The Hotel: Crystal Bay on the Broadwater

Situated only 50 meters from the Broadwater, every room in features a private balcony providing vast, stunning panoramic views of Stradbrooke Island, Broadwater and Surfers Paradise skyline.

Guests can unwind by the large swimming pool and relax in the spa, sauna or steam room. There are also two outdoor barbecues and an in-house fitness centre all enveloped in tropical garden greenery.

For those with energetic little ones, there are expansive grassy picnic areas and a children's playground opposite, and only a kilometer south of Crystal Bay is the Broadwater Parklands, offerings great free entertainment for the kids!

For those wanting more adventure, hire a jet ski, try some parasailing or enjoy the rush of an extreme jet boat ride. As well as the ever-popular theme parks, which are all within an easy 30-minute drive, you can enjoy the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland with its vineyards, rainforest walks and local arts & crafts. Or, take a short stroll along the waterfront to find an eclectic mix of restaurants

Room Details

One-Bedroom Apartment

• Bed size/type: One large double bed
• Standard occupancy: 2 people
• Maximum occupancy: 2 people
• Furnished Balcony with a Broadwater view, full kitchen, laundry, bathroom, heating and air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, living and dining area

Two-Bedroom Apartment

• Bed size/type: One large double bed, two single beds
• Standard occupancy: 4 people
• Maximum occupancy: 4 people
• Furnished Balcony with a Broadwater view, full kitchen, laundry, bathroom, heating and air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, living and dining area

Three-Bedroom Apartment

• Bed size/type: One large double bed, four single beds
• Standard occupancy: 6 people
• Maximum occupancy: 6 people
• Furnished Balcony with a Broadwater view, full kitchen, laundry, bathroom, heating and air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, living and dining area
  
  

The Area: Gold Coast

A glittering stretch of golden beaches fringed by soaring skyscrapers, the Gold Coast is a vibrant holiday destination where buzzing bars and nightclubs sit alongside glitzy boutiques and a thrilling multitude of action-packed theme parks. Just north of the centre of the action, Surfers Paradise, lies Labrador – a relaxed suburb with soaring views across the Broadwater and back to the glittering Gold Coast skyline.

Head straight to Surfers Paradise beach, where folks can take a surfing lesson, embark on a soft-sand run or just have a good old-fashioned splash in the blue waters. Walk up to the Esplanade, where food can be found in every form under the sun and trendy boutiques offer up clothing, gifts and homewares at a range of price points or move through to Elkhorn Avenue for designer stores including Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Prada. Try the foot of Chevron Renaissance or the DFS store on Orchid Avenue for fashion chains, or wander the leafy beachside boulevards for a relaxed high street shopping experience.

Outside Labrador, whole days can be spent at any number of famous Gold Coast theme parks like Dreamworld, Wet ‘n’ Wild, Warner Bros Movie World and even Tropical Fruit World. Slightly further afield is the “green behind the gold” Hinterland, which can be explored on a day trip to Tamborine Mountain or Currumbin Valley. By night, put dancing shoes on and hit the myriad bars, pubs and clubs within close reach.