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We chose to stay in a deluxe two-bedroom cabin. It was in a lovely location with the outdoor decking facing the stream. The cabin was spacious and clean, and there was direct beach access just a short walk through the caravan park. There is plenty to occupy the kids including a water splash area with a dumping bucket and a jumping pillow. Emerald Beach is a small town with only a few shops. If you are needing supplies there are supermarkets in nearby Woolgoolga, and eight-minute drive north.

We stayed in the Gumnut villa which was absolutely horrible. The toilet was flooding the bathroom floor, the shower head in the ensuite was like being hosed by a fire hydrant. The toilet in the ensuite felt tiny, like it was meant for young children. There was an ants nest in the light above the master bed which was dripping ants and nest pieces on me throughout the night so we moved the bed out of the way. The fan in that room was vibrating so bad that it would shake more ants onto the bed. The aircon was working but I don't think the room was insulated so it was never enough. We had two fans running to try and push cool air into the kids room for the entire week we were there. The matresses felt absolutely horrible and felt like I was going to roll off the bed each time I move. There was some mould on the bedroom walls. The whole cabin was just old, outdated and very worn. The wifi hardly worked which was not so great because there was also no cell service in most of the park. Great if you want to have no connection but not so great when you need to use the internet to search for places to go and things to see in the area. Why am I giving it 4 stars? Because of Jan! The staff there were amazing! Jan tried to do everything in her power (and then some!) To try and help us out. She was incredible! The facilities were also great! Lots for the kids to do, direct beach access, kangaroos all over the place, pools, water play equipment, slides, tennis courts, archery, go karts, all great fun! The bikes are old and pretty run down so not worth renting. Thanks again to Jan! We hope to stay here again but in one of the more modern cabins (or in our own tent).

Overall,  a pleasant stay,  in a beautiful location,  but with a few much needed upgrades, it could be so much better.  The grounds around the resort were lovely.  The check in process was friendly and quick. Directions to room a bit vague.  Told that the wifi was having issues and we were unlikely to be able to get wifi or 5g from the room (on arrival to the room 5G was fine,  but wifi virtually non existent).  Car park was like a rabbit warren and difficult to find the correct lift to go up. Later the under cover car park was full,  over flow car park full.  Had to park over on the dirt with big muddy puddles everywhere. On arrival to room there was a dingy dark little entrance room, and the light was hard to find in there, so we had to use our phone torch to be able to see to open the door.  Very dissapointed in room on arrival.  Photos on the internet of the executive 1 bedroom apartment showed nicely updated kitchen and bathroom,  what we got was old and dated.  An old fashioned beige spa bath and an old fashioned shower over bath set up, and barely high enough to get my head under water.  It was nice and hot with decent pressure though. Bathroom seemed to only have 1 small soap and one small shower gel for 2 guests.   The kitchen was fine,  but had no overhead cupboards, splash back etc like in the photos on the internet.  I messaged reception about my dissatisfaction with the room, but received no reply.  The rest of the room was nice, and very clean. The bed and pillows were very comfortable.  The views to the golf course and lake were nice, and was good to have a balcony.  The TV in the bedroom was extremely tiny, and situated poorly so you have to look down to watch. There was a larger TV in the living area though.  We did not watch TV at all,  as knew Netflix etc would not work with no Wifi.  The fridge was not stocked at all,  apart from 1 tiny bottle of long life milk.  No water,  soft drink or any form of mini bar.  Things that really let down the room were things like the rusty air conditoner external unit, old creaky window in bathroom, window with slatted blinds that are very dusty, and that same window that didn't seem to seal properly. Also a few little cobwebs in the bathroom. With a bit more attention to detail,  this could be an amazing resort,  but at the moment,  I was very let down,  especially since our room didn't match what was on the internet.  Reasonably priced though. 

With a stay at Aqualuna Beach Resort in Coffs Harbour (Korora), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Big Banana Fun Park and Solitary Islands Marine Park. This beach aparthotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Split Solitary Island Nature Reserve and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sapphire Beach.Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor tennis court. This aparthotel also features a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Coffs Harbour? This aparthotel has 60 square feet (6 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 55 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Digital programming along with DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Wish I’d have read them everything is true. This is not a luxury resort. Tired old dirty rooms. No staff anywhere. No gym access. Unusable internet. No assigned parking and not enough spaces. But best of all many people live here permanently and they do not like visitors. One resident came INSIDE our room as we brought in our cases and told us off for banging the door. We had been here under 2 minutes. Another resident ambushed my daughter parked by lift unloading her cases with a tiny baby and 2 year old told her off too. Within 90 seconds of arrival. Literally they patrol the place looking for chances to discipline visitors for actually being here !! Nice grounds but horrible atmosphere- rudest barmaid in the bar rude to coworkers and guests went for 1 drink and left. Yes we asked for our room to be cleaned to give the place a chance to step up before complaining and someone came and cleaned one window and sprayed a scent to cover up curry smell but couldn’t get rid of it. Staff are hidden and only available via mobile phone. Ghastly. Do not go. It is not a resort experience!

This is one of the best places I have ever stayed at. The people are the friendliest and most helpful. The unit was superb, with 3 large bedrooms one with a full size en suite and the very large main bathroom with corner spa. The hole unit was very clean and the kitchen had everything that you need for a short stay or longer. The pool and BBQ area was fantastic again everything you need for a BBQ (cooking utensils, plates and even sauce and butter in the fridge that everybody can use. The beach is a two minute walk straight out the back. I am happy to recommend Smugglers On The Beach to anybody that's need accommodation at Coffs Harbour overnight or a month. I will be staying there next time and will be looking forward to it.

The breakfast is very rich, there are many fruit designs, and there are milk and coffee drinks. Egg bacon ham is delicious. The suites are large in size and have sofas for children. Be aware that there is a large area of forest near the beach, and children should not go out to run at night. There is free parking and it is suitable for self-driving.

When you stay at Country 2 Coast Coffs Harbour Motor Inn in Coffs Harbour, you'll be in the entertainment district, just steps from Big Banana Fun Park and 9 minutes by foot from Solitary Islands Marine Park. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Solitary Island Aquarium and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Diggers Beach.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.Enjoy Regional cuisine at Bar and Grill, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

The name suggested something slightly sophisticated with maybe French styled rooms but no. It’s an ordinary new 2 storey house with a lift to the upper level of guest rooms. The lift got us up but the owner told us it was broken for any self operated use. That wasn’t a problem. The room was small with outlook to the adjoining houses roof and clothesline. We were the only guests on the day so why put us in such a poor room. It was bland with a wall mounted TV. The bathroom is tight with a shower door that’s difficult to enter and exit. The bed was a queen and comfortable enough. We were tired after a long day driving from Sydney so just wanted to rest, watch TV and eat some takeaway food. We sat in the upstairs guest area, again with no view. The lighting everywhere is laboratory white LED downlights. They were uncomfortable so we turned off the over head ones and turned on the ones over the stair behind us. The owner then appeared and without a word turned off that light and turned on the ones above us. When told him why he launched into telling us how much he paid in power bills and so he turned off all “unnecessary” lights. We pointed out that we had no lights over us. He then said the light over the stair turned on a hall light downstairs. So I pointed out that we were paying $185 for the night to which he replied he didn’t get all that. Then straight away he offered to refund the tariff if we moved out. All over a light that would have cost 10 cents in power. We decided to stay. Too much trouble to change at the late hour but the incident kept me awake for hours. We left as quickly as possible in the morning without breakfast. What could have been an ok stay turned into a really unpleasant experience. Stay at Sansom Resort. Which I also have reviewed.

It’s a holiday cabin, it’s better to go in the summer, go out through a few small trees that are beaches, and lucky to see the dolphins. At night, I always feel that there are animals knocking on the door. There is always a sound.