Welcome and thank you for your interest in Marion Bay Lodge.
Please take a moment to read through this important information so there are no surprises, particularly regarding our rates.
Marion Bay Lodge, a spacious and unique beachfront holiday house that offers breathtaking ocean views across Marion Bay from Penguin Point eastwards to Butlers Beach and the cliffs below Meehan's Lookout.
Perfect for families and couples.
Switch off and relax in extraordinary comfort, enjoying all the modern amenities this 'home away from home' has to offer.
Make Marion Bay Lodge your luxurious base while you explore the spectacular Dhilba Guuranda - Innes National Park. We would normally provide a vehicle day pass to the park but currently entry is free until after Easter 2026.
Marion Bay Lodge is ideally situated overlooking Marion Bay and is an easy walk to the town's local facilities such as the general store, tavern and jetty. A path directly across the road takes you straight to the beach at Penguin Point, great for children. There are 2 living and kitchen areas - upstairs and downstairs. The main kitchen is upstairs. There is a kitchenette downstairs.
The 'Lodge' offers up to 5 bedrooms.
An internal staircase of 17 stairs leads upstairs. There are 2 upper level outdoor undercover balconies - 1 facing east and the other west. Each balcony has its own barbecue so you can use one or the other, depending on the wind conditions.
UPPER LEVEL:
3 bedrooms (2 with ocean views), all with queen size beds, BIR, and 1 share bathroom/toilet.
GROUND LEVEL:
2 bedrooms, 1 with queen size bed and 1 with 2 x king singles, BIR, and 1 share bathroom/toilet.
There is a third toilet/bathroom at the rear of the house.
We have the facility to electronically lock bedrooms that are not required.
RATES:
Please read carefully.
WE BASE OUR BOOKINGS ON 2 GUESTS PER BEDROOM.
Four guests or less in 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
AU$400 per night (minimum 3 nights off peak)
Extra guests AU$100 per person per night, based on 2 guests per bedroom.
The nightly rate of $200 applies per bedroom, regardless of whether one or two guests are using the room.
Additional charge will be added to booking request.
Maximum 10 guests.
PEAK SEASON: 1 December to end January school holidays, Easter Break, All Public & School Holidays (minimum 5 nights school holidays, minimum 4 nights Easter).
The property is not suitable for crawling infants or toddlers due to the internal 17 step staircase. There are no safety gates.
LINEN:
Quality pillows, quilts and linen is provided.
Linen includes - pillowcases, sheets, quilt covers, towels, flannels, hand towels, bathmats for each bathroom and tea towels. Beach towels not included.
The main kitchen is upstairs, while downstairs has a kitchenette. Both levels have their own dining area, living area and TV.
The backyard is fully paved and fully fenced in.
The main living and kitchen area is upstairs as guests will want to make the most of the breathtaking view across the bay. At bedtime be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the ocean. Wake up in the morning in time to watch a spectacular sunrise with a mug of freshly ground coffee from the 'bean to cup' Jura coffee machine (BYO beans). If you prefer POD coffee we have a Breville pod coffee machine too (BYO Nespresso coffee pods).
The newly renovated and fully equipped upstairs kitchen, with island bench, has everything guests need to cook up a storm. Plenty of fridge and freezer space is available in twin bottom mount fridges. There are 2 full size, high end Electrolux ovens, one also a steam oven, a smaller oven/grill, and a Miele induction cooktop. There is a Weber hooded barbecue and 12 seater outdoor dining setting on the front undercover balcony. There is a dishwasher to help with the clean up afterwards. On the ground level is the kitchenette.
Enjoy listening to your favourite music from the Sonos sound system or watching a movie on the 75 inch flat screen Samsung TV. Recline in one of the Stressless leather lounges with a glass of something special.
The south east to south west seabreeze usually cools temperatures down but on those rare hot northerly summer days or cold winter nights the Lodge has an AirTouch ducted reverse cycle air conditioning system to make your stay more comfortable. Each bedroom has its own temperature sensor and you can control the temperature using your phone or the main control panel.