I had to stay on or near Broadbeach on the Gold Coast for a meeting over a weekend in school holidays - all the hotel rooms right on the coast were either booked up, or twice as expensive as this resort. Holiday apartments were only available for 5 or 7 day lets.
But I had a car, and what a difference a few miles makes. By going inland a few minutes drive, I got a far far better deal. The room was a lot cheaper, large, well appointed, no problems (unlike lots of facilities right on the coast where Tripadvisor reivewers had flagged problems). Nice and quiet at night, good facilities, no problems at all. Unlike some people, I didnt find the decor dated - in my room it was new and fresh-looking. My internet was free (400 MB/day limit). Some others have commented on the size of the balconies. My balcony stretched the width of the room, and was 5ft deep - fine for sitting outside with a drink, but not enough for a whole family with children to live outside if they were renting it for a holiday week. Restaurant buffet was of a reasonable standard. I'd certainly highly recommend it for a business trip, and for a couple (with a car) as a base for seeing the Gold Coast.
- Radisson Gold Coast
- Radisson Hotel Carrara
- Radisson Carrara
- Carrara Radisson
