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Dorchester on the Beach

2.5 star property
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TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player
Beach
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
3 bedrooms, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
3 Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217
  • Broadbeach Beach
    4 min walk
  • Surfers Paradise Beach
    11 min walk
  • SkyPoint Observation Deck
    12 min walk
  • Surfers Paradise, QLD (SFP)
    18 min walk

Room options

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 11.1 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 11.1 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Gold Coast

With a stay at Dorchester on the Beach in Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Surfers Paradise Beach and Cavill Avenue. .This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from The Oasis and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Surfers Paradise Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cavill Avenue - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Star Gold Coast - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pacific Fair Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Oasis - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Florida Gardens station - 11 min walk
  • Gold Coast City Coomera Station - 24 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SkyPoint Observation Deck - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cantina on Capri - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Alfresco on Elston - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪BMD Northcliffe Surf Club - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dorchester on the Beach

Ocean-view hotel with a bar/lounge, near Cavill Avenue
Dorchester on the Beach offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Premium TV channels and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Separate dining area
  • Washer/dryer

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 130
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washer and dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9 AM - 5 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (9 AM - noon)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 300.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Dorchester Beach Apartment Surfers Paradise
Dorchester Beach Surfers Paradise
Dorchester Beach Hotel Surfers Paradise
Dorchester On The Beach Gold Coast/Surfers Paradise
Dorchester on the Beach Hotel
Dorchester on the Beach Surfers Paradise
Dorchester on the Beach Hotel Surfers Paradise

Dorchester on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

sally

Travelled with family and small children
The property is in a beautiful location but for the money I spent I expected the apartment to be a little cleaner and newer…. It was not 4 1/2 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent beachfront Gold Coast apartment
Staying at the Dorchester on the Beach was an excellent choice for our three night family getaway. The location was amazing - looking straight out across the ocean we could see and hear the ocean from both balconies. Three roomy bedrooms and three toilets and bathrooms were most appreciated. Kitchen had everything we needed and more and the laundry was clean with a new front loading washer and dryer. Even though the reception was rarely open, the after hours check in was seamless and efficient. We would definitely stay here again for the right price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Calvin, Vancouver Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldn't have been happier with our place. It had a very well appointed kitchen and the furniture was very comfortable to take in the most amazing view. The building is right on the beach and just a short walk to the eateries in Surfers Paradise. Would definately recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

WESLEY

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice penthouse
I stayed in penthouse. Everything is good. The floor is not very clean. And 2 dead mosquito was on the bed. Kitchen light not brigh enough. Room r very comfortable. Good views. Furniture not old. Car park space small. U need drive very carefully.Wifi is fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barrie, Toowoomba

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a beach experience. Good location for Surfers & Broadbeach. Excellent BBQ faculties & warm pool. Very easy accomodation to holiday in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Sarit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely apartment, right on the beach. Safe parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the location. Modern unit with brilliant views. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great position, great for families. Our room could do with a bit of an update to refresh it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in unit 15. Room was fantastic. Very modern, very clean and the best views! Perfect for a long weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ekim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first visit to Surfers Paradise. Was searching for a hotel for my solo travel. Ocean views of the apartments helped me to make my decision quick. Booked 3 bedroom 4 star ocean view apartment. When I arrive my check in was very easy and pleasant. Karen gave me lot's of necessary information about the area and the apartment. My apartment was exactly what I was expecting. Stunning view, spotless clean, spacious rooms, laundry and a fully equiped kitchen with amazing view. Ocean view is breath-taking and walk to beach in no time. Outdoor swimming pool is heated so you enjoy the warm pool when there is wind outside. Easy beach walk to grocery store and restaurants in max 10mn. If you are looking for safe and family oriented stay, Dorchester on the Beach is %100 what you searching for. Karen and Michael is super friendly.They made my solo holiday so great and made me feel like I am at home. At the end, I didn't want to come back and I extended my stay for 1 extra day :) I did have a chance to see most of the different apartments. They are all stunning and especially 4.5 stars are very luxuries. I will advise this apartments everyone now and in the future and I am looking forward to come back for another retreat in this heavenly place. I can't even thank enough to Karen & Michael being extremely warm and welcoming to me. Absolutely fantastic. See you soon my dear new friends !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and can walk straight onto the beach. The penthouse apartment had lots of room with a big upstairs deck so it would have been great if it had a bbq
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for families. Spacious. Right in the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We liked that it was a short walk to surfers central via the beach or by street. Close to restaurants and hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great quiet location, loved being right on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean views. Very big apartment. Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the beach with easy walk to shops. Surf club very close and a fairly quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leah, Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right on the beach, and the staff were incredible so welcoming, I'll be coming back with my whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carmen, Toukley nsw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views from every room Spacious with excellent decor, comfortable beds,easy beach access had everything we needed no faults at all didn't want to leave
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

William, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff are awesome ! The hotel was absolutely amazing! Beautiful and clean and the most spectacular views in Surfers Paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Abhay

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018