Resort & Retreat Awards 2024 | 43 With an excellent location just a short walk from the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, Costa D’Ora Holiday Apartments (Costa D’Ora) is a complex comprised of 36 fully equipped one-bedroom apartments that offers great value without any caveats. Its commitment to clean and comfortable beachfront accommodation is reflected in every one of its self-contained suites. Best BudgetConscious Hotel 2024 - Australia Seaworld is a short bus journey, too, whilst trips to world-class theme parks and attractions such as Movieworld, Dreamworld, Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Top Golf, Outback Spectacular, Draculas, and Paradise Country can all be easily arranged. Day trips to Byron Bay, Mount Tamborine, Leamington National Park, Springbrook, Australia Zoo, and Crystal Castle can all be booked, as well. Guests can also enjoy surfing lessons, nearby gold courses, sky diving, snorkelling and scuba diving, jet skiing, hot air ballooning, river cruises, seaway kayaking, and parasailing. The world-class HOTA (Home of the Arts) cultural precinct is within walking distance, including one of Australia’s biggest art galleries, live musical and theatrical performances, and cinemas. Costa D’Ora continues to position itself as an increasingly viable alternative for travellers, offering the best bits of the hotel experience without the unnecessary frills synonymous with many of the costly skyscraper hotels around it. For those worried about missing out on great views, Costa D’Ora offers free trips to the local Q1 Skypoint Floor 77 Observation Deck, one of the world’s finest beachside observatories. It also partners with several local businesses for complementary yoga classes at Innerbloom Yoga Studio, tickets to AFL (Gold Coast Suns) and NRL (Gold Coast Titans) games, and unlimited usage of nearby sauna, spa, and heated pool facilities. In essence, Costa D’Ora’s affordable and self-contained Surfers Paradise holidays invite guests to “holiday where it happens”, affording easy access to one of the world’s premium beach destinations, without the premium price tag. Having taken all of the essential elements of a vacation and rolled them into one budget-conscious option that is challenging the big-name hotels, three-star Costa D’Ora Holiday Apartments is more than deserving of the title of Best Budget-Conscious Hotel 2024 – Australia. Contact: Gary Fox Company: Costa D’Ora Holiday Apartments Web Address: https://costadora.com low-rise apartment complex with a relaxed vibe, Costa D’Ora offers guests a private balcony, full kitchen, laundry facilities, and living room complete with a pull-out sofa bed. Outside of their room, guests can enjoy an outdoor pool, sunbeds, and access to an undercover BBQ and outside hosting/dining area. Vehicles can also be stored in a complimentary, undercover, and secure parking garage, affording extra peace of mind. Since every apartment within this complex is individually owned, everything from the furniture to the flooring is totally unique. Each possesses the same facilities, containing a reverse cycle air conditioner through to free cable (Foxtel) television and unlimited fast internet access. All linen and towels are also provided, with Helen, one half of Costa D’Ora’s two-person team, responsible for room service, cleaning, and comfort. Helen is joined by Gary, responsible for bookings, liaising with guests, carrying out maintenance, and handling the day-to-day operations. Carrying out such a great number of tasks between them is no easy feat, but their dedicated yet level-headed nature results in a fittingly relaxed environment that always puts guests first. Gary and Helen go further still, assisting with everything from booking attractions to arranging car hire. The convenient and budget-friendly ethos of Costa D’Ora in no way compromises quality, as seen through amazing guest review scores on Booking.com, Agoda, and Google Business, including two 9.1/10s and a 4.7/5 respectively. These are higher than most of the biggest and most successful hotels in Australia and globally, underpinning the ongoing importance of friendliness and helpfulness, a timeless customer service approach that continues to stand this Gold Coast hotel in good stead. “We strive to be extremely friendly and helpful staff, especially for travellers seeking a more personal touch. We work 24/7, personally meeting and checking in guests at all hours.” Also, perfectly located near both the beach and vibrant Cavill Avenue, this means the best shops, surf clubs, restaurants, and nightlife are just a short walk away, and the closest tram stop is only a couple of minutes away. A
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