Our family (2 adults; 2 children) were participating in several Gold Coast Marathon events, so we stayed in a 3 bedroom self contained apartment for 3 days around the race.

This complex's greatest asset is that it is right on the beach. The majority of Main Beach Apartments are across the road from the beach (despite what their websites say or depict). The views are amazing - ocean and beach for miles either way. We loved sitting on the balcony or in side when it got too cold and watching the action on the beach e.g. fishing, surfers etc. We also loved the peace and quiet. This place or Golden Sands (also on the beach, although I think some apartments in this one are at the back on the road) will be our Main Beach choice from now on.

The detail - we had a 3 bedroom unit. It was scupulously clean and well stocked e.g. kitchen utensils, glasses etc. Each Apartment is individually owned and there is a Manager on-site. The decor in our apartment was not designer... more