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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Charming
Languages Spoken
English
Location
127 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga, Gold Coast, Queensland 4225 Australia
La Costa Motel
637 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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We had a small economy room which was perfect for us. It was facing the road but we didn’t have any issues with noise and we’re both light sleeper’s.
It’s fairly central to everything and the shower has so much water pressure it was AMAZING.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:They are popular so book. The breakfasts looked great (they’re delivered to your room) but you...
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My wife and I booked this motel because we had an early flight at Gold Coast Airport. When we checked in, we were presented with a breakfast basket full of goodies. The motel room was good except that the wash basin (sink) was too small, so inevitably some water splashed out. The other disadvantage was that the office closed after 5 pm. However if you inform the motel in advance that you will be checking in after 5 pm, you will be given a number to get your room key from the key box.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Absolutely loved this place! Fantastic price and super clean rooms. Very generous breakfast included & mini bar items reasonably priced & stocked. We were well informed of our booking by the owners and nothing was too much trouble for them. You can actually walk to the airport from this place & the beach is at the end of the street ( nice touch with the beach towels & basket) I will definitely be recommending this place to all of our visitors to the Gold Coast
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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My stay at La Costa couldn’t have been any better! I was so generously met at the airport before being delivered to a little piece of retro paradise on the Gold Coast. The room was fitted out beautifully with lots of thoughtful touches and the free bike rental was an absolute highlight! Fabulous location, incredible accommodation and the most delightful team. Thank you 🙏
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Diane Cartmill, Owner at La Costa Motel
Responded 2 Dec 2023
Thankyou 480paulac, it was a pleasure to host you and so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Yes, the free bike rental is a must to discover our piece of paradise on the southern Gold Coast. Look forward to seeing you again, Diane
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La Costa is a beautifully restored beachside boutique motel a short walk (200m) from the beach. The rooms are a great size and have a well equipped small galley kitchenette making longer stays and nights in possible. The rooms are very comfortable and spotless, and very tastefully decorated in a beachside 60s theme. The owners Di and John provide personalised hospitality and have passionately restored and maintained the property. They are available on the property at a moment's notice and delight in providing recommendations for the local area. While staying on a babymoon recently my wife and I visited Mountview Alpaca Farm and ORielleys Vineyard in the Scenic Rim, we swam and hired paddleboards at Currumbin Boathouse, we walked and swam and did some local shopping. Local restaurant recommendations are Tupe Aloha, the Justin's Pizza, Mervin Roys (brekky) and the famous Earth and Sea Pizza. We wish we could have stayed longer. Whether you're after a stopover or a week or two at the beach, the La Costa is perfect. Thanks Di and John, we hope to see you again soon with our new little baby next time.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Diane1272014, Owner at La Costa Motel
Responded 5 Jan 2020
Dear danielhP7235EW, it was a pleasure to have you stay and thank you for your lovely review.I am so glad you got to enjoy our local area and so so glad you loved our local restaurants and cafes. I have a few others for you to try next visit. We look forward to welcoming you back with your new addition. Your new year will be fabulous. Regards Diane
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The light green, pink and cream exterior of this modernised classic motel perfectly reflects its calm, clean and friendly accommodation. Diane and John have listened to past visitors and added amenities to meet their needs. We benefited from a well stocked mini fridge, microwave, breakfast basket and beach towels. The location is within walking distance from the airport (though we happily accepted a lift back to the airport) and only one block from the beach. Diane was friendly and fun, providing us with things we’d forgotten, sun cream and adaptors, and offering local information and a bookmark. We were surprised to discover the delights of the area from the local coffee shop to Sunday afternoon music at the local surf club. Hope we’ll be able to return one day....good luck Diane and John.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Diane127_12, Owner at La Costa Motel
Responded 21 Apr 2020
Dear dlynne7, thankyou for your review and so glad you had the chance to experience the wonderful local cafes and surf clubs in Biinga and Kirra. WE are always getting tips from our guests so the mini bar has something for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you back. Take care, Diane
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A 20 hour visit left me feeling renewed, relaxed and keen to return. Cycled, swam, walked, ate and slept well.
The beach is riiight there, sparkling and so clean! Fish galore.
The room was airy, clean and fresh. Everything needed was supplied to a very high standard.
Manager Di is a good communicator: really relaxed and clear. The wifi worked.
I feel like I've travelled back to the Gold Coast of the sunny 60s.
The brochures hardly do it justice. All that was missing was a Holden FJ!
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Room Tip:Everything from juice to champagne is chilling in your room. There were affordable microwave...
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Response from Diane Cartmill, Owner at La Costa Motel
Responded 2 Dec 2023
Hi janesZ8279HP, thankyou for your lovely review. Relaxed is exactly how we want you to leave. Regards Diane
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Other reviews are spot on - great place for its location, room facilities (best and most useful mini-bar, including decent snacks that can act as dinner substitutes) and such friendly owners. I stayed 3 nights and found the access to key roads quick and easy and beachside walks a great way to relax. Surprisingly quiet given its location.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Room Tip:Rooms face different directions, so check if you want a sunny spot
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Wow what a fabulous little hotel! We loved our stay here, especially the free retro bikes to ride along the coast walkway. The way this hotel has been so classically restored is great, the colours, the history retained in the pictures. Also a complimentary breakfast & Exceptional customer service
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Wowee - lovely atmosphere about this place. The colours surrounding the building are just gorgeous. The owners were delightful and so very helpful. The vibes around the area scream out relax, lay back, and enjoy the friendliness of the locals - Yes, certainly recommend this Motel anytime.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip:Stayed in a ground floor apartment, enjoyed the 'free' brekky, bed very comfortable.
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Hi,
La Costa motel is situated near ocean coast. So, in the summer it is a nice place to stay for a week, but now in winter time water is too cold to swim in the ocean and it's raining often. It's better to go to Brisbane. It is a big and interesting city (bus stop to train to Brisbane is near La Costa motel, you can get to Brisbane easy from this place).
Hi Charlotte, Catch the train to Varsity Lakes Station and the 760 bus that will stop 50m from the motel.The 700 bus travels up and down the Gold Coast and leaves every 10 minutes. You can buy your daily travel cards ($10.00) at the motel if that helps (or a Go card at the train station). Hope that helps. Diane
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PRICE RANGE
AU$183 - AU$248 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandGold CoastBilinga
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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