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Reviews of Dandaloo Gardens

42 Hayles Avenue, 4819 Arcadia, Australia

#1 of 32 hotels in Arcadia

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Review score

Based on 612 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice Accommodation, but Very Poor Wi-Fi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet (Unit 7)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wi-Fi was terrible! If strong, dependable Wi-Fi is important to you, best speak to the host prior to booking. Cabin was a bit darker than in the photos. Booked chalet #7 but was given chalet #6.

    Well stocked kitchen. Had all the amenities we needed to cook all of our meals at home. Despite the cabins being next to one another, it felt very private. It was also very quiet. Lots of parking available. Within walking distance to Geoffrey Bay and Alma Bay. Ten minute drive to ferry terminal and Woolworths.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    9.0
    Delightful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet (Unit 5)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking

    Everything ;) tucked away and private but central, Alma Bay within walking distance! Ulysses butterfly’s ❤️

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    10
    Great! Highly recommended, helpful staff love staying here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Dandaloo Two-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, all essential facilities on site, perfect for kids, walking distance to the beach and pub!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet (Unit 8)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Quiet location and very clean room, great value for money

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Dandaloo Two-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fire alarms went off as we left and were unable to turn them off.

    The space, two bathrooms, large kitchen

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chalet (Unit 7)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Norhing

    Clean tidy good size room close to shops comfy bed good kitchen very helpful staff great location close to shops

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    The perfect tranquil getaway, close to great nature and wildlife.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Chalet (Unit 8)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    Very calm and peaceful, supernice staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Amazing - would definetly recommend !
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Chalet (Unit 5)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was a great find! Me and my friends came for the weekend and it was the perfect spot! Would really recommend. The hosts were really lovely and helpful too.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Such a great host, everything was perfect such a comfortable stay. Got to see a koala right outside our room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet (Unit 5)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Absolutely everything best place I’ve stayed in the east coast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful place to situate yourself to discover the island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet (Unit 8)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was awesome.

    Very tropical gardens beautifully maintained. So quiet you feel like you are the only one there amongst the trees and wildlife.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Chalet (Unit 1)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The onus is on the guest to leave the dishes clean (or pay a surcharge) so some of the dishes weren't washed properly. Fry pans had been abused and probably could do with being replaced. An outdoor clothes airer/line for each unit for stuff like wet swimwear would have been handy.

    Spacious and comfortable. Close to bus. Laundry facilities available. Kitchen essentials like salt, pepper, oil, tea/coffee/sugar/milk pods/washing up stuff provided.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet (Unit 6)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff, great place to stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    A beautiful getaway with natural surrounds; close to beaches.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet (Unit 2)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner plates didn’t fit the dish washer but everything was provided for us to wash dishes by hand. A rangehood would be useful to avoid setting off fire alarm.

    Clean, unit was close to swimming pool, loved the gardens and birdlife. Offered a serene, relaxing experience with nature.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    Short stay on Maggie
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Chalet (Unit 2)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit more of a walk to the beaches then we expected. Especially on hot days with kids. Both of the beaches nearby are beautiful though. We are a family, so Arcadia was nice and quiet but if you are younger I would suggest Nelly or Horseshoe bay.

    The actual place was very nice, a shaded pool was great for the kids. Our room was also right outside the pool. We arrived early from the ferry and they allowed us to leave our luggage while the room was being cleaned. Room was very spacious. We highly suggest going to the road races if you are here on a Wednesday. They are just down the street.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet (Unit 7)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wifi down whilst there.

    Property site had a lot of interesting flora and fauna. We had a well maintained room. On a bus route which allowed access to different locations.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    A wonderful location to stay in.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet (Unit 5)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very clean, beautiful gardens, natural setting. Laundry had beach towels rather than bathing towels to use for swimming. Books and games for families. Access to transport right out front of the venue.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous piece of paradise!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet (Unit 6)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Low low sofa! We are old, very difficult to get up! Hubby said we needed a hoist!🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

    Gorgeous, spa like bungalow! Beautiful gardens, lovely great pool! Wonderful location! Personable, helpful, delightful host!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet (Unit 7)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, friendly staff with good recommendations

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Would recommend this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet (Unit 2)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great rooms with everything you need. Aircondition was very nice, and Roxanne was very nice. Wish we stayed for more than one night.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Great room, very private, good location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet (Unit 4)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were ants in the kitchen, but could’ve been due to location. Our wifi didn’t work for 2/3 of the days so maybe bare in mind as travellers if you have data or not!

    The room was amazing, very spacious with big balcony and living area. Really clean, and in a great location (5 min walk to some wallabies and only 30 min walk to next bay).

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice place, suited us well for a short trip for work and to enjoy a little time on maggie island.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Chalet (Unit 4)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice size rooms and good equipment in kitchen.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet (Unit 2)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable an convenient to Alma bay

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Chalet (Unit 2)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tv reception

    Did not have

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    9.0
    Great value self-contained units with a pool - fantastic for families.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet (Unit 7)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Everything was great! I wish it hadn't rained so much but you can't control the weather!!

    Dandaloo Gardens provide very good value holiday villas in Arcadia on Magnetic Island. We had two villas and both had a main queen bed and a sofa bed. Each had a kitchen with a stove top, microwave, kettle, toaster and full size fridge. There was a dining table in each room. The beds were comfortable and the gardens were well kept and tropical. The pool was great and my kids enjoyed a swim. There was also a BBQ area but we didn't use that. Roxanne the host was friendly and helpful when we spoke to her and we could contact her by mobile if needed. Great for families and those who want to do some self-catering.

    Stayed in January 2024

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