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Reviews of Harbour Side Resort This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

132 Marine Parade, Southport, Southport, 4215 Gold Coast, Australia

#786 of 902 vacation rentals in Gold Coast

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 45 hotel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.5

  • Comfort

    6.8

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    6.0
    bearable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Furniture is 'cheap and nasty' so bed was uncomfortable. Appears to be long term tenants in the building who 'think they own the place'.

    Close to where I needed to be.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    A hot plate for cooking would be great. The mattress felt a bit cheap.

    It was very clean. Good value for money.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    5.0
    It done the job
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    While overall cleanliness was okay, The heavily grimed and stained sofa lounge cushioning should just be replaced. Strategically placed single bed blanket tucked over to hide very obvious stains a tad tacky. Extremely hard bed. Only 1 pillow per person. Light blanket covering, no extra blanket. Fought for blanket cover each night. Thought about using blanket covering lounge but was too grossed out. Grout grime and mould clearly visible in shower recess, should be addressed.

    The customer service. Mary Liu was lovely and very accommodating to our late check in.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only negative was the pillows were too flat.

    Mary and the old man cleaner were really lovely. Location was perfect for our business. Close to the hospital.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was very very unhappy that my passport was not given back to me after I checked in. I realised the next day when I couldnt find it. No one contacted me to say they had it, the reception wasnt manned, I had to phone a number to speak to someone who just said - yes we have your passport !!!!

    Loved the pool

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    6.0
    Good location, but would not stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only two towels for a week, had to hire more. Outdated, no extra blankets. Cost wasn’t worth the facilities , long term tenants arguing, kids not supervised. Milk was off, set up was quite poor for the price.

    Beds were comfy, location was good, parking

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room needs a little update, (carpets, blinds and random furniture) but had everything needed,so nothing really to complain about.

    Close to where I needed to be for events, and easy to find. Staff where very helpful. Has pool, spa and tennis court, with parking space.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    5.0
    For the cost of the room it didn’t justify what we got in the room over the 9 days we spent there . But the owners were
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had to pay for wifi We didn’t get fresh towels only after 7 days and we still didn’t get fresh towels as we were there for 9 days. The Tea ,coffee etc never got refilled . We had to buy toilet paper as those were never refilled either. It was waste of time having the pillows because they were flat as And even the bags for the rubbish bins it’s just as well we did shopping and used those bags for the bin

    It was clean and the people were lovely

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beddings are not comfortable. They need to be upgraded. Showers need maintenance.

    Location is perfect, value for money.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was disappointed that I didn't have my room serviced in the 7 days. No clean towels and no extra coffee.. I also found a lighter under my bed while I was looking for something I dropped.

    It was close to family and easy walking distance to shops and transport. The staff were friendly.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2023

    5.0
    good location. just too close to traffic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    wayyy too loud for me. i had every window and door closed, traffic just too loud. bed was uncomfortable too.

    the location was close to what i needed

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    An extremely unwelcoming arrival. Mary the "manager " was rude and accused me of lying. I had arrived 30 minutes prior to the usual check-in time. Mary angrily stated we don't do early check-in. I explained I had messaged requesting an early check-in but she denied receiving the message. I had a copy of the message and her response on my phone! They don't place a hold on the security bond it is debited immediately. And I had to provide an exact departure time. The room itself was dirty and had broken fittings, stained and holey linen, there was an electrical socket hanging off the wall. Bathroom drains broken, mouldy tiles and dodgy lights, I.e. they kept throwing the fuse and we had to constantly turn it back on. A disappointing stay.

    Decent sized coffee mugs.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    2.0
    Made the best out of very budget old accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    From the front door to the entire room it was old and had a terrible smell in the kitchen & bathroom. Sheets on both beds were stained and dirty I dont believe they changed them. I asked for new sheets and was given 2 top sheets and had to remake the bed myself. Towels were very old and thin as were the pillows, which we only got 2 of. No change of sheets or towels in the 6 days there no refill of tea or coffee or toilet paper we had to buy our own. Its a very small basic room the bathroom had a mold smell in the shower. The owners parked in our car spot to unload their groceries and told us to park in someone elses car spot which left us explaining ourselves to the other people who questioned this. Not alot of help or understanding from the owners. The wife did text me saying her husband refused to use the new sheets thats why my sheets were old and stained. Very over priced for what it is. We had to go to Kmart to buy pillows and towels. Curtains were old and very dirty when we opened them. No hair dryer. No shampoo/conditioner.

    The air conditioner worked. Fridge worked well. Microwave worked and the iron.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    10
    Helpful, friendly and Accommodating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It can be tricky to drive out of at peak times if the day. You need to wait for the traffic lights.

    Great value for money in peak time. Great service from the staff. Mary let me into my room when I locked myself out on New Year’s Day.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise as cars are outside the door and even when car park is allocated … is taken by others

    The location is great … the unit is dated with only a microwave … bed comfy

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    very good quality for the money, nothing needed,I was impressed

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2023

    3.0
    Very disappointing in all aspects.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The room we were first allocated had major issues with water running down from the above apartment to the inside of the walls into the bathroom in our apartment flooding the bathroom floor. The host of the apartment said she would get a plumber on Monday, (we arrived on Saturday) that was not going to suffice as we needed a clean and sanitary place due to having to have surgery and a resting place after the surgery for a few days. The host bought down a mop and bucket and towels for US to clean it up. We were transferred to a different room the following day which was at least dry and not leaking water everywhere. I was very disappointed as I have stayed here before and never had an issue, the place has been let go and is in need of a overhaul. I will not stay here again or recommend it to anyone in the future.

    Location was good for closeness to the hospital.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2023

    8.0
    Lovely front of house staff. Rooms were neat and tidy, pool area was well maintained. Good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The amenities were nice, pool & bbq area where roomy and well maintained. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Host mary and husband

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    8.0
    enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 27 nights

    nothing really to complain about

    Apartment was great/ location was great/ service was fine

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2023

    1.0
    Disappointing and would not recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NO HOT WATER. I checked out early, asked for full refund, the resort refused. They had 15 units without hot water, the manager said they don’t have capacity.

    It was clean and in a good location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2023

    8.0
    Good stay, owners were very accommodating with a late check in.
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Walls were kinda thin and beds weren’t overly comfy. No sitting space unfortunately but serve the purpose we needed.

    Very close to everything, parking was free. Owners were very accommodating with a late check in.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    1.0
    Horrible. Poor service. They take your credit card and demand a $300 deposit they won’t refund. Poor service
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Latch on door was broken. Property not safe and secure. Main door could easily be broken into with plastic card. Prepaid for a week, then they demand your credit card details and demand a $300 deposit. of which they will not return. Signs posted in laundry stating they will throw your clothes out if you leave your clothes in washing machine for more than 30mins Owner tried to follow me when I tried to leave one day early (due to safety and security of property) and placed key in return box at 5:30pm as required in the paper signed on entry. Only two pairs of tongs and a egg flip in the kitchen drawers.

    The size of the tv

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

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