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Reviews of Aruba Sands Resort 4 stars

11-17 Philip Avenue, Broadbeach , Broadbeach, 4218 Gold Coast, Australia

#111 of 129 hotels in Gold Coast

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Review score

Based on 368 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool too cold.

    Close to shops, transport, pub.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Foxtel

    Location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was low pressure and either boiling or freezer

    Close to shops etc Comfortable with all basic needs met

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    8.0
    Awesome large unit , great location and fairly priced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dated Decor and shower temperature fluctuations.

    Location and value for money

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sand everywhere. In the bed. On the floor. In the spare blanket in the cupboard. While the room wasn't bad, the unvacuumed state was annoying.

    I loved the outdated decor. The vibrant colour of the kitchen took me back 30 years.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    7.0
    A great location and ok room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed- doona perhaps instead of blankets that seemed old ! Perhaps provide a beach towel each for our stay . Kitchen and room as well as bathroom need a good upgrade - broken tiles on kitchen floor, mould in shower area & kitchen area around the sink toilet not working, dusty fan , old yellow curtains . We stayed in room 29.

    Location was great . The facilities were good .Loved the spa and pool were relaxing . Security great .

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    6.0
    Good location, friendly staff but a little tired
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower temperature goes from boiling hot to freezing cold constantly.

    Good location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    7.0
    Served our purpose
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property getting a bit tired

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited kitchen items, most needed washing before we could use them. It's a bit tired, could do with a spruce up.

    It's very close to shops, beach, cafes. Quiet. Comfy bed. Great that you can do your own washing.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 15 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'm sorry, the shower was not good - cycled from burningly hot to freezing cold with no in-between. Cockroaches (little ones) greeted me in the kitchen and bathroom. The dryer needs cleaning. The couch was not comfortable.

    Location was fantastic for us - close to Broadbeach Bowling Club and lots of restaurants were a short stroll away. Bed was very comfy. There was a fridge, microwave, washing machine and dryer On-site parking was great.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    8.0
    Would stay again for sure
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had everything, close to everything

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    7.0
    The resort location is the real value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Bed was not comfy, sofa was not comfy, bathroom/laundry needs ventilation (using the dryer caused the room to be soaked from top to bottom).

    Excellent location, just meters from the beach and Oasis Shopping Centre with lots of venues for lunch, diner or just coffee. The apartment was outdated but very clean.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    7.0
    It was calm and pleasant aside from the small size and wire door.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 14 nights

    Very small room, screen door wire was damaged(cut) - I reported this to management. It looked like someone had tried to get in from outside. I was not comfortable with glass door open at night, which meant I could not have any air in the room during the night. Two flimsy chairs, no lounge chair to use. If I stayed in future I would seek a bigger space.

    Quiet, good views of sunset. Clean outdoor area with table and chairs.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Fridge needs replacing ( picture ) - Microwave needs replacing - Cutlery and dishes, a few more could be used. - You'll see a few resident roaches now and again - A few maintenance issues, shower heads ( picture ) tracks on outdoor sliding door, unbalanced washing machine, some screws and hinges need tightening.

    - Location is really very good, 2 minute walk to the heart of broadbeach, close to the casino, close to the beach and close enough to Surfers paradise - The rooms provide you enough comfort for your evening stay after a big day out and are clean enough not to feel uncomfortable, beds are comfy but not super high quality. All the creature comforts you need.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment - Superior
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom had a musty mildewy smell

    Location and a.Access to amenities

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2024

    6.0
    did the job
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room was pretty dirty, dirt/sand on parts of the floor, the shower and washing machine were visibly dirty, a fair bit of dust. the pool and bbq area was well maintained

    really nice staff, good location. super easy on site parking

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2024

    7.0
    Basic and affordable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness left a lot to be desired. The room looked like it had not been cleaned properly in a long time. Food still in freezer from previous guests along with a few left over belongings and items in the room, dirty dishes in the cupboard, towels from previous guests still in bathroom stuffed in the cupboard under the sink, no mattress or pillow protectors on the bed, pillows stained and old as was the only mattress protector supplied on the sofa bed, only one small blanket supplied for 4 guests utilising the double bed and sofa bed. Very dusty. Rooms could do with a bit of TLC and updating.

    The location was great. Front desk staff was helpful and nice. Very affordable and family friendly. Property had all basic amenities needed. Pool and spa were lovely and quiet. Secure parking including at no additional cost. Apartment was basic but fulfilled our needs. Would consider staying again but housekeeping definitely needs improving.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    8.0
    Good value good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was out of action for 2 days during heatwave

    Location and price

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs we bit of maintenance

    I loved where it was and the charming man in the office

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    6.0
    After the lengthy delay getting into our room and the filthy cooking utensils it was comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment - Superior
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Apart from the cleanliness of the kitchen utensils it was clean

    When we arrived we were told room would be ready in 30 mins but as the establishment has a 2pm check in it wasn’t until well after that that we finally got our room with reception continually telling us that it would be ready in 15 minutes. When we got in some of the cooking utensils were absolutely filthy and not cleaned

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    8.0
    We would recommend Aruba Sands to all our friends. The prices are great, staff friendly, tidy facill
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The bench behind kitchen sink has rotted out so did not look appealing or clean. Broken tiles on kitchen floor need fixing. Visually, kitchen and floor let the place down. A wire poking out of one dining chair was uncomfy. Extra rubbish bags for bins required. Very mixed crockery and cutlery. Other than that, appartment was cosy our stay was very enjoyable.

    The location was fantastic. Central to shops and great cafes/restaurants. Easy for uber pick ups and friends to find. Our appartment was cosy and comfortable. Patio space was great.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    7.0
    Good place to stay at a good price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment - Superior
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress could be better and the dryer in the room barley worked, the microwave didn’t work, and the stairwell could be cleaner/ better lighting

    Very good location and the pool and spa are great, rooms are pretty nice too

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    7.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing was the air con was a wee bit tired, but we didn't really need it anyway so wasn't a problem

    Our unit was a little dated but still tidy and had everything we needed. A comfy bed, great shower, washing machine and dryer. Very handy to shops and food places as well as the beach. We were able to leave our baggage before and after check in times. Great pool and spa. Plenty of room in the unit

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    7.0
    Great location. Comfortable and affordable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit noisy

    Location was amazing. Spa was nice and staff were super friendly.

    Stayed in September 2024

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