The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in November 2022. Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Gold Coast. I hope you will like it!
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1 The Waterford on Main Beach Gold Coast, Australia
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With every apartment boasting beautiful ocean and hinterland views and just 30 metres from a quiet beach, The Waterford on Main Beach is uniquely set alongside the river. Guests enjoy a heated swimming pool with a waterfall and hot tub.
The Waterford on Main Beach is just 3 minutes’ drive from Tedder Avenue’s restaurants and boutique shops. Both Marina Mirage and the Seaworld theme park are 5 minutes’ drive away. The bustling centre of Surfers Paradise is within 15 minutes’ walk.
Each spacious, self-contained apartment offers a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, oven and dishwasher. All apartments include a large lounge area with a DVD player and free cable TV.
Guests can share an outdoor meal in the BBQ area, relax in the Steam room or play a game of tennis. Free onsite parking is available.
Main Beach is a great choice for travelers interested in theme parks, beaches and relaxation. The Waterford on Main Beach is 30 minutes’ drive from Gold Coast Airport.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 640 AUD.
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2 Sanctuary Beach Resort Gold Coast, Australia
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Located on the beach front at Currumbin Beach on the Gold Coast, Sanctuary Beach Resort offers a variety of two and three-bedroom fully self contained and air-conditioned units featuring beach, ocean or pool and garden views with a courtyard or terrace. You can enjoy direct access to the beach or the outdoor pool, surrounding gardens and BBQ areas, or enjoy a game of tennis.
Each apartment includes a private bathroom and a spacious lounge room with TV and DVD player. Three-Bedroom apartments are over 2 levels with a master retreat upstairs. There is stair access only to all apartments.
Local cafes and boutique shops are located on Pacific Parade, which is just a 3-minute walk from the property, via the beach. The Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life Saving Club is also a 3-minute walk up the beach and features 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean. You can see clearly all the way from Surfers Paradise to Coolangatta from the top of the Elephant Rock lookout, and the famous Currumbin Alley is just a further 5 minutes' walk along the beach.
Sanctuary Beach Resort has secure basement parking and is across the road from Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Coolangatta Airport is only a 7-minute drive from the resort.
Guest review score 8.9
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3 Pelican Sands Beach Resort Gold Coast, Australia
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Pelican Sands Beach Resort offers breathtaking Gold Coast beach views from each spacious apartment. Facilities in this 9-storey building include a heated spa pool, outdoor swimming pool and beachside barbecue area. Free WiFi is available.
Accessed via a lift, each apartment at Pelican Sands Resort includes a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, 2 bathrooms and private balconies with ocean views. Ceiling fans and cable TV are also provided. Most apartments have air-conditioning.
Guests have access to a fitness centre, sauna, and a games room with billiards and table tennis. The beautifully landscaped gardens provide direct access to the beach.
Pelican Sands Beach Resort is a 10-minute stroll from local cafes, restaurants and public transport. Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary are both 5 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 8.7
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4 Tessa's on the Beach Gold Coast, Australia
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Located in Gold Coast, a few steps from Bilinga Beach, Tessa's on the Beach provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 metres from Tugun.
At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at Tessa's on the Beach have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms include a patio. At the accommodation every room comes with bed linen and towels.
Guests at Tessa's on the Beach will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gold Coast, like cycling.
Kirra Beach is 2 km from the hotel, while Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, a few steps from Tessa's on the Beach.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 300 AUD.
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5 Golden Riviera Absolute Beachfront Resort Gold Coast, Australia
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This resort, located directly on the Gold Coast beach front, offers self-catering apartments with private balcony. The landscaped gardens feature a large outdoor heated pool, spa pool and 2 barbecue areas.
Golden Riviera Beach Resort is situated on the quiet beach of Tugun, less than 5 minutes’ walk from cafes, restaurants, parks, supermarkets and bars. Coolangatta Airport is only 5 minutes’ drive away.
Each apartment is air-conditioned in the living area, kitchen and dining room and includes a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and cable TV. Ceiling fans in the bedrooms and all bed linen are provided. WiFi is available. Some apartments offer ocean views.
Free secure underground car parking is provided. The vibrant nightlife of Surfers Paradise is only 20 km from Golden Riviera Beach Resort Gold Coast.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 262 AUD.
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6 Iconic Kirra Beach Resort Gold Coast, Australia
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Set in Gold Coast, 100 metres from Kirra Beach, Iconic Kirra Beach Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Certain units at the property feature a patio with a mountain view.
At the resort, the rooms have a balcony. Every room includes a kettle, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi, while certain rooms will provide you with a terrace and some have sea views. At Iconic Kirra Beach Resort the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.
The area is popular for hiking and cycling, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this resort.
Bilinga Beach is less than 1 km from the accommodation, while Coolangatta Beach is a 12-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 4 km from Iconic Kirra Beach Resort.
Guest review score 8.5
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7 ULTIQA Beach Haven on Broadbeach Gold Coast, Australia
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Beach Haven is located in the heart of Broadbeach, surrounded by restaurants, cafes and shops. It is just a 10-minute walk to both Jupiter's Casino and Gold Coast Convention Centre.
Soak up the warm sunshine on the golden beach before diving into the Beach Haven's outdoor swimming pool. You can also enjoy a swim in the hotels indoor pool.
Each spacious, modern apartment looks out over the resorts gardens or the sparkling ocean. A kitchen unit allows you to prepare your own meals, and a free welcome pack with snacks and treats is provided for stays of 3 nights or more. Free WiFi is included and 1 free private parking space is provided per apartment.
Explore the beautiful countryside of the Gold Coast, including its fantastic beaches, hinterlands and theme parks. Ask at reception for ticket and transfer arrangements.
Guest review score 8.2
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8 Greenmount Beach House Gold Coast, Australia
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Just 100 metres from the beach, Greenmount Beach House features an outdoor pool with a water slide. A private balcony or courtyard is standard in all rooms.
Greenmount Beach House is 5 minutes’ walk from Tweed River and 10 minutes’ drive from Gold Coast Airport. Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise are each a 30-minute drive away.
The air-conditioned rooms feature a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms also boast a private balcony or patio offering lovely ocean or river views.
Guests can enjoy a game of billiards in the games room. The resort also offers a guest laundry and luggage storage facilities.
Guest review score 7.6,
rooms from around 185 AUD.
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9 Chateau Beachside Resort Gold Coast, Australia
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Stay in the heart of Gold Coast.
Offering beachfront accommodation just 15 metres from Surfers Paradise Beach, this resort features a heated pool, tennis court and sauna. Guests enjoy a hot tub, games room and barbecue facilities.
All accommodation has beach or ocean views and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests enjoy up to 100MB of free WiFi per room. DVD library hire is available. Covered parking is available for one vehicle, per room.
Chateau Beachside Resort is surrounded by shopping, dining and nightlife options. Alternatively, guests can relax with a meal or drink at the on-site bar and restaurant.
The tour desk can book theme park tickets, fishing charters, diving and cruises. Reception also hires out beach equipment such as chairs and sun umbrellas.
Chateau Resort is 8 minutes’ drive from Seaworld and 12 minutes’ from Surfers Paradise Golf Course. It is 23 km from Coolangatta Airport and 87 km from Brisbane Airport.
Guest review score 7.0,
rooms from around 127 AUD.
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10 Rhapsody Resort - Official Gold Coast, Australia
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Stay in the heart of Gold Coast.
Located just 100 metres from the golden sands of Surfers Paradise Beach, and trackside to the world-famous Gold Coast 600 Supercar race, Rhapsody Resort offers modern and luxurious self-contained accommodation with free WiFi and free parking (subject to availability). Guests can enjoy a leisurely swim in the outdoor pool, or admire the stunning ocean views from the rooftop terrace and BBQ area.
All accommodation is air-conditioned and features a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, flat-screen TV, dining area and a bathroom. The apartments also offer an outdoor dining area.
If you're reluctant about visiting the fitness centre, perhaps the inspiring views of the Surfers Paradise coastline will inspire your workout. You can treat yourself to a relaxing sauna afterwards. Other facilities at Rhapsody include a tour desk, car hire and airport shuttle. The reception is open 7:00 until 22:00 daily.
Cavill Avenue is a 15-minute walk from the property which offers a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options. The Gold Coast's famous theme parks Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet n' Wild are a 20-minute drive away. Gold Coast Airport is a 40-minute drive.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 559 AUD.
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11 The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences Gold Coast, Australia
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Stay in the heart of Gold Coast.
Facing the beachfront, The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences offers 5-star accommodation in Gold Coast and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The hotel provides an indoor pool, sauna and room service.
Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room is fitted with a coffee machine, while selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with an oven, a dishwasher and a microwave. At The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences the rooms come with bed linen and towels.
A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.
Popular points of interest near The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences include Surfers Paradise Beach, Broadbeach and Kurrawa Beach. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 19 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 459 AUD.
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12 The Pink Hotel Coolangatta Gold Coast, Australia
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Re-opened in November 2018, The Pink Hotel Coolangatta is a refurbished 1950's boutique hotel, situated opposite the beach. The hotel has been designed with Scandinavian and mid-century themes and features wall art throughout. It boasts an on site restaurant and bar and a beachfront rooftop.
The Pink Hotel Coolangatta offers a choice of accommodation options including King rooms, King suites, a King room with its own private balcony and a suite with two bedrooms and enough entertainment area for small private functions. All rooms contain a Smeg fridge, bar, air conditioning, neon signs and wall art.
"Eddies Grub House" is a multi award winning restaurant offering burgers, live music and a whiskey dive bar. Upstairs is Santeria, the spectacular rooftop from where you can relax and enjoy the beach views.
The Pink Hotel Coolangatta is a 3-minute walk from the shops, restaurants and bars of Coolangatta. Twin Towns Services Club is directly across the road. Gold Coast Airport is 8 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 187 AUD.
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13 Reflection on the Sea Gold Coast, Australia
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Located in Coolangatta, Reflection on the Sea offers modern beachfront apartments with breathtaking ocean views. It is surrounded by a variety of restaurants and shops.
Guests have access to a 25-metre heated lap pool, a fitness centre, sauna, steam room and spa pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free parking.
Each self-contained, luxurious apartment at Reflections on the Sea features full kitchen and laundry facilities. Initial provisions are supplied for guests including tea and coffee.
Guests can relax at the barbecue area or at the resort’s own movie theatre. There is also a guest lounge with billiard tables.
The beautiful Greenmount Beach is located on the resort’s doorstep, along with a variety of restaurants, cafes and shopping.
Reflection on the Sea is 10 minutes’ drive from Gold Coast Airport and a 1-hour drive from Brisbane city centre.
Guest review score 8.6
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14 Reflection Tower Two Gold Coast, Australia
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Reflection Tower Two offers stylish, self-contained apartments with free WiFi and beautiful sea views. It is located on Coolangatta Beach, within easy reach of Surfers Paradise.This modern complex features a 25-metre pool and spa and fitness facilities.
Reflection Tower Two's apartments are fully furnished and feature full kitchen and laundry facilities. Each has a plasma flat-screen TV and a private balcony. Guests can enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean and Coolangatta Beach. Initial provisions such as tea and coffee are provided for guests on arrival.
Guests can make use of Reflection Tower Two's barbecue and teppanyaki grill. There is also a wealth of dining options surrounding the apartments. There is also a relaxing zen garden, private cinema and executive lounge.
Gold Coast Airport is just a 5-minute drive from Reflection Tower Two.
Guest review score 8.4
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15 Swell Resort Gold Coast, Australia
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Located just 100 metres from the famous Burleigh surf beach, Swell Resort offers spacious and fully self-contained apartment accommodation.
All apartments offer air conditioning, heating, and TV. Each has a full kitchen with an oven, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. Free parking is provided.
The apartments offer private laundry facilities including a washing machine and clothes dryer. Many apartments feature views of the ocean. Complimentary WiFi internet is available.
Guests have access to games room and shared BBQ facilities.
The shopping, dining and beaches of Surfers Paradise are a 10-minute drive from Swell Resort Burleigh Heads.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 284 AUD.
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16 Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast Gold Coast, Australia
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Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast features a pool bar and direct beach access. This luxurious property is located on the beachfront and is a 10-minute drive from Surfers Paradise and a 15-minute drive from The Star Casino.
All guest rooms boast views of the lush garden, sparkling lagoon or the Pacific Ocean. Each has the signature Sheraton Sleep Experience bedding, an iPod dock and 55-inch flat-screen TV with Chromecast capabilities.
The resort has a pool with a swim-up bar and guests can also access fitness next to the resort.
Terraces Restaurant features a buffet which includes fresh local seafood, traditional favourites and desserts. Pearls Bar enjoys views of tropical gardens and Pacific Ocean, and it offers premium beers on tap, high tea and light meals.
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast is a 30-minute drive from Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Gold Coast Airport. It is a 20-minute drive from Warner Bros Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Water World.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 390 AUD.
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17 Montego Sands Resort Gold Coast, Australia
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Just 100 metres from Mermaid Beach, Montego Sands Apartments offer a private balcony with lovely pool or garden views. The property features a hot tub and a heated outdoor pool. Free parking is available on site.
Montego Sands Resort is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Jupiters Casino and the popular Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. Gold Coast Airport is a 35-minute drive away.
Laundry facilities and a full kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator are standard in all apartments. Each air-conditioned apartment features a spacious seating area with flat-screen cable TV and a DVD player.
Guests can enjoy a meal in the barbecue area, or relax on the sunny terrace. The tour desk can book tickets to the Gold Coast theme parks, including Dreamworld and Movieworld.
Guest review score 7.6,
rooms from around 198 AUD.
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18 Equinox Resort Gold Coast, Australia
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Stay in the heart of Gold Coast.
Stunning ocean views are offered from the balcony of each apartment at Equinox Resort. Set opposite Narrowneck Beach, this resort features a hot tub, an outdoor swimming pool, and both tennis and squash courts.
Guests can work out in the fitness centre, or play air-hockey and billiards in the games room.
Located on the Gold Coast, Equinox Apartments are 15 minutes’ walk from Cavill Avenue in the heart of Surfers Paradise. It is 5 minutes’ drive from Seaworld and 30 minutes’ from Coolangatta Airport.
Tickets to theme parks such as Dreamworld and Wet ’n’ Wild can be booked via the tour desk.
Guest review score 7.2
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19 Pelican Cove Apartments Gold Coast, Australia
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Relax by the heated outdoor pool and spa pool at Pelican Cove, only 15 minutes’ drive from Surfers Paradise. Each spacious apartment has a private balcony offering garden or pool views. Guests enjoy free WiFi.
Pelican Cove Apartments Gold Coast are a 15-minute drive from Seaworld, Wet ‘n’ Wild, Movie World and Dreamworld. Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport is only 45 minutes' drive away.
Each apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a stove, a dishwasher and a microwave. A separate dining area and a lounge room with air conditioning and satellite TV are provided. Laundry facilities are provided.
Free secure covered car parking is included. The large gardens include a BBQ area and tennis half-court. Guests can purchase theme park tickets, day tours and dinner cruises from the reception desk. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 8.3
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20 Novotel Surfers Paradise Gold Coast, Australia
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Stay in the heart of Gold Coast.
Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Novotel Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, is surrounded by immaculate beaches, spirited nighlife and fun-filled theme parks. All rooms feature a private balcony with lovely ocean or city views.
You can make the most of Novotel Surfers Paradise’s facilities: play tennis on the full-size court, work up a sweat at the fitness centre, or simply do a few lazy laps in the sun-soaked pool. The hot tub is the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day. Massage services are available upon request.
Novotel Surfers Paradise is only 5 minutes' walk from the shops, restaurants and bars on Cavill Avenue. Gold Coast Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
All rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, satellite TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms also have a spa bath. Accommodation and breakfast are free for 2 children under 16 when sharing a room with their parents.
Enjoy breakfast and delicious all day dining, as well as a large selection of beverages, at BLVD Café & Bar. For those on the go, there are 'grab and go' food and beverage items to save time and take the items with you. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 7.5,
rooms from around 187 AUD.
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21 Calypso Plaza Resort Unit 141 Studio style apartment - Beachfront Coolangatta Gold Coast, Australia
Hotel. Situated within 100 metres of Coolangatta Beach and 700 metres of Kirra Beach, Calypso Plaza Resort Unit 141 Studio style apartment - Beachfront Coolangatta features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Gold Coast. The property is around 700 metres from Greenmount Beach, 1.2 km from Snapper Rocks and 2. 1 km from Bilinga Beach. There is an outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a TV and a kitchenette. All units will provide guests with a toaster. Guests at Calypso Plaza Resort Unit 141 Studio style apartment - Beachfront Coolangatta will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gold Coast, like fishing. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is 7.4 km from the accommodation, while Burleigh Head National Park is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 5 km from Calypso Plaza Resort Unit 141 Studio style apartment - Beachfront Coolangatta. Guest review score 8.0
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22 La Costa Beachside Motel Gold Coast, Australia
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Situated opposite Gold Coast Airport, this refurbished boutique motel offers free Wi-Fi, 24-hour check-in and a free airport shuttle. The beautiful Bilinga Beach is only 100 metres away.
These air-conditioned studios feature their original polished wooden floorboards and offer a flat-screen TV, DVD player, microwave, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities.
Southern Cross University is 1 km from the property, while John Flynn Hospital is 3.5 km away. Kirra Beach and Coolangatta Beach are both 10 minutes’ walk from La Costa Beachside Motel Bilinga. It is 20 km to Surfers Paradise and 40 km to the Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World and Dreamworld theme parks.
Guests have free use of vintage bikes and beach towels. The motel’s front desk books theme park tickets, public transport tickets and has a DVD library. A complimentary breakfast basket is provided in your room.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 262 AUD.
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23 Solnamara Beachfront Apartments Gold Coast, Australia
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Solnamara Beachfront Apartments are located at Burleigh Heads in Gold Coast. Overlooking the beach, the hotel offers panoramic ocean views, a heated swimming pool and free private parking.
The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Coolangatta Airport. The Gold Coast Theme Parks and Pacific Fair are a short drive away.
The spacious apartments at Solnamara come with full kitchen facilities and a sunny private balcony. All apartments are wheelchair accessible and feature flat-screen cable/satellite TVs.
Guests can take a stroll at the nearby beach or book a day trip at the tour desk. The hotel also provides a car rentals and an airport shuttle.
Guest review score 9.1
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24 Oceana On Broadbeach Gold Coast, Australia
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Located at the beachfront near Broadbeach, these luxurious apartments have spacious balconies with panoramic views of the ocean. The property is a 5-minute drive from Surfers Paradise. Guests enjoy a spa, fitness centre and a barbecue area with a gazebo.
All apartments at Oceana On Broadbeach are self-catering units set in an expansive layout. Each one has modern comforts such as a well-equipped kitchen and laundry facilities.
Guests can relax at the elegantly designed lap pool is 30m long. The other pool is 20m long and heated.
Oceana On Broadbeach is a 3 minute walk to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Guest review score 9.0
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25 Hi Surf Beachfront Resort Apartments Gold Coast, Australia
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Stay in the heart of Gold Coast.
Located directly opposite Surfers Paradise Beach, Hi Surf Beachfront Apartments feature self-contained accommodation with a private balcony. Guests have access to 2 swimming pools, a tennis court and a hot tub.
The modern apartments have laundry facilities and a full kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. Each apartment has a separate living room with flat-screen cable TV. Most apartments have large balconies and magnificent, uninterrupted, panoramic ocean and beach views.
Hi Surf Beachfront Resort Apartments are 5 minutes’ walk from Cavill Avenue, with its many shopping and dining options. Sea World is a 7-minute drive, and Gold Coast Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
You can work out in the fitness centre, or relax in the sauna. The property also features a barbecue area, a children’s playground and landscaped gardens with outdoor seating.
Guest review score 8.9
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26 Norfolk Luxury Beachfront Apartments Gold Coast, Australia
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Norfolk Luxury Beachfront Apartments is located across the main beach, a 30-drive from Gold Coast Airport. It offers a full-size tennis court and free on site parking.
Apartments offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each apartment has a full kitchen with an oven, a fridge and a microwave. Other amenities include a washing machine, a DVD player and a TV with cable channels.
The staff at the tour desk can assist with booking theme park tickets and Sea World passes. The property features an undercover barbecue area and a large heated pool.
Apartments Norfolk Luxury Beachfront is a 5-minute drive from Cavill Avenue and the Surfers’ Paradise. It is 900 metres from Tedder Avenue and 6 km from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. Brisbane Airport is a 1-hour drive away.
Norfolk Luxury Apartments was awarded the 2014 Excellence Award from TripAdvisor for consistently positive reviews.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 680 AUD.
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27 Dorchester On The Beach Gold Coast, Australia
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Stay in the heart of Gold Coast.
Set right on the beach, Dorchester On The Beach features self-catering apartments with a private balcony offering lovely ocean views. Guests enjoy a private beach area, free WiFi and an outdoor heated swimming pool.
Dorchester On The Beach Apartments are 5 minutes' walk from the Northcliffe Tram Station. The property is 5 minutes’ drive from Jupiters Casino and the popular Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. Gold Coast Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
Each of the air-conditioned apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and a dining area. All offer a living area with a sofa, free cable TV and a DVD player. Free secure covered onsite parking is provided for one car. All apartments have lift access.
The tour desk can book tickets to Gold Coast theme parks, including Dreamworld, MovieWorld and Wet 'n' Wild.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 1074 AUD.
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28 Golden Sands on the Beach Gold Coast, Australia
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Located on the beach front of Main Beach, just north of Surfers Paradise, Golden Sands features modern, high-rise apartments with a balcony offering spectacular ocean views. Guests enjoy a swimming pool and a hot tub.
The 1, 2 and 3 bedroom fully self-contained apartments are tastefully decorated and feature spectacular views from each window. Each apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen and a living area offering a TV with cable channels.
Guests can enjoy an outdoor meal in the barbecue area, play a game of tennis or swim at the beach just metres away.
Golden Sands is an easy walk from the trendy and stylish Tedder Avenue restaurants, coffee shops and bars.
Guest review score 8.7
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29 Oceanside Resort - Absolute Beachfront Apartments Gold Coast, Australia
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Oceanside Resort offers self-contained apartments located directly on the beachfront and a heated outdoor swimming pool. Each apartment has a large private balcony with stunning Pacific Ocean views.
The apartments at Oceanside Resort feature full kitchen and laundry facilities, plus cable TV and Wi-Fi access. Free off-street car parking is provided.
Facilities include an outdoor hot tub and a barbecue area. The tour desk can arrange local activities and the Gold Coast theme park shuttle bus service departs from directly outside the resort.
Situated just 50 metres from Bilinga Beach, Oceanside Resort - Absolute Beachfront Apartments are less than 10 minutes’ drive from Coolangatta Airport. Currumbin Bird Sanctuary is 5 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 8.7
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30 Kirra Beach Apartments Gold Coast, Australia
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Set among landscaped grounds opposite the main beach, Kirra Beach Apartments offers accommodation with a private balcony, most with ocean views. It features an outdoor pool, spa and limited Wi-Fi access.
The modern apartments of the Kirra Beach are fitted with a fully equipped kitchen and washing machine. There is a seating area offering cable TV and a DVD player. All the units have air conditioning.
Property facilities include a covered BBQ area and free underground parking.
The tour desk at Kirra Beach Apartments help you discover local attractions such as the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and the numerous theme parks on the Gold Coast. Gold Coast Airport is 5 minutes away by car.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 437 AUD.
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31 Currumbin Sands On The Beach Gold Coast, Australia
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Currumbin Sands On The Beach is a resort offering apartment accommodations within minutes of the beach, restaurants, shopping and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
Apartments are available with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms and include linen. All have fully-equipped kitchens and laundry facilities.
The resort offers 2 swimming pools and 3 spas.
The resort’s staff can assist in booking tickets to area tours and activities.
The Currumbin Sands is a short drive from Sea World and area theme parks.
Guest review score 8.5
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32 Grande Florida Beachside Resort Gold Coast, Australia
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Offering 2 large lagoon swimming pools, 6 BBQ areas and apartments with a private balcony, the Grande Florida Beachside Resort is ideal for family and weekend escapes. The resort has direct access to Miami Beach.
The air-conditioned apartments overlook either the pool area or of the lovely tropical gardens. Each apartment has 2-3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. All include a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and free cable TV. Free covered parking is also provided.
Grande Florida Resort is 5 minutes’ drive from Burleigh Head National Park, and 10 minutes’ drive from Broadbeach. Gold Coast Airport is a 20-minute drive away.
The lagoon pools can be enjoyed by both children and adults, with one heated and offering waterfalls. The onsite tour desk books tickets for Gold Coast theme parks; Dreamworld, Seaworld and Wet ‘n’ Wild.
Grande Florida is a great choice for travelers interested in family-friendly recreation, theme parks and beach walks.
Guest review score 8.4
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33 Ambience on Burleigh Beach Gold Coast, Australia
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Ambience on Burleigh Beach is located opposite the popular Burleigh Heads Beach. It offers apartments with a private balcony and full kitchen and laundry facilities. Guests have access to a 25-metre lap pool, a hot tub and a fitness centre.
You can book a tour at the reception desk, or enjoy a meal in the BBQ area. Ambience on Burleigh Beach also offers a sauna and a steam room. Free secure parking is available on site.
All air-conditioned apartments have a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave.
The property is a 10-minute walk from Burleigh Head National Park. Coolangatta Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
Guest review score 8.3
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34 Spindrift on the Beach - Absolute Beachfront Gold Coast, Australia
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Located on the beach front, Spindrift on the Beach - Absolute Beachfront offers self-contained apartments boasting ocean views from a private balcony and direct beach access. Guests enjoy a heated beachfront pool, a spa pool and BBQ facilities.
Spindrift on the Beach - Absolute Beachfront Gold Coast is situated between the patrolled flags of beautiful Nobby’s Beach. Shops and restaurants are only a 5-minute walk away.
Each of these 2 bedroom apartments features 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. All apartments include cable TV and free on-site parking. Unlimited WiFi is provided.
The tour desk can arrange tickets for the Gold Coast’s theme parks.
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is just 5 minutes’ drive from Spindrift on the Beach - Absolute Beachfront. Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport is only 16 km away. The property is situated beside Nobby's Beach Surf Club, which is open for lunch and dinner.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 754 AUD.
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35 Surfers Aquarius on the Beach Gold Coast, Australia
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Stay in the heart of Gold Coast.
Surfers Aquarius offers easy direct beach access. Guests can have a game of tennis or squash, try their hand at the putting green, work out in the fitness centre and then sit back and relax in one of the 3 swimming pools, 2 spas and 2 saunas while the kids play in the play ground or cool down in the children's wading pool.
Surfers Aquarius is 1.6 km from Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Jupiters Casino is 2 km from the property. Pacific Fair Shopping Centre is 2.3 km from Surfers Aquarius. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 19 km from the property.
The property also features a large B.B.Q. area setting for up to 48 people, and an 8-seat gazebo overlooking the ocean, all set within 2 acres of tropical gardens.
All accommodation offers a fully equipped kitchen, a dining setting and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Free secure parking is available on site.
Guest review score 8.3
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36 ULTIQA Air On Broadbeach Gold Coast, Australia
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Located in the heart of Broadbeach, ULTIQA Air on Broadbeach offers luxurious beachside apartments with spacious balconies overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Free parking is available.
All apartments offer a fully equipped, self-catering kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, kettle, dishwasher, and stove top. Foxtel TV, free WiFi, and laundry facilities are included.
Guests can take a dip in the 25m heated outdoor pool, relax in the sauna, or work out at the tennis court and gym. The hotel also provides an outdoor barbecue terrace and bicycle rentals.
ULTIQA Air on Broadbeach is perfectly located in the heart of Broadbeach, just moments from the beach and Broadbeach's many shopping and dining options. The Star Gold Coast and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre are within walking distance. Gold Coast Airport is 30 minutes drive away.
Guest review score 8.3
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37 Berkeley on the Beach Gold Coast, Australia
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Stay in the heart of Gold Coast.
Directly facing Surfers Paradise Beach, Berkeley on the Beach offers accommodation with a private balcony and stunning beach and sea views. Guests enjoy a heated swimming pool, an indoor spa, a sauna and BBQ facilities. All apartments include unlimited free WiFi.
The property is just 3 minutes’ walk from Cavill Mall where a large variety of shops, cafés and restaurants can be found.
All self-catering apartments include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a full kitchen with an oven, a stove and a microwave. Each provides 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. On arrival guests are provided with an initial supply of tea, coffee, sugar, milk, and cleaning products.
The tour desk can book whale-watching tours, trips to theme parks, car rentals and airport transfers.
Berkeley on the Beach Apartments is 13 minutes’ drive from Sea World Theme Park. The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Dreamworld Theme Park and Warner Bros. Movie World are all within 25 minutes’ drive.
Guest review score 8.2
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38 Crystal Beachfront Apartments Gold Coast, Australia
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Located directly on the beachfront, Crystal Beachfront Apartments offers self-catering accommodation with private balcony and ocean views. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool with barbecue area.
Each apartment includes free cable TV, free secure underground car parking and a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Private laundry facilities and en suite bathrooms are provided.
Guests at Crystal Beach Holiday Apartments have access to a heated spa pool and the swimming pool is heated in the winter months. It is just a short walk along the beach to the patrolled surf beach at Tugun.
The restaurants, shops and entertainment options of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads are just a 5-minute drive from Crystal Beachfront Apartments. Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport is only 2.5 km away.
Guest review score 8.2
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39 Mantra Coolangatta Beach Gold Coast, Australia
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Mantra Coolangatta Beach overlooks the internationally recognised surf beaches of Kirra, Greenmount and Rainbow Bay. All apartments are self-catered with fully equipped kitchens, laundries and some have ocean views.
The apartments are equipped with air conditioning, cable TV and WiFi.
Leisure facilities at Mantra Coolangatta Beach include a heated swimming pool, spa, sauna, exercise room and tennis court.
Beachfront restaurants, cafés and shopping are a short stroll away. The hotel is just 5 kilometres from the Gold Coast Airport and 25 kilometres from Surfers Paradise.
Please be advised that the Tennis Court will be undergoing renovations from the 8th of August – 7th of October 2022 inclusive. During this time, the Tennis Court and connecting BBQ area will be closed.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and disruptions this may cause.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 299 AUD.
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40 Sandcastles On Currumbin Beach Gold Coast, Australia
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Offering direct beach access and a large swimming pool with a hot tub, Sandcastles On Currumbin Beach is surrounded by tropical gardens. All apartments feature a private balcony.
Located on the beach and next to a large park, Sandcastles is a 2-minute walk from Currumbin Bird Sanctuary. It is a 5-minute drive from Coolangatta Airport.
Each of the 2 or 3 bedroom apartments feature 2 bathrooms, laundry facilities and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher.
The lush garden includes an outdoor sundeck offering BBQ facilities and ocean views. Theme park tickets are available from the tour desk. Free secure parking is provided.
Guest review score 8.2
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41 The Shore Apartments - Beachfront Gold Coast, Australia
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Stay in the heart of Gold Coast.
Featuring stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, these holiday apartments are set opposite Surfers Paradise Beach. Each apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen and cable TV. Guests enjoy an outdoor heated pool & spa with a BBQ area.
The Shore Apartments are located only 900 metres from the nightlife of Cavill Avenue. It is a 2-minute walk from the local bus/tram stops, providing easy access to all the Gold Coast's attractions and airport. There is also a convenience store/news agency/liquor store adjacent to the property.
There is 500MB of free WIFI per day available in all rooms. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available. Each apartment has one free car park space either underground or off street.
All apartments are accessed by elevator and each includes a kitchen with stove, microwave, refrigerator and kettle. Some apartments have a balcony.
Guest review score 8.2
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42 Pacific Regis Beachfront Holiday Apartments Gold Coast, Australia
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Directly opposite the famous Burleigh Beach, Pacific Regis offers self-contained accommodation with private balconies and gorgeous ocean views. The complex features 2 swimming pools, a tennis court and a hot tub.
Pacific Regis Apartments are located in Burleigh Heads, just 15 minutes’ drive from Coolangatta (Gold Coast) Airport. Burleigh Golf Club is a 5-minute drive away.
All apartments contain laundry facilities and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave. Each apartment includes a TV and spacious living and dining areas.
Guests can relax in the sauna, or enjoy a casual get-together in the barbecue area. The tour desk can provide sightseeing advice and help guests with travel arrangements.
Guest review score 8.1
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43 Breakers North Absolute Beachfront Apartments Gold Coast, Australia
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Stay in the heart of Gold Coast.
Located alongside the beach, Breakers North offers self-catering accommodation with private balconies and city or ocean views. The property features a heated swimming pool, a hot tub and a sauna.
Breakers Apartments are located within a 20-minute walk of Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and the famous Star Casino. Coolangatta (Gold Coast) Airport is 25 minutes’ drive away.
All air-conditioned apartments come with laundry facilities and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Each apartment features a flat-screen cable TV and high-speed WiFi.
Breakers North Absolute Beachfront Apartments has a private boardwalk that leads to the white, sandy beaches of Surfers Paradise. Guests can relax in the barbecue area, or energise in the full-size tennis court.
Guest review score 8.0
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44 Wyuna Beachfront Holiday Apartments Gold Coast, Australia
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Boasting direct beach access, Wyuna Beachfront Holiday Apartments offers 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. All feature a fully equipped kitchen, lounge and dining area, and a large balcony with ocean views. Guests enjoy free WiFi.
Guests can enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool, which is heated to allow year round enjoyment. The property overlooks shady parklands with outdoor gym and child playgrounds.
Each of the Wyuna Beachfront Holiday Apartments is individually decorated, and has a bathroom with laundry facilities. The toilet is separate from bathroom. Cable TV is provided and linen is included, however pool/beach towels are an additional charge.
There is a bus stop just 50 metres away, providing access to the Gold Coast theme parks, Jupiter’s Casino, the Exhibition & Convention Centre, and Pacific Fair and Robina Shopping Centres. The express airport buses to/from Gold Coast airport also travel along this route.
Free secure covered car parking is included. Wyuna Apartments are a 20-minute drive north from the Gold Coast Airport. The property is a short walk to restaurants, cafes and boutique fashion and craft stores, as well as regular local markets.
Guest review score 8.0
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45 Burleigh Beach Tower Gold Coast, Australia
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Located directly opposite Burleigh Heads Beach, Burleigh Tower offers self-contained apartments with a private balcony overlooking the ocean. It features a full-size tennis court, a swimming pool and a hot tub.
Burleigh Beach Tower is located in the Gold Coast, 10 minutes’ walk from Burleigh Head National Park. Jupiters Casino and Surfers Paradise are each a 15-minute drive away.
All air-conditioned apartments have satellite TV, a DVD player and a CD player. Each apartment includes laundry facilities and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator.
Guests can relax in the beautiful gardens, or exercise in the fitness centre. The tour desk can recommend local attractions and help guests with travel arrangements.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 425 AUD.
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46 Foreshore Beachfront Apartments Gold Coast, Australia
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Located on Mermaid Beach, these Gold Coast apartments feature an outdoor swimming pool, spa pool and uninterrupted ocean views from every apartment. Coolangatta Airport is a 15-minute drive away. .
Guests can relax at the outdoor swimming pool or make use of the hotel’s barbecue facilities. Free private parking is available.
Each of the 1 or 2-bedroom apartments at Foreshore Beachfront Apartments includes cable TV, a fully-equipped kitchen and a seating area. All apartments have a balcony with panoramic ocean views.
The Foreshore Beachfront Apartments Gold Coast is a 30-minute drive from Seaworld, Movieworld and Dreamworld.
Guest review score 7.9
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47 Meridian Tower Kirra Beach Gold Coast, Australia
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This 4.5 Star resort, located steps away from the beautiful Kirra Beach, Meridian Tower offers direct access to the beach and self-contained apartments with a balcony and sea views. Guests enjoy access to an outdoor pool, sauna, tennis court and fitness centre.
Meridian Tower Apartments is a 4-minute drive from Gold Coast Airport and a 30-minute drive from Surfers Paradise. Theme parks including Warner Bros, Movie World and Wet’n’Wild Water World, are a 35-minute drive away.
All apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen and indoor/outdoor dining areas. After a day at the beach you can relax in the living area complete with a flat-screen TV and DVD player, as well as free in-room unlimited WiFi. There are also internal laundry facilities.
Guests can enjoy using the games room offering a table tennis table. Tennis rackets and balls can be provided at a surcharge upon request.There are also BBQ facilities and free secure parking. The property also provides beach towels to guests at a surcharge, upon request.
Renovation work in one of the apartments takes place between 10th May 22 for approx. 4 weeks.
Noise and some interruption is expected.
All facilities are not affected and remain open as per normal operations.
Guest review score 7.9
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48 Princess Palm on the Beach Gold Coast, Australia
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Overlooking Palm Beach, Princess Palm on the Beach offers modern apartments with a private balcony and lovely sea views. It features a tennis court, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
All apartments have laundry facilities and a full kitchen with an oven and a dishwasher. Each apartment has a flat-screen TV and a DVD player.
Princess Palm Apartments are 5 minutes’ drive from Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, and 10 minutes’ drive from Gold Coast Airport. Surfers Paradise is a 20-minute drive away.
You can relax in the hot tub, or enjoy a meal in the barbecue area. The property also features a sauna, a children’s playground and games room with table tennis and arcade games.
Guest review score 7.9
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49 19th Avenue on the Beach Gold Coast, Australia
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Located on the beachfront at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast, 19th Avenue on the Beach offers views of the Pacific Ocean, a 22-metre pool under a glass atrium roof and a tennis court to enjoy. Guests can choose to scuba dive, learn how to surf or whale-watch from your balcony.
Facilities featured at the property include a covered outdoor BBQ area, sun loungers to enjoy soaking up the sun, gardens to wander in and a games room with a billiards table, arcade games and table tennis. There is also a library in the foyer with plenty of books to read.
The spacious apartments feature a balcony with ocean views and two bathrooms, with the master bedroom having an en suite. Also provided are free cable channels and WiFi and a fully-equipped kitchen. A basement car park is available for your vehicle.
9th Avenue on the Beach is only 10 minutes' drive from the Gold Coast Airport, while Pacific Fair Shopping Centre is a 15-minute drive away. The property can assist with arranging tickets to any of the theme parks on the Gold Coast.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around 527 AUD.
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50 2nd Avenue Beachside Apartments Gold Coast, Australia
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Just 50 metres from Burleigh Heads Beach, 2nd Avenue Apartments offers accommodation with a private balcony and stunning ocean views. The property features 2 swimming pools, a tennis court, a steam room and free WiFi.
Laundry facilities and a full kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave are standard in all apartments. Each air-conditioned apartment has flat-screen cable TV, a DVD player, a PlayStation 3 console.
2nd Avenue Beachside Apartments are 10 minutes’ drive from Jupiters Casino. Surfers Paradise and Gold Coast Airport are each 15 minutes' drive away. Warner Bros. Movie World is 30 minutes' drive away.
Guests can relax in the hot tub, or enjoy a meal in one of 3 barbecue areas set in landscaped gardens. Free secure parking is available on site.
Guest review score 7.8
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