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Rainbow Bay Resort

4.0 star property
4-star apartment near Kirra Beach

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A balcony with a bed, a table, and chairs.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with white chairs, and a blue sofa with a patterned pillow. A wooden staircase leads to an upper level.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, and a large clock on the wall.
A high-rise building with multiple balconies, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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265 Boundary Street, Coolangatta, QLD, 4225
  • Place, Snapper Rocks
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Greenmount Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Coolangatta Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with trees and a clear blue sky.

Three-Bedroom Penthouse Apartment

  • Ocean view
  • 3466 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Flat-screen TV

One Bedroom Apartment Partial Ocean View (Discounted rate due to nearby construction)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1119 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a framed picture, and a balcony with a view of the ocean and trees.

Two-Bedroom Apartment Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1238 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a TV, and a window.

One-Bedroom Apartment Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1119 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a garden and buildings.

Two Bedroom Apartment Partial Ocean View (Discounted rate due to nearby construction)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1227 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A balcony with a bed, a table, and chairs.

Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A high-rise building with multiple balconies, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

Superior Two-Bedroom Sub-Penthouse

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gold Coast

Coolangatta stay.With a stay at this Coolangatta apartment, you'll be steps from Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse and Point Danger. Rainbow Bay Beach and Snapper Rocks are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rainbow Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Snapper Rocks - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rainbow Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Greenmount Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Coolangatta Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Varsity Lakes Station - 28 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Dingo Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bread Social - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Public Supply - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Eddie's Grub House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Little Mali - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Bay Resort

4-star apartment near Kirra Beach
Rainbow Bay Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a sauna. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Rainbow Bay Resort. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Gold Coast apartment is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 1989
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Rainbow Bay Resort offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

This Gold Coast apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 80 per stay

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Games
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Heated pool

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

  • 1 building
  • 20 units
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (9:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per stay

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 and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

For stays exceeding 8 nights, fresh linens will be delivered halfway through the stay. For stays of 14 nights or more, the apartment will be serviced after 1 week alternating with fresh linens the next week. For stays less than 8 nights, the apartment will not be serviced.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

Rainbow Bay Resort Coolangatta
Rainbow Bay Resort
Rainbow Bay Coolangatta
Rainbow Bay Resort Apartment
Rainbow Bay Resort Coolangatta
Rainbow Bay Resort Apartment Coolangatta

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rainbow Bay Resort to the airport?

Rainbow Bay Resort is 3 mi (8-min drive) away from the Coolangatta Airport (OOL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rainbow Bay Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rainbow Bay Resort.

How close is Rainbow Bay Resort to the beach?

This apartment is a short 13-minute walk from Coolangatta Beach and 5-minute walk from Rainbow Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rainbow Bay Resort offer free breakfast?

Rainbow Bay Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rainbow Bay Resort?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but The Star Gold Coast (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Bay Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rainbow Bay Resort?

This apartment offers free self parking.

Does Rainbow Bay Resort have a pool?

Rainbow Bay Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Rainbow Bay Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Rainbow Bay Resort to downtown Gold Coast?

Rainbow Bay Resort is 12.7 mi away from Gold Coast.

Rainbow Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 174 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location, great value
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Locky

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Clean room great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sheshadri

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property was clean and tidy. We had a ocean view and staff were very friendly. Overall we had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room, friendly & helpful manager and within easy walking distance to amazing beaches
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location, comfortable, friendly service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Managers Brendan and Kylie were great to deal with, very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and tidy and had great views of Rainbow Bay. We have no reservations recommending Rainbow Bay Resort to family, friends and anyone looking for a great holiday destination.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay and friendly staff and people! Very enjoyable stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful room, amazing staff, Kylie was incredibly kind and helpful. Lovely location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was an excellent stay, highly recommended. Great view too..would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay at Rainbow Bay Resort. The location is incredible — not far from the beach and could still see the surfer line-up from our side apartment. It has a very relaxed and a peaceful vibe. The apartment was spotless, spacious, and very comfortable, with everything we needed. The facilities were fantastic, especially the pool and outdoor areas. Everything felt well looked after, and it made for a truly relaxing stay. Checking in and out was quick and easy, and the owners are super nice and helpful. Highly recommend — we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable with ocean views
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Perfectly positioned for the surf and only a short walk into the town centre. Hosts were lovely and accommodation was fantastic.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really lovely quiet area.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall it was adequate for our stay seeing we booked last minute. Staff were excellent, but the room was very tired and needed a renovation.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The apartment was clean, spacious and comfortable. Communication with reception was outstanding. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great facilities and friendly management
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely apartment, friendly service and we loved the pool and spa.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our third time to the property and we think for the location it is excellent value for money, with ocean views and friendly staff. Walking distance to beach and shops, great family location!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Susan is a great hostess
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view and surrounding area are unique and stunning.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Rainbow Bay Resort

Lovely hosts and apartment. A partial sea view but large and airy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very accommodating managers and great complex.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The staff were very lovely! And the room was clean and very nice area! When we ran out of toiletries we got give more! Would definitely stay here again! Had bored games for guest to use and a full stack of books! Very good place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenience and proximity to amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

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