RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Located about a 10-hour drive north of Perth, Australia 🇦🇺, we stayed at the RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort.

Right in front of the hotel lies a serene and beautiful sea where you can enjoy kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). We rented a two-person kayak and a single kayak to head towards the red rock national park. Despite a slight headwind, we took breaks and reached our destination in just under an hour. The clear blue sky contrasted beautifully with the vivid red rocks, creating a stunning view. Although my arms were tired due to my lack of exercise, it was absolutely worth the effort!

The hotel features two restaurants. For breakfast, we had smoked salmon eggs benedict, and for dinner, we enjoyed mushroom risotto. We also ordered burgers and French fries from the bar. Everything was delicious, making dining at the restaurants worthwhile! By the way, the bar offers happy hour deals, so you can enjoy beer at a discounted price.

In the morning, wild dolphins come near the pier, and staff members, who are akin to environmental researchers in Japan, provide explanations about the dolphins. Since they are wild dolphins, you can't touch them, but they come close, and they are incredibly adorable.

As these are wild dolphins, sometimes only one shows up, while other times, around ten might appear. There are also mornings when they don't come at all. However, during our two-day stay, we were lucky to see them both days 🐬.

The accommodation offers various styles, including dormitories and private cottages. Many guests seem to be Australians or Europeans on extended vacations. Although we stayed for 2 nights and 3 days, a local friend recommended staying for about a week to fully relax 😊.

Post by skyroxy | Oct 30, 2025