Ipanema Holiday Resort

Hotels
7.9 (623 reviews)
2865 Gold Coast Highway , Gold Coast , au

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Helpful staff
Comfortable stay
Great pool area
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Service check-in problems
Outdated room decor

Categories

Cleanliness
6.68
Multiple reviews mentioned cleanliness issues including dirty floors and insufficient cleaning in rooms.
Service
8.65
The staff were kind and helpful, though communication issues were reported during check-in.
Location
8.69
Great location close to tram line and beach, highly appreciated by guests.
Room Quality
7.64
Rooms were generally comfortable, but some guests reported that they were outdated and needed better cleaning.
Amenities
7.67
Amenities were good but there were some complaints about not having pool towels and insufficient cleaning supplies.
Value for Money
8.13
Most guests felt they received decent value, though some mentioned issues with service affecting value perception.
Food and Beverage
7.68
No direct feedback was received regarding food quality.
Overall Experience
8.05
While there were several issues, the location and staff were highlighted positively.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:53

Property Description

Sustainable Aparthotel in Surfers Paradise

Luxurious Amenities
Enjoy a fitness center, hot tub, outdoor swimming pool, sauna, and more. Relax in style at Ipanema Holiday Resort.

Comfortable Accommodations
Air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and scenic views from balconies or patios. Your perfect home away from home.

Convenient Location
Close to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise Beach, and other attractions. Explore the best of Gold Coast with ease.

Book your stay at Ipanema Holiday Resort now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Payments made by credit card may attract a 1.5% credit card surcharge.

Only stays of 8 nights or more will receive a mid stay service. Additional amenities and linen can be purchased .This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: OOL

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 623 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.68
Service: 8.65
Location: 8.69
Room Quality: 7.64
Amenities: 7.67
Value for Money: 8.13
Food and Beverage: 7.68
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Christina solo_traveller au
7
Great location, but disappointed.
Pros:

The view, location and proximity to the tram

Cons:

Our allotted parking spot was already taken. We were directed 3 times to get to a vacant parking spot, and told that we may have to move again.
The ONE bbq was not working. We were told that it needed a part and wouldn't arrive until after we had vacated.
The cook top was on a 5 minute timer, making cooking a meal very difficult
Nowhere to sit inside other than the bed
Nowhere to put our cases. We stored them on the balcony
My husband cut his lip on a broken rim of a wine glass. Should not have been there
Very small for a resort apartment
Re initial entry into our apartment 602B, couldn't understand why the door labelled '602' did not say 602A and 602B. We were not to know that 602B was behind door 602. I would suggest that 602A and B be displayed on the door 602.
It took 3 phones calls to get finally get access to our room.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Graham couple nz
5
Overall reasonable happy
Pros:

Unit was tired
Kitchen and bathroom needs to be updated

Cons:

Kitchen and bathroom

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
T
Teresa solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Great stay! The hotel was clean, modern, and very comfortable. We enjoyed the lovely view from the balcony, and the free parking was a big bonus. The location is excellent—close to the CBD with easy access to the light rail, making it simple to get around. We would happily stay here again and would recommend it to others.

Cons:

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2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Dave couple au
9
Our second year here, loved the view and was high up
Pros:

This was our second time here in two years, last year we had our 44th Wedding Anniversary there and this year we were there for our 45th Wedding anniversary, great view out of the windows, a short walk to the beach, and about a 10 minute walk to surfers paradise

Cons:

I wont say it was something i didn't like, we had a big TV that we couldn't watch, so for a couple of days we watched the laptop, bought an HDMI lead plugged it in and was able to watch YouTube and Netflix from the laptop to the TV

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Shane solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

It was cheap & decent location

Cons:

Can’t think of anything that I didn’t like

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Asia couple au
10
Wonderful spot! Great location, clean, comfortable
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Gloria solo_traveller au
1
Cons:

We paid the bond on our way to the hotel, they said the key will be in the safe and when we got to the hotel, and called for code to access code, they said our room was cancelled. They didn't offer to assist and said they could not help. Lucky we were able to get accommodation with Oaks who actally have reception on site and staff are so much better.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
S
Salviana couple au
7
Great facility with parking spot. Details is important! Would I stay there again? Not sure.
Pros:

Easy access and parking facility

Cons:

On the room balcony had a chair with rust which is a hazard.
An elderly person would had difficulty to get in and out of the bath/shower and it doesn’t have handle which is a hazard as well.
Sauna is warm not hot. Disappointing!

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
K
Katie solo_traveller au
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
C
Coll couple nz
10
This will my first choice next stay.
Pros:

Close to the trams. Friendly helpful staff. Close to city centre. Value for money. Good amenities.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple au
4
Not pleased with the property at all
Pros:

Didn’t like anything about the property it was dirty old and it wasn’t what the photos on the website showed

Cons:

The bed was hard every thing was old and outdated

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Spring extended_group au
6
Pros:

The location is good, close to the tram station. View is good. Convenient self check in and check out.

Cons:

The facilities are very old. Our room lights were very dark, one of the light bulb was broken. Gym didn’t have any yoga mats or towels and missed a lot of dumbbells. The reception only opens from 9am to 3pm. As tourists we usually left the hotel before 9am and came back after hours everyday so it was hard to talk to the staff.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
F
Feat couple in
9
Excellent
Pros:

View very good

Cons:

Very good

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Antoine couple fr
3
Ne plus remettre un pied dans ce lieu.
Pros:

Le coin piscine était super agréable, la chaleur de l’eau était vraiment appréciable.

Cons:

le personnel incompétent.
La chambre que j’ai eu n’est pas celle que j’ai réserver.
J’ai eu le droit à 2 lit simple rapprochée pour faire un lit 2 personnes.
J’ai eu le droit à une sorte de baignoire pour faire office de douche alors que j’avais réserver pour une douche à l’italienne.
Les carreaux de la salle de bain sont casser
La Clim à l’extérieur est rouiller et met des traces partout au sol de la terrasse.
On m’a refuser mon paiement en ligne booking 3 fois, j’ai du arrivé sur place et payer sur place.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
M
Mylène couple nc
6
Pros:

La vue sur la rivière

Cons:

Le bruit de la route

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Youssef solo_traveller au
5
Not a happy stay
Pros:

I liked the location

Cons:

Room was not cleaned, shower glass clearly was not cleaned at all . Spider webs on the veranda that looked like been there for a while and 2 big Spiders live there so we didn't use the veranda.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Crystal solo_traveller au
9
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller nz
7
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple au
10
Was a very happy Tourist
Pros:

Close to beach & shops

Cons:

Had views of the sea & the street, it was bright & plenty room.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Genrykh Tamkovich couple by
10
2026-03-23 via Nuitee