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Smugglers on the Beach

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Apartment, 1 King Bed, Garden View
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One Bedroom Apartment | Balcony view
Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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36 Sandy Beach Road Korora, Korora, NSW, 2450
  • Place, Solitary Islands Marine Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kororo Nature Reserve
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Solitary Island Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 116 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Bedroom Spa Apartment

Two Bedroom Spa Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Three Bedroom Spa Apartment | Living area

Three Bedroom Spa Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 162 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with a view of greenery, and a painting on the wall.

Apartment, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Apartment, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible

  • Garden view
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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One Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

One Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two-Bedroom Accessible Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with a view, a desk, and a chair.

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Coffs Harbour

At Smugglers on the Beach you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Solitary Islands Marine Park and within 20 minutes of Charlesworth Bay Beach. Highlights at this beach aparthotel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .You can enjoy an LCD TV with digital channels, and each apartment features a DVD player, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, an iron/ironing board and free toiletries are also available. Weekly housekeeping is available. .Enjoy the outdoor tennis court, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to golf lessons. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Korora aparthotel include Kororo Nature Reserve and Pelican Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Solitary Islands Marine Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kororo Nature Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pelican Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Solitary Island Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Diggers Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Coffs Harbour Station - 9 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dumpling Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Clog Barn Tourist Attraction & Caravan Park - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Going Bananas Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zarraffa's Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Smugglers on the Beach

Smugglers on the Beach offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Smugglers on the Beach. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Coffs Harbour aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Smugglers on the Beach offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Coffs Harbour aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 48-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Business centre

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Golf lessons
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 16 units
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses some solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Smugglers Apartment
Smugglers Apartment Beach
Smugglers Beach Apartment Korora
Smugglers Beach Korora
Smugglers on the Beach Korora
Smugglers on the Beach Aparthotel
Smugglers on the Beach Aparthotel Korora

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Smugglers on the Beach?

Yep, Smugglers on the Beach has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Smugglers on the Beach?

Yep, Smugglers on the Beach is a short 18-minute walk from Charlesworth Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and body boarding. You can also find boat tours.

Does Smugglers on the Beach have a pool?

Smugglers on the Beach has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smugglers on the Beach?

No, Smugglers on the Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Smugglers on the Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Smugglers on the Beach?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Smugglers on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 614 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 614 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 614 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 614 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 614 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The staff were fantastic...so helpful. The room clean and comfortable and pool area well maintained and accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our stay was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yukari

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Very nice to stay in front of the beach

Everything works perfectly, and beds are comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it, clean, comfortable and a lovely lady check me in. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sugeeta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay with kids
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mireille

Liked: Cleanliness
Minimum was there , don’t looking like the picture , under the trees and shadow in the room Overall need love , old at all, but very cleanness
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I have never felt so happy when I discovered it was literally a 100m walk to the beach from the room! Wow!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Wondering stay ! Highly recommend to anyone

Excellent accommodation, clean , spacious comfortable rooms with well equipped kitchen , aircon . Quiet location right on the beach ! Wish I could stay longer ! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay was great, 2 mins walk to the beach and good communication from the staff, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean polite quick good service nice room and very well stocked
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice property walking distance to the beach Very quiet sorroundings Very gentle hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place to stay over a weekend. Friendly staff and great location, close to beaches and the restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room friendly staff and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the very friendly and helpful staff Will stay again Thanks sue & Jo for all your help 😎
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
All great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clear communication checking in after hours. Would have loved to have stayed longer. Could only hear the birds and ocean, so peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy check in and place was very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khushdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place and no issues
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful location and nice and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The staff were friendly and very helpful Enjoyed our stay as it was close to the beach and other amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jawad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place with friendly staff. The property is dated but clean and well maintained. It is right next to the beach which the kids absolutely loved. Quite a few things for kids to do including tennis court, pool and board games!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great service. Beautiful Location. Clean

Friendly and helpful service, beautiful location, room was clean and well equipped. We had an amazing stay here. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wet nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Relaxing holiday

Great location - large rooms
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023