Ten Steps to Beach
This is an interesting hotel to write about, as it has negatives and positives.
1. Its position literally is on the beach. We stay here for this reason alone. I love this hotel, its always exciting to return, as I love the beach.
2. Building is impressive and stylish with fantastic health club and facilities.
3. Close to restaurants and clubs. A bit far from Surfers if you want nightlife.
4. Rooms have all modern facilities but could do with uplift for a 5 star.
5. Service is very slow. I waited one hour for a sandwich whilst sitting by pool. The hotel was not crowded.
6. We missed our plane connection due to poor service by valet. Our car took 40 minutes to arrive from basement garage.
7. Hotel can be extremely crowded so hence one has to line up for breakfast which again takes forever.
8. Wanted to eat at restaurant at night but all restaurants full. They should give patrons first option before public.
9. Its expensive and there are better deals in surfers.
10. I love this hotel with all its faults only because I know I can get up in the morning and stroll casually across the sand for an early morning swim.
PROS: Excellent position to beach, shops, restaurants,clubs. Fabulous Health resort with tennis courts,indoor pool,ourdoor pool,sauna,spa, stream room and gym. Good restaurants, excellent bar area. Conference facilities.
CONS: Slow service, rooms need updating,crowded restaurants.A hike into Surfers.
What to do:
Sea World, Conrad Jupiter Casino, Bus to Coolangatta, Movie World, Wet N Wild World, Lunch at Southport Yacht Club.Drinks at Broadbeach Surf Club, shop Cavill Street Surfers Paradise.