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177 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach, 4218 Gold Coast, Australia

#111 of 1,067 vacation rentals in Gold Coast

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 950 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    9.0
    Making memories
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We expected a few luxury touches for the luxury superior suite. We were surprised by these: No pod machine. No salt, pepper or oil in the kitchen. Only a couple of sachets of dish washing, dishwasher & laundry detergent, a cheap tea towel. Basic tea, coffee & sugar sachets provided but not enough as the suite is for six & booked for four nights. Maintenance of Light bulbs. Several needed replacing in the stove top, master ensuite & in the only lamp in the lounge room. The toilet paper was average but okay because six rolls were provided. The orientation of the master bedroom bed was looking sideways to the ocean view. No tongs or salad servers.

    Best location on the Gold Coast. Close to the ocean, park, Broadbeach shops & dining, Pacific Fair shopping centre & the light rail tram. The reception staff were friendly, professional and accommodating with our requests. Very good communication about the bookings and after hours check in process. We loved the recently updated facilities. Complimentary car parking. Fantastic views of the ocean and surroundings. Very comfortable with quality furnishings. We had enough lounge and dining chairs for all six guests. The apartment & complex were exceptionally clean. It was a very quiet apartment & building. Quality manchester - we loved the fluffy towels. Plenty of matching glasses of various types. Many platters & salad bowls..

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Apartment was spacious

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    10
    Great location and facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room sauna gym location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect waterfront location in the heart of Broadbeach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - High Level with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil

    Apartment was very spacious, lovely view and perfectly located in the heart of Broadbeach!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Apartment Low floor Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great spot

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    10
    Will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three Bedroom Superior Apartment Low floor Ocean View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and size

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three Bedroom Superior Apartment Low floor Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was so much space. It was quiet

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    9.0
    Overall, a really nice big unit, great location. Clean, comfortable and good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen cabinetry and appliances are probably due for an upgrade. (Unit 4, Level 2) Benches look to have been replaced recently and are fine. Just cupboards etc. Oven and fridge are dated

    It was a really big 2 br 2 bath unit on a lower floor. Myself and a buddy were staying there, so didn't need romantic views. Although we were overlooking the park back from the beach so it was still a pleasant outlook. Location is great, maybe 300m to Oasis shopping centre and lots of eateries and Kurrawa Surf club right over the road. Casino is maybe 10-15 minute walk. Quiet area. Debbie on the front desk was friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    10
    Excellent stay very clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Didn’t have breakfast in hotel

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three Bedroom Superior Apartment Low floor Ocean View
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    TV's didn't all work properly

    Big rooms spa bath free parking location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2025

    9.0
    Definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Construction work every morning at 6.30 next door.

    Excellent location. Everything we needed on the doorstep.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2025

    9.0
    Love staying at Carmel by the Sea. We come here for the marathon and this is our 3rd stay here and unit 78 has been the
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment - High Level with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen could be better equipped. Not enough baking trays for the oven and generally a bit short in the kitchen. The second bedroom will be very hot in summer as noted in the guest book

    Love the view and the size of the unit. No. 78 is not too high and not too low to get a good view but not too high that everything seems far away. It’s such a big 2bedder compared to the newer units

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    10
    A beautiful, sunny and very relaxing place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment Low floor Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I couldn’t fault anything

    The presentation of the hotel was immaculate and our room was an amazing size with beautiful sea views. A coffee shop was close by which was an added bonus along with easy access to the beach.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    8.0
    Awesome size room. Great location. Clean and tidy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - High Level with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Single beds very hard

    View and size of room. Tennis court

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2025

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Three-Bedroom Apartment - High Level with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was on the side looking at ocean would of preferred to be looking straight at ocean

    Great location Booked a 3 bedroom was great size

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2025

    9.0
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Apartment Low floor Ocean View
    • Stayed 14 nights

    View and location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2025

    10
    We absolutely loved our little get away and we will definitely be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - High Level with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was big, airy and clean. The views were amazing!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2025

    9.0
    Another great stay, it’s not new, but it is located right on the beach and rooms are spacious.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View on High Floor - No Air Conitioning
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location and very roomy

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful stay plenty of room for our group and enjoyed the spa, sauna, steam room combo each morning
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Leaving

    The size of the apartment and bonus lounge room. Superb view

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Bedroom Apartment Low floor Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great position

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - High Level with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our only wish was that the room had a duvet on each bed. It only had a sheet & satin bed cover. For a summer stay I'm sure that's fine, but staying in winter the nights are cold & a duvet was definitely needed. Thankfully the apartment had heating, which turned on at night!

    The location, view , & size of the room were stunning. We didn't want to leave!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    10
    Absolutely great and will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Apartment Low floor Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No milk in fridge for a coffee

    Clean Polite staff Rooms big and roomy

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2025

    10
    We have rebooked we enjoyed it so much
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were lovely and it was clean

    We had a suit with a view for the SeaFire weekend and it was spectacular

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2025

    10
    Perfect place to stay in Broadbeach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - High Level with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We kindly requested the highest level available well in advance and we were on given level 16 (32 levels in total). They could’ve been fully booked but didn’t seem like it

    Great balcony views of the Gold Coast foreshore all the way to Coolangatta, perfect waterfront location in the centre of Broadbeach, spacious apartment, fully furnished, plenty of amenities, and friendly and understanding staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

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