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Talisman Apartments: Traveller Reviews

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67 Broadbeach Boulevard, Broadbeach, Queensland 4218, Australia
4.5 of 5 stars 63 reviews
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
  • Very clean(4)
  • Absolute beachfront(3)
  • Pacific Fair(3)
  • Staff were friendly(3)
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bricarooni
Auckland, New Zealand
Reviewer
4 reviews
8 helpful votes
“Love this place - will be back in October.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2010
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This is our second stay at the Talisman and it was equally as delightful the second time around. According to "the lady in the pool" - the Talisman building was the first high rise in Broadbeach built 30 years ago and caused a bit of an uproar in its time. Now it's very rare to see a site without a high rise building on it in Broadbeach.

Although Talisman is one of the older properties, the advantage is that it has prime spot - smack on the beach with superb views from every apartment regardless of the aspect. It also has the added benefit of being big. The living areas are huge, the kitchens are a decent size and the master bedroom comes with a dressing room/walk in wardrobe and en suite.

It's not super modern and if you're after the urban funky feel don't stay here - but you'd be missing out. If you can look past the 80s arches and the smokey mirror, you'll be wowed. We've stayed in the SE and the NE facing apartments now and honestly couldn't say which is better. NE you get all day sun - SE you get water views as far as the eye can see. The kitchens have more gadgets than my own kitchen at home (coffee bean grinder anyone?) Each apartment is individually owned so they vary but we've never been disappointed. We stayed in 36 this time on the 12th floor and had a brand new lounge suite and flat screen TV and DVD player (great for entertaining kids).

Location couldn't be better - walking distance to the supermarket and all important bottle store. If you're a keen walker it's a 10 -15 minute walk to Pacific Fair aka shopping mecca for us mall deprived kiwis.

The facility itself has a heated pool and large spa pool. BBQs that can be booked and tennis courts. Plus it's right next to several playgrounds so heaps for the kids to do. Free parking, washer & dryer in each apartment, and great value for money. And before I forget - someone has mentioned no wi-fi but I had no problem locating a wi-fi connection that you pay for and got high speed broadband on my laptop for the week we were there.

I wouldn't stay anywhere else - it makes holidays so easy. We love it and are already planning another trip there later this year.

  • Stayed April 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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gaylene60
Bendigo, Australia
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Best in Broadbeach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2010
1
person found this review helpful

This was our second time staying at the Talisman and I would'nt consider staying anywhere else on the Gold Coast.
We were on the 7th floor, Unit 22, facing the beach (NE). The units are spacious, very clean (serviced weekly) with everything you need for a perfect holiday. The beach is right across the road with access directly opposite apartments.
All the staff are very friendly and helpful with nothing a problem to them. We hired a car while we were there, but a supermarket, banks and restaurants are within a short walking distance. There is a pool and spa and undercover secure parking also.
Being in Broadbeach its a lot quieter than right in Surfers Paradise, which suited us fine.
What more can I say, but that I highly recommend the Talisman for families, couples and friends alike, at any time of the year.
We have already booked the same Unit for later this year and very much looking forward to going back.

  • Stayed September 2009, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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HobartRebecca
hobart
Reviewer
5 reviews
5 helpful votes
“WONDERFUL LOCATION- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2010
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My family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children) stayed in the 3 bedroom penthouse on level 25. (top floor)room # 75. it exceeded our expectations! views are fabulous, apartment is on two levels and is spacious and clean, everything you need and more! the facilties at talisman are wonderful, service great, pool and spa was very popular with kids, only a short walk to oasis shopping mall and the beach across the road, perfect location and priced well. highly recommended for families, will definately be back!... we had a fantastic holiday!

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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K_KNsw
NSW
1 review
1 helpful vote
“Fantastic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2010
1
person found this review helpful

The managers Wayne & Carolyn were amazing they helped us with whatever we enquired about. The location of the Talisman is just fantastic close to all amenities.. The apartment was very clean and the pool was great, highly recommend anyone from any where to stay there. We WILL be back Thanks

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Qld09
NSW
1 review
2 helpful votes
“WOULD NOT CHOOSE ANYWHERE ELSE NOW”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2009
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I stayed at the talisman with my brother and his friend (both 13) for 10 days. I contacted the Talisman around May to book; I then discovered later that these dates clashed with school commitments for both boys. I then contacted Talisman to ask whether we could change our booking which they were happy to do at the same price even though this became holiday period. We stayed in room 71 on the 23rd floor facing south east. This apartment was clean and had plenty of space. The furniture was a bit out of date but this did not concern us. Upon arrival we were greeted and everyday both myself and the boys were greeted even when they went out by themselves. Talisman Apartments is absolute beachfront with a 2 minute stroll across the road to the patrolled beaches and a 5 minute walk to Broadbeach mall which we underestimated. We begun only thinking it had a few stores (Woolworths incl) however we only went to Pacific Fair once choosing to go here instead! We went for the Theme parks and with public transport to all theme parks it was quite easy to go wherever we wanted whenever we wanted. Be careful the Theme Park express from Broadbeach to the parks has its last service about 11.30 am so make sure your there!!!!! Another thing make sure you book in advance to go to the Outback Spectacular as it cost $100 in taxis to get there and back! This however was our fault and lesson has been learnt!
The pool at the Talisman is gorgeous and we used it everyday, some days choosing to stay and relax in the spa and pool rather than going out. The area and the apartment were quite safe and this was important (being 21 and looking after 2 13yr old boys) with needing an electronic device to get into the pool and into the apartment after hours.
I would definitely stay here again and have already advised people to stay here, it is awesome and I hope to go back soon!

  • Stayed December 2009, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 67 Broadbeach Boulevard, Broadbeach, Queensland 4218, Australia

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