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Couran Cove Island Resort

4.0 star property
Gold Coast beachfront resort with 3 restaurants, pool bar

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Marina
Chapel
Lobby sitting area
2 Bedroom Eco Cabin | Terrace/patio
2 Bedroom Eco Cabin | Living area
Located by the ocean, Couran Cove Island Resort offers an idyllic beach vacation with a marina, white sand beach, and poolside bar. Bask in the sun on comfortable loungers or enjoy activities like yoga classes, racquetball/squash and mini golf. Families will appreciate kids' meals at one of 3 on-site restaurants.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference centre
  • 3 meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower

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Air conditioning
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Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • Beach view
  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Heating
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Fridge
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • 182.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds OR 2 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lagoon View

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Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • Lagoon view
  • 129 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Sofa Beds

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Waterview Studio

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Heating
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Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • Water view
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Boardwalk Overwater Studio

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Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • Water view
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 Bedroom Waterview Apartment

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Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • Water view
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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About the area

Map
4216 Gold Coast, South Stradbroke Island, QLD, 4216

Getting around

  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 59 min drive
  • Gold Coast City Coomera Station - 19 min drive
  • Helensvale Station - 28 min drive
  • Pimpana Ormeau Station - 29 min drive
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Harrigan's Irish Pub
  • George's Paragon Seafood Restaurant
  • ‪Coomera Waters Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • Baskin-Robbins
  • Castaway

About this property

Couran Cove Island Resort

At Couran Cove Island Resort, you can spend time at the beach playing volleyball, plus you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Dreamworld. 2 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a 24-hour fitness centre and 2 outdoor tennis courts. Poolside Cafe, Spa Island, one of 3 restaurants, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There's a marina and a poolside bar, and in-room conveniences at this Art Deco resort include sofa beds and fridges.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 193 units
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
    • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Please note that the Eco Cabins are located 1.5 kilometers away from the marina and reception area.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Local/corner shop
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Mini golf
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (3541 square feet of space)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 1988
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Marina
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 52-inch Smart TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Sofa bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Weekly housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Poolside Cafe, Spa Island – This poolside restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
The Marlin Bar – This bar specialises in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Portside Cafe – This café specialises in local cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of AUD 38 (return)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.5 per cent

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for AUD 10.00 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Ramada Couran Cove Island
Ramada Couran Cove Island Resort
Ramada Couran Cove Island Resort South Stradbroke Island
Ramada Couran Cove Island South Stradbroke Island
Couran Cove Island Resort South Stradbroke Island
Couran Cove Island Resort
Couran Cove Island South Stradbroke Island
Couran Cove Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Couran Cove Island Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Couran Cove Island Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Couran Cove Island Resort?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 9 PM.

Are pets allowed at Couran Cove Island Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Couran Cove Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Couran Cove Island Resort and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, fishing and volleyball and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball, racquetball/squash and volleyball. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the resort's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness centre and an arcade. Couran Cove Island Resort also has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Couran Cove Island Resort?

Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, local and international cuisine and pool views.

Does Couran Cove Island Resort have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, cookware and a fridge.

Does Couran Cove Island Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Couran Cove Island Resort like?

Couran Cove Island Resort is located on the boardwalk, a short 1-minute walk from South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park.

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Couran Cove Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10

Beautiful island staff were amazing and rooms are great

10/10

Peaceful beautiful scenic relaxing
2-night trip

10/10

The staff have been amazing, super friendly and extremely helpful!
1-night trip

8/10

The property is very unique, we had a wonderful stay. The staff were super friendly - especially Lorana - they had some great bars, stunning setting, lovely wildlife with friendly kangaroos and a relaxed atmoshere. Parts of the resort could do with a bit of love, but the great atmosphere made up for that. Some lovely bush walks as well.

8/10

The cove is a pleasant relaxing venue with plenty of options for activities. Although needing some upgrades in places, it is a beautiful place to holiday in. I would go back again.
2-night trip

10/10

Perfect place to escape from cities and blend with nature and wildlife. Relaxing and recharging experience. Highly Recommended!
1-night trip

6/10

The resort was in a very dilapidated condition.
3-night trip

10/10

Clean, spacious unit with amenities Lovely bike and kayak hiring service Good breakfast Great playing room with tennis table, pool table and PS5 Ok swimming pool, disappointed no spa Sport complex deserted even though huge potential for improvement All in all, we had a great time with kids, but suitable for a short weekend, not for long stay
1-night trip

6/10

Great location & wonderful ideas but poor execution. The property is very tired & need A LOT of TLC. The staff are lovely & trying very hard to please.
2-night trip

6/10

Atmosphere is nice, the dinner is crap and they wouldn’t let me cancel without paying the full night 2 days before I was due to arrive. Second time I’ve been there, won’t be rushing back.

8/10

Would have been absolutely amazing when it first opened. Loved being able to cycle anywhere, the staff were incredibly friendly and the amenities that were still open were great. The downside is the ferry/taxi cost in getting there if you don’t have your own boat and you’re basically stuck with what you brought (the convenience store is just a few shelves and mostly closed) or their menu. Will also have to remember to stay indoors at dusk next time as the mozzies were plague proportions - but we still want to go again :)
3-night trip

6/10

Property is uniquely located. Place was full of guests and only one place to eat on a Saturday night - food choices were minimal. We ordered to eat in and they brought out takeaway so we did - but no condiments for the dishes. Cafe was shut, pizza oven not working and quite obviously the place was well understaffed for the volume of guests.
1-night trip

2/10

Didn’t actually stay here due to us not being aware that you can only reach this place by boat (at your own cost) and that water taxis don’t run at night. There was also no safe place to leave your car.
1-night trip

4/10

The area is beautiful, nice contact with nature , but the facilities are all run down, staff were rude and unhelpful , specially receptionist , amenities broken in the room, room dirty. This place has potential but needs to be looked after. No activities for kids. No transport offered to and from the room, no biggies to be rented out. Seu difficult to get around with kids .

2/10

Did not like that you did not let us know that their was a ferry to catch then the ferry didn’t have enough seats to carry my family
1-night trip

2/10

All the facilities were closed. Staff did not know much. It was so bad we asked Expedia to move us. Couldnt get food. Couldnt do anything as nothing was open. Walking tracks closed. It was awful
9-night trip

10/10

The staff were so helpful right from the beginning...rebooked our Ferry for us when we wanted to change the time and let us have a late check out for a very good price. The unit was stayed in was lovely and spacious, beautifully decorated and clean. Great balcony and lovely water views. My daughter absolutely loved the amenities..bike hire was great cos we could explore the island and see the surf beach. Only minuses: walls are very thin so you can hear neighbours a bit too easily...fortunately though, we had very quiet neighbours. Also, I recommend putting a non-slip mat in bath...I slipped when getting out and have a big bruise on knee from hitting it on the sharp outer edge of bath.
1-night trip

6/10

Everything is rundown. Choice of food is limited. Also no gluten free options. Staff weren’t helpful, just doing minimum work. When we researched how much it was to buy a unit and saw that body corp is $218/wk there is no reason for the resort and facilities being so rundown.
2-night trip

2/10

we didnt get a. two beedroom villa as paid for
2-night trip

2/10

Apartment was terrible dirty with dead cockroaches in the cutlery drawer and their feces all over the place. The dining table is in the balcony and was full of birds pup as well. The property and facilities are outdated and useless. The restaurant is short on offering and there’s only one working the others are closed permanently Going to the beach is an adventure as there’s no transportation or pram or wheelchair possible way to get there I can keep going…

4/10

Broken toilet seat and really dusty. Bedding requests apparently never received so kids weren’t happy. Extremely understaffed. Staff were trying their best but just can’t cope. Overcharged for a whole room. Direct phone number is disconnected
1-night trip

8/10

I had read previous visitor reviews, so I was expecting facilities to be not maintained and aged. When I arrived I was pleassantly surprised. The resort offered a budget resort style experience that we loved. It was easy going and great for kids. Our one bedroom lagoon view apartment was a generous size and clean, although the kitchenette was very small and difficult to cook in due to the minimal benchspace for food prep. We didnt eat at the restaurants because we had been advised that vegetarian options were low so we brought all our food with us. The pool was fabulous! Kids loved it. And the bike hire allowed us to explore the island areas on sealed roads without cars or traffic. Overall, It felt like a relaxed, easy going holiday in a SE Asian resort back in the early 2000's - I loved it!!

8/10

We liked that the property had great pool options for young and older guests. Main resort area and accomodation was wheelchair friendly however of three wheelchair toilets, only one was open. The room was clean and big, however no housekeeping and no wifi. Ferry driver Matt was nice and helpful. Rundown and unkempt facilities, only one place to dine for dinner with tiny & pricey menu with desserts listed but not available for the whole stay, broken hire equipment with long wait periods for some items, staff available were nice but VERY understaffed, long waits for takeaway lunch (30 minutes just in queue), no information or communication on how to hire equipment or extra activities - had to seek this out ourselves, no access to activities listed on website such as massage, buffet, spa and more.

8/10

The room was clean and nice but we found the staff lacking. The reception was confusing and gave us 3 different prices for a boat berth. The bar staff were inexperienced with cocktails not tasting at all like they should. The restaurant forgot our booking even though we called a couple of times to add people. The outside of the buildings looked dirty and needed cleaning. We got locked out of our room as the lock on our door broke and when we complained were told they are old.
1-night trip

4/10

Be prepared for this to be the most expensive crap hole you’ve stayed at. The resort is seriously falling apart around you - paths in disrepair, rotten wooden railings, rusty bikes, kayaks with holes. The cabin we stayed in the flames from the gas cook top kept going out so needed a watchful eye to make sure we didn’t get gassed out. Rust marks on the sheets. Water damaged floors. The photos do not match the reality. The meal prices are exorbitant for the quality you actually receive, the wait times for ordering meals and drinks can reach anywhere up to 30 minutes just to order and then 30-45 minutes for the food to arrive. They did not have any desserts listed on the menu, only ice creams ($5 for a paddle pop) Cans of soft drink are $5. Coffee lines in the morning were ridiculous, with only one staff member taking the orders and making the coffee. Be prepared and Take your own snacks and drinks - ignore the rule of not taking your own alcohol, they don’t seem to really care. We did have the experience of watching influencers the resort had hired for advertising opportunities, Take cash as they charge $1 every time you use eftpos. Don’t bother tipping. Service is not worth it.