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3 Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise, Surfers' Paradise, 4217 Gold Coast, Australia

#221 of 1,067 vacation rentals in Gold Coast

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Review Score

Based on 293 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    10
    Fabulous apartment in stunning location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4 Stars) - A
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing! All fantastic!

    The apartment was spacious and well equipped with super comfortable beds. The location was absolutely perfect (on the beach is right!) and our apartment had stunning views right along the Gold Coast. Karen was an absolute gem and couldn’t have made our stay any more wonderful! We would recommend Dorcester on the Beach to anyone visiting Surfer’s Paradise.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    10
    I stayed with my 4 sisters. We enjoyed our stay and Karen was so very helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4 Stars) - A
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking around the property

    Location in the beach

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    8.0
    Excellent value for a 3 bedroom apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location for families

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2025

    9.0
    Great time spent with family - very relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 9 nights

    These comments are not dislikes but rathe just observations. Car space was a bit squeezy and one had to be very careful especially with using a rental car - not a major issue. Closeness to the beach has caused some corrosion issues - 1 balcony door was not able to be opened.

    View was great with whales passing by! Pool was great and fun with the family. BBQ worked well. Closeness to the beach was especially nice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2025

    10
    Vey comfortable and spacious apartment, convenient location,
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Right in the beach, we saw whales from our balcony

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    8.0
    Amazing location and great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property needs maintenance.

    Location, apartment layout and closeness to everything.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2025

    9.0
    Family holiday at the Dorchester
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately next door was a vacant block being readied for a new building. As such the front view to the beach reflected this with portable lights and make shift fencing. We were in apartment 2 (low down) it was visible but it could be ignored- if you were higher up it wouldn't affect your view. Apartment was clean and tidy although a little old and tired. I thought it was more a 4 star than 4.5 star accommodation. I would stay at the Dorchester again but not in that apartment. There was no decent coffee facilities (only instant) which these days in 4.5 star is baseline. Still there is a wonderful cafe at the Langham very close by. Garage is tricky to navigate but I don't think it is as bad as some of the reviews. If you can park, it's not hard. Unfortunately the garage door broke while we were there but Karen had it open and up pretty quickly.

    Excellent location, easy to find, close to everything we needed, walking distance to the mall, view out to the water was exceptional. Karen was welcoming and really helpful. Pool was really lovely and BBQ facilities great

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2025

    10
    Brilliant location phenomenal views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Penthouse 3 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The car park was a little tricky getting in but not too bad.

    The location - the views spectacular north south, east & west a view out of every window. We could watch the whales from our balcony. The unit itself was very well maintained & equipped. The host Karen was a delight & very helpful on providing us all with the information & tips on the local area.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2025

    10
    Loved it. I’ll be back! 🩵
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Car parking situation is tight, but I’m just being picky. Was an awesome stay.

    Karen - Manager. Beautiful human. So kind and helpful. Location is amazing and it was perfect place to recover after my half marathon.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    10
    Beach holiday perfection!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi didn’t work but not a major issue. I didn’t follow up with Karen because it was only a 3 night stay.

    Karen was exceptionally welcoming and accomodating. Beach front location was epic! Heated pool was a bonus in Winter! Hotel perfectly situated for the Hold Coast marathon but we will return again before then. Loved our family getaway T Dorchester.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4 Stars) - A
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room had an odour when we entered as if it was closed for a while. I could see it needed another round of light vaccumming.

    The location was extraordinary, quiet and peaceful. Though the nearest supermarket was a good 300-400m.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wow!! Beautiful, clean apartment with amazing ocean views, with a lovely pool area and walking distance to the beach. Karen was such a wonderful, friendly and helpful manager. We highly recommend Dorchester on the Beach.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great staycation for the whole family. Easily walking to Cavill. Clean. Comfortable. Home away from home. Karen was so friendly and only a phone call away. We would def come back!!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2025

    10
    Amazing location central to all amenities and restaurants. Excellent service and facilities
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4 Stars) - A
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Karen the manager welcomed us, was very obliging, answering our queries with ease and courtesy, providing directions and being helpful and professional in every way. Very impressive indeed! We will certainly return hopefully soon!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2025

    10
    Great place to take a break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4 Stars) - A
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wonderful accommodating hosts, perfectly stunning location and we are already planning our next family stay here. Do yourself a favour and have a break at Dorchester on the beach ⛱️

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful views of the beach, location was awesome not right in the heart so was nice and quiet. A close enough walk to everything. Excellent host very helpful...

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2025

    10
    Beautiful location, lovely staff and clean modern apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely beautiful location. Close to all the Surfers Paradise action but nice area to have small kids. Full view of coastline was amazing. Apartment was nice and spacious.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic location with beautiful views of the coast. Spacious apartment with lovely furniture and decor. Perfect for our group of 6 adults.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stunning views large rooms beautiful apartment

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    10
    The best location and affordable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can’t say there was anything I didn’t like enough to mention.

    The location was excellent, unfortunately big SUVs don’t fit in the underground parking. But there were cheap parks a block away. Karen’s customer service was outstanding and definitely goes above and beyond to make you comfortable. The view was outstanding and felt like you were almost on the beach when in the living area…it was so beautiful!!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2025

    9.0
    Dorchester Gold Coast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing that really affected our stay but it is an older building and a few parts of our apartment were in need of a tidy up. Karen did explain that the updating is ongoing and it is obvious that this is the case.

    The location of the property was excellent, a really good size with magnificent views from all rooms. The beds were very comfortable as was the large leather couch in the lounge. Kitchen was well equipped. The pool area was well maintained and generally quiet with plenty of sunbeds. Although we didn't use it the BBQ area looked well equipped and very clean with comfortable seating for you and a few friends. WiFi was good, both in the apartment and around the pool. Karen the owner/manager was charming and nothing but helpful.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    9.0
    Would stay there again it was very nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Underground car park is a bit difficult especially for big cars. But that is just the design of the building.

    Right on the beachfront, great views over Surfers Paradise . Air con in 2 of bedrooms were a problem but Karen’s husband came up to sort out. Otherwise nothing to complain about.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    10
    Amazing, will be staying there again when we go back to the Gold Coast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water pressure

    The view and location were amazing The size of the apartment was great for 3 couples

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View (4.5 Stars)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic service

    Stayed in March 2025

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