Ingenia Holidays Merry Beach

Accommodation excellent, rooms spotless, looked really nice, great presentation, beds were comfortable, cabin contained just about everything you would need with few exceptions, even ironing spray, plenty of plastic bags for bin, electric & normal fry pan (wife loved it), even a steam mop (wife loved it), had a fruit bowl (wife said it was a real nice touch). Contained everything else that you have in a normal cabin with the only exceptions being that it did not have a coffee table, while not necessary would have made it more relaxing. Simple thing to put your drink on a table. It also did not have a dryer in cabin which we thought that was a bit strange being that it had a washing machine so you would have to take the clothes to the public laundromat. Now, whist we had our own toilet, bathroom we checked out the public amenities, showers, toilets, laundromat, and I was impressed as they were absolutely spotless, were very well designed and presented – loved them. Very dog friendly, even had a large dog exercise and play enclosure. Very smart idea. Absolutely great for kids and family or even for couples like us who wanted to get away to a really great place for some needed R & R. Had a large jumping matt, had a large climbing, jungle gym/swing set and even had a miniature bike track for the littlies, also has peddle carts you can hire out for the kids. On top of all that if that was not enough, the widelife there was crazy, there was kangaroos everywhere all through the park resort, there all types of birds, lorikeets, willie wagtails, magpies, crows, pigeons, other birds and there was even the smallest bird I have ever seen before on the beach, mother and baby, at least half the size of a willie wagtail, so tiny and amazing to see. There were also lizards everywhere. I mean you didn’t even have to leave your cabin to see wildlife, just relax and sit on the balcony and enjoy, wildlife at your door. The staff were lovely and friendly and the people in the park were really nice. Nice beach, very wide, great for sport activities, plenty of sand. Nice sized rock areas and apparently some good fishing on the beach and on the rocks if you are keen. The only real negative was that the cabins are bit close together and had no privacy when sitting on the verandah, suggestion just need a shade cloth on the right side of the balconies.

We had originally booked a 2 bedroom luxury suite cabin but was kindly offered one of the new seaview beach houses as friends were camping close by & it would be more convient (for no extra cost). The new Seaview beach houses are stunning. They were spacious, had everything we needed, wereright opposite the beach, a few steps away from the pool, and had the most magical views all day from both the living room and the deck. There are two decent size bedrooms, a huge bathroom and seperate toilet. We travelled with two small children & actually used one of the bathrooms as a third bedroom which worked out great. While my baby slept I was able to watch my husband & toddler at the playground, and even swimming at the beach all while sitting on the beautiful deck. The park was busy but quiet at the same time, filled with lots of friendly families. It has such a nice a**osphere. There is a lovely general store a short walk away which had good coffee and yummy loaded bacon and egg rolls. The prawn man came around of an afternoon, so a drink with prawns on the deck was great! The ice cream van also came by which was great for our toddler. The only negative I could pick were dogs were allowed on the beach/at the park & whenever we walked by others camp sites or beach spots some dogs would aggressively bark. As much as we love dogs, It’s not relaxing as a parent to be on the beach and have a dog constantly barking at a toddler. Otherwise, it was a lovely stay and we would most definitely be back!

We have been camping at Merry Beach in our van for the two weeks after Chris**as for 3 years. When we arrived this year we found that the area we usually camp on had been developed with 5 new cabins set high on stilts which blocked the view to the beach and are an eyesore. There was no communication from Ingenia to say that this had occurred or what would happen to our camping spot in the future. We have usually been offered a re-booking but this year when we enquired we were told that our camping spot would be developed and have more cabins on it.We were offered a small space crammed between two permanent caravans. The whole mood and a**osphere of the camping ground has changed. What once was an egalitarian and relaxed old style caravan park has become overpriced and overdeveloped with caravans and tent sites squeezed out, and it seems like - from what locals and the staff say, that camping spaces will be given over to cabins and glamping sites, changing the nature of this beautiful spot forever. Our experience was not unique. The other campers around us, some who had been coming to Merry beach for nearly 15 years,arrived only to find they had been moved from their campsite because it had a cabin on it, and no communication from Ingenia. Another example of corporate greed.

We have been going to Merry Beach Caravan Park for over 30 years and have taken and directed lots of overseas visitors there to see the wildlife which was always abundant as no pets were allowed on the front of the park. Last week we could not believe the number of dogs that were there, some unleashed and running around the park, and beach, fighting and barking as well as snapping at what birds there are left. (We have always owned dogs so are not anti pets) but this just isn’t the place for them! No possums as most of the large trees have been removed and none replanted and the kangaroos not in as many numbers and staying up the back. What a shame. Also the addition of the Seaview cabins does nothing to enhance the park, not the most aesthetic architecture.

Great location right across from the beach ⛱️ Plenty to do for young ones including a big pool, bike track and decent park. We camped this time around, so there were no photos of cabins to upload. They had a pool party for the kids when we were there and they loved it. We will definitely come back again soon.

Loved the stay. Should have been 5 stars.. BUT. Booked a cabin because it had a spa bath and Wi-Fi. The stench when you entered the bathroom and turned on the water was not dissimilar to a giant rodent decomposing in a water tank.. and the Wi-Fi.. was intermittent at best.. if you stood on one leg flapped your arms and made a wish.. impossible to complete the remote work I was required to do. Stunning location on the beach, friendly kangaroo at your doorstep however was unable to bathe without gagging and could not download an email or post a review due to the poor reception.

although the new camp kitchen is fantastic the new toilet block was a daily disgrace..........appeared to never be cleaned with 2 straight days of no paper in one. No mops with all floors consitently flooded with water and sand. The new price increases doesnt match the attempt upgrade with premium rate now for blocks with no water

Wonderful Stay at number 2 Haven Cabin ,a pleasure as always ,been a guest at Merry Beach for 22 years ,enjoying every minute On this visit I noticed some very positive changes ,Wi-Fi ,Mobile Phone reception also a Cafe The Playground looks great very functional And for the Caravan and Campers a very clean and beautiful Amenities block , Even so we didn’t use it spoke with Travellers ,who were very happy

My family and I had a great holiday stay,. The breakfast hamper and nibbles trays I ordered online were of high quality and enjoyed very much. My site was conveniently located with great views. The camp kitchen was fabulous, with many appliances huge fridges and a freezer and a terrific veranda with BBQs.