Aparthotel

Breakfree Imperial Surf

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star beach aparthotel near Surfers Paradise Beach

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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72-80 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217
  • Place, Surfers Paradise Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chevron Renaissance
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cavill Avenue
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Sub Penthouse)

  • Ocean view
  • 1184 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 Bedroom (Ocean)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Ocean view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Ocean view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

1 Bedroom Ocean

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Ocean

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2 Bedroom Ocean Deluxe

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise stay.A stay at this Surfers Paradise aparthotel places you steps from Surfers Paradise Beach and within a 10-minute walk 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
  • Chevron Renaissance - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cavill Avenue - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Slingshot - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • SkyPoint Observation Deck - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cypress Avenue Station - 2 min walk
  • Helensvale Station - 20 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandbar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clock Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chiangmai Thai Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nosh Pan Asian - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co. - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Breakfree Imperial Surf

3.5-star beach aparthotel near Surfers Paradise Beach
Breakfree Imperial Surf offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Breakfree Imperial Surf. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Gold Coast aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 41 levels
  • Built in 1983
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Breakfree Imperial Surf offers 31 accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Gold Coast aparthotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (AUD 10 for 2 hours)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Crib: AUD 10 per night

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Alarm clock
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 35 per night

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine
  • Weekly housekeeping

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Golfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 31 units
  • 41 floors
  • Built in 1983
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 19 2026 to October 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from May 19 to October 31:
  • One of the swimming pools
The property will be renovating from May 19 2026 to October 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the swimming pools

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Outdoor pool

During renovations, the aparthotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 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.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: AUD 10 (for 2 hours, rates may vary)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.0 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; 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
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 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Property is also known as

Breakfree Imperial
Breakfree Imperial Aparthotel
Breakfree Imperial Aparthotel Surf
Breakfree Imperial Surf
Imperial Surf
Surf Imperial
BreakFree Imperial Surf Gold Coast/Surfers Paradise
Imperial Surf Hotel Surfers Paradise
Breakfree Imperial Surf Aparthotel Surfers Paradise
Breakfree Imperial Surf Aparthotel
Breakfree Imperial Surf Surfers Paradise
Breakfree Imperial Surf Aparthotel
Breakfree Imperial Surf Surfers Paradise
Breakfree Imperial Surf Aparthotel Surfers Paradise

Frequently asked questions

How close is Breakfree Imperial Surf to the airport?

Breakfree Imperial Surf is 19.9 mi (37-min drive) away from the Coolangatta Airport (OOL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Breakfree Imperial Surf?

As of Oct 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Breakfree Imperial Surf on Nov 10, 2026 start from $155, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Breakfree Imperial Surf have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Breakfree Imperial Surf.

How close is Breakfree Imperial Surf to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 3-minute walk from Surfers Paradise Beach and 9-minute walk from Budds Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Breakfree Imperial Surf offer free breakfast?

Breakfree Imperial Surf does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Breakfree Imperial Surf?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but The Star Gold Coast (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Breakfree Imperial Surf?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

Is there free parking at Breakfree Imperial Surf?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Breakfree Imperial Surf have a pool?

Breakfree Imperial Surf features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from May 19 to October 31. One of the pools will be unavailable from May 19 2026 to October 31 2026 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating one of the pools from May 19 2026 to October 31 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Does Breakfree Imperial Surf have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Breakfree Imperial Surf to downtown Gold Coast?

Breakfree Imperial Surf is 1.5 mi away from Gold Coast.

Breakfree Imperial Surf Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 443 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very clean, staff was amazing, had such an amazing beach view and walking distance to restaurants and shops
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely spot. Been there since it went up in the 80s and now nicely renovated
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Prime location. Across the road from beach. Quick walk to the shops. Interior and furniture quite outdated. Views make up for average room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The staff were really helpful. The apartment could do with an upgrade. Overall the view was amazing and the stay was within walking distance to everything including the use of a tram.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great property. Great service. Close
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Directly opposite the beach with perfect views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was clean , staff pleasant
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely absolutely ocean view unit with plenty of space
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our apartment was clean, well appointed and the view from the living room was the BEACH !! Easy walk to shops and restaurants. Great spot 😄
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We've been coming to Imperial surf for over 20 years. Love the location. Good to see some of the rooms have been updated and it looks as if the common areas are slowly being worked on too (which is needed).
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great room. Great location. Great amenities.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment unit clean and we loved our stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in
While check in no staff . It’s cause my call them and waited to open the door to enter my car . Also two days stayed without internet
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved out stay here Perfect location Comfy beds
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Superb beach view - If the heatpump does not work then you need to switch the external unit in the balcony off and on again for it to start working - it make a big noise in the beginning but then settles down.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely, spacious apartment with amazing ocean views.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great front counter staff and room was immaculate
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location- just across the road from main beach and short walk to eateries/Cavill Mall. Good size rooms and views just incredible. All the facilities you need - loved the spa pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great location in regards to been within walking distance to a lot of things...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach View. A little outdated property. Kitchen stuff was not properly give. I booked for five nights and they only handed over only 1 200 ml of milk pack for five people. When i asked for more they said they cant give anymore.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Love the view we have been here 3 times we love it here
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Room comfort

Best mothers stay so nice highly recommend

Our stay was amazing I took my mum and son away for the weekend and even though the rain was on and off the stay was perfect we will be back again soon
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great views, clean, great heated pools and spa
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
have stayed here before and although the property is ageing our apartment was just what we needed. A large lounge, kitchen and bedroom with a balcony with ocean views. The staff were great and the location excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, quite, beach outside, shops close, staff pleasant
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022