Hotel Information: There’s something for all holiday and business travelers at Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort, from the saltwater lagoon swimming pool with tropical fish, to the Japanese restaurant with chefs cooking at guests’ tables. The experience begins on entering the vast foyer where overhead wicker fans swing back and forth to keep it cool.

Insider tip: Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort becomes quite popular during the Gold Coast Indy car race (October), as the course takes place in the road directly adjacent to the hotel. During the Gold Coast Magic Millions horseracing carnival (January), many trainers and owners from Australia and around the world use the hotel as their base.

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Rooms

Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort has 330 guestrooms with views of the ocean or the Gold Coast hinterland. Guestroom décor carries floral theme matched in the floral displays adorning the hotel lobby and other public areas. Larger-than-average TV screens show local and selected cable channels (including Sky News, Fox Sports, and music channels). All guestrooms have luggage storage areas. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers. Internet access is high-speed (surcharge).

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Video-game console
• Pay movies
• Balcony
• Climate control
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Direct-dial phone
• Voice mail
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Microwave (on request)
• Wake-up calls

• Housekeeping
• Turndown service (on request)
• Separate bathtub and shower
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Sewing kit
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

A saltwater lagoon pool is heated all year round and is chemical free. It has underwater rock formations for diving (snorkeling gear can be hired from the hotel). The fine sand around the pool is imported from Queensland. A resort-style chlorine pool with a waterslide, waterfall, and spa tub is next to the lagoon pool. Alongside the pool area is a private marina. The hotel has a fitness centre with four bicycles, four weight machines, rowers, free weights, and a TV. There are also two night-lit tennis courts. On the third floor are a children’s playground, and a games room with a pinball machine, video games, and a table soccer game.

The beach is about 400 metres from the hotel, while Snow World, with ice skating facilities, is 200 metres away. An aerobics and fitness studio is 1 km from the hotel. Bicycles can be hired within 1.5 km. Royal Pines Golf Course is 5 km from the hotel, and a miniature golf outlet is 4 km away. There are several fitness centres within 2 km that operate various classes.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range nearby
• Golf - miniature nearby
• Ice skating nearby
• Whale-watching nearby
• Boat launch nearby
• Sailing nearby
• Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
• Swimming on site
• Racquetball/squash nearby

• Tennis nearby
• Running track/path nearby
• Aerobics nearby
• Pilates classes/instruction nearby
• Yoga classes/instruction nearby
• Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
• Fishing nearby

Property Amenities

The lobby of the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort is kept cool with unique large wicker fans, and is scattered with many chairs and lounges, one of which seats eight. Recreational facilities include two outdoor swimming pools, one a saltwater lagoon pool with artificial caves, the other a chlorine resort-style pool with waterfall, spa tub, and water tunnel. There are also tennis courts, a games room, and a fitness centre.

Self parking:
Free undercover self parking in car park with security cameras.

Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort has a conference area with a ballroom, five conference rooms, a garden terrace, and a boardroom. It also has a business centre that offers secretarial services. Click the link below for more details.

Business amenities (click for details)

Business centre: The business centre has two computers, a fax machine, two printers, a scanner, and a photocopier. Secretarial services, including typing and transcribing, can be organized at the business centre desk. Freight/courier arrangements can also be made here.

Internet access: High-speed internet access is available from the computers in the business centre and at the Internet kiosk in the lobby.

Conference/function room(s): This hotel has a ballroom, five conference rooms, a garden terrace, and a boardroom. The garden terrace is an indoor terrace but the large windows can be opened to give the impression of being outside. The boardroom has a private bathroom. All audiovisual equipment can be hired.

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Arcade/game room
• Number of rooms: 330
• Number of floors: 28
• ATM/banking
• Audio-visual equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Business center
• Business services
• Concierge desk
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Elevator/lift attendant
• Event catering
• Express check- in
• Express check-out
• Fitness equipment
• Gift shops or newsstand

• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Laundry facilities
• Marina on site
• Medical assistance available
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (free)
• Parking garage
• Patio
• Picnic area
• Poolside bar
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Secretarial services
• Security guard
• Shopping on site
• Spa tub
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Tour assistance
• Translation services
• Wedding services

Policies

An exception to the ‘No Pets’ policy is made for seeing-eye dogs (no surcharge). Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is 10 AM

Location Details

Gold Coast Airport (OOL): Approximate travel time is 25 minutes and distance is 23 km.

Getting there: Taxis, rental cars, and shuttle buses are all available at the airport. Click the links below for instructions/details.

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the resort: 25 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$26–$35

Instructions: Taxis are available immediately outside the terminal.

By car (click here)

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 25 minutes

Driving directions from Gold Coast International Airport (OOL): Turn right from the airport and follow the signs to Surfers Paradise. Keep driving along the Gold Coast Highway. The hotel is on the left just past Ocean Avenue (on the right).

By shuttle (click here)

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 40 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$16–$25

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Shuttle bus services from the airport go directly to the hotel. Advance bookings not required.

Dining

Lagoon Restaurant - Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Located at the end of the long lobby area, overlooking the pool. Dinner is buffet (specializing in seafood), à la carte contemporary Australian cuisine, and pasta and pizza. Regular themed dinners are also held; a crepe chef operates from a central position in the eating area on occasion. A wine buffet allows guests to help themselves to selected wines throughout dinner.

Benihana - Dinner daily. Japanese cuisine, Teppenyaki style (chefs cook at guests’ tables). Overlooking Japanese garden. Private dining room can be booked for groups.

Lobby Lounge Bar - Open daily from afternoon to late night. Entertainment on Thursday and Friday nights. Fresh floral displays throughout. Cigar case with wide range of cigars including several Cuban varieties.

Poolside Bar

Address

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158 Ferney Avenue

Surfers Paradise, QL 4217

Australia

Nearest major airport:

Gold Coast, Qld., Australia (OOL-Coolangatta)