Breakfree Aanuka Beach

Very disappointed to to find the restaurant and bar closed on Mondays - after a long driving day we didn’t want to go out to find dinner elsewhere, especially after the blurb showed great meals in the resort. Our room was a 2 beroom bure in the pleasant gardens, though it faced industrial fencing around another bure that was under repairs. No.52 probably like many here is an older unit divided into two, and although clean and functional it needs a full freshen up. Repainting needed, especially with damage to skirtings and doorways. Exterior decking needs refinishing. Sofa and seat not comfortable, oldish bathroom with spa bath, new washing machine and dryer. The queen bed was comfortable but it had a non-fitting double bed sheet on it. This room was priced at well over $200 per night, so that’s not acceptable. Couple of hundred metres walk to a lovely surf beach. With some TLC this could be a lovely resort, but I would not return unless it gave real value for money.

Unfortunately I was really disappointed with my stay. My hotel room was not nice - the lounge was so dirty I could not use it. The carpet was dirty/ stained. The main pool and spa (which used to be so lovely when we stayed here 7 years ago) really needs work. It is a shame as the last time we stayed here we loved it! Everything needs a good makeover and clean to bring it back to the lovely resort it once was.

This trip was to celebrate a life long friends 70th birthday. Family and friends stayed for 3 nights. We were lucky to be located near the small pool at the end of the complex so we had it to ourselves. Being a loyal Accor member we really appreciate the extra perks and benefits. The staff in all areas were very welcoming.

We stayed here as a family for two nights in February. Overall the hotel looked very run down and our room was in need of a major upgrade. The sofas looked like they were about 20 years old with the stuffing coming out and the furniture was similarly dated. We arrived late so tries the restaurant food, which again I would suggest you avoid if you can. The indoor pool was closed, and the other pools were small and not great. The only plus is that the hotel is a 5 minute walk to Diggers Beach.

I was excited to stay here based on the photos and that it was one of the better places in Coffs Harbour to stay at. We stayed in Bure 45 just for the one night and I’m glad it was only one night. The room was very outdated and was like a sauna when we walked in at 2pm, surely you can put the aircon to cool the room in advance, it’s pretty standard for hotels and resorts to cool a room for guests arriving. But this room was hotter than it was outside and it was a seriously hot day. Not good when you have a baby that needs a cool room. The aircon was also old and terrible, didn’t reach the main bedroom at all. The bedroom didn’t even have aircon or a fan, how hard is it to at least put a ceiling fan in? The main bedroom had a fire escape door to the pathway outside, who does this? It was a weird addition to an already outdated and lacking bedroom. The fridge was old and a bit smelly too and the bedding was reminiscent of staying in a hospital, it was just uncomfortable and very bland. The only redeeming factor here was the spa bath and shower which was epic and one of the best pressure showers I’ve ever had. The breakfast was average but had a great view. Overall the place needs some serious improvements because I’ve stayed in caravan park cabins for way cheaper that offer far better standard rooms than this place.