• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
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Set right on the beach, Dorchester On The Beach features self-catering apartments with a private balcony offering lovely ocean views. Guests enjoy a private beach area, free WiFi and an outdoor heated swimming pool. Dorchester On The Beach Apartments are 5 minutes' walk from the Northcliffe Tram Station. The property is 5 minutes’ drive from Jupiters Casino and the popular Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. Gold Coast Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Each of the air-conditioned apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and a dining area. All offer a living area with a sofa, free cable TV and a DVD player. Free secure covered onsite parking is provided for one car. All apartments have lift access. The tour desk can book tickets to Gold Coast theme parks, including Dreamworld, MovieWorld and Wet 'n' Wild.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Gold Coast, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Free parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Will
    Australia Australia
    Location was fantastic, Facilities were clean and well maintained. The pool and bbq area are lovely to watch over the water. Staff were all really nice.
  • Jacqui
    Australia Australia
    Perfect location, pool overlooking the beach, spacious 3 bedroom apartment with enough living area for 5 people.
  • Cleaver
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic to catch with family and old friends that live here. Fantastic views made this road trip memorable. Easy to unwind here

Hosted by Karen and Michael Cross

9
9
Host review score
Host review score

Karen and Michael Cross
A perfect location for a 4 ½ star family holiday, absolute beach front Surfers Paradise with no roads to cross, self-catered 3 bdrm, 2 bathroom beachfront, 4.5 Star or 4 Star apartments, 2 per flr, large living, dining kitchen areas facing Surfers Paradise Beach. Hyundai IMAX do NOT fit in car park. 1.9 mtr max Please be aware that during the month of February 2024 and all of March 2024 the building next to us is being demolished and there will be some noise disturbance during the day.
Michael and Karen Cross your on-site managers are passionate about tourism. We really enjoy serving our guests and look forward to welcoming you and your family on your next holiday or special escape. We are looking forward to welcoming you, your family and friends to Dorchester on the Beach with the priority of taking care of your safety during the epidemic and beyond. With this in mind, we have launched enhanced cleaning procedures and guidelines with our cleaning team for the apartments and the operation of the building from check-in to check-out. Dorchester on the Beach is a Safe APP user and we encourage all guests and owners to download the app. Go to our website to view our enhanced plans and click on the link to our website to view specifics.
Walk out onto the beach from your private secure pool entrance. 5 mins walk to Northcliffe Surf Club with great meals. 10 mins walk to Cavill Ave. Black Angus Bar & Grill and an Irish Pub & convenience store are 2 block away. Taxi pick up/drop off.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Dorchester On The Beach
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Dressing room
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Dorchester On The Beach takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 500 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 258. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
AUD 30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
AUD 30 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash Dorchester On The Beach accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that reception hours are as follows:

Monday to Friday: 9:00 until 17:00

Saturday: 9:00 until 12:00

Sunday: Closed

If you expect to arrive outside of reception hours, you must contact the property in advance to arrange key collection, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Fees will apply if no notice is given regarding late arrival.

You must show a valid credit card and photo ID upon check in. This credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation, and this guest must be staying at the property.

Please note that there is a limit of one free underground secure car parking space per apartment. Please note that the parking area has a height limit of 1.9 metres. Hyundai IMAX vehicles do not fit in the parking area. There is free on-street parking is also available.

Please note that this hotel has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Any violation of this policy will result in eviction from the property and additional cleaning fees will be charged.

The property does not have the policies, procedures or resources to accommodate the unique needs of school leavers during the annual Schoolies Period. In particular it does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of guests during this period. For this reason the property reserves the right to reject bookings from school and/or university leavers for the entire Schoolies period.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Dorchester On The Beach in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of AUD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Dorchester On The Beach

  • Yes, Dorchester On The Beach is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Dorchester On The Beach may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Dorchester On The Beach is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Dorchester On The Beach offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Beachfront
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Bike tours
    • Bingo
    • Movie nights
    • Horse riding
    • Live music/performance
    • Beach
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Private beach area
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming Pool
    • Walking tours
    • Archery
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Cooking class
    • Aerobics

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Dorchester On The Beach (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Dorchester On The Beach (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Dorchester On The Beach on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Dorchester On The Beach on this page.

  • Dorchester On The Beach is 2 miles from the centre of Gold Coast. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.