4 Star Hotel

Aruba Sands Resort

11-17 Philip Avenue, Broadbeach, Gold Coast, Australia View Map

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Aruba Sands Resort

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Just 5 minutes’ walk from Broadbeach Beach, Aruba Sands Resort features an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness center. A private balcony is standard in all apartments. Free covered parking is available on site. Each apartment has air-conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The One-Bedroom Apartments have laundry facilities and a full kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave. The Studio includes a kettle, toaster, microwave and bar fridge. Aruba Sands Apartments are 10 minutes’ walk from The Star Casino and the Gold Coast Convention Center. Gold Coast Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Guests can enjoy a meal in the barbecue area. The tour desk can book tickets to the Gold Coast theme parks, including Dreamworld and Movieworld.

261 Reviews

7.0Good
Cleanliness
7.4
Staff
8.7
Location
9.2

What Guests Say

  • “the location, spacious unit and close access to the pool.”
  • “Facilities were clean comfortable bed great location have been there 4 times and would definitely go back.”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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One-Bedroom Apartment1/4

One-Bedroom Apartment

603 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
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One-Bedroom Apartment - Superior

603 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
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Studio with Balcony

323 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    7
    Good

    Based on 261 reviews

    Location

    9.2

    Cleanliness

    7.4

    Staff

    8.7

    Overall Quality

    7

    Pros +

    • the location, spacious unit and close access to the pool.
    • Facilities were clean comfortable bed great location have been there 4 times and would definitely go back.
    • The pool

    Cons -

    • issue with the access door not opening.
    • Price could be a little cheaper.
    • Creepy man was in his car out the front
    Business Traveler (27)Solo Traveler (78)Traveling as Couple (136)Family with Young Children (106)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (3)Group Traveler (32)Total (395)
    8NicolePosted on: 2-14-2026

    the location, spacious unit and close access to the pool.

    issue with the access door not opening.

    10VasiliosPosted on: 2-6-2026

    Facilities were clean comfortable bed great location have been there 4 times and would definitely go back.

    Price could be a little cheaper.

    10RussellPosted on: 1-20-2026

    The pool

    Creepy man was in his car out the front

    7HUYPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Great location, all facilities are available, washing machine, dryer, kitchen, TV, verandah, iron, safe and secured car parking (not needed on this occasion), the local public transportation is also great

    Upgrading facilities, bathroom and shower are old and dated but fully functional, topping up of tea and sugars and coffee sachets and fresh milk every day or second day

    9edePosted on: 1-18-2026

    location was great, having a washing machine and own balcony, well noise insulated. Great kitchen and shower.

    Bed was a bit hard,

    7AnthonyPosted on: 1-12-2026

    The location was perfect, check in details clear and easy to do with a late check in Parking facilities excellent

    The bed was on wheels that made it move had to check the wheels .Bathroom next to the bed No ventilation in Bathroom

    8TracyPosted on: 1-5-2026

    Could smell smoke when we first arrived. My daughter came home with a rash, hospital said it was scabies. I was okay but slept with winter pj and socks as I get cold. Location was noisy with police station at bedroom window waking me when called out but proximity balanced this out. Unit could use a deep clean on walls and couch but you could tell it had had a general clean. Office staff were nice.

    The pool needs shade. It was hot in the mid day but pool was completely exposed to sun and I have had skin cancer so wanted to swim but no shade. Pool also had lots of leaves from neighboring property fall into it while I swam. I removed these. Knowing this someone must come regularly to clean the pool as it looked nice when I did go in.

    6MichelePosted on: 12-31-2025

    Location

    No lift!! Very old crockery. Old furnishings.

    9HermionePosted on: 12-20-2025

    Proximity to thingsWe spent our time at the beach and saved money buying food at the shops and eating at our place

    Nothing - it was very well run

    6HollyPosted on: 12-16-2025

    i liked the location and underground parking, the open hours for the pool + spa was good (8am-9pm), quite friendly staff, had a washing machine + dryer.

    sheets had stains, ground was dirty, wear and tear damages (light bulb not turning on in bathroom, light switch falling out of the wall in bedroom), dirty bedside table surface, only had room service once for our 9 day stay and had to pay $1 per roll of toilet paper after we ran out,

    6JuliaPosted on: 12-15-2025

    The location is great for beach and shopping. The unit was clean, bed was comfortable and a cafe across the road for excellent coffee.

    The water temperature in the shower did not stay consistent . It was either boiling hot or freezing cold.

    7LesleyPosted on: 12-7-2025

    Great location

    Should have requested ground floor as no lift and we were on the top floor so lots of stairs.

    5MelPosted on: 11-27-2025

    The location and staff were excellent and reasonable price

    Bed was extremely uncomfortable, blocked drain in shower , very tired interior

    3NicolePosted on: 11-23-2025

    Good location, room was tidy

    Not serviced

    10MareePosted on: 11-22-2025

    Loved our room Balcony near the pool

    Very cleanHad everything we needed

    3BriannaPosted on: 11-17-2025

    The location was fantastic- so close to shops and the beach.

    The room was not serviced for the entirety of the stay, and we were only given a single tube of shampoo. While we could have gone down to reception to ask for more, I believe that it should have been anticipated. The bed was also hard as a rock and the shower struggled to drain and we often had to stop our shower, lest it overflow. The room would also not be suitable for older guests, as the stairs are very inconvenient and were exhausting. We did not have a table either, only two chairs against the wall.

    7MaxinePosted on: 11-13-2025

    I loved the location. It was clean and comfortable with what you would expect in a holiday apartment

    3GlenPosted on: 11-3-2025

    The rooms are very dated with things like taps, vanities etc all showing signs of water damage and age related wear.The cleanliness was not up to standard at all with windows to the exterior deck absolutely filthy.This hotel is in a great location.We stayed there on our honeymoon 21 years ago and i dont think the decor has changed since then.

    7MelissaPosted on: 10-31-2025

    It was close to everything as we had no car.

    The stairwells were quite dirty, the stove top was rusted and the carpet was loose and we kept tripping on it.

    7PaulaPosted on: 10-30-2025

    Staff were lovely, room was comfortable and had everything you needed. Location was excellent!

    All the stairs!

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

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

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    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

    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. Please note that this property has a 'No Party Policy'. Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance of their estimated time of arrival. This can be noted in the Comments Box during booking or by contacting the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that Aruba Sands Resort is a 3-story building, and has no elevator. The apartments can only be accessed by stairs.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. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A damage deposit of AUD 200.0 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

    Aruba Sands Resort

    11-17 Philip Avenue, Broadbeach, Gold Coast

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