'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 a 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. This is a most recommended property and one of the nicest places to stay in Australia. There is a charge for entry into the Monkey Mia Reserve where the Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort is located. This charge is made by DPaW (Dept. of Parks and Wildlife) for the management and research of the Monkey Mia dolphins and is not included in any accommodation costs. This fee is paid direct to DPaW by clients upon their arrival.\n\nLocation\nThe resort is located in the heart of Shark Bay World Heritage region of Western Australia, 27 km from Denham, overlooking the famous Dolphin Beach. Because. 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. The chance of interaction with the dolphins is very good, however as the dolphins are wild obviously no guarantees can me made.\n\nDistance\nCentrally located\n22 kms to the airport (shark bay airport)\n900 kms to the airport (perth airport)\nClose to the beach\n\nRooms\nGarden Rooms are located within the gardens of the Resort, only 20 100 metres to the famous dolphin beach. Features include private verandah, air conditioning, TV and complimentary latest release in house movies, tea / coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board and BBQ's with crockery and cutlery provided. Bedding is one Queen Bed and one Single Bed.\n\nRestaurant\nBough 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.\n\nExterior\nThe 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\n\nLobby\nThe 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.
