I spent a week at the apartment as a base for a few days work and a few days leisure. My apartment had NE aspect with ocean views and balcony. A great way to welcome the new day. It was well appointed, clean and tidy. The building is probably 50 metres from the beach and very close to the Gold Coast Convention Centre, Casino and many good restaurants. Be aware the NE facing apartment may get quite hot in summer as even in June (Winter) I found the room seemed to become rather stuffy by about mid-day. I thought the cost to hire the apartment was very good value. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would certainly stay again.

From the moment we left our 5 star hotel in Surfers and came own the coast to the Talisman we were impressed. Unlike the hotel we were greeted by the friendliest staff who let us drop our bags in the lobby and gave us our room 2 hours before we were supposed to check in due having to check out of the hotel. They simply couldnt do more for us. Having booked the apartments on the recommendation of my sister who is a local, we did it all online with Wayne, told him our wish list for the room and he gave us what we considered to be the best room in the block - No 72. Amazing views, quiet, clean, complmentary dishwasher powder and washing up liquid as well as a washing poweder for the machine to see us through until we could get to the shops which were all of 300m away - yet because of the position (right on the beach but set back from the main road through Broadbeach) it was was always quiet but such a great walk to the shops and loads of restaurants. The park to the side of the apatments had a market on the 1 and 3rd sundays of the month i think and it was great to wander round before heading for a coffee at the cafes and body body later in the morning. The swimming pool and jacuzzi were faultlessly clean and very warm and my sister and her family were allowed to join us - absolutely no problem visiting us and using the facilities which we thought was excellent. Overall, we won't be staying anywhere else when we visit from the UK again. Forget 5 star hotels and kids running up and down corridors, lifts whirling morning, noon and night and dressing up just to go and get a newspaper - you simply won't beat the Talisman if you wanta clean, spacious, low key holiday with high spec care and attention. Thank you for making our stay truely memorable and for all your help with buses and general local information. Simply can't praise you or thank you enough xx

stayed for one week with two teenage boys. South-east facing apartment on 21st floor. Excellent views. 5 minute walk to shops, restaurants. Beach straight across the road. Very spacious two bedroom unit. Great pool area used everyday. Would definitely stay there again in future.

My wife and I stayed at the Talisman for 3 nights and were a little surprised at the comments of previous reviewers. The Talisman is perfectly located at Broadbeach, directly opposite the beach but inside it is extremely outdated.
Positives:
1. Location is absolute beachfront and close to shops and restaurants. Great beach views.
2. Helpful staff.
3. Clean pool, BBQ area and full size tennis court.
4. Park and playground opposite for young kids.
4. Secure onsite parking.

Negatives:
1. Dated/odd smelling apartment – (#35 on 11th Floor) – very old, uncomfortable lounge, hessian/matted floor covering in bedroom (very harsh on the feet), old/tired bathroom with poor lighting, no exhaust fan. (No hair drier provided).
Windows need a good clean.

2. Hotel hall ways very out dated and in need of a face lift.
3. Reception area only open in the mornings on weekends.
4. Small pool area with limited seating.

Recommendation:
1. Ideal property for the 40 plus age group and young families.
2. Definitely not for couples looking for a nice hotel with a modern feel.