The holiday park is in such a convenient location, making it perfect for families. It's only a 10…read moreminute drive to Aldi, Coles, and Woolworths, and just 10 minutes to Point Danger and the beautiful beaches. It is close to the Gold Coast airport which means airplanes will be taking off and landing everyday, but we love planes so we enjoyed watching them! The waterpark and pool were a huge highlight -- the kids had an absolute blast! Mum was a bit scared of waterslides but then found one she enjoyed, then we couldn't get her to leave! Dad tried going down one of the waterslides and the water stopped in the middle, he had to drag himself down the rest of the way! It took us a long to time to figure out that there is a button to activate the water! We also loved the Friday movie nights by the pool, which created such a fun family atmosphere. We cooked in the cabin some delicious Mexican food which we ate during the movie - everyone was jealous because it smelt delicious-!! Also, make sure to bring your popcorn as the Mini Mart in the reception doesn't sell any. Dessert and food trucks visit often, which was a lovely treat. The ice cream is delicious! The Sea Salt Caramel and Macadamia is definitely a recommendation! There are so many activities available, including kayaking, go-karting, and stand-up paddle boarding for only $10 per hour. Kayaking in the lake was amazing, especially after we saw the stingray swimming underneath us! Don't worry nothing dangerous. If you go Go - karting, make sure you are high on carbohydrates because you will need a lot of leg power for the two person kart. After we finished, our legs immediately turned to jelly. But it was definitely worth it!! The kids enjoyed the jumping pillow, playground, and outdoor play zone with games like ping pong, mini golf, giant chess, and sport courts for soccer, basketball, or cricket. Equipment can be hired easily from reception, and there's even a pickleball court. The Sprinkles Bakehouse and Playground were fun since the kids had supervised cooking and craft sessions in the bakehouse. The camp kitchen and BBQ area were great for family meals, and fishing in the lake was another enjoyable option. Another fun thing was that we were visited by Australian Water Dragons each morning. Apparently they were playing hide and seek because they were hiding then chasing each other. At the end of the day, they were always waiting for us to give them something to eat. One small suggestion would be to add cushions to the outdoor, reclining chairs in the cabin, as they were very uncomfortable. Dad loves reading outside with his coffee, but after 30 minutes of sitting in that chair, he almost broke his coccyx. Overall, this place is fantastic for families, and we can't wait to come back. Highly recommended!! The Faithful Travellers are ready for their next adventure and for their next review!

This place seems to sit in well with what I have come to expect from Southport, and that is not…read moremuch. Even though the place is named after the famous Hollywood director Cecil B DeMills, there is nothing about this place that suggests that it sticks to that theme. In fact there is no theme in this place other than the fact that it is a pub, and a pretty stock standard pub at that. Sure, it has a restaurant and a sports bar as well as a pokies room hidden away behind a wall of frosted glass, but that is pretty much about it. Also I have to say that the staff really didn't seem to be all that enthusiastic in their job, which sort of put me off the place even more. Okay they weren't rude, but they didn't come across all that friendly either.

The meals are outstanding and cheap $10 specials with chips and salad . Cheap beers to would…read moredefinitely be coming back before I leave on my 2 week holidays at surfers paradise

Belle Maison is one of only a few salmon coloured apartment blocks in Gold Coast. It thus stands…read moreout for the wrong reason, looks older and dated. Look beyond that and you'll be pleasantly surprised. Our apartment was very large, clean and welcoming. It's perfect for 4 or 5 people and if the internal configuration was better (and it could be) it could easily house 6-8. It has great views and a large balcony and all the amenities one requires including a full kitchen, pantry with some odds, a full laundry, two bathrooms and a car park. It has great security and you generally require your key/pass to get anywhere including to your floor, to the carpark, gym, games room and even the outside areas which include the pool, bbq's, tennis court etc. There were some minor maintenance issues but all apartments would be different and some may be better than others. I refer to things like a dirty old kettle, a warped frying pan, a broken power switch, a damaged remote control etc. Overall it's quite, secure, spacious and a lovely place to stay.

Clean, modern and amazing views. Stayed in a 2 and 3 bedroom apartment and couldn't fault anything…read more Only a few minutes walk to very good cafes and restaurants in Broadbeach. Better in person then the photos on their website. Spectacular!

As far as retreats go, this one was a lovely get away for us!…read more It's nestled in the mountains and trees, overlooking a lily pond. We had visitors of the possum variety as well as wallaby's and bush turkeys! The lady looking after this place was just lovely and there was a morning delivery of breakfast items - which was totally non-intrusive! It's a pitty that I got a furball (toncillitis) while up here though, spent the weekend in bed. However there's also a spa that overlooks the forest as well in the cabin which was lovely. There is no "kitchen" so to speak of. There's an area where there's a fridge, kettle and kitchen items. However there's no sink or stove. There's a BBQ outside that you can cook on and there's also a sink outside that was used to clean your dirty dishes as well. This is the only reason that I didn't give it 5 stars.

Surfers Paradise stay This is an older style apartment…read morecomplex in a terrific Surfers Paradise location just one block from the beach and one block from the Northcliffe light rail stop. We stayed in a one-bedroom apartment with a spacious bedroom, good bathroom, fully-equipped kitchen and living/dining area that had been renovated to a high standard. The pool is sparkling and the gardens are beautifully maintained with lush green lawns. We stayed for 6 nights and went to the beach and pool most mornings, so we really appreciated the laundry facilities in our apartment. There is secure underground parking in the complex. During our stay, we checked out the penthouse which was gorgeous - 3 bedrooms (2 ensuite) and 3 bathrooms spread over 2 levels with stunning views. Carolyn is a lovely host - super welcoming, friendly and helpful. This is highly recommended for a Surfers Paradise stay.

Got a chance to stay here on my last surf trip to Coolangatta. At the time, I was given an…read moreexcellent rate for a studio room by receiving a discount for being one of the over 2100 victims involved in a then-recent accommodation company's bankruptcy on the Gold Coast. The Mantra and Breakfree properties were kind enough to offer a discount on bookings, as many people had to wind up rebooking accommodations as a result of this incident. This was much appreciated! As I arrived at the property at around 11:30 a.m., my studio room was not yet ready. The reception staff was very kind and allowed me to store my luggage until check-in. I could tell right off that this property stays very busy, which is never a bad sign. It was great to be able to explore the area until later on in the afternoon. The Mantra is in a perfect location right on the Marine Parade, centrally located to just about everything. Not to mention some of the best surf breaks in the world! Everything in the studio room, which turned out to be room 208, was in excellent working condition with no excessive wear. I did have some trouble with the wireless internet connection after I had prepaid for three days, but I cannot fault the Mantra for this, as the internet company is separate. Turns out I was able to get a partial refund with no problems. It seems like it took the hot water about two seconds longer to get hot in comparison to some of the other properties I had stayed at on this holiday, but it wasn't a big concern. Some of the amenities in the room included a powerful air conditioning/heating unit, fully-stocked kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, utensils, and just about everything one would need for a holiday. Ample closet space, queen size bed, a medium-sized balcony overlooking the courtyard (unfortunately all of the one bedroom ocean view apartments stayed constantly booked up until my arrival, but I did try!), a small ceiling-mounted television set, and a bathroom with a washer and dryer. The swimming pool, spa and barbecue areas were very modern and well-maintained. I'd definitely stay at the Mantra Coolangatta Beach again. My only regret was not being able to find a vacant ocean view unit, but I'll definitely be back. Great staff, good waves, and an overall fun area.

Wonderful place with excellent, friendly managers. Pool and hot tub are quite nice with grills by…read morethe pool. Great location across the street from the beach.