Aruba Sands Resort

4.0 star property
Upscale aparthotel, walk to The Star Gold Coast

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Aruba Sands Resort

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Front of property
Living area
Living area
Living area

Overview of Aruba Sands Resort

8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

11-17 Philip Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD, 4218
  • Popular LocationThe Star Gold Coast5 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Oasis5 min walk
  • Popular LocationPacific Fair Shopping Centre8 min walk
  • AirportGold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)31 min drive
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Room options

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 4.9 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Unit with Balcony

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio with Balcony

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Apartment

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Gold Coast

Located near the beach, Aruba Sands Resort is in Broadbeach, a neighbourhood in Gold Coast. Cavill Avenue and The Oasis are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Slingshot and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast are not to be missed. Parasailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • The Star Gold Coast - 5 min walk
  • The Oasis - 5 min walk
  • Pacific Fair Shopping Centre - 8 min walk
  • Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre - 10 min walk
  • Cavill Avenue - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Broadbeach South Light Rail Station - 8 min walk
  • Varsity Lakes Station - 17 min drive
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kurrawa Surf Club - 6 min walk
  • The Loose Moose - 4 min walk
  • Broadbeach Tavern - 4 min walk
  • Room81 - 4 min walk
  • No Name Lane - 5 min walk

About this property

Aruba Sands Resort

Upscale aparthotel, walk to The Star Gold Coast
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has a fitness centre and a spa tub. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a library are on-site. Each apartment provides a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Added amenities include a balcony, a DVD player and room service. Housekeeping is not available.
Aruba Sands Resort offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. This Gold Coast aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

Children aged under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sunloungers
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Room service

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Library

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lifts
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby

Safety features

  • Smoke detector

General

  • 20 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check in from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 9:00 AM to noon
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - noon)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property is professionally cleaned
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Aruba Sands Resort Broadbeach
Aruba Sands Resort
Aruba Sands Broadbeach
Aruba Sands
Aruba Sands Resort Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Aruba Sands Resort Aparthotel
Aruba Sands Resort Broadbeach
Aruba Sands Resort Aparthotel Broadbeach

Frequently asked questions

Does Aruba Sands Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Aruba Sands Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aruba Sands Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aruba Sands Resort?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and from 9:00 AM to noon.

What time is check-out at Aruba Sands Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Aruba Sands Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Aruba Sands Resort located?

Located in Broadbeach, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Star Gold Coast, The Oasis and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. Cavill Avenue and Surfers Paradise Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). Broadbeach South Light Rail Station is 8 minutes by foot and Florida Gardens station is 24 minutes.

Aruba Sands Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 256 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karen

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very tired and needs makeover asked about rubbish removal or getting something once it runs out and was told no service for the week and take your own rubbish out. Then some backpacker arrived at door wanting to change sheets??? Would not stay here again to old and very Noisy
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirjana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, close to everything, early check in, thank you Kellie.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick Stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

De Kun

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms basic but very clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location within easy access to everything we needed. The only downside was caused by inconsiderate tenants who continually allowed security and apartment doors to slam shut whenever accessing the property
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property's location is so close to the beach, shopping and cafe district. Everything I needed was within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy parking, nice quick walk to the beach and restaurants and woolworths. I felt safe on my own.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Arie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception staff/manager, clean tidy 1 bedroom apartment. Complex has a great BBQarea separate from the pool area. Pool area is located in a great sunny location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023