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Aruba Sands Resort

4.0 star property
Aparthotel with free parking, 5-minute walk to The Star Gold Coast

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Located near The Star Gold Coast, Aruba Sands Resort offers a serene oasis with a spa tub, library, and garden. Relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers or enjoy some quiet time in the gym; take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services and explore nearby attractions with tour/ticket assistance.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

View all photos for Superior Unit with Balcony

Superior Unit with Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Unit with Balcony

Highlights

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

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Sofa bed
  • 53 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio with Balcony

Studio with Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio with Balcony

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Apartment

Superior Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Superior Apartment

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 neighborhood

Located near the beach, Aruba Sands Resort is in Broadbeach, a neighborhood in Gold Coast. Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and Cavill Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast. Pratten Park and Putt Putt Golf Mermaid Beach are also worth visiting. 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. Visit our Gold Coast travel guide
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11-17 Philip Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD, 4218

What's nearby

  • Kurrawa Beach
    Kurrawa Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Aerial view of Broadbeach with the convention centre and casino on the Gold Coast
    Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stars at Surfer Paradise Gold Coast Australia
    The Star Gold Coast
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Oasis
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Broadbeach South Light Rail Station
    8 min walk
  • Varsity Lakes Station
    17 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Room81
    4 min walk
  • Kurrawa Surf Club
    5 min walk
  • The Broadbeach
    4 min walk
  • No Name Lane Espresso
    5 min walk
  • Bistro On3
    6 min walk

About this property

Aruba Sands Resort

Aparthotel with free parking, 5-minute walk to The Star Gold Coast
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has a fitness center and a hot tub. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a library are onsite. 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.
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 showers and hair dryers. This Gold Coast aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children 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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Dining

  • Room service

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 20 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 at the property
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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Check out time is 10am.
If you depart early and the office is closed, please leave the unit keycards in the letter box (bottom right corner) labelled "Body Corporate" in the front entrance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aruba Sands Resort?

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

What time is check-out at Aruba Sands Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out 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 and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. Surfers Paradise Beach and Cavill Avenue are also within 3 mi (5 km). Broadbeach South Light Rail Station is 8 minutes by foot and Florida Gardens station is 24 minutes.

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Reviews

Aruba Sands Resort Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 316 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

María José

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really good, well located and staff really nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Fern

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Fern

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Handy location and great facilities in the unit
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teagan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Place was great. Awesome location for the price. Kitchen was full of the basics you need. Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I really enjoyed the location, it was quiet and close to everything that mattered to me. I was able to go for a beach walk in the morning before my conference started.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and tidy
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Parking available underneath building. Helpful to have washing machine and dryer. Clean apartment with good facilities but a bit dated. Helpful communication pre arrival. Close to beach, two malls and dining option
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location lovely renovated appartment ..no expense spared
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The accommodation was close to where we needed to be. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful. The air conditioner was located in the lounge, not the bedroom. It took awhile to cool the bedroom down.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirjana

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

8/10 Good

Liz

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

6/10 Okay

MELANIE

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great location average lodgings

Best thing about this property is the location. It’s very rundown. Shower is shocking goes from cold to boiling hot every couple of mins. Not that clean lots of dust on skirting boards and lots on ornament on table. Just ok, I have frequented Aruba properties on the Gold Coast and this one is by far the worst.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kellie on reception was very friendly and helpful, as well as patient with me when I kept entering the wrong pin number for debit card. My husband & I had a comfortable 8 night stay. Our apartment was quiet & private at the back of the building with a large verandah. Everything worked well and aircon was brilliant. Shower water pressure was great with good temperature. Pool & Spa area are well maintained. Our apartment was serviced half way through our stay which was much appreciated. This location can't be beaten! Everything required is within a short walk. NOTE TO OWNER OF APARTMENT 2. Something needs to be done to cover up the unsightly brown stains on the side of the washing machine beside the toilet, or replace with new machine. We freaked out when we first saw it, then on closer inspection my husband said it looks like rust coming from washing machine. The apartment is nice and has a lot going for it, so it is such a shame about the appearance of the washing machine.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Yvonne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Caution before renting The pictures do not represent the apartment's current condition. No air conditioning in the bedroom. Mouse turds in the closet. Entering the building, common area are worn, dated and dirty. The apartment furniture is rubbish, beyond op shop quality, soiled and damaged. Appliances are old but work. The microwave is rusty inside, not usable for health reasons. Window coverings do not blackout. It is impossible to regulate hot and cold water mix in the shower. The biggest disappointment was the floors were filthy upon arrival. Midway in our stay service cleaning was included. In reality it was changed of linen and garage out. Nothing else. We clean apartment ourselves. Management are aware of these concerns as we told the reception. On the positive, the bed is comfortable, clean linens and towels. Pool, spa and outdoor bbq are good. In conclusion absolutely not worth the price.
Mice poop
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Communication

Location location location

so central to everything, the beach, the shops, public transport. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, communication
The central location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was easy to get there and close to where we needed to be. A but shabby in the unit. On the plus side, the shower was good, the bed reasonably comfortable and the area was quiet for the time we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

My stay.

The unit was very clean and comfortable. However I noticed a hole in the ceiling where a fire alarm once was and also a spit in the fabric on the lounge. The grounds were well kept as was the pool area. Check in and check out was quick and easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine Rosse Vasquez

Liked: Amenities, communication
I like it the location and the service from the Receptionist guy, but our apartment had some issues that didn't tell us before we arrive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mckenzie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was in decent condition. A couple stains on the carpet which isn't a problem really. Dishes were a bit dirty when I arrived, needed to give them a wipe down before I used them. Staff were friendly. Power went out one time when returning to resort which resulted in me and a couple other people being locked out of our rooms. No staff on site as it was sunday and after hours but managed to get in after 15 mins from another resident opening the door and luckily the room door lock was on battery backup. Hot water was the biggest gripe however. Having a shower there sucked as the water would constantly go from hot to cold and back. Almost burnt myself a couple times not expecting the water to go to boiling hot after turning to cold water down due to the shower being cold. Seems like the hot water pressure was going back and forth causing more or less hot water to come out increasing or decreasing the temperature.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fern

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and easy parking. Staff are friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend at stay here and we will book here sgain
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Charlie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stove elements were rusty. Plaster wall damaged, long grass behind verandah not maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location, easy secure parking, spacious and well furnished apartment, friendly staff, comfortable bed, pool and spa. All facilities within the property are well maintained and well presented. Will not hesitate to book here my next trip.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It's was Easy parking and so clean
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025