BEACHCOMBER INTERNATIONAL RESORT, Gold Coast

Beachcomber International Resort is a 3-star family-friendly resort located at 123 Griffith Street in the quiet southern suburb of Coolangatta, a 3-minute walk from Coolangatta Beach and 5 km from Gold Coast Airport. The resort features a 13-level building with free private parking, including disabled parking near the ground-floor entrance. All guest rooms are air-conditioned and include private bathrooms, balconies, free toiletries, tea and coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs; apartments also offer full kitchens and washing machines and dryers. The property also provides a games room, half tennis court with equipment hire, and table tennis and bicycles for guest use. A guest review mentions the rooms are large and well-equipped, though the building is older and some decor may feel a bit dated. The on-site restaurant, Cooly Breeze, serves Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner, and the resort also has a fitness centre. Leisure facilities include two outdoor swimming pools-one on the rooftop-a hot tub, and sun loungers. The location provides easy walking access to shops, restaurants, a cinema, a ten-pin bowling alley, and a time zone entertainment area, as well as the Twin Towns RSL Club. Beachcomber International Resort also offers a business centre and high-speed internet access for guests needing to work.

The location is fantastic, with easy access to the beach, shops, and restaurants without needing a car.

Rooms are large and well-equipped, with full kitchens and washing machines and dryers in apartments.

Free facilities include tennis/pickleball courts, swimming pools, table tennis, and bicycles for guest use.

The rooftop pool and spa offer great views of the surrounding area.

Staff, particularly a team member named Sharon, are friendly and go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome.