Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast: Three, Five, or Seven-Night Queensland Escape for Two People at Golden Gate Resort

The Hotel: Golden Gate Resort

Golden Gate Resort is located smack bang in the middle of all the action on Surfers Paradise Boulevard. Guests can meander across the road to the beach for some sun, surf, and sand or explore the array of shops and restaurants that line the strip. Those willing not to leave the resort can cool off with a dip in the heated outdoor swimming pool or work up a sweat with a match on the tennis court.

Guests are invited to unwind in a one-bedroom apartment which features contemporary decor and comes complete with a fully-equipped kitchen and spacious lounge area. The private balcony boasts hinterland and partial ocean views. Come lunchtime, Groupies can stock up on some local produce to cook up a storm using the kitchen or barbecue facilities.

Room Details

One-Bedroom Apartment

• Standard occupancy: Two people
• Maximum occupancy: Four people
• Adding occupants above standard: $40 per night
• This apartment features a balcony, fully-equipped kitchen, and laundry facilities

The Area: Surfers Paradise

A glittering stretch of golden beaches fringed by soaring skyscrapers, the Gold Coast is a vibrant holiday destination where buzzing bars and nightclubs sit alongside glitzy boutiques and a thrilling multitude of action-packed theme parks. Just north of the centre of the action, Surfers Paradise, lies Labrador – a relaxed suburb with soaring views across the Broadwater and back to the glittering Gold Coast skyline.

Head straight to Surfers Paradise beach, where folks can take a surfing lesson, embark on a soft-sand run or just have a good old-fashioned splash in the blue waters. Walk up to the Esplanade, where food can be found in every form under the sun and trendy boutiques offer up clothing, gifts and homewares at a range of price points or move through to Elkhorn Avenue for designer stores including Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Prada. Try the foot of Chevron Renaissance or the DFS store on Orchid Avenue for fashion chains, or wander the leafy beachside boulevards for a relaxed high street shopping experience.

Outside Labrador, whole days can be spent at any number of famous Gold Coast theme parks like Dreamworld, Wet ‘n’ Wild, Warner Bros Movie World and even Tropical Fruit World. Slightly further afield is the “green behind the gold” Hinterland, which can be explored on a day trip to Tamborine Mountain or Currumbin Valley. By night, put dancing shoes on and hit the myriad bars, pubs and clubs within close reach.

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