RAC Ningaloo Reef Resort

Unfortunately there is very limited accommodation in Coral Bay unless you are staying on a camp site. Development in the area is thankfully restricted but this is the downside. The setting of the resort is lovely and it's a great place for families. Our stay there coincided with a holiday weekend so the resort was full of people with young children. We were just a bit unfortunate to be next to a family with four very young children for the duration of our stay. The outside of the accommodation on the ground floor has little privacy so it isn't a relaxing place to sit if there are children running up and down. However, there is plenty of space to sit out on the grass which is actually a much nicer spot. The view of the bay is lovely and it's a good place to watch the wonderful sunsets. (It's also well worth going up to the viewing point on the sand dune for the sunset.) The rooms on the upper floor have enclosed private balconies - one of these would probably be a better choice for a couple. Alternatively, if you wish for a bit more privacy on the ground floor, maybe you could ask for a room on the end of a block. The accommodation itself was fine - quite spacious with a big fridge freezer and decent cooking facilities. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom also a good size. The bar was relaxed and friendly, as you'd expect. Beware of the "Happy Hour" prices - it's not too clear what's included so it's worth checking. Just for information - the very helpful lady in the tourist office (restricted hours) told us that snorkelling in the bay wasn't good due to dead coral but she recommended some good sites not too far away. You do need to deflate your tyres and you can do this at the Ampol petrol station. The pressure gauge wasn't working when we were there but we were able to buy one in a store. We'd also recommend the walk up to skeleton beach. A wonderful opportunity to watch the rays at low tide!

Some rooms too close to the bar and often noisy patrons in the evening. Easy and short walk to beach, good views.

Watching Sunset from resort

The rooms were so clean. Staff friendly.

Beautiful spot coral bay is stunning and this location is perfect right near the beach and the best sunsets! Staff are friendly and it has a real holiday relaxed atmosphere. Average basic accommodation but has everything you need and would come back again great place! Recommend it. Thanks for a great escape to a hidden gem in WA

An excellent location. The motel is old and dated but clean. It’s a great location and the restaurant is quite good. However, the neighbor next unit snored all night, so I had to wear noise canceling headphone to sleep which was pain. Otherwise the accommodation was comfortable.

Lovely location with excellent staff. About to undergo a complete renovation. Great access to snorkeling off the beach, town is quite walkable.

Great location opposite beach ,walk to sharks nursery day trips to snorkel on reef excellent would definitely return

Resort itself was amazing. Beach and dolphins Bar & restaurant were very good and service. Public areas around our accomodation and pool area adjacent to bar was untidy and dirty.

Views from the property. Family friendly. No negatives.