Equinox Resort

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Surfers Paradise Beach

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On the beach, white sand
In-room dining
A pool area with blue lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.
Studio, Ocean View | In-room dining
Balcony

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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3458 Main Beach Parade, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217
  • Place, Surfers Paradise Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chevron Renaissance
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cavill Avenue
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Studio, Ocean View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gold Coast

On the beach.A stay at this Surfers Paradise hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Surfers Paradise Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Cavill Avenue. Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and The Star Gold Coast are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Surfers Paradise Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Budds Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chevron Renaissance - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cavill Avenue - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Slingshot - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Cypress Avenue Station - 10 min walk
  • Helensvale Station - 20 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandbar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Clock Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chiangmai Thai Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nosh Pan Asian - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Citrique - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Equinox Resort

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Surfers Paradise Beach
Equinox Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle during limited hours is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Equinox Resort. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Gold Coast hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Equinox Resort offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator (70 inch wide door)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Guests will receive an access code
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 200 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 90 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

Equinox Resort Surfers Paradise
Equinox Surfers Paradise
Equinox Resort Apartments Gold Coast/Surfers Paradise
Equinox Resort Hotel
Equinox Resort Surfers Paradise
Equinox Resort Hotel Surfers Paradise

Frequently asked questions

How close is Equinox Resort to the airport?

Equinox Resort is 20.1 mi (39-min drive) away from the Coolangatta Airport (OOL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Equinox Resort have an airport shuttle?

Equinox Resort offers an airport shuttle during limited hours, for a charge of AUD 90 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Equinox Resort to the beach?

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

Does Equinox Resort offer free breakfast?

Equinox Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Equinox Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but The Star Gold Coast (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Equinox Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Equinox Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Equinox Resort have a pool?

Equinox Resort features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM.

Does Equinox Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Equinox Resort to downtown Gold Coast?

Equinox Resort is 1.9 mi away from Gold Coast.

Equinox Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 244 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were very obliging and we were given an earlier than normal check-in. However, the rooms are quite outdated but for the price OK.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Resort was a little dated, could have done with a little TLC in parts.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, place is very convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff...excellent views of the ocean and the river to West...comfortable bed
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Tanya Lavette

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were friendly and property clean
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

narelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a bit of an older building but staff and amenities were good
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff, older property but all the amenities were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to public transport Friendly ,helpful and obliging staff Compact and clean rooms Easy access to rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Megan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were pleasant, and while the rooms felt a bit dated—expected since the resort was built in the late seventies (i think) —we were okay with that. However, there’s no excuse for the apartment’s cleanliness. The floors were dirty, and the cutlery was not clean. The breadboard was in such poor condition that we covered it just to chop some watermelon. On a positive note, the location was great, with an easy walk or ride to the main strip of Surfers Paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Beata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is an underground parking, the staff were lovely and helpful. We enjoyed the stay. The place looks dated bur has everything that’s needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good ocean view unit. The bed was a problem though, with wooden corners sticking out.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing little apartment on the beach. This is the second time I’ve stayed here. It is budget but has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness
It was lovely staying at the equinox. Place was clean and tidy. It was handy, close to the beach, public transport and the shops. Staff were Friendly and easy to get along with. Rental was good value for money. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff realy friendy. This is our 3rd year and wouldn,t go any where else. Close to trams which take you to pacific fare and helensvale.great place to stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All staff were excelent.accomodation very nice. Would recomend it to every one. Older building, but kept up to a high standered.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2023
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6/10 Okay

NARELLE MAREE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facility is aged, mostly residential. Good spot to walk to everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for age of building
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Reception checked us in early & were obliging above & beyond. The ocean & mountain views from our studio apartment were magnificent. A superb view from every window. For the price, our stay was sensational.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
liked the good view of beach. kitchen oven was not working.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived after hours. Staff very helpful over the phone, as to how and where to find the key. Front desk staff couldn’t be more helpful. Would definitely come here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kwee Moey

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall ok. Facilities need some upgrading and refresh for better comfort and ambience.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Apartment complex is in my opinion the best value on the GoldCoast. I rented it for my parents who were attending a golf championship. And would definitely recommend it to those who would loke a bit bigger soace than a hotel room offers. The ability to cook and have a lounge area to chill in.. Plenty of parking and great views
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
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6/10 Okay

Christine

Comfortable but tired!

A comfortable room, with a wonderful view, but the whole place was very tired.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
A few things didn’t work such as fan for the stove, the clock, etc Overall, it was OK. 7 nights stay and no cleaning service
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view. Nice and quiet. No toilet paper replacement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024