tv in the room so not perfect for work. Would stay here again.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

We went here for our wedding anniversary and babymoon. For the premium prices you pay to stay here you get nothing more than a usual hotel room. The rooms looked run down and in need of a revamp. To top it off there were workman working right outside our door while we were staying there which made it feel less... More

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Sydney
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012
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It's often the small things that define the difference between a good hotel and a great hotel. The big things about the Shoal Bay resort are good; the location, the rooms, the views (if you pay enough), and the spa are all fine but it failed on too many small things. These included....having to wait 20 minutes to check in... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
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My husband and I spent 4 nights at the Shoal Bay Resort and Spa over Easter for our honeymoon. Even though we enjoyed the location as there was lots to do around the area there were a couple of problems with the Shoal Bay Resort. We paid a fortune to stay here at $390 a night, with no breakfast included,... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

I've stayed at this resort a number of times with my family. - different types rooms to accomodate for all budgets. - nice outdoor pool and kids pool ideal for the whole family - Indoor spa area including a lap pool, 3 different spa pools (different temperatures or water types), Gym and spa treatments. You can also put down your... More

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Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012
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Please dont go there.It is advertised 4* but it is not considering i have been to resorts that are 4 and 5 stars. I went to book the spa...surprise surprise...it was all book ...and the staff did not seem to care.The breakfast is a typical breakfast. We went for breakfast at different times and the tables were either taken or... More

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Sydney, Australia
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185 helpful votes 185 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
2
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I stayed here for 2 nights during the easter break , and i really couldnt fault this place. We checked in around 9pm and this was very easy as there is 24 hour reception. The rooms are very large and clean , and have everything that you need for that beach get away. we paid $150 per night . it... More

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Sydney
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
1
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Shoal Bay is a really tidy, well looked after and well situated resort style hotel with good amenities and helpful staff but it could be better for the price. Although the room was of a good size, the lounge area was sparse and offered little to hint that this was a premium room. The lack of Wi-Fi in the room... More

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Sydney, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012
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I stayed at the Shoal Bay Resort and Spa with 3 girlfriends for two nights. The four of us stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment. The Pros: 1. Good value for money. Our stay worked out to be $200.00 per person for the two nights which included a buffet breakfast each morning, as well as use of the spa facilities.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012 via mobile

Stayed in the heritage suite. Room was fantastic, very comfortable king bed and very clean. Room had a balcony with beautiful views of Shoal bay. Check in was very quick. Good selection at breakfast but hot food was average. Had dinner at the Catch restaurant which was delicious with perfect service.

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