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Reviews of Novotel Surfers Paradise 4 stars

Cnr Hanlan St and Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, 4217 Gold Coast, Australia

#95 of 121 hotels in Gold Coast

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 4228 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant and affordable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds and View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Housekeeping could have been a bit better. E.g. no kitchen facilities in room, cleaning/replacing cups and utensils would have been nice. Bathroom very outdated, could do with an upgrade.

    Location was great, beds were comfy, views from room were good.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    8.0
    Checking in was extremely easy, staff were friendly and helpful, rooms were clean and well stocked with towels and bathr
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds and View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    First night there was a function and hotel restaurant was not staffed properly to keep up with it. The staff were very lovely but there was no sign or telling that there would be over an hour delay in orders which was difficult to manage with young kids and we had to ask several times if our orders were coming? We were only told at the 45 minute mark why there was a delay and we would’ve been happy to order elsewhere for dinner. In saying that the staff were really nice and offered us free refill of our dinner drinks ( soda and juice) . Food was cold when it got to our table.

    Close to the beach, clean , lovely staff, room was good size and easy to navigate for us, the door to the balcony was safe to use with young kids.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    9.0
    Great room, service and relaxation 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Spa King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was all good

    Great service and facilities loved staying here

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    9.0
    Close to shop
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds and View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    6.0
    Beautiful rooms and gorgeous views, but overshadowed by poor in-room entertainment options.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds and View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hair drier was literally melted Insufficient entertainment options for kids. Chromecast doesn't work properly. WiFi not fast enough to support streaming services to the TV. Takes forever to set up, works for about 5 minutes then drops out and fails to reconnect. When you have young kids, especially ones that are feeling a bit ill, the in room entertainment really need to be better

    The room was very nice. Beds comfy. View was stunning. Breakfast was delicious

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    I would definitely recommend Novotel to everyone. It was almost right at cavill avenue and just a small walk to the beac
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Spa King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we used the spa bath it was very clear that the jets haven’t been cleaned in a long time. The water ended up going brown before even getting into the spa.

    Beautiful view amazing service and mostly clean.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    6.0
    It was comfortable and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds and View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was very outdated and every time you had a shower it flooded the bathroom!!

    The location was great

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    7.0
    Good but need some improvement…
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds and View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some moulds in our bath tub, a bit small pool but heated is good, internet connection should be improved and carpet needs cleaning

    Close to everything, attraction, shops, food is ok, staff were helpful and friendly

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    7.0
    Great location and hotel for family holiday!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds and View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We found someone’s socks under the bed & there was lots of dust on the ceiling and carpet, felt unclean.

    The location was great and ideal for walking access to shops and beach.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Spa King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Microwave should be part of the room

    All good no complaints

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    6.0
    Was ok, didn’t get a turn in the spa as the same group was in it for 4hrs. As we kept checking to have a turn.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds and View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The state of the bathrooms are very run down, finding the entry was very hard with scaffolding everywhere around the outside

    Location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds and View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds are smaller than Queen....

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds and View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    My stay was exceptional, perfect location, incredibly comfortable room, and outstanding staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds and View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    My stay was truly remarkable, beginning with the perfect location of the property. Situated in a prime area, it offered easy access to local attractions, dining, and transportation, making it an ideal choice for both sightseeing and relaxation. The room itself was incredibly comfortable, providing a peaceful sanctuary after a day of exploration. However, the highlight of my stay was the exceptional staff. Their warmth, professionalism, and willingness to go above and beyond made a significant difference. From the seamless check-in process to their helpful recommendations and attentive service, they consistently exceeded expectations and made me feel truly valued as a guest.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Must have been short staffed and busy not staff fault. Also no hot water on last day of stay - so couldn’t enjoy shower before leaving

    Location is great. Thank you for acknowledging my partners 50 th.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Great location to heart of Surfers. Beautiful view!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No free parking

    Convenient, clean and beautiful view!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little noisy a part from that it was good

    Close to Transport and shops and Restaurants

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    6.0
    Overpriced for the facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds and Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi reception was poor Phone in the room wasn’t working The floors in the room were new but everything else was outdated The balcony is very narrow, the ocean views are not as seamless as there is a building in the front, so you really only get to see the side ocean view The bathroom was clean but there was barely any space to keep any belongings. The bathtub was missing the drainage stopper so couldn’t really enjoy. The room service gave us one, but that didn’t function properly. I had an upset tween as she couldn’t enjoy bath bombs

    Location Convenience Comfortable beds Room service was quick Parking rates

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    6.0
    Enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds and View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked 3 rooms for our family & requested them to be together or close-they were on different floors! We booked weeks ago. Our room for 2 adults & 1 child had 2 towels & 2 cups?

    Location is perfect, Caville Ave is just around the corner. Pool is great. Rooms spacious. Lifts to all floors were fast. Parking was handy & reasonably priced.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    7.0
    Convenient location but unlikely to stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor value for money with size of the room and location of room within the hotel for the price we paid. Very noisy, from surrounding rooms and outside traffic.

    Location was very convenient.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    Most enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds and Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    All good

    Great view, great position, clean, friendly staff .. and good breakfast and would stay again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing in a central location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with 1 King Bed and View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air con not the greatest.

    Amazing view to the beach. Close to everything & walking distance.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    9.0
    Prefect valve for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing all good

    The room was great and its location even better, walking distance to everything you need. Wish we could have stayed longer!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    6.0
    Really good location. Pleasant stay, rather ordinary.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Bathroom was a bit dated for a superior ocean view room. The lighting was poor for make up, the shower screen was on a hinge for some reason and swung open with a God awful creak that could wake the dead. It also didnt lock in the water so the bathroom floor became soaked. The toilet seat also slammed down shut if you didn't slowly lower it and the clatter was like cracking a whip. The facilities are nice just a bit old, considering there are a million places to stay up there. The carpet and furniture smelt a bit like dust. Considering that the Novotel is marketed as a bit up scale, it's disappointing. It was a nice stay, just not a luxurious one. The buffet breakfast was pretty ordinary. The melon was under ripe, the eggs were extra runny and the pastries were not fresh baked.

    Right above Cavill Avenue and right in the heart of Surfers Paradise. The location couldn't be better. It's really central to everything and the bed was very comfortable. Parking is $22 a day but you use the shopping mall parking lot next door. Good when you get a spot not far from the carpark elevator, though sometimes you are half a building away. The view was magnificent and the staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in September 2024

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