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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Siobhan • couple • nz
9
Great location, Amazing host
Pros:

Super Central, Host was amazing.
Older building but our room was nice.

Cons:

Just minor things to make it a bit more comfortable 2 extra bed pillows and another blanket would be great.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Jones • family_with_children • au
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • it
10
Lovely apartments, location, and staff!
Pros:

Centrally located, great apartments and Belinda (the building manager) was so helpful and wonderful!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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olivier05000 • family_with_children • nc
8
Pros:

Très bien situé

Cons:

L'immeuble d'à côté est constitué d'appartement où il y a pas mal de jeunes qui partent fort le soir.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Rens • couple • nl
9
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • au
10
Close to beach and restaurants.
Pros:

Everything was satisfactory, the location was great and the new owner was so friendly.

Cons:

Personally, the bed/mattress was terrible and was too soft, but that's just me.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Zairrah • couple • au
10
A long weekend staycay and the location was perfect.
Pros:

Amazing stay!! Location was excellent, everything was walking distance!

Belinda was a fantastic host! Super friendly and helpful! We even left some things behind and she has gone out of her way to find and post them back to us.

Couldn’t recommend enough!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • au
8
Staff on site very good and as new people in charge they are working hard to upgrade to a good standard. Free trip to Q1
Pros:

The property needs some upgrading however the bed was just great property was clean staff excellent. Would definitely stay again.

Cons:

Room clean bed excellent however needs upgrading.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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ShanJung • couple • tw
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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leeann • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

The owner went above and beyond.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • au
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • au
8
No
Pros:

No

Cons:

No

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • de
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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FRANCO ANDRÉS • solo_traveller • cl
5
Pros:

Good location but the site needs a bit of improvement, still friendly staff and very quiet considering its location. Shower could use a good scrub to take out mold but price-quality its acceptable!

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Ken • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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zonghao • couple • cn
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Ella • couple • au
10
Great location and even greater hosts.
Pros:

Belinda was such a phenominal host who went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing stay.

She had recommendations for local resturants and activites we could do, and accomodated our random questions.

Great location in Surfers Paradise, so it made it incredibly easy to get around.

Thank you again Belinda, we really appreciate it! And thank you to Berryl :)

Cons:

Nothing! It was a perfect size for my partner and I.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Jess • couple • au
10
Great!
Pros:

Belinda was an amazing host - very personable! So good to see that she’s keen to renovate the complex and was actively seeking feedback.

The apartment itself is great and is in such a good location. Really close to the beach and also the tram line. Can’t complain at all as it had everything we needed and more (cutlery, stove, TV, washer/dryer etc). Will definitely book again when/if we’re back in GC!

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Brian Sydney • family_with_children • au
8
Comfortable apartment at perfect location at Surface Paradise
Pros:

Perfect quiet location but close to everything on Surface Paradise

Cons:

None

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee