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Boomerang Beach, Pacific Palms, New South Wales 2428, Australia
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Mobys Beachside Retreat
4.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“The kids are happy and so are the parents!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012 via mobile
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We have just returned after a week at Mobys and have already rebooked for another (longer) visit next year. Our kids loved the pool, the freedom to ride their bikes around the resort (our 4yo mastered her two wheeler bike on the second day), plenty of kids the same age and so did we, because their happiness and enjoyment meant we could relax ourselves.

The large pool is an ideal windy weather alternative to the beach, which was sandcastles only for a few days of high seas (even normally peaceful Elizabeth Beach fired up).

Our two bed/two bath house was compact, (not luxurious but very comfortable) and perfect for our needs (family of 5) with an especially inviting shady deck just asking for drinks and nibbles to be enjoyed upon it each afternoon at 5.

Some houses did not enjoy such a pleasant outlook, looking over the road and other houses. Others, we noted were completely private, so it's a bit luck of the draw.

The bar/coffee shop were a bit hit and miss, with pastries and cakes available for morning tea some days and not others and the bar missing out on late afternoon beer revenue by staying firmly closed until the restaurant opened.

The restaurant was busy every night, the food was delicious and kids were well catered for. The front desk staff were excellent.

Ideally located closed to beaches, including patrolled Elizabeth beach, local shops, several beautiful lakes, Forster and the renown Pacific Palms 'Recky Club', Mobys provided this family with a much needed holiday and sent us back to Sydney fully refreshed and full of energy.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Family Holiday”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
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Moby's delivered for both us and the kids. Comfortable, modern accommodation, good restaurant, coffee and short walk to beach. Kids loved the pool and skating/scooting around the resort with all the other kids. Very safe and friendly.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
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“Great family holiday!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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Our stay at Moby's was awesome. Boomerang beach, pool and restaurant were all within walking distance, just 5 minutes.

Our beach house was towards the back of mobys. It was quiet and wildlife would occasionally appear on the deck. Loved the beach house as it was open, practical and especially loved the floor to ceiling windows and outdoor shower.

Buddah by the beach was my fave restaurant. Had breakfast there everyday and dinner a few times. Delicious food. We tried a Thai restaurant in Forster and it wasn't good.

Our kids had a ball and didn't want to go home.

Overall, we will definitely be back!

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Very disappointing”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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We stayed there for 2 nights. No service was provided at all. No tissues were provided. The rooms and living area was very small and no light could get through. You had to wash the dishes and clean up before you left otherwise you had to pay a cleaner fee! The kids had no real place to play in besides the driveway, where the kids were playing constantly!

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
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“Fabulous Summer Holiday for the kids and us”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
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Mobys has a great family atmosphere but still has the little luxuries for the parents like great coffee at 7am in the morning from the cafe.

The boys loved scooting around the shared road with the other kids staying at the retreat. The pool was very kid and toddler friendly and the spa was nice and warm for mum to enjoy!

The cafe had amazing food and the service was top notch. Location is also great - in walking distance to the beach.

Will be back.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Boomerang Beach, Pacific Palms, New South Wales 2428, Australia
Price range (per night):* INR8,514 - 8,514

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