Equinox Resort

I have to say it was better than I expected the room was well equipped and clean.

I enjoyed the views from the room, it was spacious and comfortable. It was also convenient to shops. Staff at reception were very friendly. Overall I enjoyed my stay.

The “resort” in the hotel’s title is misleading. While the staff are lovely people, there are only three to manage all 14 floors, with outsourced cleaners that tend the room once a week. The pool, spa and sauna/steam rooms are lovely but in desperate need of maintenance and proper cleaning. The lifts are rather slow and in need of maintenance. And, to top it off, the foyer has a pungent scent to it (obviously a candle or diffuser) that reminds one of the geriatric ward of a hospital — rather unpleasant. The exterior of the hotel is not as it appears in the photos. The hotel’s main facades have obvious rust and peeled paint that need ‘touching up’. However, the room itself was lovely and most enjoyable with a grand view spanning the Surfers Paradise Beach to the Estuary and Macintosh Park. The hotel has a nice location, positioned 1.2km walk from the Surfers Paradise sign and Cavill Avenue, or 600m from Macintosh’s Park. It’s a beautiful stroll.

Older property but great view at quieter end of surfers.

Not the typical hotel experience but more like renting a condo for the week. Outdated but can't beat the price. Quite a walk to the major attractions but right across from the beach.