| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's also a garden with 2 bbq areas, in addition to a river dock. set on a canal off the nerang river, this high-rise apartment hotel is a 12-minute walk from a tram stop and a 15-minute walk from the beach and the skypoint observation deck. amenities include free underground parking, a heated, river-view pool, and a kids' wading pool. featuring 3 balconies, the relaxed 2-bedroom apartments offer flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and full kitchens, as well as en suite bathrooms with whirlpool tubs
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 7
Gold Coast beach (14 min)
Lengthy stretch of shoreline with 70 km of developed beachfront for swimming, surfing & more. Surfers Paradise Beach (5 min)
Legendary surfing spot with a sand beach, set against a city backdrop with entertainment & shops. SkyPoint Observation Deck (14 min)
Observation deck & cafe offering scenic views from area's highest point, plus nightlife on weekends. Sea World (12 min)
Oceanographic theme park with marine animals & polar bears, plus shows, rides & interactive tours. HOTA, Home of the Arts (9 min)
Cultural complex with facilities hosting movies, concerts & other events, plus a gallery & bar/cafe. Broadwater Parklands (12 min)
Spacious park featuring a marine-themed water play area for kids, plus BBQ grills & walking paths. Gold Coast Broadwater (10 min)
Shallow estuary including a rich marine park, marinas & islands crossed by ferry services. Infinity Attraction (15 min)
Funhouse attraction where guests encounter illusion-based special effects & music. Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets (16 min)
Regular, open-air night market featuring 100+ stalls, local artisans & live music performances. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Surfers Paradise (14 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. The Star Gold Coast (12 min)
Upscale hotel with restaurants, bars & gaming, plus a day spa, a theatre & poolside cabanas. Warner Bros. Movie World (23 min)
Large park with a number of thrill rides including rollercoasters and regular live stunt shows. Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast (26 min)
Expansive water park with many thrill rides, a wave pool, concessions & a surf shop. Dreamworld (29 min)
Sprawling amusement complex featuring themed areas, with rides, attractions and a wildlife park. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (32 min)
Native animals on display in natural surrounds, plus shows, encounters & a wildlife hospital. | 
