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Summary of reviewsDandaloo Gardens, located on Magnetic Island, garners high praise for its exceptional surroundings, strategic location and outstanding accommodations. Nestled in a serene forest setting, the property offers tranquil beauty with lush gardens, occasional wildlife sightings and close proximity to stunning beaches like Alma Bay and Geoffrey Bay. The convenience of being near the ferry terminal, bus stops and central amenities such as pubs, shops and eateries makes it an ideal base for exploring the island.
The accommodations at Dandaloo Gardens are well-maintained, spacious and beautifully decorated, offering modern conveniences and homely comfort. Guests appreciate the cleanliness and the well-appointed facilities in the cabins, bungalows and units, which cater to both short-term and extended stays. Key features include powerful showers, comfy beds, fully equipped kitchens and lovely balconies or terraces to enjoy the natural surroundings. Despite some issues with sofa beds, the main beds are noted for their exceptional comfort.
The property's cleanliness is frequently highlighted with guests commending the spotlessly clean and tidy rooms and well-maintained surroundings. The beautiful gardens add to the overall charm and provide a serene atmosphere.
The staff, particularly Roxanne, receive high praise for their friendliness, professionalism and helpful demeanor, enhancing the overall guest experience with excellent customer service and useful local recommendations.
Though the WiFi experience is mixed with some guests encountering issues with connectivity, the fast 4G reception offers a helpful alternative for many visitors. The small pool, set amidst shady gardens and wildlife, is an added feature, offering a refreshing spot for cooling off, especially for children, despite occasional cleanliness concerns.
Dandaloo Gardens remains a standout for beach lovers with its easy walking access to beautiful beaches, providing guests with opportunities for a peaceful and comfortable island stay. The combination of scenic landscapes, clean and spacious accommodations, excellent location and friendly staff make Dandaloo Gardens highly recommended for a memorable getaway.
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The accommodations at Dandaloo Gardens are well-maintained, spacious and beautifully decorated, offering modern conveniences and homely comfort. Guests appreciate the cleanliness and the well-appointed facilities in the cabins, bungalows and units, which cater to both short-term and extended stays. Key features include powerful showers, comfy beds, fully equipped kitchens and lovely balconies or terraces to enjoy the natural surroundings. Despite some issues with sofa beds, the main beds are noted for their exceptional comfort.
The property's cleanliness is frequently highlighted with guests commending the spotlessly clean and tidy rooms and well-maintained surroundings. The beautiful gardens add to the overall charm and provide a serene atmosphere.
The staff, particularly Roxanne, receive high praise for their friendliness, professionalism and helpful demeanor, enhancing the overall guest experience with excellent customer service and useful local recommendations.
Though the WiFi experience is mixed with some guests encountering issues with connectivity, the fast 4G reception offers a helpful alternative for many visitors. The small pool, set amidst shady gardens and wildlife, is an added feature, offering a refreshing spot for cooling off, especially for children, despite occasional cleanliness concerns.
Dandaloo Gardens remains a standout for beach lovers with its easy walking access to beautiful beaches, providing guests with opportunities for a peaceful and comfortable island stay. The combination of scenic landscapes, clean and spacious accommodations, excellent location and friendly staff make Dandaloo Gardens highly recommended for a memorable getaway.
Chalet near The Beach
Located in Arcadia, it's a short walk to Geoffrey Bay Beach and Alma Bay Beach. It offers a convenient location for beach access.
Dog Friendly Chalet
This chalet is dog-friendly and offers a unique accommodation experience. The property provides a garden, offering ample space for pets to roam and enjoy the outdoors.
Chalet with Swimming Pool
Dandaloo Gardens features an outdoor saltwater swimming pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Guests can also enjoy BBQ facilities and are within walking distance of Alma Bay. The resort-style accommodation offers both chalets and a house for larger groups.
Outdoor Pool
Small Chalet
Offering chalet-style accommodation, Dandaloo Gardens provides a secluded and cozy retreat. The individual chalets ensure privacy and a charming, intimate experience.
3-Star Chalet
Located in Arcadia, Dandaloo Gardens offers chalet-style accommodation. It is known for being surrounded by nature and providing a peaceful retreat, ideal for guests looking for relaxation.
Chalet with Outdoor Pool
Dandaloo Gardens is a resort known for its fabulous outdoor pool facilities, offering a relaxing environment for guests.
Chalet with Parking
Guest Reviews
Dandaloo Gardens enjoys an exceptional location on Magnetic Island, consistently praised for its proximity to key attractions. It's just a short 5-10 minute walk to Alma Bay and Geoffrey Bay, making it convenient for beachgoers. The property is also close to the ferry terminal, bus stops and Arcadia’s central amenities, including pubs, shops and food venues. Nestled in a beautiful rainforest setting, the hotel offers a tranquil environment with lush gardens and occasional wildlife sightings, such as echidnas and varied birdlife. Guests appreciate the quiet and seclusion, despite being within easy walking distance of the more bustling tourist spots and beach fronts. The combination of great scenery, strategic location and peaceful surroundings make it an ideal base for exploring the island.
Nestled in a serene forest setting, Dandaloo Gardens offers guests an exceptional stay with its well-maintained and comfortable accommodations. The rooms stand out for their spaciousness, modern design and cleanliness. Guests have appreciated the well-appointed and well-equipped cabins featuring great facilities for cooking and relaxing, often with a lovely balcony or terrace to enjoy the natural beauty surrounding the premises.
The accommodations range from cozy cabins to large bungalows and spacious units, all of which are described as meticulously clean and beautifully decorated. Modern touches include powerful showers, comfy beds and fully equipped kitchens that cater to both short-term and extended stays. Many of the rooms have open-plan designs, providing ample space and a homely feel.
Guests also highlighted the convenience of the location, a perfect base for exploring the island with easy access to nearby restaurants, shops and transport options. The peaceful environment combined with the spacious and inviting interiors makes it an ideal choice for an island getaway. The overall sentiment reflects satisfaction with the size, comfort and comprehensive amenities provided at Dandaloo Gardens, ensuring a pleasant and memorable stay.
Dandaloo Gardens consistently receives high praise for the comfort of its main beds. Guests frequently highlight the beds as being very comfortable, contributing to restful stays. The accommodations also offer large, spacious rooms that are noted for their cleanliness and modern amenities. Despite the overwhelmingly positive feedback about the primary beds, there are mentions of less comfortable sofa beds and a need for pillow replacements. Overall, the main beds at Dandaloo Gardens are a standout feature, ensuring guests enjoy a cozy and relaxing experience.
Dandaloo Gardens stands out with its exceptional cleanliness, making it an ideal spot for travelers seeking a well-maintained stay. Guests frequently describe the property as clean and spacious with rooms that are spotlessly clean and tidily well-kept. The accommodations vary from super clean and comfortable cabins to modern, cozy apartments, all of which are immaculately presented and equipped to meet the needs of visitors.
The property itself is surrounded by a beautifully maintained garden, adding to the overall charm and serene atmosphere of the place. The apartments and rooms are not just clean but also spacious and well-furnished, ensuring a comfortable stay. There were consistent mentions of the units being extremely clean, modern, welcoming and offering excellent value for money.
For those seeking convenience alongside cleanliness, the property's location is another plus point. It's not only clean and tidy but also positioned perfectly to explore the island with easy access to local amenities like pubs, beaches and bus stops. The helpful and friendly staff further enhance the experience, creating a home away from home feeling.
Overall, Dandaloo Gardens impresses with its meticulously clean rooms, well-maintained surroundings and strategic location, making it highly recommended for a pleasant and comfortable stay.
Dandaloo Gardens seems to impress guests consistently with its exceptional staff, particularly highlighting Roxanne as a standout figure. Known for her accommodating and pleasant demeanor, Roxanne frequently receives accolades for making guests feel welcomed and cared for, ensuring smooth and hassle-free check-ins, including late arrivals. The staff, in general, are described as friendly, helpful and professional, often providing useful recommendations and assistance throughout the stay. The management team's commitment to good communication and offering a warm welcome sets the tone for a pleasant experience. Additionally, practical amenities like reliable air conditioning and Wi-Fi, combined with the convenient proximity to the beach, enhance the overall guest experience. The friendly and accommodating atmosphere at Dandaloo Gardens contributes significantly to its positive reviews.
When evaluating the WiFi experience at Dandaloo Gardens, guest opinions reflect a mixed bag. Some visitors found the WiFi to be good or working great with air conditioning performing well alongside it. Fast, free WiFi was also appreciated by some guests. However, several travelers encountered significant issues, describing the WiFi as unreliable, patchy or even non-functional throughout their stay. Instances where the internet dropped out, especially indoors, contributed to a less satisfactory experience for others. While alternatives like good 4G reception helped mitigate the problem for a few, overall, Dandaloo Gardens has room for improvement in ensuring consistent and speedy WiFi connectivity for all guests.
Nestled among lovely shady gardens and surrounded by wildlife, Dandaloo Gardens features a charming little pool that many guests find perfect for cooling off. The pool is often described as refreshing and enjoyable, especially for children and its proximity to the clean units makes it conveniently accessible. Despite being on the smaller side, the pool is praised for providing a great way to cool down after a day of activities.
Some guests noted issues with cleanliness, mentioning that the pool could sometimes be less inviting and in need of attention. There were also a few instances where the pool facilities were described as not very desirable or were closed during visits. However, the beauty of the surrounding gardens and the nearby beach access seem to make up for these shortcomings.
The pool area, along with the barbecue amenities, is maintained well and the overall setting near nature and the beach adds to the experience. Plus, weekly entertainment like trivia night ensures that there's more to enjoy beyond the cooling waters of the pool. Despite some drawbacks, the pool remains a notable feature for a refreshing dip at Dandaloo Gardens.
Dandaloo Gardens offers convenient access to several beautiful beaches, making it an ideal choice for beach lovers. Located within walking distance to Geoffrey Bay and Alma Bay, guests appreciate the proximity to some of the best swimming spots on the island. The beach is just around the corner, requiring only a short and easy walk to reach the ocean shore. Overall, the hotel provides a quiet and comfortable place to stay while being just steps away from lovely beaches.
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Rooms
The accommodations range from cozy cabins to large bungalows and spacious units, all of which are described as meticulously clean and beautifully decorated. Modern touches include powerful showers, comfy beds and fully equipped kitchens that cater to both short-term and extended stays. Many of the rooms have open-plan designs, providing ample space and a homely feel.
Guests also highlighted the convenience of the location, a perfect base for exploring the island with easy access to nearby restaurants, shops and transport options. The peaceful environment combined with the spacious and inviting interiors makes it an ideal choice for an island getaway. The overall sentiment reflects satisfaction with the size, comfort and comprehensive amenities provided at Dandaloo Gardens, ensuring a pleasant and memorable stay.
Beds
Cleanliness
The property itself is surrounded by a beautifully maintained garden, adding to the overall charm and serene atmosphere of the place. The apartments and rooms are not just clean but also spacious and well-furnished, ensuring a comfortable stay. There were consistent mentions of the units being extremely clean, modern, welcoming and offering excellent value for money.
For those seeking convenience alongside cleanliness, the property's location is another plus point. It's not only clean and tidy but also positioned perfectly to explore the island with easy access to local amenities like pubs, beaches and bus stops. The helpful and friendly staff further enhance the experience, creating a home away from home feeling.
Overall, Dandaloo Gardens impresses with its meticulously clean rooms, well-maintained surroundings and strategic location, making it highly recommended for a pleasant and comfortable stay.
Staff
Wi-Fi
Pool
Some guests noted issues with cleanliness, mentioning that the pool could sometimes be less inviting and in need of attention. There were also a few instances where the pool facilities were described as not very desirable or were closed during visits. However, the beauty of the surrounding gardens and the nearby beach access seem to make up for these shortcomings.
The pool area, along with the barbecue amenities, is maintained well and the overall setting near nature and the beach adds to the experience. Plus, weekly entertainment like trivia night ensures that there's more to enjoy beyond the cooling waters of the pool. Despite some drawbacks, the pool remains a notable feature for a refreshing dip at Dandaloo Gardens.
Beach
Yes, Dandaloo Gardens has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Dandaloo Gardens.
Yes, Dandaloo Gardens welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Dandaloo Gardens.
No, Dandaloo Gardens doesn't have a gym.
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