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Reviews of Carmel by the Sea 4 stars

177 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach, 4218 Gold Coast, Australia

#98 of 901 Holiday rentals in Gold Coast

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1027 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Lovely stay in a great sized room
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room were wonderful large and spacious yet still felt cozy

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Despite it raining the whole time we were there . We loved the big pool the gym . The apartment was very comfortable 😀
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved it 😀

    So spacious , the best gym I have found in a hotel complex yet !

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Good location, lovely reception staff, easy check-in/out, plenty of room, random kiwi fruit on the bench for us(???)
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked at extra bed and it was basically a rock. The couch was more comfortable. Not worth the extra money we paid for that

    It was so spacious

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment - High Level with Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that pool towels and tennis court equipment came at an additional cost and that there were no tissues provided in the apartment.

    Location, view, and amenities were superb. The apartment was spacious, comfortable, quiet and very well laid out. We found the staff very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Great stay enjoyed the location and the apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s needing a bit of upgrading in secondary bathroom & kitchen cabinets starting to deteriorate

    Every thing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Amazing apartment overlooking the ocean with everything you could possibly need
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three Bedroom Superior Apartment Low floor Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was great and would definitely stay again when back in the area

    Great location and excellent facilities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three Bedroom Superior Apartment Low floor Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Apartment was super clean, very spacious, cozy, great location & super quiet. Ticked all of our boxes for a travelling family. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Will definitely recommend and stay again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Absolutely spectacular views, great location right opposite Broadbeach
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms were very dated, brass fittings showing the green tarnishing/ rusting and the cabinetry starting to peel but you don’t spend that much time in there and the main living rooms were so fabulous

    The size of out apartment far exceeded our expectations. It was massive. Absolutely perfect for our group of 6

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Overall a great appt within close distance to beach and cafes… but comfort of beds and AC needs work.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - High Level with Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds are quite uncomfortable (actually very), and 2nd bedroom does not have AC !! Cant understand why. So was incredibly hot in the mornings.

    Position Perfect. Great location within 5 mins walking of beach and cafes and bars/restaurants etc. and a lovely 16th floor view.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Our 4 day stay was perfect and would definitely stay at Carmel by the Sea again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View on High Floor - No Air Conitioning
    • Stayed 4 nights

    nothing - all was excellent.

    Location was excellent with beach, shopping centre, bus/light rail so close. The view from our apartment on 11th floor was incredible. Our apartment was huge, so very comfortable with all the amenities we needed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Great location, relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View on High Floor - No Air Conitioning
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nothing it was perfect. Food in Broadbeach is expensive and not too good.

    Older style apartment, but loved the view, so relaxing. Would definitely stay again. Great location and hotel amenitites.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment - High Level with Ocean View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carmel by the Sea is in the best location. Staff are amazing and facilities are the best. Would highly recommend. Will definitely stay again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    10
    Nice place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment Low floor with Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great, nothing we didn't like.

    Unit was very spacious, clean, and has great views. Close to restaurants. Would stay here again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    We will be back to stay. The room we had needed an update but excellent size room and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment Low floor Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property had a musty smell, they were notified but the fix was an aerosol can

    Lovely renovations happening. Will be nice to come back once they’re all completed. Excellent location for our young family

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    A great location and place to stay, the staff are very helpful too.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Park View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Some things in the apartment were dated and a bit old but fine to use etc.

    The staff were very friendly, and the apartment was large and comfortable,. The location was fantastic and close to everything we needed, and the pool was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Fabulous location for a reunion
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Size for 6 people and location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Great price, location and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Apartment Low floor Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room was dated.

    Price, location and size of apartments.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two Bedroom Apartment Low floor Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Clean, good size apartment, view, quiet.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior One-Bedroom Apartment - High Level with Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    location ,facilities

    it's a great place ,well looked after.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    Large rooms with comfortable bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Park View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The common property was clean and looked tended to everyday. The pool is great. Very clean and clear. There is a large BBQ area and full size tennis court.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice overall stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment - High Level with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Towels in room small and not overly plush/soft. No bath mat. A second tea towel would have been good.

    Lovely location and view. Nice pool and BBQ area

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Fine for 1 or 2 days, but longer definitely not.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Three-Bedroom Apartment - High Level with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is to address the issues with the property. First off, I was quite shocked to find. The only cooling for the actual bedrooms was a silling fan. And we found that rather unusual compared to most of the hotels on the Gold Coast area, there was only a TV in the Living room & in the master bedroom, not the other 2 rooms. Additionally, in the master bedroom, the spa is extremely old and it is obvious. The jets made significant maintenance or the pump needs to be replaced as when it is filled the Jets Are extremely weak. Also. To address a more important thing, what we booked was described as a (( high level room. )) Being this is a 30 story building. We would estimate at least level 15. Which would be about halfway up the building, but apparently to them, it only acquitted to a level 11 Which was very disappointing, although we still had a view of the beach, it wasn't what we expected it to be. The other thing, which I thought was rather unusual. Unlike most hotels on the goal coast, this one requests a security deposit to be paid for our room. It was only $250, so not a big deal. However, if you stay in the sub. Penthouse. Which? We calculated would be more or less the same price that we paid for the number of days. It would be a $1000. For some families, even in a large group, this is not a small amount of money and it is extremely unusual contrary to what the hotel believes. And they are extremely stingy on basic things for the rooms like laundry powder. Which they only go to packets for the entire 4 days that will there. And 2 dishwashing tablets and 2 dishwashing liquids. That is according to their book would have to be paid For at reception. Then something else. But we thought was very poor for any hotel. Absolutely. No tissues were provided even a basic hotel provides tissues. But apparently not this one. It might be only something very small, but it shows the level of stinginess. We understand by the Handbook.

    Overall, the accommodation was quite nice. However, there was a few things that need major improvement and other things. What are just ridiculous. Overall, the room was acceptable and as shown But. There is a few things that I will address in the I do not like part.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Apartment Low floor Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No negative comments

    Plenty of options and good value breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Good stay at a handy location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three Bedroom Superior Apartment Low floor Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location and facilities

    Stayed in February 2024

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