Paradise Resort Gold Coast

Just over an hours drive from Brisbane, traffic was good for us, we went on a Sunday afternoon.



Rooms are old, but well-maintained. Microwave, sink and fridge in the room, with plates, glasses, cutlery, kettle, toaster.



A well stocked shop is on site, but can be pricey... there's a servo nearby if the shop runs out (apparently bread is a big one)



There is a sizzler-style restaurant that can get pricey over an extended period, and a coffee shop style "bistro" with good cheap lunch meals available. Breakfast is available as a all-you-can-eat buffet - we didn't find this out until we had eaten cereal in our room for two days!



My kids loved the kids club. Our package included two free sessions for the big kids (6 & 9), and 1 session per day for bub (who was 6mths old at the time, and neither of us felt able to leave her) The staff were friendly, and great with the kids... and meals are available during the session, so we were able to eat a meal without the usual battles!!



There is a day spa for parents - it's on my wish list to try if we ever go again! There are a range of activities organised each day, both resort-based, and tours, etc. There are at least three pools - a shallow wading pool for the littlies, a bigger pool for confident swimmers, and a deep pool that the water slide runs into - and a spa that was being worked on when we were there.



We felt that the price was reasonable - we are a family of three children and two adults, so we paid roughly $240 per night... the kids had a room separate from us, with a door that closed - but it was where the air conditioner was, so we didn't actually close the door!



Our stay was for three nights, and we enjoyed it - we had the break that we needed, at a time when we were ready to fall apart!!



Writing this review has made me realise that we probably will visit paradise resort again, as it has all we need for a short break close to home!