There are literally thousands of places to stay on the Gold Coast. But, for the best in Ocean Views, Beaches, Facilities and everything else needed for a great vacation, you would be hard pressed to do better than Burleigh Surf Self Catering Apartments!
Our family has been coming now for the last 15 years. It is a great spot for families with young children or teenagers as well as perfect for just two. Burleigh Surf is a 31 Storey High Rise and is only separated from the beach by a relatively quiet road and a promenade lined with Norfolk Pines. The first 15 floors are mainly one and two bedroom Apartments with 4 to a floor. Floors 16 to 24 are mainly two Bedroom but there are a couple of one Bedroom Apartments. Floors 25 to 31 are the three Bedroom Penthouse Apartments.
Each Apartment has a small, but separate Kitchen which has a fridge, oven, dishwasher and microwave. A basic level of cutlery is supplied, but we do bring a couple of things with us (good Kitchen Knife) because the stuff supplied is minimum standard. Each Apartment is individually owned and therefore the quality of fixtures and fittings does vary considerably. There are Standard and Deluxe Apartments and you are well advised to discuss the options when booking. One of the 3 Bedroom Penthouse Suites was a disappointment with uncomfortable beds and furniture. However, management are very helpful and accommodating when possible and we now have a few different Apartments short listed! Each Apartment has a washing machine and Iron, also a TV and DVD player.
Amenities and facilities are excellent and are as follows: Indoor Heated Pool & Spa; Outdoor Pool; Games and Fitness rooms (basic level); Tennis Court; Barbeques and underground car parking, although you could stay anywhere along the Esplanade and not even need a car as public transport is very frequent.
Just a short walk (300m) is a small shopping centre which has a Coles Supermarket and a good choice of take-away food outlets including a Noodle Box; Sushi Train; Coffee Shop and Fish & Chips. We’ve tried them all and can recommend. There is also a Chemist, Post Office and Bottle Shop.
Almost opposite the Apartments is the Surf Life Saving Club and that is also good for a feed if you don’t feel like cooking. About a kilometre walk away is Burleigh Heads central and that has an extensive range of shops and places to eat.
In summary, I would give Burleigh Surf Apartments a 3.0 to 3.5 Star rating on fixtures and fittings, but definitely a 5.0 Star rating when it comes to location and the stunning views!
