Top Hotels in Southport
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Discover the best hotels in Southport, Gold Coast, Queensland including Meriton Suites Southport, Mantra Southport Sharks, Woodroffe Hotel, Earls Court Motel and Apartments, Southport Dandar, Aqualine Apartments, Sky Broadwater Apartments, Arrival Lodge, Homely Inn Queen St, Palmerston Tower Apartments.
Restaurants in Southport
1. Meriton Suites Southport
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3890 reviews
Meriton Suites Southport is the tallest building in the area, overlooking the pristine surf beaches and tranquil waterways as well as the beautiful hinterland and surrounds. Recognised as the central business district of the Gold Coast, yet only moments away from action packed theme parks and relaxing beaches, this is the ideal location for families, business travellers and holiday makers alike. Discovering the glistening coastline of the Gold Coast will be easy with our location only moments away from the region’s G:Link Light Rail. Surrounding the area are also boutique shopping complexes, and nearly 3 kilometres of parks and walkways along the shoreline. With an outdoor podium pool and sun deck, sophisticated and luxury resort style suites, and the warm service known to Meriton Suites, you will find ultimate comfort in our perfect holiday suite accommodation in Southport. Meriton Suites Southport is also the 2017, 2018 and 2019 QHA Awards for Excellence Winner for Best Suite/Apartment Accommodation in Queensland.
Very good facility
Reviewed By gcgaza24 hour service, Large building with stunning views, especially on the higher floors. Supermarket underneath building is an added bonus. Free wi fi and chrome cast. We had an extended stay of over 4 weeks. Housekeeping was once a week for us, however we did not mind as the washing facilities and cooking were very good. The Gold Coast has 3 Meritons, This one is the cheapest due to the locale of Southport, however quality of facilities is on par with the others, which we have stayed at. If you are +21 day stays, then you can enquire direct with estays.Meriton for much better rate. Light rail service is right outside building. Walking, park etc for kids and families is about 5mins walk away, and you are right on the water. Only one down side for me is the $20 per night parking which you are hit with when you pay, It is quite hefty for the G Coast, so be careful when comparing sites. If it was not for this, I would give it a 10 for value,
2. Mantra Southport Sharks
Overall Ratings
4 based on 402 reviews
An innovative and stylish hotel, Mantra at Sharks offers premium Gold Coast accommodation in the heart of Southport. Surrounded by a myriad of dining and entertainment choices, guests will discover everything they need within the complex including a multi-purpose events centre, two restaurants, a cafe, bars, along with an extensive fitness centre offering the latest in gym equipment and a range of classes. When it comes to hotel facilities guests have access to 24 hour reception, free WiFi and complementary parking – perfect if you’re arriving by car or wish to hire one. Guests who are looking for a special experience should head to the hotel’s superb Aviary Rooftop Bar. Important information: Please be advised our gym will be closed until further notice, for all other facilities and outlet operational times please see reception for details. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding during this time. Important information: In accordance with recent Government directives in response to slowing the spread of COVID-19, Hotel facilities may experience temporary closures or changes to operating times and/or services provided. Please contact our reception for further details. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding during this time.
A number of errors occurred with our booking - see below:
Reviewed By jamerichardIncorrect room location - requested ground floor as close to reception as possible. If this unavailable either floors 1 or 2 adjacent to the lifts - we were allocated room 427! Incorrect bed configuration - requested twin kings - we were given single king It became apparent that room 427 was double booked due to the many key issues we experienced! In addition to the key issues, at around 6pm on Tuesday 31 May the door to 427 was opened and the person entered until they realised it was already occupied and promptly retreated hence a call to us from reception and how we had to explain the on-going issues with the keys! When we finally gained access to the room we noticed some sweets accompanied a card which said "welcome back the the Mantra, Jackie" Talk about "Faulty Towers"!
3. Woodroffe Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 128 reviews
Located in the heart of the Gold Coast CBD, Woodroffe Hotel features a stylish array of accommodation, contemporary facilities and personalised service. Just minutes from the light rail, shopping centres, China Town, the Broadwater Parklands, cafes and restaurants, the Woodroffe is the perfect place for business or leisure.
Ok for a short stay
Reviewed By Stephen VWe (3 adults) stayed here for one night recently. Initial impressions on arriving were that the hotel is nice, clean and modern. Check-in was quick and easy. Unfortunately there is not enough off street parking available so we had to park on the street. So be warned, book your parking in advance. We booked a room for 3 adults and it is fair to say that the room was tiny. With the extra single bed taking up valuable floor space there wasn't much room left for anything else. There is NO storage in the room, no closet, no wardrobe at all. The only place to hang clothes is on a metal rail attached to the wall. The bathroom is super small and the water pressure in the shower is terrible, also the water temperature constantly fluctuated between hot and cold. The beds were comfortable, however in this colder weather there were no extra blankets or bed coverings in the room. Also, the aircon was locked on cooling. It was impossible to change to heating! Tea and coffee facilities were standard. Wifi was acceptable. The T.V. is good but small. We paid extra to have breakfast onsite and it was worth the money. Would we stay here again? Probably not. While the hotel is new, clean and modern, the bad outweighs the good for us. Tips if you want to stay here: Maximum of 2 people per room. Pre-book your parking. If you are staying during colder months bring extra blankets and/or hot water bottle.
4. Earls Court Motel and Apartments
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Earls Court Motel and Apartments offers a range of affordable motel room accommodation and self-contained 1 and 2-bedroom apartment accommodation, centrally located in the heart of Southport on the Gold Coast. The accommodation on offer at Earls Court is popular for overnight accommodation, medical accommodation, holiday accommodation, group accommodation and short term rentals. Earls Court consists of 2 buildings. The front motel building features 23 motel rooms, guest reception, guest laundry and an open atrium area, complete with undercover parking which is free for guests. The apartment building consists of 15 one and two-bedroom apartments and also provides free undercover parking for guests. The Queen Street Q:link tram station is a short 150 metre walk from Earls Court, providing easy access to Griffith University Hospital, Gold Coast Private Hospital, Griffith University and Australia Fair Shopping Centre, and further on to Helensvale Train Station in the north and Main Beach, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach in the south. Earls Court also provides Gold Coast accommodation close to the Southport Medical Precint, TAFE College, Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport Private Hospital, Spendelove Private Hospital and St Hilda's School. A public bus stop is also located outside the front door of the motel.
Don't Stay Here!
Reviewed By davidmK4938ZNI arrived late on a Friday night. Just dropping off to sleep when other guests arrived back and proceeded to make an unholy racket. Not much sleep that night - arrived back Saturday arvo to find the party in full swing - yelling, swearing, banging and loud music continuously but nothing done by management. I left and found alternative accommodation - came back Sunday to return the key and to ask for a refund for the last night which I thought was only fair. The manager said I have to apply through Expedia which I duly did and was refused again. At no time was there any apology or empathy from the manager - they had my money and that was as far as it went. Worst ever accommodation experience and at no stage was my room made up either.
5. Southport Dandar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Southport-Dandar offers 2 styles of accommodation, 1/ Private entrance funky modern beach theme self-contained studio apartments (2) with fully equipped kitchen, ensuite bathroom, patio with gas BBQ 2/ Private rooms (3) with Guest only shared kitchen, bathroom and lounge Plus large all-weather covered deck and BBQ All rooms have new Queen latex mattress, new linen, desk/work area, ceiling fan, AirCon (H/C), windows to garden. Pets only in Studio and pre-Approval required, Fees apply. Conveniently and centrally situated in a pleasant treed safe suburb section of Southport, just 3 Kms to surf beach, Seaworld, Australia Fair Shopping, Griffith university/Hospital, Pindara and healthcare precincts with easy access via public transport, Taxi or car. Buses, train and tram provide access to all the Gold Coast has to offer, whether connections to Brisbane Airport BNE, Coolangatta OOL, Broadbeach Convention Centre, Casino, Turf Club, M1 Freeway, Theme Parks or hinterland excursions such as Mt Tambourine. Quick and easy. Unrestricted street parking, nice park across the road, 20 minute walk to Southport CBD. Catch the “G” tram heading to Broadbeach with a vast array of things to do and see, from dining to suit all tastes and budgets to top shopping at Pacific Fair, weekend craft markets to the lights and entertainment at the casino.
NOT the place to stay in Southport. You would be booking a bedroom in a house with shared facilities.
Reviewed By Macca MI stay in Motels & Pubs a few times a year & this is the first bad review in some years. I arrived at Southport-Dandar early just to drop my bags & it was then that I found out I had booked a bedroom in a house & not a motel or the usual type of accommodation. I was shown to a bedroom by Jason (who, it appears lives at the premises) & I asked if there was a key for the room. Jason said "No", so I kept my bags with me & left to do the couple of tasks I needed to do. On my return I was allowed to park my motorcycle on the driveway beside Jason's vehicle. When I carried my bags into the house there was a strong smell of faeces as if the toilet had not been flushed. I wanted a shower & the toilet used but not the reason for the smell. I knocked on Jason's door and asked him to find the reason for the smell & he said "Dad will do it in the morning". I went to my room. There was not a TV in my room or the lounger room, so I checked my email then I went to bed. Some time later I woke to find the bedroom door being opened, when I asked "Who is there" the door closed & I got up to lock the door. As soon as I woke on Wednesday morning I left the house more than 2 hours earlier than I needed to leave. I WOULD NOT STAY AT THIS PROPERTY AGAIN, even if I was paid me to stay. The Shower, Toilet & Vanity are shared - with Jason. & another's staying at this property. I did advise the online booking website on Wednesday morning & I have not heard from them since.
6. Aqualine Apartments
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 268 reviews
Aqualine Apartments are perfectly located for guests to access all of the wonders the Gold Coast has to offer. Directly opposite the stunning Broadwater and close to restaurants, beaches, shopping centers and the renowned Gold Coast theme parks. If you want convenience and beautifully appointed accommodation at an affordable rate then you can't go past Aqualine Apartments.
Never ever book Aqualine Apartments
Reviewed By J4307NHsamfThird class service and specially management is very very poor. Forgot the name of that manager but he is the one who handles bookings and refunds, never received our 4k, trip got cancelled because if covid restrictions + flight got cancelled, called him, never got proper answer, said we've prepared everything so if you wanna come here or not up to you.
7. Sky Broadwater Apartments
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
The brand-new Sky Broadwater is a luxurious apartment hotel in the perfect location, overlooking Broadwater Parklands and close to shops, restaurants, local attractions and the Gold Coast theme parks.Sky Broadwater features one, two and three-bedroom apartment-style holiday accommodation. Apartments are spacious and luxuriously appointed, each boasting magnificent ocean and/or hinterland views.
Superb apartments make it more difficult to leave
Reviewed By DonnaFM1970This was my second short stay and it once again exceeded all expectations. Just a stunning property with the most helpful and accommodating staff. Great location and facilities for all holidaymakers, from families to the most discerning travellers. I cannot recommend it highly enough, and can’t wait to return.
8. Arrival Lodge
Overall Ratings
3 based on 79 reviews
The rooms are newly refurnished with Beds, Wardrobe, Desk, Chair, Bedside Cabinets, Lamps. There are fridges in every room. Large fully equipped communal stainless steel kitchen. 2 TV Lounges, 2 communal Balconies. Laundry, There are Bathrooms, Showers and toilets on every floor. On site live in Manager on the premises. DVD players and DVD Films available for hire. 2 minute walk to the Light Rail Station, 5 minute walk to the Beach and Broadwater Parkland, where there is a full range of facilities, Olympic Swimming Pool , kiddies rock pool, kiddies playground rides, Safety netted beach pool with slides, barbeques, cafe, fish and chip bar, outside cinema and a stage for performers and events. Five minutes walk to the Australia Fair Shopping Mall and bus centre, restaurants, bars and Town Centre.
extremely unhygienic & unhelpful
Reviewed By HappinesswillprovaleThis place is very dirty. There was 2 male cleaners who for obvious reasons never cleaned. The pool is unsafe for adults let aloan kids...... I asked for a broom and a mop to clean the room I was in. (6 bed dorm) and was told there is a broom outside I proceed to grab a (industrial style broom) and was told to just sweep it would be fine. There isn't a dustpan or mop & bucket....... No cleaning at all has been done in 7 days..... There is an abanded house next door full of homeless drug addicts... I've been here for 7days. FULL OF LAZY WORKERS WHO DO AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE. DUE TO CORONAVIRUS 19 You would think that people wouldn't be put in 6 beds dorms that are extremely small. THERE HAVING 6 PEOPLE in 4 bedroom dormitory. The kitchen is only available via booking an appointment with an allocated time frame to cook. The kitchen opens 11:00am till 01:00pm closes and reopens at 06:00 pm till 9:30pm Over lunch you get 1 hour allocated time (if available & per booked) Only 2 bookings available over lunch Also only 1 hour and 45 minutes allocated for cooking dinner... This place needs new management... I'm surprised there's not more reviews stateing the truth about this filthy place Well I don't recommend that anyone stay here unless there's a chance in the way it's ran.
9. Homely Inn Queen St
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Amazing Manager
Reviewed By lyndonk32Recently we stayed 8 nights at Homely Inn with Bill and his wife as managers onsite. Bill and his wife are beautiful kind people who accommodate their visitors with genuine care and I really thank them for the enjoyment of our visit to Southport. Thank you for being lovely genuine and kind ?
10. Palmerston Tower Apartments
Overall Ratings
3 based on 47 reviews
Featuring spectacular panoramic Broadwater views and directly opposite amazing parklands, fishing jetty and boat ramp. The rooms are fully self contained and within a 5 minute walk to Australia Fair and many shops and restaurants. Guests have access to a heated swimming pool, spa, tennis, basketball court and bbq facilities.
Terrible Service
Reviewed By 305rumihWe booked a two room unit through Booking.Com, but we didn’t get service as Palmerston said that Booking.com cancelled our booking even though the site said the booking is still active. After some stressful negotiations they offered me an alternative one bed room unit which wouldn’t serve our purpose to stay for four of us. I was stuck in the situation which I didn’t have no where to go with three kids for three hours until finally I found an accomodation we were happy to stay. I’m not sure that which of them, Palmerston or Booking.com mixed up my booking but the lady at the new hotel told me that this has happened often with Palmerston. On top of this experience I was charged full amount of the accomodation fee which I didn’t cancel and am still fighting just to get full refund. The worst service I have ever experienced.
