hi, we went to the gold coast over easter and stayed in surfers paradise.we stayed in a 'breakfree' hotel (of which there are plenty in surfers).The one we stayed in was on northcliffe terrace.Very nice accommodation,overlooking the beach and a short walk to caville avenue where the shops etc are but not close enough to be disturbed.It was virtually beside the Q-deck(previously the tallest residential building in the world).For a two bed apartment we paid $195 per night when booked through
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best wishes
Lynda & Mike