Pros
- Excellent location across from the beach and near shops and dining
- Variety of airy rooms and apartments, all with flat-screen TVs and DVD players
- Apartments feature full kitchens and Juliette balconies, some with ocean views
- Huge game room with pool, foosball, and lots of arcade games
- Big outdoor swimming pool and three hot tubs
- Outdoor tennis court
- Two pool-side electric barbecues, plus refrigerator for guest use
- Small fitness area with cardio and weight-training equipment
- Coin-operated laundry facilities and internet kiosks
- Free Wi-FI throughout and free on-site parking
Bottom Line
One of the longest operating hotels in Surfers Paradise, Chateau Beachside is a mid-range, low-key property right across the street from the beach. The hotel offers 100 bright rooms and apartments with microwaves, flat-screen TVs, and DVD players. Apartments also have full kitchens. Features include a huge pool, a well-furnished game room with a pool table, foosball, and arcade games, and coin-operated laundry facilities. While there are no on-site dining options, the hotel does have a couple of barbecue grills that guests can use. This is a great choice for families and couples alike, but families with kids should also consider Paradise Resort Gold Coast, which has bunk beds and gaming systems in the rooms plus a water park, an indoor ice-skating rink, and supervised children's activities.
Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pool
- Spa
Oyster Awards
Scene
Mid-range and laid-back property across from the beach
Chateau Beachside is one of the oldest hotels in popular Surfers Paradise, it's housed in a tall tower of a building with a pool in the back. The lobby is simple and functional, with a few plush chairs and sofas, a couple of coffee tables, an ATM, and two racks of tourism brochures. A popcorn dispenser with free popcorn for guests in the evenings sits next to the front desk, and a pair of elevators leads up to the rooms. Most guests are vacationing couples and families who want easy access to the beach. The hotel's proximity to the town's main attractions make it a good choice for travelers without cars.
Location
In the heart of the popular tourist community of Surfers Paradise, across from the beach
Chateau Beachside is located across the street from the beach in Surfers Paradise, a popular resort town on Australia's Gold Coast. The area surrounding the hotel is pedestrian-friendly, with low speed limits, and is filled with shops, bars, and restaurants. Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in nearby Broadbeach is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. There's a Cole's Supermarket that's a three-minute walk from the hotel. The SkyPoint Observation Deck takes just over 10 minutes to reach on foot. The Gold Coast Airport is about a 30-minute drive from the hotel without traffic.
Rooms
Rooms and apartments with microwaves, some with full kitchens and/or ocean views
Chateau Beachside offers a mix of guest rooms and furnished one-bedroom apartments. All have coffee- and tea-making facilities, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, mini-fridges, and microwaves. The apartment-style units feature full kitchens and Juliette balconies, some with lovely views of the ocean and skyscrapers. Decor is fairly consistent across room categories, with polished tile or blue carpet on the floors, beige curtains, and simple bamboo furniture in the living areas that evoke a coastal look. Some apartments on higher floors have nicer wood furniture and comfortable sofas. Bathrooms are simple, with walk-in showers and a reasonable amount of counter space. Basic toiletries and hairdryers are provided. Some bathrooms have large windows with awesome views out onto the beach or the hinterlands behind the hotel.
Features
Huge outdoor pool with whirlpools, extensive game room, tennis court, and fitness facilities
Chateau Beachside offers a good selection of features aimed at leisure travelers and families. Along with easy access to the beach across the street, the highlight here is the large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs, plus three whirlpool hot tubs. Swimming noodles and pool toys are also provided. There's also a large outdoor tennis court and a small play structure with a slide that's sized for younger children. There's no on-site restaurant or bar, but there are two electric barbecues plus a communal refrigerator and shaded tables and chairs for dining in the pool area.
The small fitness area has a treadmill, an exercise bike, a rowing machine, and limited weight-training equipment. The fitness center is sectioned-off from a larger Games Room that features foosball, air hockey, table tennis, pool, and a handful of arcade games. There are plenty of books and boardgames for guests to borrow. The hotel also has a DVD library that guests can access free of charge.
WI-Fi is free, but limited, throughout the hotel (up to 100 MB per-day, per-room, with extra available for purchase). There are also a couple of coin-operated internet kiosks and a printer for guest use. The guest laundry area has coin-operated washers and dryer and guests can purchase laundry soap from the front desk. On-site parking is free for one car per room.
Related Hotels
Scene
Mid-range and laid-back property across from the beach
Chateau Beachside is one of the oldest hotels in popular Surfers Paradise, it's housed in a tall tower of a building with a pool in the back. The lobby is simple and functional, with a few plush chairs and sofas, a couple of coffee tables, an ATM, and two racks of tourism brochures. A popcorn dispenser with free popcorn for guests in the evenings sits next to the front desk, and a pair of elevators leads up to the rooms. Most guests are vacationing couples and families who want easy access to the beach. The hotel's proximity to the town's main attractions make it a good choice for travelers without cars.
Location
In the heart of the popular tourist community of Surfers Paradise, across from the beach
Chateau Beachside is located across the street from the beach in Surfers Paradise, a popular resort town on Australia's Gold Coast. The area surrounding the hotel is pedestrian-friendly, with low speed limits, and is filled with shops, bars, and restaurants. Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in nearby Broadbeach is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. There's a Cole's Supermarket that's a three-minute walk from the hotel. The SkyPoint Observation Deck takes just over 10 minutes to reach on foot. The Gold Coast Airport is about a 30-minute drive from the hotel without traffic.
Rooms
Rooms and apartments with microwaves, some with full kitchens and/or ocean views
Chateau Beachside offers a mix of guest rooms and furnished one-bedroom apartments. All have coffee- and tea-making facilities, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, mini-fridges, and microwaves. The apartment-style units feature full kitchens and Juliette balconies, some with lovely views of the ocean and skyscrapers. Decor is fairly consistent across room categories, with polished tile or blue carpet on the floors, beige curtains, and simple bamboo furniture in the living areas that evoke a coastal look. Some apartments on higher floors have nicer wood furniture and comfortable sofas. Bathrooms are simple, with walk-in showers and a reasonable amount of counter space. Basic toiletries and hairdryers are provided. Some bathrooms have large windows with awesome views out onto the beach or the hinterlands behind the hotel.
Features
Huge outdoor pool with whirlpools, extensive game room, tennis court, and fitness facilities
Chateau Beachside offers a good selection of features aimed at leisure travelers and families. Along with easy access to the beach across the street, the highlight here is the large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs, plus three whirlpool hot tubs. Swimming noodles and pool toys are also provided. There's also a large outdoor tennis court and a small play structure with a slide that's sized for younger children. There's no on-site restaurant or bar, but there are two electric barbecues plus a communal refrigerator and shaded tables and chairs for dining in the pool area.
The small fitness area has a treadmill, an exercise bike, a rowing machine, and limited weight-training equipment. The fitness center is sectioned-off from a larger Games Room that features foosball, air hockey, table tennis, pool, and a handful of arcade games. There are plenty of books and boardgames for guests to borrow. The hotel also has a DVD library that guests can access free of charge.
WI-Fi is free, but limited, throughout the hotel (up to 100 MB per-day, per-room, with extra available for purchase). There are also a couple of coin-operated internet kiosks and a printer for guest use. The guest laundry area has coin-operated washers and dryer and guests can purchase laundry soap from the front desk. On-site parking is free for one car per room.
Best Rates
Amenities
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Airport Transportation
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Babysitting Services
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Basic Television
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Beach
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Business Center
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Cabanas
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Cable
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Full Kitchen
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Gameroom / Arcade
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Spa
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Swim-Up Bar
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Tennis Court
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