Bella Mare Coolangatta Beachside Apartments

Hotels
8.1 (768 reviews)
5 Hill Street, Coolangatta , Gold Coast , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Tour desk
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near beach
Spacious apartments with good amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in bathrooms
Some complaints about bed quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.4
Several reviews mentioned the apartment was dirty and bathrooms were mouldy.
Service
8.4
While some mentioned staff were almost invisible, overall, service was described as friendly.
Location
9.4
Many reviews highlighted the fantastic location close to the beach and amenities.
Room Quality
6.9
Some guests complained about poor bed quality and broken fittings.
Amenities
7.9
Reviews mentioned good facilities like pools and kitchens, but there were also concerns about condition.
Value for Money
8.4
Overall value was seen as good, especially for location and space.
Food and Beverage
8.4
No specific comments found, but kitchen facilities mentioned.
Overall Experience
8
Guests enjoyed their stay despite some issues, indicating a balanced overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:44

Property Description

Luxurious Beachside Apartments

Stunning Views and Relaxing Amenities
Enjoy breathtaking views of the harbour or tropical gardens from your private balcony at Bella Mare Beachside Apartments. Unwind in the saltwater pool, soak in the hot tub, or have a delightful BBQ in the outdoor seating area. Free wifi ensures you stay connected throughout your stay.

Fully Equipped Apartments
Experience convenience with laundry facilities, a full kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and microwave in every apartment. The air-conditioned units also feature a cozy living area with a flat-screen cable TV and DVD player for your entertainment.

Convenient Location and Exciting Activities
Located just minutes from Coolangatta Beach and close to Gold Coast Airport, Bella Mare is the perfect base for exploring the area. Whether you want to visit the wildlife sanctuary or enjoy thrilling theme parks, the tour desk is at your service.

Book your stay at Bella Mare Beachside Apartments for a memorable beach getaway!

Important information:

Please note: All credit cards (e.g. on Mastercard, Visa and) are applicable for 2.5% surcharge.
All Apartments located above ground level, are accessible only by stairs. Bella Mare is a three story complex.

Please note that construction work is taking place in the Rainbow Bay area, You may be affected by the noise.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for AUD 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 768 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.4
Service: 8.4
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 6.9
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8
M
Michael couple au
9
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
A
Anita extended_group au
9
Great value for money and location was perfect 🤩
Pros:

Loved the location with secure premises. Walking distance to clubs shops beach at your doorstep.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
L
Leslie extended_group au
10
Great for families
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Gate access when have multiple guests.
One card for entry.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
V
Vicki family_with_children nz
9
Bella Mare
Pros:

Fantastic location.

Cons:

No shampoo or conditioner, no facecloth.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
M
Mrs SMITH1 family_with_children au
7
Superb Location
Pros:

Fabulous location, patrolled beach and surf club straight across the road. A small walk to the esplanade of Coolangatta for eating, shopping and entertainment.

The villa was roomy and tastefully decorated.

Beds were comfortable.

Nice pool and bbq area with gas bbqs.

A nice complex with lots of potential. Units just need some updating/TLC/maintenance. I would stay there again as the location was superb.

Cons:

Our check in process was disappointing. We arrived early (around 12pm) after a 4hr drive and asked if our room was ready. We were told it was not yet ready as it was being cleaned and that it wouldn't be too much longer at which time we would receive a text message to advise it was ready. That was fine, early check ins aren't always possible. We went to get some groceries and have lunch.

We returned at 2pm (check in time as advertised in all communication from the venue) and were told yet again that the room was not ready and still being cleaned. Friends we were travelling with were also waiting on their room to be ready. Our room was finally ready around 2:30pm.

We proceeded to the room - be warned, if you're considering the split level villa and struggle with stairs, think again. Ground level is your friend.

The kitchen was stocked with random items for cooking/preparing food, and a broken coffee cup. A messy bottom draw full of odd bits and pieces.

Considering we were waiting over 2hrs for our room to be cleaned, we were disappointed to find dirty cushion covers, sand and dust on the dining chairs and fan blades caked in dust.

Gas bbqs were great but an outdoor sink would be handy to help with the cleaning process.

Units seem dated and in need of some TLC. Door stoppers falling off doors, faulty shower heads, toilet roll holders very loose and poorly fitted, screen doors not even on the rails in one unit.

Lots of small details that could be easily fixed.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
J
jay family_with_children au
8
Pros:

Lovely staff our apartment was great beautiful new bathrooms very comfortable beds we loved our time.at Bella Mare

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
L
Louise family_with_children au
7
Great place to stay. Quiet and peaceful. Very close to beach and short walks for food.
Pros:

Location to Beach
We were ground level so easy access
Pool was nice

Cons:

Stairs only.
Didn't have balcony as were ground floor.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
C
Catherine couple au
9
Very relaxing great location very friendly and accommodating staff
Pros:

The location to the beach and Greenmount Surf Club

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
B
Bill family_with_children au
8
Pros:

The location and cost were excellent. The apartment was a great size and there was plenty of parking.

Cons:

The apartment lacked some basics, like tissues and paper towel. The bins in the apartment hadn't been emptied when we arrived.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
V
Victoria extended_group au
2
Location great, pity the quality and cleanliness of the unit didn’t have the same wow factor
Pros:

The only plus for this property is the proximity to the beach

Cons:

The cleaniness and no prior warning that the room was on a busy street corner, would put photos of the mould and soap scum in the bathrooms up but they are gross 🤢

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
R
Roslyn couple au
5
Adequate- bathroom had mould
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noise from demolition project next door - balcony to main road

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

The comfy beds

Cons:

The noise from the development sites adjacent

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
D
Dafydd couple au
10
Perfect coastal stay
Pros:

Great location. Super comfortable and convenient

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
B
Belinda family_with_children au
9
Great location near beautiful beaches and restaurantsz
Pros:

Great location, ground floor unit that was spacious and clean. Easy access to restaurants and beach.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
J
Julie solo_traveller au
9
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
7
Great stay, pool 👌 apartment dusty and dated 7/10
Pros:

Very spacious apartment air conditioning perfect , everything you needed was in the apartment, but tbh didn’t stay to long in apartment, so much to do in coolangatta

Cons:

Property was dusty in bedrooms, and very dated , think it’s seen its best times tbh , ready for a upgrade especially bathrooms ,

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
S
sean family_with_children au
10
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
J
Jeremy family_with_children au
8
Family stay in January 2026
Pros:

Location handy to beach and shops. Our apartment 44 had been recently renovated which was nicer than previous appartments we have stay in at the complex. Pool lovely. Parking secure downstairs.

Cons:

No issues with the property. I’m still waiting to have the $200 holding amount returned back to my bank account and it’s now been a week. I’ve emailed administration and they said it’s sorted their end, but speaking to my bank they say it’s property end.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
H
Hatton family_with_children au
7
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Unit cleanliness was poor

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
A
Alexandra family_with_children au
8
Really great stay in a fabulous location!
Pros:

The location was really good close walking distance to both Coolangatta and Rainbow beaches.

Cons:

It was a little dated, and could do with some updating.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee