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Columbia Apartments on Rainbow Bay

190 Marine Parade | Rainbow Bay, Coolangatta, Queensland 4225, Australia (Formerly Columbia Beachfront Apartments)
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Columbia Apartments on Rainbow Bay
5.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
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Wellington, New Zealand
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
1
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My wife and I have stayed here on several occasions and can think of no reason why we would want to go anywhere else. It ticks all the boxes: the Staceys are the most excellent of hosts, prices here are competitive, rooms are all clean and large and have excellent views, directly across the road from the beach, handy to... More

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West Yorks
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

We visit Australia each year and have done for the last 11.We always vary our trip except that we always stay here for a few weeks .We love it here.Friendly,convenient, spotlessly clean high standard apartments.Home away from home,we never need for anything.No point repeating what others have said but in my view there are no negatives.

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columbiabeachfront, Manager at Columbia Apartments on Rainbow Bay, responded to this review
19 April 2012

Dear DavidTWestYorks Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We are very honored that you choose Columbia Apartments as your home base when travelling Australia. We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Regards Stacey Family (managers) More

honolulu
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

We have stayed at the Columbia Apartments two years in a row now and it is definitely our favorite place to stay on the Gold Coast. The Stacey family is an excellent management team for a beautiful building right across the street from one of the best surfspots in the world. The units have excellent layouts and are furnished nicely... More

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columbiabeachfront, Manager at Columbia Apartments on Rainbow Bay, responded to this review
19 April 2012

Dear Kurt L Thank you for your review. Snapper Rocks is a fantastic surf spot and we are blessed it is right across the road. Thank you for sharing your views and look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards Stacey Family More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Columbia is still as excellent as it always has been. Trace and I first started staying at Columbia in the late 80s, have not stayed anywhere else, we always keep coming back here. We try to come back with our family every year around Easter. What a great location, great views and the beach right at your door step. The... More

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columbiabeachfront, Manager at Columbia Apartments on Rainbow Bay, responded to this review
19 April 2012

Dear Spike1805 Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Wow, you must have some amazing photos over the years of Columbia Apartments and its surrounding area, showing all the changes over the years! We are pleased you choose to stay with us and look forward to looking after you again. Stacey Family More

Brisbane Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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The best kept secret on the Coast! Love this palace. The Stacey family are the onsite managers and are very helpful. The grounds and pool area are immaculate. The apartments are all individually owned and so decorating styles differ from Unit to Unit but there are NO bad Units. The Units in the middle have the lounge and both bedrooms... More

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columbiabeachfront, Manager at Columbia Apartments on Rainbow Bay, responded to this review
19 April 2012

Dear RowK Thank you for your very in depth review. Such great tips for others about our apartments and local businesses. Thank you for choosing Columbia Apartments as your holiday destination Stacey Family More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012 via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

Beach - at the doorstep, views to die for, heated pool for those rare days the beach is rained out and nothing was too much trouble. Can't talk highly enough about the service, they had books, movies, DVDs, games which we could borrow to keep the kids entertained, which was a nice change from those places that charge for every... More

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columbiabeachfront, Manager at Columbia Apartments on Rainbow Bay, responded to this review
18 March 2012

Dear Deb2727 Thank you for your review. Our book library started with one book and guests have swapped and shared to what is now a mini library. Our philosophy is that if the kids are happy, then the parents are happy, that is why we are happy to offer complimentary beach toys and kids boogie boards. Thank you Stacey Family More

Melbourne, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

had a very relaxing stay the staff where great supplied a high chair and every thing you need for the kids on the beach. The pool is really warm and every thing is so convienient, the appartment has absolutely every thing in it,we would highly recommend a holiday here! Ps if you have children i could recommend taking a scooter... More

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columbiabeachfront, Manager at Columbia Apartments on Rainbow Bay, responded to this review
17 March 2012

Dear Rachelle A Thank you for the great review. What a great tip about scooters & skateboards, the kids absolutely love scooting around the beach paths. They are easy to tuck away in the Apartment storage space provided. We also have communal storage space that you can keep bikes in for your next stay (they are easy to hire). Thank... More

Adelaide, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Recently stayed at Columbia as a couple and friend. 2-bedroom apartment was spacious and quite clean overall. Views were a definite plus! Furniture in the room was slightly dated but still in good condition. Locale was fantastic - walking distance from many local restaurants, cafes and the apartments are just opposite the beach. Staff were also very helpful.

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columbiabeachfront, Manager at Columbia Apartments on Rainbow Bay, responded to this review
12 October 2011

Dear Mcstev Thank you very much for posting your review. All our apartments are individually owned and decorated and there are many different styles to cater for many tastes! Feedback from our guests is absolutely crucial and we appreciate your thoughts Regards Stacey Family Managers More

Central Coast NSW Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

We have just returned from our week's stay in apartment 40 on the 13th floor of Columbia Apartments. The view from this apartment is absolutely amazing - blue sea and blue skies as far as the eye can see. The accommodation itself was wonderful, extremely clean, comfortable beds with good quality linen, comfortable furniture, well equipped kitchen and laundry with... More

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columbiabeachfront, Manager at Columbia Apartments on Rainbow Bay, responded to this review
14 October 2011

Dear wriliz Thank you for taking the time to post your very detailed review. We are very pleased to receive your feedback and truly happy we had some part in making your stay an enjoyable one. It really does make our job rewarding when we get feedback like yours. Columbia Apartments close proximity to the beach, shops, restaurants, cinemas, clubs... More

Brisbane, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011

Just stayed at the Columbia Beachfront Apartments for a week and loved it so much we rebooked for Chirstmas. Can't wait. Fantastic location for kids with the beach right across the road. Perfect for walks and coffees. Apartment was very clean and well maintained and had terricific views.

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columbiabeachfront, Manager at Columbia Apartments on Rainbow Bay, responded to this review
5 October 2011

Dear CarleeG Thank you for taking the time to post your review. Many first timers to Rainbow Bay are amazed at how beautiful our location is compared to other spots on the Gold Coast, that they also re-book their next holiday with us. Rainbow Bay Beach is perfect for families, being patrolled all year round (with great surf too). Thank... More

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190 Marine Parade | Rainbow Bay, Coolangatta, Queensland 4225, Australia (Formerly Columbia Beachfront Apartments)
Price range (per night):* 124 AUD - 313 AUD

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