The Hotel: Oaks Calypso Plaza

Oaks Calypso Plaza is a beachside resort in the heart of Coolangatta, at the southern end of the Gold Coast. The resort’s spacious self-contained apartments boast kitchen and laundry facilities and most have sheltered balconies with Coolangatta Hinterland, pool or ocean views. Located opposite Coolangatta Beach and just minutes from the Gold Coast airport, the resort is an ideal base for couples and families looking to make the most of their Gold Coast holiday.

After a brisk workout in the fully-equipped gymnasium, enjoy a swim in the lagoon style swimming pool, complete with waterslides and surrounded by landscaped tropical gardens. Get adrenalin pumping at theme parks like Wet’n’Wild, Dreamword, Warner Bros. Movie World and more, just a half an hour drive away. After a busy day exploring all that the Gold Coast has to offer, take a stroll to an assortment of beachfront restaurants and cafés and treat the family to a sunset dinner.

• TripAdvisor: 4 / 5

Room Details

One-Bedroom Premier Apartment

• One large double bed
• Standard occupancy: Two people
• Maximum occupancy: Two people
• The room is offering a separate living/dining area, kitchen and laundry facilities. Outlook over Coolangatta district toward the Hinterland

Two-Bedroom Premier Apartment

• One extra-large double bed and one large double bed 
• Standard occupancy: Two people
• Maximum occupancy: Four people
• The room is offering a separate living/dining area, full kitchen, laundry facilities and private balcony

The Area: Coolangatta, Queensland

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. The surf is legendary; equally impressive is the lush hinterland away from the beach, where brash city streets give way to quiet, peaceful rainforest surrounds.

A short trip away, in the southern suburbs of the Gold Coast, is the seaside town of Coolangatta where an array of world-class surf beaches gives Surfers Paradise a serious run for it’s money. Visit in October for the iconic Coolangatta Gold sur-lifesaving comp or get wet in the challenging surf of Kirra Beach. Head to Point Danger for the thrill of having one foot in Queensland one in New South Wales while scouring the surf for any whale sightings. Whatever the reason for visiting, holiday-makers will be sure to enjoy the change of pace and relaxed lifestyle of the real surfer’s paradise.