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.

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

One of my favorite days of the whole trip was our long car trip up into the mountains to come to…read moreO'Reilly's. This is a private business that's a welcome center, restaurant/cafe, and lodge with cabin style rooms to stay and enjoy the birds. Everything here is bird-centric and you'll see tons so if you love them, this is a must-stop. We only came for the day and started with a visit to the cafe for burgers and drinks. Even in the dining areas the birds will come up to you. The gift shop is large with lots of souvenirs. The highlight is buying a tray of bird seed, where you'll be immediately inundated with parrots and other birds fighting over the seeds. It's amazing to see them so close up. They have an airplane that tells the story of a crash on the mountain decades ago. They have restrooms as well. From the center, there is a forest walk that's worth it to get closer to nature. At the end there is a botanical garden you can explore, and a tree top walk with bridges pretty high up. On one especially tall tree, there are ladders that go into the canopy to get amazing views of the valley and far off mountains. It's worth the climb! If you're in the area, this is a must visit special place. You can either spend the day, or stay a night or two if you want to experience natural Australia.

This place is amazing! In the middle of a world heritage site and national park is this fantastic…read moreresort with all of the amenities. Delicious food, 5star service, hiking trails, beautiful day with a pool overlooking the valley, shopping, a cafe, and nature walks and talks. What an incredible experience to get to stay here.

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!

I just came back from a lovely first family getaway (it's been two years in the making!). Excuse…read morethe long review. We decided to visit Peppers Salt Resort and Spa at Kingscliff after hearing rave reviews and they weren't wrong! It was a great place to visit with the kids - they had a ball. I have a 2 year old and an 8 month old. It is probably aimed at families visiting with older kids (e.g. 7+) but we still loved it. They have two fantastic pool areas - a Tropical pool, which gets sun most of the day and has a spa area and the vast Lagoon pool, which includes sand, plunge pools and also a spa. It features deck chairs in the sand area, where cocktails can be ordered from the bar and brought over to you. We purchased a package with two rooms and a bath spa. It overlooked the Tropical pool. I believe all rooms feature at least a pool view. When we opened our front door, it had a foyer area with another two main doors behind it, so it could be split...if you were visiting with friends. One side of the resort is a Quiet area, so if you were looking at visiting for a bit of peace and quiet, you can do that too. Our package also included a buffet breakfast daily. What I really enjoyed about this, was the fact that everything was freshly made...including the eggs - no powered egg here. They also offer in-house movies for free, which means you can watch most of the recent rentals for free! This was great for when the kids were in bed. We had to visit the GP for a sudden rash that developed with my daughter while there (turned out to be a sunscreen allergy) and the reception staff were great. They rang around and found someone who could fit us in and then told us where to go. Everything is in walking distance for your convenience. This includes, the beach (not flagged though), a pub which has a great playground for kids, restaurants, a gelato shop, hair salon, bottle shop and IGA for your shopping needs. In comparison to the previous reviewer, we actually found the restaurants relatively priced but the prices of ordering room service or visiting in-house spa, quite pricey. We were also disappointed by the dessert menu available, so we didn't order in. Negatives to our stay: - Bad internal communication. I had run up weeks in advance to be assured they had a cot for our room. I was reassured there was one but when I arrived, they had the notes but they hadn't been passed onto room keeping, so they had to bring up a cot. Similarly, they one of us listed for breakfast, instead of 4. - Really poor signage. The signage in the place was really disappointing. I'd expect more. You had to navigate for yourself out of the lift, just to find the reception. Similarly, you had to guess where the Tropical pool was located and if the Season restaurant was where you were meant to have breakfast. I didn't even try to find the gym! - Noise can carry and we unfortunately had a group who wanted to party above our place one night while our young kids were trying to sleep. I know this can't really be helped by the resort. - We had swimmers fall over the balcony, which of course was once again our fault but normally you could go get them yourself from where they fell. In this case, we had to ring reception and trouble the guests that were staying below just to retrieve them because they fell into their 'private' but not so private plunge pool area. Positives: - Facilities, including individual room facilities - Capsule coffee machine in room (but only first two capsules were free) - Didn't have to bring own cot, had highchairs - Walking distance to everything - In-room movies - The staff really do go out of their way for you

I got married here a couple months back and it was amazing!!…read more The wedding coordinator, Jolene, was extraordinary. Nothing was ever too much trouble, she went above and beyond to ensure that our day was perfect, and the staff were all fantastic! The area was beautiful, the resort was fantastic and definitely could not have found a better place to get married!

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.

Our room is beautiful. Everything is high end. Staff are…read moreamazing. We ordered dinner in our room on Sunday night and it was delicious. Breakfast basket delivered to our room in the morning was excellent. Needed some fruit but that's being super picky. This is a fabulous retreat, super quiet and a great way to spend a couple of days.

Staying in the Sky Lodges was an amazing experience. As is the many bush walking tracks. Where…read morepossible would suggest packing all your own food and drink to take advantage of the cooking facilities. Would strongly recommend avoiding the lodge restaurant and tea house as the view is the main attraction over the food quality and price. Comment from another visitor 'a long way from international standards if you are trying to attract tourist'. Easy opportunity to improve before the Commonwealth Games.