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Surf Street Motel
Corner of Surf Street & 2283 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland 4218 Australia
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#4 of 5 motels in Mermaid Beach
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This vibrant café precinct borders the famous Hedges Avenue ‘Millionaire’s Row’ and is home to an array of boutique bars and restaurants. This area combines a family friendly beachy atmosphere, with an ultra-trendy vibe that is utilised by surfers, cyclists, holidaymakers and healthy lifestylers. At the southern end, the beachfront offers park, playground and barbecue facilities, ideal for young families and offers an enjoyable sealed walking track that connects to the picturesque lookout at North Burleigh Hill. Our motel is about giving customers value for money but not taking away from their experience. We provide clean and comfortable rooms with very friendly service. We pride ourselves on ensuring our customers have the best trip possible whilst staying with us at Surf Street.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Beach
Airport transportation
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Seating area
Iron
Kitchenette
Microwave
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
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Location
Corner of Surf Street & 2283 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland 4218 Australia
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Grade: 67 out of 100
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Gold Coast Airport
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Brisbane Intl Airport
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35 Restaurants
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2 Attractions
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Given that this is a drive up three star hotel we were very happy with the comfort, service and cleanliness. A good size room. A couple of older features that need an update, but a clean tidy and very comfortable couple of nights sleep. Air-conditioning (a little old unit) and a ceiling fan. This room was well located for our needs. A good basic room, that is everything you'd expect of an older drive up motel. Free parking. Clean. Comfortable. Close to Nobby Surf Club, close to restaurants and bottle shop.
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Basic and no frills but very clean and all the necessary things were there. Surprisingly quiet inside rooms given location on GC highway. Good value for money. It’s a place to sleep and then head out for whatever you came to the coast for , suited me perfectly. Friendly staff .
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I accidentally placed this review for the wrong motel - So here I go again. (BTW: The other motel, Surfers City, is rotten).
Moving on ... I stayed for about a week and found the on-site owners very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and pleasant although a bit small. Gold Coast bus-stop is right outside. As this motel is on the main hwy only a few km's from Surfers Paradise, traffic-noise is ever-present. However, the location and the friendliness of the owners made this an enjoyable stay. I also appreciated the free wifi.
Moving on ... I stayed for about a week and found the on-site owners very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and pleasant although a bit small. Gold Coast bus-stop is right outside. As this motel is on the main hwy only a few km's from Surfers Paradise, traffic-noise is ever-present. However, the location and the friendliness of the owners made this an enjoyable stay. I also appreciated the free wifi.
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Date of stay: November 2012Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 18 May 2017
Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate your valuable feedback here at Surf Street Motel.
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Very small motel with 8 rooms only. Very clean, comfortable and welcoming. 3 minute walk to beach and 5 minute drive to Nobbys Beach, and cafes, restaurants etc. Owner must have green fingers as garden, although small, is really attractive and well kept with a small garden setting and smoking area. Easy parking. Bed was exceptionally comfortable, microwave available along with coffee and tea makings. Large clean bathroom and extra blankets, hairdryer and small room heater. Very reasonable price for the area.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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*room was small
*tv was small for room and bad limited reception to free to air channels
*limited coffee making facilities
*bathroom very old and no lock on door
*shower screen glass cracked i was frighten it might shatter
*carpet was shabby
*furnishings were old and second hand
*I havent seen a orange and black tiled table since 1989 this motel has one wow!
*front door lock wise was questionable but hey I survived, i tried my best to barracade the door with loose furniture
*front windowwise the glass was cracked so i was scared to open the window
*the only window that was opened was the rear bathroom window
*friendly owner
*carpark smalll and hard to manuva a medium size car
*close to mermaid shops
*very close to public transportation
*beware of rain periods be prepared to get very wet
*noisey neighbouring guests one was coughing up a lung all night
*you get what you pay for, lesson donot leave booking accomdation to the last minute as you will end up in a place such as this one and you will pay a premium compared to other places this motel didn't take my fancy.you can do better for your wallet elsewhere
*tv was small for room and bad limited reception to free to air channels
*limited coffee making facilities
*bathroom very old and no lock on door
*shower screen glass cracked i was frighten it might shatter
*carpet was shabby
*furnishings were old and second hand
*I havent seen a orange and black tiled table since 1989 this motel has one wow!
*front door lock wise was questionable but hey I survived, i tried my best to barracade the door with loose furniture
*front windowwise the glass was cracked so i was scared to open the window
*the only window that was opened was the rear bathroom window
*friendly owner
*carpark smalll and hard to manuva a medium size car
*close to mermaid shops
*very close to public transportation
*beware of rain periods be prepared to get very wet
*noisey neighbouring guests one was coughing up a lung all night
*you get what you pay for, lesson donot leave booking accomdation to the last minute as you will end up in a place such as this one and you will pay a premium compared to other places this motel didn't take my fancy.you can do better for your wallet elsewhere
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Date of stay: April 2010Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from surfstreetmotel, Owner at Surf Street Motel
Responded 18 May 2017
Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate your valuable feedback here at Surf Street Motel.
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This hotel is really far from Surfers Paradise, Mermaid Beach itself has very little there, although a walk along the beach is beautiful. Bus stops are close to the hotel, but the bus itself is very slow being all stops. Further south, Tugun is quite nice and still has an all-you-can-eat Pizza Hut!
The rooms were quite small and didn't feel overly clean, although tolerable. One night I was woken up by yelling outside the motel rooms in the car park and it made the place feel like a sleazy love hotel. The door didn't seem overly strong either. There is a good hotel further up the road and a convenience store within walking distance. This hotel is very far from all the action in Surfers Paradise so if this is what you are after I would recommend you stay further north, as the bus commute is slow and expensive.
The rooms were quite small and didn't feel overly clean, although tolerable. One night I was woken up by yelling outside the motel rooms in the car park and it made the place feel like a sleazy love hotel. The door didn't seem overly strong either. There is a good hotel further up the road and a convenience store within walking distance. This hotel is very far from all the action in Surfers Paradise so if this is what you are after I would recommend you stay further north, as the bus commute is slow and expensive.
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Date of stay: September 2009Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 18 May 2017
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The room was average. Comfortable queen sized bed with clean sheets. The hotel looks and feels dated, the aircon was the old type (not split system) and was quite noisy. Although the motel is situated on the main highway, it was very quiet. It served our needs for an unplanned overnight stay on the Gold Coast. Walking distance to the beach and far enough away from the hub and noise of Surfers. The owners were friendly, helpful and kind.
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Date of stay: February 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 18 May 2017
Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate your valuable feedback here at Surf Street Motel.
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I stayed here for one night and it was a last minute booking at a busy time. There was a bit of traffic noise from the highway. The room was well laid out for a motel room and the bed was clean. However the room was old, worn and needed to be cleaned better. The basics had been done but there was years worth of dirt buildup on the bathroom sink pipes and in the hairdryer filter. The bathroom door and window didn't shut properly. The worst part was the old stained bath towels, with one of them looking like it had blood stains on it. I could have overlooked the other cleaning issues up until that problem. I wouldn't stay here again.
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Date of stay: October 2013Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from surfstreetmotel, Owner at Surf Street Motel
Responded 18 May 2017
Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate your valuable feedback here at Surf Street Motel. You will be pleased to hear, that we have all new towels.
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Me and my boyfriend got a room here after traveling for quite some time and it was fantastic. We were looking for a chill night away from the backpacker lifestyle and got just that. It was super easy to catch a bus (about 10 minutes tops) into the city and yet far enough outside of it to relax and unwind. Our accommodation for the night was only $70 which is cheaper than a backpackers private room, and has a beautiful setup with privacy and comfort. The next morning we were late to check out and treated with the utmost generosity and respect. I would definitely recommend staying here and will again when I return to Surfers Paradise after traveling.
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Date of stay: November 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â There are two beds in the room (one queen or king and the other a twin) so it is a great place...
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Response from surfstreetmotel, Owner at Surf Street Motel
Responded 18 May 2017
Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate your valuable feedback here at Surf Street Motel.
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This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
My trip to the Gold Coast was a flying family visit - the Surf Street Motel was ideal for our one night only accommodation requirements and was only a ten minute drive from our family's hotel.
Their facilities were like their service, basic yet loved - their kindness extended our departure when a new item of clothing was returned via post free of charge.
Many thanks...
Their facilities were like their service, basic yet loved - their kindness extended our departure when a new item of clothing was returned via post free of charge.
Many thanks...
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Date of stay: August 2011Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from surfstreetmotel, Owner at Surf Street Motel
Responded 18 May 2017
Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate your valuable feedback here at Surf Street Motel.
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This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
"There are two beds in the room (one queen or king and the other a twin) so it is a great place for couples or single travelers and cheaper than a double bed hostel room."Read full review
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Frequently Asked Questions about Surf Street Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Surf Street Motel?
Nearby attractions include Miami Marketta (0.9 km), Doodlebugs (1.1 km), and Gold Coast Organic Farmers Market (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Surf Street Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and airport transportation.
Which room amenities are available at Surf Street Motel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What are some restaurants close to Surf Street Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Little Truffle, Etsu Izakaya, and Foster's Bakery.
Does Surf Street Motel have airport transportation?
Yes, Surf Street Motel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are there any historical sites close to Surf Street Motel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Post Office Gallery (6.7 km).
Is Surf Street Motel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.