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Gold Coast · Queensland

The Wave Resort

89-91 Surf Parade, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4218

8.6 Excellent1146 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Apartments with Stunning Views

    Experience the ultimate luxury at Wave Resort with fully self-contained apartments boasting private balconies and breathtaking Gold Coast views.

  • Top-Notch Amenities

    Indulge in high-quality furnishings, gourmet kitchens, and entertainment options like cable TV and DVD players. Enjoy complimentary WiFi and secure covered parking during your stay.

  • Relaxation and Recreation

    Unwind in the infinity pool, rooftop spa, or fitness center, or let the tour desk assist with tickets and transfers. With a prime location just minutes from the beach and popular attractions, Wave Resort is your perfect Gold Coast getaway.

Book now at Wave Resort for a luxurious stay by the beach.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Friendly staff

  • Comfortable rooms

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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  • Air conditioning
  • BBQ facilities
  • Beach
  • Bingo
  • Bowling
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
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Pools & wellness

  • Fence around pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Infinity pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool

Fitness & outdoors

  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Golf course
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking

Guest services

  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Diving
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Horse riding
  • Key access
  • Live music/performance
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Picnic area
  • Shallow end
  • Snorkelling
  • WiFi available
  • Windsurfing

Review in focus

1,146 reviews
10/ 10
Absolutely everything and staff were fabulous
Katrina · family with children · 2026-10-20

The guest experience

8.6out of 10
1146 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Friendly staff
  • Comfortable rooms

Worth knowing — Pool renovations · Cleanliness issues · Room maintenance needed

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.2

    Consistently mentioned as excellent, with proximity to restaurants, shopping centers, and the beach.

  • Service9.2

    Several reviews noted friendly and accommodating staff who were helpful during the stay.

  • Overall Experience8.8

    Guests enjoyed their stay overall, despite some minor inconveniences.

  • Food and Beverage8.7

    The absence of breakfast facilities noted; however, location offers various dining options.

  • Value for Money8.7

    The value perception was generally positive due to the great location and amenities, despite room issues.

  • Cleanliness8.2

    Some reviews highlighted issues like dirty floor coverings and maintenance problems, which affected the overall cleanliness perception.

  • Room Quality8.2

    While many rooms were comfortable, some guests reported issues like loud AC and outdated fixtures.

  • Amenities7.7

    The pool renovations and lack of certain amenities like breakfast impacted the overall score.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

85% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

8.61146 reviews

  • Highly recommend and will bring whole family back

    10/10

    Katrina · family with children · 2026-10-20

    “Absolutely everything and staff were fabulous”

  • At over $400 a night, we didn’t get value for money due to the noise, renovations and the staff could have interacted w

    6/10

    Gino · couple · 2026-10-17

    “The pool and gym were very good”

  • Very disappointing

    4/10

    jake · couple · 2026-10-13

    “Good location easy to access lots of restaurants and activities. The lower pool as nice I cannot comment on the upper pool as it was closed”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Amanda · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Construction works adjacent to the building created noise from 6am daily”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Janet · solo traveller · 2026-10-10

    “The 3 bedroom apartment was very spacious with a full kitchen and a separate laundry. The view from the 29th floor was amazing! The kids loved the pool and spa pool. Friendly and helpful reception staff.”

  • When building work complete, will stay again.

    9/10

    Darrell · family with children · 2026-10-07

    “The apartment was superb, with large balconies and quality fittings and facilties. Shower was the best ever. The higher swimming pool area closed for work, but lower pool was great.”

  • Sub Penthouse Stay

    10/10

    Sam · solo traveller · 2026-09-15

    “Exceptional location. Rooms were very well presented and extremely comfortable. Staff were very helpful.”

  • Comfortable and fantastic location

    8/10

    Voula · solo traveller · 2026-09-08

    “Reception staff were friendly and went above and beyond.”

  • We have been to the Gold Coast and staying in many different apartments and this is the best by far

    10/10

    Eva · couple · 2026-09-06

    “The apartment was spotless and the facilities were exceptional and the location as amazing - everything was in walking distance and the choice of foods was amazing”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Andrea · couple · 2026-08-30

    “Great location, surrounded by restaurants/cafes, 5 min walk to the beach and an easy walk to casino and Pacific Fair”

  • Brilliant. Views from level 31 indescribable.

    10/10

    Justin · family with children · 2026-08-23

    “Everything was amazing”

  • Great family holiday in an amazing apartment

    10/10

    Kim · family with children · 2026-08-18

    “Location, views, spaciousness”

  • The staff at the wave are incredible. The position of this resort is amazing.. The apartments our home away from home

    10/10

    Emma · family with children · 2026-08-18

    “This property is beautiful, clean and well maintained”

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