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Reviews of Spindrift on the Beach - Absolute Beachfront 3.5 stars

37 Albatross Ave, Mermaid Beach, 4218 Gold Coast, Australia

#213 of 881 Holiday rentals in Gold Coast

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 291 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 14 March 2022

    10
    Great stay, enjoyed by the whole family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air conditioning in our room. No phone service in our room

    Perfect location on the beach, 2 doors from surf club and a short stroll to Cafe restaurants and bars

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Absolutely 💯🤗 room close to surf club Lea n Pete t managers great we'll b back n will recommend to our friends 😊

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2022

    4.0
    I would stay for the location but the facilities need a revamp and deep clean .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic facilities, dated and not clean .

    Location great and fantastic view of the ocean

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2022

    10
    loved the position and the view. We will visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Beachside
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked it all.

    Our unit directly faced the beach. What a wonderful view. A short walk to cafes and restaurants, the beach right at the door - it was everything we needed for our short stay.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2022

    6.0
    Had a wonderful short break would definatley come back but not stay in unit 13 there are more modern
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The apartment was very dated needs a facelift everything is so old , no fly screens, no air-conditioning so couldn't open windows for mosquitos , no fan in bathroom extremely warm .. if it rains and it does a lot the 2nd bedroom has a bed beside the window rain comes straight in all over the bed suggest move the bed

    The location is brilliant close to restaurants supermarket you can walk everywhere... pool/spa fabulous grassed area was perfect...

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2022

    6.0
    Great location, very spacious
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Interiors are a little dated. Could do with a new paint job and new carpets

    Great location. Huge apartment, very spacious. Amazing view

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Beachside
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there was no hand sanitiser, no staff wearing masks, nor guests.

    right on the beach was great

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2022

    10
    A very enjoyable family holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing to not like!

    The property offered everything we needed, inside and out, to have a fantastic relaxing holiday.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2021

    10
    Live in the beach, excellent location, great place, amazing view , will def go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 1 night

    Live in the beach, excellent location, great place, amazing view , will def go back

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2021

    4.0
    Not worth it for the location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment we were given was on the ground floor and was very dated. The main bedroom smelt like mould and you couldn't open the windows to air it out as right outside the window was a thoroughfare for the building so people were constantly walking by and could look inside. This is also meant it was very noisy at all times of day and night so sleeping wasn't great. The outside balcony connected to the other ground floor apartments so people would walk past and look inside to see what we were doing as they walked to their room so very little privacy. The carpets in the bedrooms were so old and horrible to walk on. I don't know if the other apartments in the building are nicer but it was one of the worst stays on the coast and the most uncomfortable nights sleep. You have to weigh up staying for the location which is amazing but then having a terrible nights sleep. Would not stay again.

    The only thing that was good about our stay was the location of being right on the beach. If it wasn't for that part the whole weekend would have been awful

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2021

    4.0
    Not the weekend I was hoping for !!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My booking -Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View because I wanted to be away from the pool, research on the website indicated this would be the case. What I was given was an absolute Beachfront ground floor right near the pool, people walking past and a very noisy pump right near the balcony. The balcony was barely wide enough to walk on let alone sit and relax. Most people would say how awesome an absolute beach front - yes the view was fantastic, however the unit was tired, in dire need of a paint and tidy up and only a few of the windows had security so you couldn't leave them open at night. The security walked past me standing on the balcony at around 10pm, think he was trying out for the 100 metre dash - didn't even notice me. When I booked in and was given apartment 1, I said that it wasn't what I booked, the answer was, "sorry that's all I have, the upper level units are booked by longer stays, but you have beach front" - if you don't want short stays of 2 nights people - don't take the booking!!

    Close to Surf Club and Mermaid/Nobby shopping centre.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like the fact that we spent 5 nights without any housekeeping and half a roll of toilet paper! If you expect guests to wash their own linen at least provide the appropriate equipment.

    Great location close to beach, clubs, restaurants and shops.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2021

    10
    Brill getaway. Sea view was a bonus.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location on the beach but still quiet. Also still close to restaurants and bars.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location Views

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Beachside
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Wifi was a bit patchy but we found that sometimes if we couldn't log onto our room number, we could access via other rooms as the password was the same. Minor hiccup the lift was out of action for a day or so but from what I saw this was well managed. Fire stairs access was suitable.

    Spindrift was better than it was advertised to be. The architecture allows excellent views even from our side apartment and the access to the beach was straightforward. The pool and spa were kept maintained and well heated. The apartment space felt even larger than the 115 m2 advertised, again due to good design. We were lucky to get heavily discounted rate on booking.com and were very tempted to pay the extra to try out the larger apartment with full sea views. If you are looking for a value option for a supreme location this is the place. Of course the neighbourhood of Nobby Beach is well known for its cheery vibe.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2021

    10
    Nice, cozy and great balcony ocean view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely Appartement, superb location

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2021

    4.0
    Overrated. Not good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Beachside
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment was advertised as ocean side, but it was on the side of the building. There was only a partial view of the ocean, with the main view being the building next door. The lounge furniture is a bit dated , and the general lighting was unpleasant , fluorescent.

    Good location.

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    8.0
    great location needs modernising good clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Beachside
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    dated run down

    location location location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    9.0
    Lovely memorable stay. Thanks Leanne 😄
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is dated, although I think this is appropriately reflected in the 3 star rating.

    The location and views were fantastic. The pool was clean and the spa was fun to relax in. Very close to a small shopping strip and a few excellent cafes & bars.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    being charged for extra toilet paper (only given 2 rolls for 5 night stay) considering the cost paid for the apartment.

    location to the beach and views

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Beachside
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the lift

    location and beach

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2021

    9.0
    Beachfront break
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were a little dated and more balcony seats would of been great

    The location and view were beautiful. Everything you needed in the kitchen and good spot to walk to restaurants. Beach at doorstep 👌

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2023

    10
    perfect location
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    stay here

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    10
    Was an amazing getaway! thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Beachside
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    showers and oven

    heated spa and walking distance to beach

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2022

    1.0
    Awful would never go back. A waste of money. I would much rather sleep on the streets.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment #5- Ocean Front at Darenay Building.
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything as mentioned above.

    Nothing. Was dirty and had many cockroaches. Wouldn’t recommend. Staff was also rude and arguing and did not take any feedback. Had to sleep in the living room due to the rooms being dirty. Dust all around the house causing continual sneezing. Ruined my family’s trip.

    Stayed in February 2022

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