ARRIVAL INFORMATION

Welcome to Paradise Resort Gold Coast and thank you for choosing to stay at Australia's favourite family resort.  The following information will answer most queries about your stay with us.  If you have booked online, a copy of this information is being emailed with your booking confirmation.  You may find it useful to print a copy of this page if you have booked by other methods.


OUR LOCATION

The Gold Coast is located in Southeast Queensland just 1 hour south of Brisbane and is easily accessible with two international/domestic airport gateways.  Paradise Resort is located just minutes form the heart of Surfers Paradise, an easy 10 minute stroll to popular Cavill Avenue, where restaurants, cafes and shopping abound and less than 5 minutes walk to the main surf beach.

Our Address: 122 Ferny Avenue SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
Telephone: 617 5579 4444 or toll free (within Australia only) 1800 074 111

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GETTING TO THE RESORT

BY CAR
If traveling south bound
on the Pacific Hwy take Smith Street Exit #66 and follow through approx 8km to the Broadwater. At the 'T' intersection with traffic lights turn right into Marine Pde. Travel south, past Australia Fair at Southport, across the Sundale Bridge heading towards Surfers Paradise. Stay in the left hand lane. After the bridge, turn left at the third set of traffic lights. Continue along Gold Coast Hwy south bound staying in the right hand lane. Turn right at the traffic lights into Cypress Ave, continue along until next set of traffic lights. Turn right again onto Gold Coast Hwy north bound, continue along Hwy 600m and Paradise Resort Gold Coast is located on the left hand side.

If travelling north bound on the Gold Coast Highway, as you approach Surfers Paradise the Gold Coast Highway changes name to Ferny Ave. Continue north (suggest left lane) following Ferny Ave through Surfers Paradise. You will pass the Mobil service station on the left hand side and two blocks further north you will see Paradise Resort Gold Coast located on the left hand side immediately after Norfolk Avenue.

FROM THE AIRPORT
Transfer options from either Gold Coast Airport (Coolangatta) or Brisbane Airports include taxis and coaches. Drive time by car from Gold Coast Airport (Coolangatta) is 40-50minutes, and from Brisbane is 70-90minutes, however coach transfer times vary depending on the number of passenger drop offs.

Bookings for aiport transfers must be madeat least 48 hours prior to arrival/departure and you can book through our tours and attractions page or with our Discovery Desk directly on 07 5579 4444 or you can email discovery_desk@paradiseresort.com.au


CHECK IN / CHECK OUT TIME 

Check in time: from 2pm
Check out time: before 11am

Our Reception is open 24hours a day.  If you arrive before 2pm you are welcome to store your luggage at our concierge desk and enjoy all of our wonderful facilities prior to check in time and on the day of check out.  Zone 4 Kids can be used on the morning you check out by booking at the kiosk (located in the lobby) the evening prior.


CAR PARKING

Ample free parking is available in the streets surrounding the resort however there are 2 hour parking limits enforced between the hours of 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.  Some undercover car parking is available underneath the resort however spaces are limited and not guaranteed.

Height of the car park is 2.10metres.  The majority of four wheel drives are under this measurement, however remember to take in to account your roof rack if you have got one fitted to your vehicle.


INTERNET FACILITIES

Internet kiosks ($2 per 15mins) are located in the resort lobby.  Wireless access is available in most public areas of the resort at a charge.


ATM / CURRENCY EXCHANGE

An ATM is located in the resort lobby for your convenience.  Currency exchange is available at reception.


ROOM INFORMATION AND HIRE ITEMS

All bed linen and towels are provided during your stay.  Rooms are serviced daily by our housekeeping department.  Our Resort rooms and Interconnecting rooms are hotel style, with tea and coffee making facilities, iron and board and a small fridge.  The Resort Family Rooms, Junior Bunkhouse and King Rooms do offer a microwave, toaster, crockery and cutlery. 

If you are not staying in these room types you can arrange to hire microwaves or bottle warmers from our Discovery Desk along with a range of other items to make your load a little lighter when travelling.  Please note that due to fire regulations, we do not allow guests to bring their own cooking appliances.

Visit our Shopping and Hire items page for a range of items available. 


LAUNDRY FACILITIES

Coin operated laundry facilities are located in the lower level of the resort.  Washing / Drying cost is $4 per load. 


NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

The Gold Coast is renowned for being Australia's favourite playground as there are so many things to see and do.  Here are just some of the local attractions close to Paradise Resort Gold Coast. 

Attraction

 

Distance

By Car

Walking

Gold Coast Airport

 

27km

40-50mins

-

Brisbane Airport

 

75km

70-90mins

-

Beach (Surfers Paradise)

 

0.5km

-

3mins

Cavill Avenue Shopping

 

1km

3mins

10mins

Q1 Observation Deck

 

2km

5mins

20mins

Pacific Fair Shopping Centre

 

5km

10mins

-

Seaworld

 

5km

10mins

-

Conrad Jupiters Casino

 

5km

10mins

-

Gold Coast Convention Centre

 

5km

10mins

-

Draculas Cabaret

 

5km

10mins

-

Harbour Town Shopping Centre

 

12km

10mins

-

Movie World / Wet n Wild

 

20km

25mins

-

Australian Outback Spectacular

 

20km

25mins

-

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

 

20km

25mins

-

Dreamworld / White Water World

 

27km

30mins

-


*All distances are approximate and should be used as a guide only


LOCAL GOLD COAST INFORMATION

Information on the Gold Coast region, climate and transport can be found on the Very Gold Coast site or during your stay you can visit our friendly staff at the Discovery Desk who are your local information experts.ZONE 4 KIDS (Z4K)


ZONE 4 KIDS CLUB (Z4K)

Z4K caters for babies and toddlers right through to 12 year olds. Children are divided into different age groups over the 7 themed play spaces to ensure age appropriate care and activities are provided. Z4K is a mini fun park featuring themed play spaces such as Tiny Town with pedal powered cars and working traffic lights, Under Water World with submarines and slides, and Magic Garden with its colourful ball pit. 

If you wish to use Zone 4 Kids on the day you arrive, please book at the booking kiosk located in the resort lobby as soon as possible after arriving.  If you are arriving after the booking cut off time (3pm for evening session) please telephone Zone 4 Kids on 07 5579 4420 before 3pm on the day you are arriving to make a telephone booking.  Telephone bookings will only be accepted if you are not arriving until after the booking cut off time of 3pm. 

For daily session times and more information about Z4K you can visit our Zone 4 Kids Session Information Page.   


RESTAURANT AND BAR

 
 

At Paradise Resort we have a host of restaurants and bars to cater to all tastes and budgets.  Sinbads Restaurant is open daily for breakfast and dinner and GD's Cafe is open from early morning until evening for all day takeaway dining.  Bernies poolside BBQ is available Saturday nights, weather permitting.


SWIMMING POOLS

Take a refreshing dip in one of our 4 pools, including An action packed lagoon pool, Our 25m salt water lap pool, slide Pool with giant gecko slide or our toddler wading pool. 

All pools are heated in winter and our swim spa is heated all year round. Our pools are open daily from 7.00am - 9.00pm.


GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Our reservations team members are available to answer all your pre-arrival questions and make suggestions to ensure planning your holiday is as relaxing and fun as it will be when you arrive! Please complete our general enquiry form and one of our friendly staff will respond.

**ALL INFORMATION INCLUDING ANY PRICES QUOTED ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD BE USED AS A GUIDE ONLY**

 

 

   
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