Aparthotel

Carmel by the Sea

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront aparthotel near Broadbeach Beach

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Three Bedroom Ocean View Suite | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player, iPod dock
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 9 PM, sun loungers
LCD TV, DVD player, iPod dock
On the beach
Three Bedroom Ocean View Suite | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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177 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach, QLD, 4217
  • Place, The Oasis
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Star Gold Coast
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom High Floor Ocean View Apartment - No Air Con

  • Ocean view
  • 1582 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Three Bedroom Ocean View Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 2734 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Three Bedroom Sub-Penthouse Apartment

  • Ocean view
  • 3401 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

1 Bedroom Low Floor Ocean View

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment - High Floor & Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

1 Bedroom Superior Partial Ocean View

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior One Bedroom Apartment - High Floor & Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Bedroom Park View

  • Park view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment - Ocean View

  • Partial sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment - High Floor & Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment - Ocean View

  • Partial sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment - High Floor & Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

3 Bedroom Economy

  • Park view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Three Bedroom Apartment - Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Three Bedroom Apartment - High Floor & Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Three Bedroom Apartment - Ocean View

  • Partial sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Three Bedroom Apartment - High Floor & Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

3 Bedroom Park and Pool View

  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

3 Bedroom Superior Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gold Coast

Beachside getaway.Within a 10-minute walk of this Broadbeach aparthotel, you'll find The Star Gold Coast and Broadbeach Beach. Cavill Avenue and Surfers Paradise Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • The Oasis - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pacific Fair Shopping Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Broadbeach Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Star Gold Coast - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Broadbeach South Light Rail Station - 8 min walk
  • Varsity Lakes Station - 20 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Broadbeach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kurrawa Surf Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪No Name Lane - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bistro On3 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Carmel by the Sea

4.5-star beachfront aparthotel near Broadbeach Beach
Carmel by the Sea offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. A hot tub, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Carmel by the Sea. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mediterranean Gold Coast aparthotel.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 29 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Carmel by the Sea offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a sandy beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Crib: AUD 50 per stay

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 50 per night

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district
  • Near a metro station
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system

General

  • 1 building
  • 29 floors
  • 41 units
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.75 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 50 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 1000 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 50 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.75 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Carmel Sea Apartment Broadbeach
Carmel Sea Broadbeach
Carmel by the Sea Aparthotel
Carmel by the Sea Broadbeach
Carmel by the Sea Aparthotel Broadbeach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Carmel by the Sea to the airport?

Carmel by the Sea is 17.6 mi (34-min drive) away from the Coolangatta Airport (OOL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Carmel by the Sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carmel by the Sea.

How close is Carmel by the Sea to the beach?

This aparthotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Carmel by the Sea offer free breakfast?

Carmel by the Sea does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Carmel by the Sea?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but The Star Gold Coast (8-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Carmel by the Sea?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM.

Is there free parking at Carmel by the Sea?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Carmel by the Sea have a pool?

Carmel by the Sea features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7 AM to 9 PM.

Does Carmel by the Sea have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Carmel by the Sea to downtown Gold Coast?

Carmel by the Sea is 1.2 mi away from Gold Coast.

Carmel by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 470 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to stay clean close to beach great amenities close to Casino and shops and public transport couldnt ask for more
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Unit was beautifully presented and had plenty of space. Ocean view was a real bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline Maree

Liked: Amenities, communication
The facilities were amazing, the room could do with an update to cabinetry in bathroom and kitchen. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family enjoyed stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic place, highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great size and recent renovations made facilities more enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I highly rate Carmel By The Sea. It surpassed my expectations! Beautiful Apt, spotlessly clean with all the amenities you could possibly want . Pools & Spa were fabulous , location excellent & staff really friendly .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the massive pool and great entertaining area. Well kept, great location and awesome ocean views from every room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were extremely happy with the accommodation and the staff. We will stay here again when visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay. Pool was great, room was great and it was a very easy walk to grocery store and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riaan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great beaches close by
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
we had an amazing stay beautiful room in an amazing hotel with wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The outdoor pool and gardens is fantastic
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely clean spacious apartment with great pool gym and sauna facilities on site. Walking distance to everything. We really enjoyed our time. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was in a perfect location, fantastic for family holiday. We would definitely love to come back here. Very spacious and the view was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easily accessible property with well presented room and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
great wheather great location kylie was amazing and helpful in reception in all a fantastic trip
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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4/10 Poor

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great pools and amenities. Amazing view of the ocean and surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, very clean and quiet. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great position, quiet and safe
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful views, excellent location for our three day visit. Large, clean apartment with plenty of space. Would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Van

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is near everything one needed, beach, shopping centre and playground for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and excellent customer service. Also extremely helpful in organising a late check out and permitting us to use the resort facilities for a few hours after we had checked out.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair Hepburn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a spacious and comfortable apartment, close to public transport, beach, supermarket, and restaurant’s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great view from both sides.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022