Name: Meriton Suites Surfersparadise
Address: Gold Coast, AU
Price range: From $158

Meriton Suites Surfersparadise, Gold CoastMeriton Suites Surfersparadise in Gold Coast, Australia has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 21 of 70 hotels we score in Gold Coast. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 3.0. Rooms from about $158 a night (cached, not a live quote).Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise is a 5-star beachfront aparthotel situated on The Esplanade, directly opposite Surfers Paradise Beach. The 252-metre building contains 332 air-conditioned serviced apartments. These suites include kitchens, dining areas, balconies, and laundry facilities. The property suits families and travellers requiring more space than a standard hotel room. On-site facilities include a fitness centre, gym, and a spa tub. Guests can access free Wi-Fi, though parking requires an additional fee. While the rooms are modern, some guests find certain bedroom layouts to be somewhat cramped.What stands out

Spacious modern suites

Direct beach access

In-room kitchen and laundry

Attentive staff

Watch out for

Parking incurs a surcharge

Some bedrooms feel tight

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