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Reviews of Spectrum Holiday Apartments 3.5 stars

3 River Drive, Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, 4217 Gold Coast, Australia

#333 of 1,067 Holiday rentals in Gold Coast

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Review score

Based on 232 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed and little too firm for me

    Lovely view and spacious

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nice and cosy apartment with a great view over the river and location was close to the river side and all the attractions in surfer paradise beach. A very friendly building manager, definitely will book again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    7.0
    Comfortable stay, really would have liked to use the spa though.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked this property so we could use the indoor pool/spa for entertainment and relaxing during the day. When we arrived, head to the spa for a sign to be up letting us know it’s down for maintenance. If I had known this in advance I would have booked elsewhere.

    Beds were comfortable and kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    7.0
    Great Location and whilst not cheap was reasonable for the event time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We came for the marathon and the indoor heated spa that was advertised on the property was not in use, getting fixed. Was bad timing to fix this in school holidays when a marathon was on. We really missed it. Didnt' like either that there wasn't enough toilet paper for the time we were staying. Reception advised that its not like we paid $400 per night like a hotel .... umm we paid like $360 per night so it wasn't cheap!

    Hotel location is excellent, across from the river and a short walk to both Surfers Paradise and its restaurants as well as the tram stop to get anywhere from Broadbeach to Southport. Room was nothing fancy but clean and had enough space.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    9.0
    Peaceful location close to attractions. Views & an excellent cafe a few doors up.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Indoor pool & sauna closed for renovations. Small parking spot due to storage container.

    Quiet location but an easy walk to Surfers Paradise centre. Clean with a lovely verandah looking over Budd’s Beach & river.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    8.0
    Convenient apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great apartment met our needs. Convenient location yes carpark was great but location meant our car wasn't needed for our activities. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would book here again

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    8.0
    It was very relaxing and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    no flyscreens

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect and the apartment is spacious

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    8.0
    Good location and clean unit
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen look like old also fan dirty

    Big unit , clean and nice location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    8.0
    Quiet stay but close to the city centre!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some parts of the room were a bit outdated. Toilet doors didn't lock, doors jammed so it was difficult to open sometimes, that sort of stuff. Not a complete deal breaker, but just something to note

    Staff and management were so lovely! Had to come in for an early check in and it was smoothly communicated with the team. The stay itself was just a fifteen minute walk away from the centre which was amazing, especially since parkinf around that area was close to impossible. Overall great stay, will definitely come back

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    9.0
    Highly recommend. Great price and had all the amenities we needed like bbq area, pool, air con. The view of the river wa
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpet in the apartment and hallway had a mildew, old smell. I presume it’s from it being quite dated so would be nice to have fresh tiles or something else that doesn’t keep that smell. The ground floor tiling was beautiful and fresh looking so something like that would be nice on all the levels.

    It was clean and tidy. Had all the necessary amenities including an outdoor pool which my son absolutely loved!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is excellent, the views are stunning. The only minus is our room has no air conditioner that makes it hard to sleep at night. Overall, I love the stay and worth the money.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    7.0
    Convenient and great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No ceiling fan in main bedroom.

    Location was central. Spacious apartment.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't have enough time to relax by the pool.

    Beautiful views, lovely apartment to suit a family. Being able to eat in or out is a bonus.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2024

    8.0
    21st birthday
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only down side, the spa was being refurbished so not available and only one lift available due to renovations but not a hassle

    Attended a 21st birthday party in the area the location was perfect. The apartment was clean and big enough to accommodate 4 of us comfortably. Loved that the kitchen had a large fridge, microwave, oven. Also a washing machine and dryer in the unit was handy. The staff were very friendly and helpful too. Highly recommend and will certainly rebook

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the apartment we stayed 1501 was really old and the bed and pillow is not comfy, if they can renovate like other unit it will be great

    view is stunning, staff is very friendly, unit is very clean.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    9.0
    Would use this place again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to take the recycling down to the carpark and seoerate

    Very clean apartment, was as pictured on the site, easy access, nice and quiet, good view from back balcony.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    7.0
    Short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a bit dated and there was no hairdryer.

    Location is great close to everything

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

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

    Unit had no aircon. Would be an issue in summer

    Great location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen a bit dated.

    Great location, friendly staff, excellent value for money.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    8.0
    All covered above
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing we noticed

    every thing was great

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights

    ground floor

    very good location. very clean

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elevator needs maintenance very shaky seemed to struggle

    Location Spacious unit very comfortable

    Stayed in July 2024

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