Cnr Hanlan St and Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, 4217, AustraliaView hotel details
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8.6/10
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Location9.1
Amenities8.2
Service8.5
Cleanliness8.5
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Baichoufei1981
Superior 2 Double Beds with Hinterland View
Stayed in Aug 2026
Couple
77 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 3, 2026
The hotel's location is excellent. There's a large supermarket next door and a light rail station right outside. You can easily take public transportation to Sea World or Movie World, so there's no need for a taxi.
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Superior Room With Ocean View
Stayed in Aug 2026
Couple
1 reviews
4.5/10
Posted on Sep 22, 2026
Here’s a firm, concise version:
Extremely disappointing stay, from reception through to the room and washroom. The property’s condition and overall experience were far below expectations—not even at the standard of a basic motel. Such a poor experience is particularly disappointing given the beautiful location and the reputation of the brand. This property seriously undermines the brand name and needs significant improvement.
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Executive Spa Room
Stayed in Sep 2026
Family
2 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 4, 2026
The room was clean, the sea view room had a great view, and the room was spacious.
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Executive Spa Room
Stayed in Jul 2026
Couple
1 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 25, 2026
The switched-on attentive, friendly staff members make Surfers Paradise Novotel a truly exceptional destination hotel invigorated by their special caring attitude , and encouraged by warm Coral Sea vibes crashing close by. Even indulgent comfy dream inspired bedding in all rooms ; mattress pillows ultra soft linen providing complete relaxation and beneficial instant sleep can’t compare to the hotels life choices . Because! Hey, I’m not here visiting Australia’s tourist mecca to rest relax crash out or doze ; I’m here to party , enjoy celebrating my special birthday , excitedly with friends, in fine form, luckily with much help from my new dear Novotel mates
6/9
Hongshaodachandou
Superior Family Room
Stayed in Jul 2026
Family
17 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 9, 2026
Honestly, this is the most satisfying hotel experience I've had in all my years of traveling. The balcony truly overlooks the ocean! Even if you don't go out all day, just sitting on the balcony, daydreaming while gazing at the Gold Coast, is something I'd happily do. The sea breeze makes for such a pleasant mood. Seriously, this hotel has significantly enhanced my impression of the Gold Coast. I was reluctant to leave.
First, let's talk about the hotel's location. It's a mere three to four-minute walk from the tram station, and on the first floor downstairs is a Woolworths supermarket – super convenient! Another three to four-minute walk brings you to Surfers Paradise Beach, surrounded by numerous restaurants. You couldn't ask for a more convenient spot.
The room we booked was also fantastic. It was a family room with two separate bedrooms: one with a king-size bed and the other with two double beds. The balcony faces the sea, perfect for quietly enjoying the ocean view. The hotel breakfast was also abundant and varied daily, which we really appreciated. I'll definitely book this hotel again on my next visit to the Gold Coast.
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Anonymous User
Superior Room With Ocean View
Stayed in Jul 2026
Couple
297 reviews
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Aug 18, 2026
A decent, established 4-star hotel. It boasts an excellent location, right in the heart of the Gold Coast, very close to the beach and public transport. This makes it convenient for dining, shopping, and visiting attractions. The rooms are quite spacious, clean, and tidy, though the ocean view rooms don't directly face the beach and have some obstructions. The breakfast spread is quite generous. The only downside is that the facilities are a bit old. Overall, it's still a good value-for-money option in this area.
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Superior 2 Double Beds with Hinterland View
Stayed in Jun 2026
Family
1 reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Aug 3, 2026
Located right in the heart of Surfers Paradise, the hotel is super convenient for dining and getting around. Guest parking is $27 per day. The staff clean the rooms very quickly and efficiently. The only downside is that some of the hotel facilities feel a bit dated, but it doesn’t really affect the overall experience.
Guest User
Deluxe Room With Ocean View
Stayed in Jun 2026
Family
1 reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Jul 26, 2026
Ocean View room
Amazing sunrises at 6.25am morning,and love the location and customer services🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Guest User
Executive Spa Room
Stayed in Jun 2026
Solo traveler
1 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 25, 2026
Beautiful view and convent location. Room was very clean and well presented. The spa bath was so relaxing.
Guest User
Superior 2 Double Beds with Hinterland View
Stayed in Jun 2026
Couple
12 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 21, 2026
Extremely satisfied with this trip! The front desk service was excellent, and the hotel's location is super convenient. My Gold Coast trip was truly enjoyable. I'll definitely choose this hotel again next time I visit Gold Coast.
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Superior Room With Ocean View
Stayed in Jun 2026
Solo traveler
11 reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Jul 23, 2026
It’s nice hotel with good location, I had an ocean view room which is renovated, very comfortable ! House keeping also did good job every day ! Recommend for everyone
Anonymous User
Superior 2 Double Beds with Hinterland View
Stayed in May 2026
Traveling with friends
5 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 21, 2026
The room is clean with great city view, location is excellent , service is good too. We enjoyed our stay.
Sherwin Chan
Superior Family Room
Stayed in May 2026
Family
10 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 7, 2026
Great property and superb location. High floor rooms have a scenic view of the beach.
Only 1 thing is that the shower water flow is really slow but probably due to higher floor issue. Otherwise, it’s a lovely property to be in.
Response from Property: Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our property, superb location, and the scenic views from our high-floor rooms overlooking the beach.We appreciate your feedback regarding the shower water flow. This will be shared with our maintenance team for review to ensure we continue improving our guest experience.We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon. Love the photos :)Best regards,L Barnett - Guest Experience Manager
Bastientai
Deluxe 2 Double Beds with Ocean View
Stayed in May 2026
Traveling with friends
6 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 13, 2026
Good sea view with good price, just easily heard of the sounds of closing doors of other rooms.
Response from Property: Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience with us. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the sea view and found the stay to be good value. We are sorry to hear you were able to hear noise from neighbouring rooms, particularly doors closing, and appreciate you highlighting this. Your comments have been shared with the relevant team for review. We hope to welcome you back again in the future.Kind regards,L Barnett - Guest Experience Manager