Whalewatch Ocean Beach Resort

I would absolutely recommend staying here to anyone considering a Straddie getaway. We stayed for three nights in a ground floor room that opened onto a beautiful grassy area and had an amazing experience. We had kangaroos right out the front of our room every day, stunning ocean views, and multiple cafes and restaurants within easy walking distance of the resort. The resort pool is lovely and very well maintained, and Cylinder Beach is only a 20 minute walk along the footpath or a quick five minute drive. Jacalyn and Therese at the front desk were incredible and went above and beyond to help with anything we needed. The resort also provides surfboards and beach equipment for guests to use, and during our stay we borrowed surfboards and a beach umbrella. The kids absolutely loved the games room, and everything throughout the resort was in excellent condition. A genuine 10 out of 10 experience. My family and I had the best time and would highly recommend Whale Watch Resort to anyone planning a stay on Straddie. We can’t wait to go back!

All I can say about this place is that it’s a great place to holiday. So close to the beach, shopping and nature. Kangaroos come up onto the lawns and seem happy enough around us and the beach is just a short walk. The apartments are spacious with everything you need in every room. We found the apartment to be 5 star clean and we loved that the Resort offered hire of various items like sun gazebo, chairs, boogie boards and heaps more, for a very reasonable price. There’s a heated pool, a games room (fun) and BBQ area for guests to make the most of. We found the staff to be most accommodating, friendly and very kind people. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay was great. Do yourself a favour and stay at the Whalewatch Ocean Resort when staying at north Staddie. You won’t regret it.

We stayed in a beautifully renovated unit. Great aircon, extra appliances and games. Wonderful view of Main beach. The stairs are an issue if you have mobility problems but ours only had 4 stairs.

Fabulous stay, great unit and brilliant staff We had a fabulous time at Whalewatch! My wife and I are regulars at Whalewatch and on our latest visit we wrere very impressed with the new management Therese and Garry. Nothing was too much trouble and they went out of their way to ensure we had a relaxed and comfortable stay. The grounds and gardens were in great shape and the facilities such as the Gym and Pool area were spotless. Along with the staff at reception they were always welcoming. Our unit had been recently refurbished and was beautifully appointed. We will be back again next year and looking forward to it already. Pete and Barb

Hands down the best family holiday we've had. Spacious apartment for 3 kids in a perfect location, just a few minutes walk from shops, the playground and the Gorge Walk and an easy drive to the most pristine beaches you'll ever see. Heated pool with bbq area, awesome games room with pool table, table tennis and heaps of games. Managers were lovely, friendly and accommodating. Beautiful lawn area with spectacular views. Would not hesitate to recommend Whalewatch Resort and we cannot wait to return.

Such a beautiful environment. Great apartment fabulous views. Theresa who took the booking and warmly welcomed us was very helpful. We will definitely be back.

Unit 27 whalewatch ocean beach resort is a fabulous location for a getaway on straddy. Walking distance via lily walk to main beach and a multitude of other great nature walks close by. Ocean views from the verandah are incredible and the resort facilities include a great pool, spa and BBQ area as well as access to the common grassed area where kangaroos regularly graze and curlews wander freely. Such a great nature experience with the comfort of a large 3 bedroom 2 bathroom well-equipped unit with excellent managers on site -all make for a perfect getaway on idyllic North Stradbroke Island.

‘Straddie’ what a gem! And so is Whalewatch Ocean Beach Resort! Amazing view, peaceful and welcoming! The apartment was spacious, clean and well equipped! From the balcony stunning view on the ocean and the garden with Walliby’s! Last but not least Therese is very nice and a wonderful host!

We were impressed by the nice big room to start with in a good location close to the beach. The first night was great, air conditioned room with self contained kitchen 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms. Then night 2 happened with the family from hell staying above us. We were on the middle floor. They had 3 kids that sounded like 10 kids due to the acoustics in this place. Every move they made, we heard. Woken up in the morning at 6am sharp every morning with the sound of a marble dropping on the tile floor above my head. Day 3 the father decided to spend the day drinking alone and we all got to listen to his music choices all day (lucky us). Went to reception to complain, reception closed for the weekend... the whole weekend... this family moved out Monday, but not before spending 4 hours in the pool outside our window with their kids screaming out of control the whole time. Then the next family moved in, not as bad but still heard every move they made through the paper this ceiling. Went to complain to management on departure... guess what.. office closed... I would never stay here if you enjoy sleeping. We won't be back to whale watch. There were several other disturbances, neighbour arguments etc, but what the point complaining. No one listens anyway, and they never there to complain to in the first place.