About
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
- 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.”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4One-Bedroom Apartment
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4One-Bedroom Apartment - Superior
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/3Studio with Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
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What Guests Loved
Based on 261 reviews
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
the location, spacious unit and close access to the pool.
issue with the access door not opening.
Facilities were clean comfortable bed great location have been there 4 times and would definitely go back.
Price could be a little cheaper.
The pool
Creepy man was in his car out the front
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
location was great, having a washing machine and own balcony, well noise insulated. Great kitchen and shower.
Bed was a bit hard,
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
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.
Location
No lift!! Very old crockery. Old furnishings.
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
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,
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.
Great location
Should have requested ground floor as no lift and we were on the top floor so lots of stairs.
The location and staff were excellent and reasonable price
Bed was extremely uncomfortable, blocked drain in shower , very tired interior
Good location, room was tidy
Not serviced
Loved our room Balcony near the pool
Very cleanHad everything we needed
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.
I loved the location. It was clean and comfortable with what you would expect in a holiday apartment
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.
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.
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-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children 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. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All 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
11-17 Philip Avenue, Broadbeach, Gold Coast
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