Albatross Bay Resort

Room with a view overlooking the sea. A small and nice swimming pool. The cafe only opens on certain days. Decent spread for a simple breakfast. Not many food options available close by as well.

Bar entertainment and atmosphere great on a Friday evening. Old Atco Hut accomodation needs a good revamp and clean

We spent a night at the Albatross Bay Resort, an interesting complex in Weipa which does have limited venues to stay and eat. It is a busy large hotel and the local watering hole for the town. We had some issues with air conditioner in our room which was sorted after a while. The bed was comfortable and we had a good sleep, our bathroom was a good size and the shower very good. There is a nice grassed area linking the accommodation area to the dining and bar areas which were quite busy. Unfortunately the dining was not up to speed with some dishes being missed for our group. The breakfast the next morning was a disaster with the dining room running out of juices, fruit, even hot water and some other basic items so our group set out with empty stomachs - not good enough for a major hotel who is supposed to cater for tour groups.

We stayed in the dongas out the back area as the motel was booked out, they need some attention, the whole unit needs a good clean, including inside and outside walls. The aircon definitely needs a clean inside. Laundry facilities were ok. Bed was not very comfortable. Have to say the meals were great at the deck and sports bar.

Extremely disappointing. We were on a booked tour and stayed at many places on our way to Cape York. The Albatross was by far the worst place. The rooms were damp and mouldy and the meals largely inedible. The place needs major refurbishment. The almost completely foreign staff were helpful but could not make up for the tired grimy conditions.

Evening meal was very good Very awful rooms- Bungalow room 53 & 54 (old, tired, mouldy pillow, noisy aircon, leaking aircon onto bed, insects, not serviced) Cooked breakfast very cold (had to leave it) Barista coffee cold and weak 2nd day had continental breakfast - it was OK Not an enjoyable stay

On one level, the Albatross Bay is a perfectly acceptable remote-area motel. Our room was spacious and clean (including the bathroom). Wifi and a/c worked well. There were signs though that all wasn't hunky-dory. Three beds in the room but only 2 mugs, 1 wine glass, 1 bowl, 1 fork, 1 spoon, 1 teaspoon and 2 knives. And none were matching - all came from different cutlery sets! There was also a small microwave, a toaster and a tea-towel. But this place calls itself a 'resort', and that's when it really fails the test. There is no pool and while our room was functional it was completely characterless. No attempt to brighten it up, no resort-style pictures on the walls. Outside of the room, things started OK. The deck and beer garden are great spaces and offer sublime sunset views through the trees. And the beautiful Blue-winged Kookaburras added to the atmosphere. But come meal times, things really hit the wall. Dinner was something of a shemozzle, but at least everyone got what they ordered. I also understand they had 2 or maybe 3 tour groups to deal with and they were understaffed, but it was not good. Our barramundi was dry and tasteless and steaks not cooked well. But that was heaven compared with breakfast the next morning, when for starters they ran out of bowls and the only available cereal was Corn Flakes. There was toast ... and bowls of peanuts. The problems were attributed to the barge from Cairns not arriving on time - though too many tour groups and not enough staff could also have been issues. I should add we were here with one of those tour groups.

This place needs money spent on it to bring it back to something like being a ”resort”. Though initially looking promising it is actually a bit run down and dirty. The donga accommodation is old and dirty and the staff lackadaisical - couldn’t care less. The food was passable.

1 It’s not the fact that this place is old, the room is comfortable but broken. I don’t usually complain, but, air conditioner remote broken, contacted reception told will fix, nothing. Called back at 9pm … still nothing… Was next day received a remote that worked. 2 lights not working told at the same time, still not fixed. No toilet paper, soaps or towels next day on room clean 🤦🏻‍♂️ Called at 8pm & they sent some to room. Care factor to us is zero. Very disappointed. Restaurant breakfast included is very basic. But eating in the Tavern is excellent. Great chefs great food. Not worth the money to stay here but would try other places