4.5 Star Hotel

The Waterford on Main Beach

3482 Main Beach Parade Main Beach, Gold Coast, Australia View Map

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The Waterford on Main Beach

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With every apartment boasting beautiful ocean and hinterland views and just 98 feet from a quiet beach, the Waterford on Main Beach is also uniquely set alongside the river. Guests enjoy a year round heated swimming pool with a waterfall, spa and plunge pool in the beautiful outdoor pool area. A large cabana, BBQ's, tables and sunbeds provide options to lay back and enjoy the sun, or cook a BBQ for the family while enjoying a swim. The Waterford on Main Beach is just 3 minutes’ drive from Tedder Avenue’s restaurants and boutique shops. Both Marina Mirage and the Seaworld theme park are 5 minutes’ drive away. The bustling center of Surfers Paradise is within 15 minutes’ walk. Each spacious, self-contained apartment offers a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, oven and dishwasher. All apartments include a large lounge area with a DVD player and free cable TV. Guests can share an outdoor meal in the BBQ area, relax in the Steam room or play a game of tennis. Free onsite parking is available. Main Beach is a great choice for travelers interested in theme parks, beaches and relaxation. The Waterford on Main Beach is 30 minutes’ drive from Gold Coast Airport.

210 Reviews

9.0Exceptional
Cleanliness
9.4
Staff
9.6
Location
9.7

What Guests Say

  • “Perfect place to stay, lovely staff, very clean, great facilities, fabulous apartment.”
  • “The location and views of the ocean and river are outstanding. The apartment offered everything needed for our stay. Perfectly situated…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Spa
  • Fitness Center
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Penthouse Apartment

1809 sqft • 1 King or 1 Queen or 2 Single

  • Accessible by lift
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
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2 Bedroom

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Two-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment with Ocean View

1378 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Bunk, 1 Double or 1 Sofabed

  • Accessible by lift
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
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Two-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View

1378 sqft • 1 Queen or 2 Single

  • Accessible by lift
  • Additional bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony

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    What Guests Loved

    9
    Exceptional

    Based on 210 reviews

    Location

    9.7

    Cleanliness

    9.4

    Staff

    9.6

    Overall Quality

    9.1

    Pros +

    • Perfect place to stay, lovely staff, very clean, great facilities, fabulous apartment.
    • The location and views of the ocean and river are outstanding. The apartment offered everything needed for our stay. Perfectly situated at the quite end of Surfers Paradise.
    • Great view, outdoor pool and hot tub were great, plenty of shops and restaurants around the hotel. Right across from the water which had an amazing walking track

    Cons -

    • The apartment wasn't as clean as could be. Dust on the wall and picture over the main bed. Popcorn on the floor under couch in loungeroom. Both toilet seats were very loose and the doorknob in second bathroom hanging off.
    • Property was great but booked a 2 or so months in advance and the weather wasn’t the best (raining all weekend)
    • Internet connection could have been better. Sometimes it would drop out and we couldn't always get it back on straight away. However, everything else about the apartment was so good that this did not dampen our holiday.
    Business Traveler (4)Solo Traveler (3)Traveling as Couple (60)Family with Young Children (114)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (4)Group Traveler (36)Total (313)
    10VickiPosted on: 2-21-2026

    Perfect place to stay, lovely staff, very clean, great facilities, fabulous apartment.

    9AndrewPosted on: 2-19-2026

    The location and views of the ocean and river are outstanding. The apartment offered everything needed for our stay. Perfectly situated at the quite end of Surfers Paradise.

    The apartment wasn't as clean as could be. Dust on the wall and picture over the main bed. Popcorn on the floor under couch in loungeroom. Both toilet seats were very loose and the doorknob in second bathroom hanging off.

    8TiaraPosted on: 2-18-2026

    Great view, outdoor pool and hot tub were great, plenty of shops and restaurants around the hotel. Right across from the water which had an amazing walking track

    Property was great but booked a 2 or so months in advance and the weather wasn’t the best (raining all weekend)

    10ClairePosted on: 1-15-2026

    The views from our apartment were breath taking, stunning views from every room, loved waking up in the morning, looking out to the sunrise from the sea from our bed, huge surround patio doors from the master bedroom, all staff were so friendly & helpful. Everywhere very clean & tidy, plenty of utensils for cooking, good to have a parking bay in the garage below. We enjoyed using the gym & lovely warm heated swimming pool & hot pools, alot of the time we had them to ourselves. Would definitely return for another visit.

    10SusanPosted on: 1-4-2026

    Location is fabulous. No apartment building hindering your view of the ocean and reasonable walking distance to both Surfers and Teddar Avenue. Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Apartment was wonderful and we felt at ease as soon as as we walked through the door. It had everything you might need during your stay.

    Internet connection could have been better. Sometimes it would drop out and we couldn't always get it back on straight away. However, everything else about the apartment was so good that this did not dampen our holiday.

    10LaurenPosted on: 12-26-2025

    The view was incredible! Surfers and Pac Fair were an easy walk (or a convenient ride on the light rail) away. The area was so quiet - perfect for a real break away from it all!

    9KirstenPosted on: 12-17-2025

    Outstanding view, and location within 10 minute walk to restaurants.Accessible patrolled beach.Lovely pool/hot tub, and plenty of sun loungers.Very spacious apartment.

    no concerns.

    10NatashaPosted on: 11-30-2025

    Lovely apartment and views were incredible of main beach. Great size as well. Also brilliant location to the beach and short walk to tedder street with loads of restaurants/cafes.

    Checking in out of hours wasn't made clear of what I needed to do. It was sorted quickly and the receptionist was friendly.

    10PatrickPosted on: 11-28-2025

    Great ocean view, waterfront, spacious apartment.

    5CharlottePosted on: 11-9-2025

    The view was awesome

    Room was very dated and very dirty is said is you stayed over a week your room would be cleaned but our room wasn't cleaned during our 10 day stay and was dirty to start with

    10RebeccaPosted on: 11-8-2025

    The location and space were amazing. The views were incredible. Staff were friendly and accomodating to extra requests. So close to the beach, great little pool area. Nice and quiet (except for the surf).

    10RenataPosted on: 11-5-2025

    Exceptional view, lovely staff, perfect location, across from the beach, minutes from a great selection of cafes, a pool, a sauna, tennis courts.

    All good.

    10DonnaPosted on: 10-20-2025

    Excellent location. Walked everywhere. Awesome ocean views.

    It would be good to have the option of the twin single beds being put together to make a double/queen bed to cater for a second adult who is not a partner or spouse (eg two friends staying together).

    9ArvydPosted on: 10-20-2025

    Beautiful view, right across the street from the ocean. The apartment was newly renovated and was fresh and clean. The host, Emma, was wonderful: helpful, informative, friendly.

    Timing of our stay was right before the weekend of the Gold Coast Grand Prix car races, so there were spectator stands set up everywhere, streets were blocked off. We were surprised that there weren't any cafes and restaurants along the beach - everything was "inland". We flew Jetstar from Sydney to the Gold Coast -- Jetstar ruined the beginning of our holiday by delaying our flight by 4 hours without informing us until close to boarding time, which made us miss picking up the rental car and wasted the entire first day of our vacation. Our advice is to never fly Jetstar--their customer service is terrible.

    9GlynPosted on: 10-19-2025

    Great location with easy access to everything you need. The apartments are spacious and fitted out with everything you could possibly need for a short stay. The pool facilities were also excellent.

    The only very small downside is that the facilities are aging a little bit, so parts of the bathroom are not as nice as they could be.

    9StephenPosted on: 10-11-2025

    Great location, great views all round including from the spa bath. Clean and modern. Great staff.

    Can’t think of anything.

    10SharonPosted on: 10-4-2025

    Apartment was beautiful, had everything we needed. Good facilities, pool, gym etcGreat location, right on the beach, nice park nearby & easy walking distance to cafes & restaurants, also in walking distance to Surfers Paradise

    9LindaPosted on: 9-30-2025

    Location view pool

    We had 2 apartments on different floors. It was very inconvenient having to use keys to operate the lifts to move around the property

    10PamelaPosted on: 9-20-2025

    From the moment you enter the reception , peaceful music fills your ears lovely reception persons . When we stepped in the door of our apartment we were gobsmacked with the view. Loved the styling right up my alley. Beautiful bathrooms with views of the river behind us

    We couldn t fault the property

    9RichPosted on: 8-22-2025

    Everything. The location, the views, the space in the apartment. It's located at the quieter end of Surfers Paradise, which was ideal. Lots of shops / cafés within a short stroll. Didn’t get chance to use pool, tennis court, gym etc, but they looked top notch. Very knowledgeable staff. Best view from a bathroom I think I've ever seen.

    I would have given 10, but I did have to contact the host a few times to get my security deposit back. Would definitely stay there again next time, and for longer.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront
    • Swimming Pool
    • Hot tub/Whirlpool
    • Heated pool
    • Outdoor pool
    • Salt-water pool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center
    • Spa

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    RECEPTION HOURS Reception opening hours: Monday-Friday: 09:00 to 17:00 Saturday: 09:00-12:00 Sunday: Closed For arrivals outside of office hours please contact us to organize a late check-in. SCHOOLIES Please note that this property does not have any policies, procedures or resources in place to accommodate the unique needs of school graduates during the annual "Schoolies Week" period. It does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of school graduate 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, whether they are attending official Schoolie events or not. NO PARTIES Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Failure to comply with property policies will result in the eviction of guests and the loss of any deposits or payments made. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A damage deposit of AUD 500.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    The Waterford on Main Beach

    3482 Main Beach Parade Main Beach, Gold Coast

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