had the most amazing time here. the tour guide Tony was wonderful, knowledgeable, and educated us…read moreon the works. Being in the cave was the neatest thing. highly recommend stopping here!

Very neat little location. Save the glow worms! We stopped in here for an afternoon lunch after…read moretaking a ride up the mountain with Bums on Seats tours. Lunch was excellent, the views were amazing, and then we got to go into a dark cave to see worms light up their butts on rocks. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Would visit here again just for the food, but then of course go look at some worm butts light up.

This was basically one of those pubs where the really bad service was at the door. Yep, that's…read moreright, this is another one of those pubs that has a rather hot headed bouncer, and even though I actually got inside, I was sort of shaking my head as because this is certainly not one of those places that you would need such a bouncer. Well, okay, maybe it does happen to be because it is Coolangatta, but honestly, this pub, yeah, it really isn't that great at all. Anyway, there were certainly much better pubs in the area, and much better, and friendlier, bouncers as well.

Certainly an inn/hostel, rather than a hotel in a more formal sense, Coolangatta Sands isn't bad,…read morebut is a bit pricey for what you get. Rooms are a bed only, with only a few communal toilet/shower combos for the whole place. The crowd I ran into were mostly pleasant backpackers from around the world. My bed was clean, with a comfortable IKEA mattress, and the room was clean enough, about average by hostel standards, and a bit less good if judging as a Motel. The air conditioning was broken in my room, and the light dim, but everything else was in good condition, and the communal kitchen was kept clean. Downstairs is a lively bar and sports tab that seems like one of the choice spots in town for a Saturday night. In all, Sands was a decent spot to spend a night.

Welcoming staff! Open beautiful lobby and pool area. Hotel didn't provide room service which was…read morea huge missing feature for our event guests however there were numerous restaurants within a short walk including beautiful Buffett breakfast which was included in our room accommodations each morning.

Your experience of this resort style accommodation will largely rely on which room type your manage…read moreto afford. I stayed in an ocean view room this time around and it was quite pleasant compared to the meager entry level rooms. The ocean, but not the beach, was in view from the generous balcony. So too was the pool area. This may not be to everyone's taste, but I didn't mind. The buffet breakfast was adequate, but had some problems; the rising sun is an inevitable problem that surely surely must surely must have a solution, and the noise levels can get quite boisterous when the children get excited. It's also worth noting that breakfast comes with filtered coffee. It broke my spirit a little. The place is clean and tidy though. And it's directly beside shops, cafes, restaurants, and the like.

It's four stars because this is the Gold Coast and if you're able to come here it's a blessing…read more Sure, the hotel might be a bit dated and the walls are super thin. The room has cosmetic issues everywhere but the resort itself is beautiful. Lots of walking required though as not too many elevators. The staff are nice and try to accommodate and this is definitely more affordable if you avoid the holiday season. Ocean is right out front with lifeguards!

Absolutely beautiful resort! A strong 4.5 stars…read more Walking distance to Sea World there is almost no reason to leave the resort. With a direct private entrance to the beach and walking distance across the bridge to amazing shopping and restaurants you don't even need a car. If you really need to get out, I suggest taking a taxi rather than forking out all the cash for a rental. The rooms are beautiful by far the best bath tub and shower and this is the only hotel I've been to where the elevators have a luxe leather bench to sit and rest your weary feet for all of 2 floors. Yes, I made it a point to sit down every time.... At first I was kind of bummed there was only 1 hotel dinning restaurant which is a buffet in addition to the Oasis pool bar but just across the bridge and within a 2 minute walk there are a ton of restaurants on the water. Therefore I decided it wouldn't kill me to get out of the hotel- bad feeling gone! The pool has a swim up bar, the only thing I do wish is that there was an outdoor spa. This would have been nice in GC's winter of 68-70 degrees/ 18-20C :) I can't wait to come back and stay here again!

Ahh, a half-decent beachside pub. Well, I say half decent because while it was nice it wasn't one…read moreof the best that I have been to. Mind you, I'm probably in the minority considering that this place certainly does seem to be pretty popular, but I guess it's location just a short walk from the beach (across a part) does help. Actually, the thing that I did like about this pub was that they do have some rather nice beers on tap, so I'll certainly give it that.

A full blown music venue with big name performers, bar, gaming room, steak house, and liquor store…read moreall in one complex. You really won't need to venture anywhere else!

I literally cannot think of a better bang for buck in Gold Coast. Great value and even greater…read morelocation! Yes the hotel is a bit worn down but it's by no means uncomfortable. It's definitely more a 3.5-4 star than the 4.5 claimed but it's still extremely comfortable. Parking is next door, $15 a night which is quite reasonable. Though the parking was a bit dirty. If you drive an EV, I can safely tell you no you can't charge in that car park.

My partner and I visited Mantra on View for two nights, and stayed in the High Ocean View King room…read moreon the buildings 19th floor. We decided to stay in this hotel, due to its close proximity to Cavill Avenue. We found the hotel room and bathroom to be very modern, the bed was comfortable to sleep on, the room had a small fridge (not stocked) and a TV with a few Foxtel channels. The bathroom was stocked with clean towels and the usual soaps / shampoos. We ordered from room service a couple of times, and never had to wait too long for the food. We also had the buffet breakfast at the buildings Deja View restaurant, with all of the food tasting pretty nice. We enjoyed using the buildings outdoor pool and spa, and there was also a small gym and tennis court available for use. The beach and all of the shops on Cavill Avenue are all within walking distance, and there is a tram station near the front of the hotel. Parking at the hotel costs $8 per day. All of the staff were pleasant to deal with, and were kind enough to provide me with a refund for an ordered box office movie, which I was unable to watch due to poor hearing / a lack of subtitles. I would definitely consider staying with Mantra on View again, and would have no issues recommending the hotel to anyone else.

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.

This is a nice little lively spot and huge venue. Plenty of tables for large groups. Indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating. No table service but that makes this a bit more of a casual environment. I tried the pork belly which had a wonderful presentation. The oysters were delish (both natural and Kilpatrick) and live music. We ended up eating there for lunch and dinner in one day (long drinking day!) This restaurant is fit for large groups, families, friends, and dates.

The beer garden at this pub is a nice spot for a casual lunch or dinner. The food is pub style and…read morevery good - we enjoyed our juicy wagyu burger and pork, beef, lamb lasagne. Our meals were well prepared, well priced and came out fairly quickly considering how busy and popular this place is.