Discover Gold Coast Accommodation Beachfront In Gold Coast City, Queensland

This brief article examines Gold Coast accommodation beachfront options. Australia's Gold Coast, which is in the south eastern corner of the state of Queensland is a popular holiday destination for travellers from many different countries. The Gold Coast region encompasses the territories south of Queensland's state capital, Brisbane, as far south as the border with New South Wales. This region has 55 kilometres of coastline on the Pacific Ocean, and its hinterland extends inland into the mountainous rain forest regions of the Great Dividing Range.

In the Gold Coast there are many things to see and do, all packed into quite a small area. The long, sandy beaches on the coast are famous for surfing. There are many sports facilities for visitors: tennis and volleyball courts, for example, and over forty golf courses. Some of the largest theme parks in Australia can be found here: Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet'n'Wild Water World to name but three. In the hinterland the rain forests form an area of natural beauty and scientific importance. This area is a World Heritage Zone, and there are many national parks, such as Lamington National Park.

The Gold Coast area is noted for its sunny, sub-tropical climate, and many tourists look for accommodation with an ocean view, and a convenient distance from the beach. Self contained apartments, with their own kitchen and laundry facilities, make a good choice for many families, especially those with children. Self contained apartments are usually found in small or medium sized apartment blocks. Most apartments have from one to three bedrooms, and have fully equipped kitchen, washing machine and clothes dryer. Usually there is a lounge/dining area, with TV, and guests at the block will have access to a pool, a barbecue area, and sometimes a games room.

Shaz Maisons Apartments, which are in Mermaid Beach, are one option for the visitor seeking a beachfront apartment. This low rise complex is built with a Mediterranean architectural style. It is fifty metres from Nobby Beach, and also close to several other beaches, all patrolled by life guards. It is conveniently situated a short drive away from Jupiter's Casino, and from Pacific Fair Centre (shopping centre). Nobby beach nearby has many good value eating places.

The Gold Coast outdoor lifestyle is catered for by a barbecue area provided for guests at Shaz Maisons. There is also a secured, basement car parking area, a swimming pool, and the complex is set in landscaped, tropical gardens.

At Shaz Maisons the apartments are all one bedroom, sleeping up to four people. All rooms have a kitchen (fully equipped, including microwave), washing machine, clothes dryers and ironing facilities. Most rooms have air conditioning, all have TV.

Another block near the beach can be found at Burleigh Beach. This is the Burleigh Point Apartment Complex, situated on Burleigh Esplanade. The beach, which is directly opposite the apartments is fully life guard patrolled, and the local surf club is merely fifty metres away. Jupiter's Casino and Pacific Fair Centre can be reached via a short drive along the Gold Coast Highway.

Burleigh Point guests have use of a heated spa, a pool, a gazebo and the essential barbecue area. There is also a secure car park. The apartments provided are all two bedroom, two bathroom. There is a queen sized bed in the master room, and two singles in the second bedroom. The master bedroom has en suite bathroom. All the apartments have lounge and dining areas, kitchens and clothes washing facilities.