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Aruba Sands Resort

Aparthotel with free parking, a short walk to The Star Gold Coast

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Pool
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In-room dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Pool

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11-17 Philip Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD, 4218
  • Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • The Star Gold Coast
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Surfers Paradise, QLD (SFP)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Unit with Balcony

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio with Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Gold Coast

Located near the beach, Aruba Sands Resort is in Broadbeach, a neighbourhood in Gold Coast. Cavill Avenue and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Slingshot and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast are not to be missed. Parasailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • The Oasis - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pacific Fair Shopping Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Star Gold Coast - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cavill Avenue - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Broadbeach South Light Rail Station - 8 min walk
  • Varsity Lakes Station - 17 min drive
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No Name Lane - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kurrawa Surf Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Broadbeach Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Italian Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Aruba Sands Resort

Aparthotel with free parking, a short walk to The Star Gold Coast
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has a fitness centre and Access to hot tub. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a library are on-site. Each apartment provides a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Added amenities include a balcony, a DVD player and room service.
Aruba Sands Resort offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. This Gold Coast aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

Children aged under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision.

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

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry

Policies

Check-in

Check in from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 9:00 AM to noon
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - noon)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Aruba Sands Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Aruba Sands Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aruba Sands Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aruba Sands Resort?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and from 9:00 AM to noon.

What time is check-out at Aruba Sands Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Aruba Sands Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Aruba Sands Resort located?

Located in Broadbeach, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Star Gold Coast and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. Cavill Avenue and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km). Broadbeach South Light Rail Station is 8 minutes by foot and Florida Gardens station is 24 minutes.

Aruba Sands Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 273 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8.4/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I LOVE THIS PLACE
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirjana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic location, close to everything, early check in, thank you Kellie.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Gay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great for Blues on Broadbeach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Rooms basic but very clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication

Location location location

so central to everything, the beach, the shops, public transport. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Pasquale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was clean and the staff was friendly. Well located to beach and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quick Stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, communication
The central location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was easy to get there and close to where we needed to be. A but shabby in the unit. On the plus side, the shower was good, the bed reasonably comfortable and the area was quiet for the time we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Good play to stay

Great lication in Broardbeach
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nimfa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amenities, close to everything, specially the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great stay. Apartment was clean, tidy and functional.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sally

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilet holder was broken off the wall and the charging switch in bathroom was unsafe. Cutlery wasn’t clean either.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Value for money! Great apartment with great amenities, enjoyed my hot spa at the end of each day. Less than 5 minute walk to beach!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property's location is so close to the beach, shopping and cafe district. Everything I needed was within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Arie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly reception staff/manager, clean tidy 1 bedroom apartment. Complex has a great BBQarea separate from the pool area. Pool area is located in a great sunny location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Easy parking, nice quick walk to the beach and restaurants and woolworths. I felt safe on my own.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Broken fixtures, no cleaning of the room, even though they texts us a time. Place needs painting.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Friendly staff, great position, good facilities. Bed was terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

My stay.

The unit was very clean and comfortable. However I noticed a hole in the ceiling where a fire alarm once was and also a spit in the fabric on the lounge. The grounds were well kept as was the pool area. Check in and check out was quick and easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location within easy access to everything we needed. The only downside was caused by inconsiderate tenants who continually allowed security and apartment doors to slam shut whenever accessing the property
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Katherine Rosse Vasquez

Liked: Amenities, communication
I like it the location and the service from the Receptionist guy, but our apartment had some issues that didn't tell us before we arrive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Communication
Very handy to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Harley

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quite possibly the filthiest place I have ever stayed at. Old dishes were left in the dishwasher which had become mouldy. We only realised this on the last day but it explained the stench. Old dirty cutlery and rubbish had been left in cupboards. There was faeces smeared on the wall above the toilet. We advised the guy at the front desk of some of the cleanliness issues on the Saturday morning and he said it would be cleaned again that day but it never happened. It does not get worse than this. I wrote to management seeking a response but never got one so will leave this review for the public as a warning to stay away from this place. I expect a response from Management denying everything as they have with other negative reviews. STAY AWAY.