Tessa's on the Beach

Hotels
8.7 (1174 reviews)
281 Golden Four Drive , Gold Coast , au

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great beachfront location
Helpful staff
Clean rooms
Excellent amenities
Cons:
Some rooms are small
A bit expensive for what is offered
Noise from the airport

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Generally clean, with some guests noting excellent cleanliness but mixed reviews about room conditions.
Service
9.3
The staff were noted as helpful and exceptional in service.
Location
9.3
Multiple reviews praised the excellent beachfront location.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms were described as clean and comfortable but some found them small.
Amenities
8.8
Amenities like the happy hour and free bike usage were appreciated, but some facilities felt lacking.
Value for Money
8.3
Considered a bit expensive for what is offered, but some found it worthwhile for the location.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Only happy hour on Saturdays noted, and some expensive minibar options.
Overall Experience
9
Overall a positive experience with guests eager to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:43

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation by the Beach

Beachfront Paradise: Tessa's on the Beach offers a prime location just steps away from the beautiful Bilinga Beach, providing guests with stunning ocean views and easy access to the sand and surf.

Top-Notch Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of free bikes to explore the area, relax by the outdoor swimming pool, and unwind on the terrace while soaking up the sun. The hotel also offers free WiFi, room service, and a bar for guests to enjoy.

Comfort and Convenience: Each 5-star room is elegantly furnished with a seating area, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. Some rooms even feature a private balcony for guests to enjoy the sea breeze.

Experience luxury and relaxation at Tessa's on the Beach - book your stay now for an unforgettable beachfront getaway.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1174 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 9
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Joanne couple au
10
Pros:

Aircon, very clean, all items supplied. Room service

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
C
Chris couple gb
8
Decent facilities for a short stay
Pros:

Location to the beach is excellent. Shops and restaurants are a car/bus ride away (bus stop right outside). The location is noisy due to the proximity to the airport albeit that flights are fairly well spaced - early morning flights do wake you up.
Room was a good size and bed was comfortable.

Cons:

Shower could have been more powerful and easier to get a steady temperature for the water

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
C
Cam solo_traveller au
7
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
S
Sima couple au
10
It was a lovely stay with lots of walks on the beach
Pros:

Location,cleanliness, the bar and coffee

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Naomi couple au
8
The unit was lovely inside, the air-conditioning was cold which is excellent
Pros:

I didn't eat the breakfast

Cons:

The outdoor units looked pretty deshelled near our room 21

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Danielle couple au
9
Comfortable & convenient!
Pros:

My husband & I spent 3 nights at this delightful motel.
It was clean & bed comfortable. The shower was hot & powerful, loved it all!
We enjoyed the happy hour drinks and used the bikes every day!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
E
Erin solo_traveller au
7
The staff were lovely, the beach in nice and close. Returns etc army in walking distance.
Pros:

That it was on the beach.

Cons:

The checking in etc. so clunky and couldn’t accommodate late check in even though rooms are keyless access. I was scoping for regular work accomodation. It’s not flexible enough. Never ending texts about arrival and cleaning reviews etc. The place was clean. Loud near the road but I did appreciate the ear plugs provided.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
K
Kerry couple nz
10
Loved our stay here. Great wee spot. Very clean and staff were super helpful.
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
D
Drew family_with_children au
10
Pros:

Beautiful location with beach access and close to shops.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
C
craig wood solo_traveller au
10
Enjoyed the location and facilities,
Pros:

No breakfast,

Cons:

no early morning coffee :-)

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
L
Lester couple nz
8
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
M
M solo_traveller nz
10
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
T
Tessa couple au
8
Pros:

Right on the beach, close to the airport and lovely sized rooms.

Cons:

They tell you they charge $50 per hour for after hours check-ins the afternoon you are due to check in late. BUT they were able to accommodate this by me sending my details and ID documents via text to their front desk receptionist, who then checked us in prior to our arrival.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
J
Jacob extended_group au
10
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
L
Luke family_with_children au
10
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
J
Jacob extended_group au
10
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
V
Vanessa solo_traveller au
10
Will recommend to friends and would love to come back
Pros:

It was very clean, the magnesium pool was a nice surprise. The location being so close to the beach was terrific and the staff could t have been more helpful. Their communication was excellent!!

Cons:

The noise from the kids playing at the pool was a little loud after a long day on the road. Maybe. Double glazed windows would help with that. However it didn’t last long and really enjoyed my stay.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
F
Francis solo_traveller au
9
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Beverley solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Clean, spacious room with friendly staff. Close to Gold Coast airport

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
D
David couple au
10
2026-03-26 via Nuitee