The Hotel: The Grand Apartments

Set on the shores of Broadwater, one of the Gold Coast's more relaxing beaches, The Grand Apartments boast contemporary apartment accommodation for business and leisure travellers alike. Facilities within the complex include a heated infinity pool, heated spa, BBQ, sauna, steam room, full gym, restaurants and cafes, tour booking service and a TAB.

Guests can settle into a one- or two-bedroom apartment with views out over the city or the glimmering sea. A welcome gift of a bottle of wine and chocolates is on hand to make unpacking a little more fun, and included towel hire ensures nothing gets in the way of enjoying the infinity pool, waterfall and the nearby beach. Guests stay connected with all-day Wi-Fi access in the foyer, reception, gym, steam room, pool area and conference meeting room.

Room Details

One-Bedroom Water View Apartment

• Bed size/type: One queen bed
• Standard occupancy: Two people
• Maximum occupancy: Three people
• Extra person surcharge: $30 per night
• The apartment features an open-plan living area, Foxtel TV, kitchen and laundry facilities, en suite bathroom, and a private balcony

Two-Bedroom City View Apartment

• Bed size/type: One queen and two single beds
• Standard occupancy: Four people
• Maximum occupancy: Five people
• Extra person surcharge: $30 per night
• The apartment features a balcony, one bathroom, full kitchen and laundry facilities, Foxtel TV, and views over the city

Two-Bedroom Water View Apartment

• Bed size/type: One queen and two single beds
• Standard occupancy: Four people
• Maximum occupancy: Five people
• Extra person surcharge: $30 per night
• The apartment features an open-plan living area, Foxtel TV, one bathroom, kitchen and laundry facilities, two-way bathroom, and a private balcony

Superior Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom Water View Apartment

• Bed size/type: One queen and two single beds
• Standard occupancy: Four people
• Maximum occupancy: Six people
• Extra person surcharge: $30 per night
• The apartment features an open-plan living area, Foxtel TV, kitchen and laundry facilities, two bathrooms, sea views, and a private balcony

The Area: Gold Coast, QLD

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 home wares 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.