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Swell Beach Resort – reviews, photos

4.5 of 5
1 Ocean Street, Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Heads, Queensland 4220, Australia
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4.0 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
  • Ocean views(3)
  • Bottle shop(3)
  • Great value(3)
  • BBQ area(3)
  • Theme park(3)
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Brisbane, Australia
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Good but lack of attention to detail”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2011
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The resort on the whole is quite nice. Although not directly on the beach it is close and about a 2 minute walk to the swimming flags. Be aware that an "Ocean View" room is more like "Ocean Glimpse" and NOT worth the extra money. As other reviewers have said, the traffic noise on the ocean side of the building is quite loud with the windows/doors open. The 2 bedroom apartment was spacious enough, with a well equipped kitchen and 2 flatscreen TVs.

Nice pool/spa area, with BBQ. Good sized tennis court.

The only real complaint I would make is the lack of attention to detail in the cleaning of the room - hairs on the bedspread and dirty smudges on the glass top tables and TVs. Shower was also not spotless. Only one measly toilet roll provided!

The Tavern downstairs is nice enough for a afternoon drink, with plenty of pool tables and even a table tennis table.

Plenty of good restaurants close by. Large secure carpark.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Absolutely brilliant”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2011
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My husband and I had spent many holidays on the Gold Coast prior to having a family, however, this was the first time visiting the Gold Coast for our children aged 7, 11 and 15 and we could not have asked for a better introduction. The family apartment we stayed in (a 2 plus 1) was simply amazing. Very clean with ample room (even for our 15 year old teenage daughter)!!!
We stayed for a week visiting the Theme parks and catching up with friends. The location was perfect, close to all amenities with everything we required being within easy walking distance.
Staff at the hotel were extremely professional, helpful and approachable. We are already planning to return and would definitely recommend this resort to anyone with a family.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Auckland
1 review
“incredibly noisey - road frontage and Tavern customers too rowdy!!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2010

We were on a corner over looking the highway and above the outside Tavern Smokers Bar. The screaming and yelling went on till 2.00am Friday night by the Patrons from the Tavern and there was nobody to complain to as Reception closes at 5.30pm.
We never asked for this room -told we were upgradd - Hah - would think staff are well aware of the noise. We stayed 7 nights and got very little leep each night.
The door leading out to the balcony could not be kept open as the noise was so loud you could not talk or hear the TV at a normal sound level. There is aslo a Bus Turning area right under that corner and these Buses appeard to run all night.
This is my second stay at the Complex and it is very sad to say we would not stay at that resort again.

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Awesome resort”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2010
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person found this review helpful

Absolutely awesome resort. Room was spotless with modern fixtures, great location within walking distance to everything. Staff were very friendly & helpful. Pool was fantastic, couldn't keep the kids out. Would absolutely stay again, without hesitation. Can not fault a thing.

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Inverell
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Not good”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2010
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people found this review helpful

We stayed at Swell in March and had a disappointing experience. The room we were allocated had a filthy toilet,kitchen and the road noise was terrible. Documentation from the previous occupant was in the bedside table and lables from clothing purchases were left in the wardrobe. Having brought these problems to the staff we were allocated another room away from the noise and supposedly clean.The kitchen was once again dirty - how do you miss tomato seeds on the kitchen counter. Over it by this stage so diidn't bring it to the staff attention yet again. Old TV, uncomfortable sofa. Really noisy birds at 5 am every morning in the pine trees nearby. Would not stay here ever again.

  • Stayed March 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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1 Ocean Street, Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Heads, Queensland 4220, Australia
Price range (per night):* INR6,281 - 13,172

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