Tessa's on the Beach

Hotels
8.7 (1147 reviews)
281 Golden Four Drive , Gold Coast , au

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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 1147 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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Stern • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • extended_group • au
8
A fantastic beachfront location with comfortable, modern rooms and a relaxed coastal atmosphere.
Pros:

The location is fantastic — right on the beach with a beautiful boardwalk that stretches for kilometres in both directions, making it perfect for long walks and enjoying the coastline. Unfortunately, the weather during my stay was quite awful, so I didn’t get the chance to fully enjoy all the facilities the property offers.

Parking was convenient and easy, which is always a bonus. The rooms appear very new and are nicely decorated. I stayed in a beachfront room which was lovely, with a comfortable lounge area that made it easy to sit back and enjoy the view.

Overall, a great location and a well-presented property for the area.

Cons:

The pool area overlooks the car park, so the outlook isn’t particularly appealing and feels quite open. It may have seemed worse during my stay because of the bad weather.

Also worth noting that if the weather is poor, there isn’t covered access between the rooms and the main reception/bar area, so you will get wet walking back and forth.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • au
9
Cute and Beachy
Pros:

A cool little place right on the beach. Nice little bar at reception with a happy hour. Loved the ocean view room.

Cons:

The room was cute, but on the smallish side.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Jorja • couple • au
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Preya • solo_traveller • au
8
Peaceful and calm.
Pros:

Good location and close to the beach.

Cons:

No accessibility for wheel chair access.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Kolar • couple • au
8
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • family_with_children • au
8
Easy to access and wonderful location next to beach.
Pros:

Beautiful location on the beach and close to Kirra plus airport. Obviously there was plane noise but appreciated the complimentary earplugs.

Cons:

The plane noise but that comes with the location.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Anderson • couple • au
10
Overnight getaway
Pros:

The vibe of the place.
The friendly staff.
The price and quality of cocktails at happy hour.

Cons:

The highway noise during cocktail hour.
Sound barrier?

Lack of cutting board, knives, forks and spoons in the room.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • au
9
Pros:

Location and staff were wonderful

Cons:

Slightly musty smell in room when door closed

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • au
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Pardey • couple • au
10
Lovely stay exceptional staff close to airport.
Pros:

Pool and proximity to airport

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Joel • couple • au
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Mick • couple • au
9
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

It was very clean, modern and nicely decorated. The location was in a quiet spot right next to beach. Staff were very helpful

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Cassandra • couple • au
10
Relaxing
Pros:

Fabulous

Cons:

Right on beach

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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GUILIANNA • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • au
6
The best location. But needs some work and a good clean.
Pros:

Can’t beat the location.

Cons:

The reality is different to the marketing. Window that didn’t lock, no screens so couldn’t leave the door open for a breeze, fridge was not on when we arrived so our cold drinks got warm pretty quickly, leaking air con inside the motel room.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Christy • couple • us
10
One of the cutest places I’ve ever stayed.
Pros:

The property was adorable, the staff was very friendly and helpful, and the location to the beach was perfect.

Cons:

There were no nearby restaurants.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Alana • couple • au
10
Pros:

Staff friendliness and service was amazing

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Marcelle • couple • au
9
Good spot. Near airport. On beach- for walk and swim. Lovely room
Pros:

Great location on the beach. Very tasteful and pleasant decor with relaxed feel.

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee