Resort VillagesMandalay Holiday Resort and Tourist Park
Mandalay Holiday Resort and Tourist Park Overview
Look, I’ve stayed at a lot of places around Busselton over the years, and Mandalay Holiday Resort honestly surprised me in the best way. You know how some places look great online but then you arrive and it’s just… meh? This isn’t one of those. The property sits right on Geographe Bay Road in Broadwater – which, if you’re not familiar with the area, is actually perfect because you’re close enough to Busselton’s town center (maybe 10 minutes by car) but far enough out that you’re not dealing with all the summer crowds and parking nightmares around the jetty.
What really got me was how they’ve managed to feel like a proper resort without being stuffy about it. I mean, it’s got that holiday park vibe where kids are running around having the time of their lives, but the facilities are genuinely nice – not just “nice for a caravan park” nice, you know? The pool area becomes this little hub in the evenings where families are grilling dinner and everyone’s chatting, which sounds chaotic but it’s actually pretty charming. The cabins themselves are well-maintained (I stayed in one of the two-bedroom ones) and honestly better equipped than some apartments I’ve rented – decent kitchen, proper shower pressure, and the air conditioning actually works, which you’ll appreciate if you’re there during one of those 35-degree February days.
Here’s the thing though – and this is why I keep recommending it to friends – the location gives you options. Geographe Bay Road puts you literally five minutes from some of the area’s best beaches that tourists never find because they’re all crowded around the main Busselton foreshore. There’s this little stretch near Broadwater where the kids can actually swim safely, and if you’re into fishing, well, you’re in the right spot. The staff seem to actually live in the area too, which makes a difference when you’re asking for recommendations – they’ll point you toward the good bakery in town, not just the touristy spots. Check-in was straightforward, parking’s never an issue (thank god), and the whole place has this relaxed energy that just makes you slow down a bit. It’s not fancy in a marble-lobby kind of way, but it’s the kind of place where you end up staying an extra night because you’re actually enjoying yourself instead of just ticking boxes on your itinerary.
Hotel Highlights
Reviews
Staff: 9.2
Comfort: 9.3
Location: 9.4
Free Wifi: 7.9
Facilities: 9.3
Cleanliness: 9.3
Value for money: 8.6
Kadi from Singapore (March 21, 2025)
Chalet were super clean and had everything we needed to cook. We enjoyed our stay. Kids really enjoyed it too. The multiple playgrounds, the swimming pools and the trampoline were all well-maintained. We will definitely come back What could be improved: A anti-slippery mattress in the shower cabin will be super helpful. It was impossible to wash...
Worm from Australia (March 24, 2025)
Cabin, Waterslide and pools, facilities were all very clean, Close to the beautiful beach, all staff were very friendly and helpful. Did not want to leave. Also loved the the little onsite coffee van
What could be improved: Nothing
Joe from New Zealand (March 17, 2025)
I liked that the kids like the novelty of staying in a giant tent. The glamping section of the park was a lot less noisy than I feared it'd be. Also I liked how there was a radio playing constantly in the shared bathroom to cover the sound of the many silver-haired caravan owners colons exploding each morning. What could be improved: I don't like...
Ernieaus from Australia (February 27, 2025)
pool was perfect for kids, playground very clean and new and my son loved it. all the facilities were just too good, and didn't expect it at all What could be improved: If I really really need to find something, and again this is not even remotely so important for me, but the quality of the sheets and duna were not up there, but again, who...
Alana from Australia (February 16, 2025)
We always love staying at the Madalay the staff are always friendly and helpful and facilities are always clean. The grounds are well maintained.
Susanne from Australia (February 12, 2025)
Location
What could be improved: Was a bit too crowded and a little overpriced
Samantha from Australia (February 8, 2025)
Everything! Kids loved the pool area, the playground they didn’t want to leave the resort at all! Made me a happy mumma! What could be improved: Single beds could’ve been a tad bigger. We went as a family however myself and the kids dad aren’t together anymore so slept in separate beds and I had to give up the queen as he couldn’t fit in the...
Angela from Australia (February 6, 2025)
Great experience in the yurt, fab heater and aircon. We were near the toilet block so some noise and lights but was amazing!
What could be improved: Nothing.
Joseph from Australia (January 6, 2025)
Great for the family, lots on offer
What could be improved: N/A
Biljana from Australia (November 14, 2024)
Everything was absolutely perfect! Loved loved loved it! What could be improved: Everything was great, the only thing that I would suggest is the opening hours for the pool, to open earlier and close later especially in winter. And for the children’s playground for the bouncy castle to blow it up earlier than 8am as most of the children get up...
Surroundings
What's nearby:
- Peppy Park: 2.6 km
- Busselton Jetty: 5 km
- Lou Weston Oval: 3.8 km
- Siesta Park Reserve: 6 km
- Ruabon Nature Reserve: 19 km
- Ludlow Tuart Forest National Park: 12 km
- Southern Beekeepers Nature Reserve: 19 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Brewalicious: 1.7 km
- Restaurant The Twisting Bean: 1.7 km
- Restaurant Gropers Fish N Chips: 1.7 km
Beaches in the Neighborhood:
- Busselton Beach: 550 m
Public transit:
- Train Bovell Platform: 5 km
- Train Roy Morris Platform: 5 km
Closest Airports:
- Busselton Margaret River Airport: 11 km
Mandalay Holiday Resort and Tourist Park Rooms
- Estimated price from: $87. Studio Cabin with 1 full bed for 1 - 2 guests
- Estimated price from: $102. Glamping Tent with 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed for 1 - 2 guests
- Estimated price from: $113. Beach Cottage with 1 queen bed, 2 twin beds and 1 bunk bed for 1 - 2 guests
- Estimated price from: $124. Three-Bedroom Chalet with 1 queen bed and 2 × 2 twin beds for 1 - 2 guests
- Estimated price from: $137. Superior Chalet with 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed and 1 bunk bed for 1 - 2 guests
- Estimated price from: $164. Two-Story Villa with 1 king bed, 2 twin beds and 1 bunk bed for 1 - 2 guests
Facilities
Spa:
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Waterslide
Bedroom:
- Linens
General:
- Convenience store on site
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Kitchen:
- Coffee machine
- Toaster
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Towels
Outdoors:
- Picnic area
- Beachfront
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
Services:
- Grocery deliveries Additional charge
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Tour desk
- Laundry Additional charge
Activities:
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Beach
- Snorkeling Additional charge Off-site
- Diving Additional charge Off-site
- Cycling Off-site
- Ping-pong Additional charge
- Pool table Additional charge
- Playground
- Game room
- Fishing Additional charge Off-site
Living Area:
- Sofa
- Sitting area
Languages Spoken:
- English
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
Most popular facilities:
- 2 swimming pools
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
Entertainment & Family Services:
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
2 swimming pools Pool 1 – indoor Free!Pool 2 – outdoor Free!:
- Open all year
- Open all year
House Rules at Mandalay Holiday Resort and Tourist Park
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 3:00 PM
Check-out:
- Until 10:00 AM
Age restriction:
- The minimum age for check-in is 18
Children & Beds:
- Children of all ages are welcome.
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Mandalay Holiday Resort and Tourist Park Location
652 Geographe Bay Road, Broadwater, 6280 Busselton, Australia
