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Dorchester on the Beach

4.5 star property
Beachfront hotel in Gold Coast with free parking

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4.5 Star Beachfront Apartment | Living area
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4.5 Star Beachfront Apartment | Terrace/patio
4.5 Star Beachfront Apartment | Living area
4.5 Star Beachfront Apartment | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$780
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Explore the area

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3 Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217
  • Place, Surfers Paradise Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cavill Avenue
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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4 Star Beachfront Apartment | Living area

4 Star Beachfront Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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4.5 Star Beachfront Apartment | Living area

4.5 Star Beachfront Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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4.5 Star Beachfront Penthouse | Living area

4.5 Star Beachfront Penthouse

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Living area

4 Star Beachfront Apartment

  • Sleeps 7

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Living area

4.5 Beachfront Apartment

  • Sleeps 7

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Living area

4.5 Beachfront Penthouse

  • Sleeps 7

About the area

Gold Coast

A luxury stay in Gold Coast awaits you at Dorchester on the Beach . Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Surfers Paradise Beach and Cavill Avenue. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and washers/dryers. .This beach hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 4.5-property class Surfers Paradise hotel, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from The Oasis and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Surfers Paradise Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cavill Avenue - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Oasis - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Star Gold Coast - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Pacific Fair Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Florida Gardens station - 11 min walk
  • Gold Coast City Coomera Station - 24 min drive
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Relish Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Costa Taco - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shooeys - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tokyo Sushi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪BMD Northcliffe Surf Club - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dorchester on the Beach

Beachfront hotel in Gold Coast with free parking
As a guest of Dorchester on the Beach , you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. The luxury Dorchester on the Beach also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Gold Coast hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Dorchester on the Beach offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4.5-star hotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Lift (130 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9 AM - 5 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (9 AM - noon)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 16 October 2025 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 50 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 300.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 50 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Dorchester Beach Apartment Surfers Paradise
Dorchester Beach Surfers Paradise
Dorchester Beach Hotel Surfers Paradise
Dorchester On The Beach Gold Coast/Surfers Paradise
Dorchester on the Beach Hotel
Dorchester on the Beach Surfers Paradise
Dorchester on the Beach Hotel Surfers Paradise

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Dorchester on the Beach ?

Yep, Dorchester on the Beach has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Dorchester on the Beach ?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dorchester on the Beach on 5 Nov 2025 start from AU$779.52, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Dorchester on the Beach ?

Yep, Dorchester on the Beach is a short 11-minute walk from Surfers Paradise Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing and fishing.

Does Dorchester on the Beach have a pool?

Dorchester on the Beach has an outdoor pool.

Is Dorchester on the Beach family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Dorchester on the Beach is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dorchester on the Beach ?

No, Dorchester on the Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dorchester on the Beach ?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dorchester on the Beach ?

No, pets are not allowed.