Costa D'Ora Holiday Apartments

Hotels
9 (1239 reviews)
25 Markwell Avenue , Gold Coast , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Salt-water pool
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Clean and convenient
Cons:
Some upgrades needed
Construction noise
No lift for mobility issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.83
Some reviews mention the cleanliness of the apartment positively, but there were some mentions of updates needed.
Service
9.3
Many reviews highlight the excellent service provided by the hosts Gary and Helen, noting their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.34
Numerous reviews praised the great location, close to the beach and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.29
Some reviews indicate that the rooms could use a bit of refreshing or upgrading.
Amenities
8.82
Most reviews appreciated the amenities available, though some mentioned specific items needing improvements.
Value for Money
9.28
Several reviewers mentioned excellent value for money considering the location and services provided.
Food and Beverage
8.83
No specific comments on food; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.3
General sentiment from reviews indicates a highly positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:42

Property Description

Tropical Paradise Oasis

Nestled just 200 metres from Surfers Beach, Costa D'Ora invites you to experience a tropical getaway like no other.

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in the convenience of self-contained apartments with private balconies, a lush garden, refreshing swimming pool, and a charming outdoor dining area equipped with barbecue facilities.

Convenient Location & Services

Explore the vibrant Surfers Paradise with a short 10-minute walk to Cavill Avenue. Let our tour desk assist you in booking tickets to popular Gold Coast theme parks or arrange seamless airport transfers.

Embark on your dream vacation at Costa D'Ora and create unforgettable memories in the heart of Gold Coast.

Important information:

Please note that reception closes at 17:00 on Monday to Friday and 12:00 Noon on Saturdays & Sundays. If you expect to arrive after these times, please contact the property in advance to arrange key collection using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

If you do not contact the property in advance to arrange late check in, keys cannot be left for you and your booking will be canceled.

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.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
Airport code: OOL

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Adults stay for AUD 10 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1239 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.83
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 9.28
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Amigo • family_with_children • at
8
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal
Ideale Lage 150 Meter vom Strand entfernt. Ins Zentrum sind es zu Fuß
nur ein paar Minuten
Parkplatz war super Tiefgarage
Wir waren sehr zufrieden und kommen
Gerne wieder

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Manuela • solo_traveller • gb
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

Belinda was a super star. Very helpful staff, great apartment, has everything you could need.

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • au
10
Just relaxing, everything that we wanted and more
Pros:

We loved it all .. The host Belinda was absolutely beautiful, easy to deal with , happy to carry our bags up to our room , keep up the good work Belinda

Cons:

Well it was all amazing

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Tan Ying • couple • sg
9
A comfortable stay with a great host!
Pros:

The apartment was clean, spacious & comfortable. Good location, just minutes from the beach. The host Belinda was friendly & made us feel very welcome. She even brought us up to the Q1 SkyPoint Observation Deck as a complimentary service for guests!

Cons:

Beach towels would have been nice

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Ricky • solo_traveller • au
8
Super friendly staff, great location, nice size rooms.
Pros:

Super friendly staff, great location, nice size rooms.

Cons:

Pipe from bathroom can smell a little, just requires some fresh water put down them.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • au
7
Good accommodation with very friendly manager
Pros:

It's a great accommodation choice, if you you don't like staying in a high rise. The motel-style apartment was basic, but had everything I needed. The new manager was absolutely amazing and granted me an early check-in and checkout. The hotel was close to the tram stop and the beach, so I would definitely recommend it in terms of location. TV with Netflix access was a bonus.

Cons:

The mattress wasn't great and the sofa was very uncomfortable to sit on.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Ian • family_with_children • au
8
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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gwilym • family_with_children • au
10
Surprise package
Pros:

It was a really pleasant surprise. Apartment was cosy but had everything we needed. So central to everything. Didn't have to take the car out of the great underground carpark. Beach was a short walk and so many restaurants to choose from all within a stone's through. Easy walk to the tram which gave access to Pac fair. Also a short stroll to cavil arcade.

Cons:

Pool was on the small side but a lovely setting.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Jake • family_with_children • au
1
Cons:

Dirty sheets, pillow, creepy staff

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Lucie • family_with_children • au
9
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Max • couple • au
10
Pros:

We have had the best time staying at Costa D‘Ora Holiday Apartments for one week. The site is managed by Gary and Helen. Any time we had a question or wanted to enquire about something, they were there to help and to provide us with advice for our stay.

The apartment itself had everything we needed, was clean, felt cozy, had a spacious terrace and had AC.

The site is in a great location, just a one or two minute walk from the beach and the lightrail stop. Being located in Surfers Paradise, I wasn‘t sure what to expect in terms of how busy the surrounding area would be, but actually it turned out not to be an issue at all. This particular street is very quite and just close enough to Cavill Avenue etc. to reach within just a couple of minutes. There are also plenty of very good restaurants around.

On top of the already excellent hospitality, Gary invited us to the top of Q1 (Skypoint) and gave us our own little tour from above of Surfers Paradise and the Gold Coast, truly exceptional and so nice of him. Definitely one of the highlights of our stay.

Big recommendation & Thanks to Gary and Helen!

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten • family_with_children • nz
10
Pros:

A home away from home. Fantastic friendly hosts and lovely tropical landscaping made it a joy every time you come through the gates. Pool was a great depth and very peaceful. Very comfortable bed.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Juan Carlos • family_with_children • au
7
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

We were made to feel sp welcome and cared for, Gary was outstanding

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • couple • au
10
Definitely be back again, for longer.
Pros:

Very comfy and location is perfectly placed in the middle of everything.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Tina • family_with_children • au
7
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Jenifer • family_with_children • au
8
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Ada • family_with_children • au
8
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Larissa • family_with_children • au
7
Accommodation very handy to everything
Pros:

Close to everything

Cons:

Needed to have an actual quilt on the bed

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Kersty • family_with_children • au
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee