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Grandview Apartments, Ballina, NSW.  Exterior view showing balconies
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Grandview Apartments, Ballina

High-Rise Holiday Apartments

Stay in premium high-rise holiday apartments and vacation rentals in Australia's top destinations: Ballina, Tweed Heads, Coolnagatta, and the Gold Coast. Whether you’re visiting for a short getaway or a longer holiday, our listings offer high-rise units with stunning views and modern conveniences.

These apartment complexes stand over four stories high with lift (elevator) access and onsite resident managers.  Many buildings feature retail, dining, and entertainment options on the lower levels, as well as exclusive amenities for guests, like swimming pool, gym or fitness centre, tennis court/s, and activity booking services at the reception desk.

These are 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with weekly cleaning or by request. They are fully self-catering meaning they provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay. For guests seeking more luxury, with services like room service, housekeeping and valet parking, "full service" accommodations are available at some Holiday Resorts in Kingscliff/Casuarina area, and select resort hotels on the Gold Coast and in Byron Bay.

Self contained Hi-Rise Holiday Apartments

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Grandview Apartments interior view of lounge room and kitchen, with ocean view
Grandview Apartments

Boasting spectacular views of Shelly Beach and Lighthouse Beach, Grandview Apartments is 200 metres walk from surf beaches and cafes.

Guests have the choice of 1, 2 or 3-bedroom self-catering, air-conditioned apartments with a private courtyard or balcony.

Our 3 bedroom penthouses have three bedrooms, two bathrooms with spa bath, full kitchens with separate dining areas and full laundry with washer and dryer.

Guest facilities include a large swimming pool, hot spa, and gym, lift access, and secure covered parking.

Grandview Apartments is 3 minutes' drive from Ballina Golf Course and 10 minutes to Ballina Byron Airport.

Locality
Ballina
Nirvana By The Sea
Nirvana by the Sea

Overlooking Kirra Beach, Niranva offers luxurious 1 bedroom suites, and luxury self-catering 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens and Pacific Ocean views.

Wide balconies offer panoramic views of Queensland's most famous beach.

Guests can relax by the heated outdoor swimming pool, or unwind at the gym with spa and sauna facilities.

There is also a private cinema and a sculpted Zen garden with a covered barbecue area.

The retail area consists of shops, restaurants and coffee shops. It is only a 5-minute drive to Gold Coast Airport.

Locality
Coolangatta
Points North Apartments interior bedroom with beach view
Points North Apartments

In the heart of Coolangatta just 2 minutes walk to the beach, choose from fully self-contained 1 to 4 bedroom apartments with ocean or hinterland views.

Facilities including an outdoor heated pool, spa pool and sauna.  Full-size tennis courts and a small games room is available.

Each of these self-contained apartments has a spacious balcony, plus full kitchen and laundry facilities.

Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi. All units are fully furnished and offer a dishwasher, a washing machine, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

Relax in the outdoor heated pool, spa pool and sauna, or enjoy a game of tennis. Free covered car parking is available on-site for 1 vehicle.

Points North Apartments are walking distance from restaurants, cafes and boutique shops.

Locality
Coolangatta
Kirra Surf Apartments exterior view showing hirise complex from beach
Kirra Surf Apartments

Situated directly on Kirra Beach, these contemporary apartments offer a stylish base with spectacular ocean views and free private parking, just 5 minutes' drive from Gold Coast Airport.

Relax in your spacious apartment at Kirra Surf and enjoy the chic and minimalist design. Start each day with breakfast on your private balcony and admire the stunning sea views.

Watch satellite TV in the comfort of your lounge. The inviting outdoor pool is the ideal place for a cooling afternoon swim.

Other facilities include fully equipped gym, sauna, and barbecue facilities.

Locality
Kirra
19th Avenue On The Beach
19th Avenue On The Beach

Located on the beachfront at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast, 19th Avenue on the Beach offers views of the Pacific Ocean, a 22-metre pool under a glass atrium roof and a tennis court to enjoy.

Facilities featured at the property include a covered outdoor BBQ area, sun loungers to enjoy soaking up the sun, gardens to wander in and a games room with a billiards table, arcade games and table tennis.

There is also a library in the foyer with plenty of books to read.

The spacious apartments offer free cable channels and WiFi.  apartment featrurews include a fully-equipped kitchen, a balcony with ocean views and two bathrooms, with the master bedroom having an en suite.

A basement car park is available for your vehicle.

The apartments are only 10 minutes' drive from the Gold Coast Airport, while Pacific Fair Shopping Centre is a 15-minute drive away. The property can assist with arranging tickets to any of the theme parks on the Gold Coast.

Locality
Palm Beach
Dorchester On The Beach
Dorchester On The Beach

Set right on the beach, Dorchester On The Beach features self-catering apartments with a private balcony offering lovely ocean views.

Guests enjoy a private beach area, free WiFi and an outdoor heated swimming pool. Dorchester On The Beach Apartments are 5 minutes' walk from the Northcliffe Tram Station.

The property is 5 minutes’ drive from Jupiters Casino and the popular Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. Gold Coast Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Each of the air-conditioned apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and a dining area.

All offer a living area with a sofa, free cable TV and a DVD player. Free secure covered onsite parking is provided for one car. All apartments have lift access.

The tour desk can book tickets to Gold Coast theme parks, including Dreamworld, MovieWorld and Wet 'n' Wild.

Locality
Surfers Paradise
Q1 Resort, interior bedroom view looking out over Gold Coast to hinterland rainforest
Q1 Resort & Spa

Q1 Resort & Spa’s Skypoint Observation Deck rises 230 metres above Surfers Paradise, with 360° views over the Gold Coast hinterland, Pacific Ocean and Byron Bay.

Recreation options include the Q1 Spa, heated lap pool, two lagoon swimming pools, steam and sauna rooms, a well equipped gymnasium, BBQ facilities.

Each apartment feature a kitchen with oven, stove top and fridge, laundry facilities and a TV with cable channels.

All accommodation features ensuite bathrooms, a spa bath, complementary WiFi as well as access to free on-site parking.

Some also offer a balcony or ocean views. Q1 Resort and Spa now offers a Presidential Penthouse, taking up an entire level and boasting a swimming pool, two roof-top balconies, and views of the Pacific Ocean, Gold Coast and beyond.

There is a sauna and a private theater with lounges, a TV and surround-sound.  4 restaurants on-site include Asami Teppanyaki, Skypoint Observation Deck - Bistro & Bar, Longboards Eatery & Bar and Osaka Kaiten Sushi.

Locality
Surfers Paradise
Mantra Twin Towns, interior dining and lounge room looking out to balcony and ocean view
Mantra Twin Towns New

Located on the NSW/QLD border, Mantra Twin Towns is a 4-star resort offering family rooms, a games room, and full-day security.

The resort boasts a year-round outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and free WiFi. Free on-site private parking is available.

The resort offers amenities such as a baby cot and interconnected rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for families. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a private bathroom.

A buffet breakfast is served, with Australian cuisine available.

The resort is a short 5 km from Gold Coast Airport. Nearby attractions include Coolangatta Beach, a 4-minute walk away, and Greenmount Beach, 700 metres away.

Locality
Tweed Heads
Tweed Ultima Apartments, interior view looking out to balcony and ocean vieww beyond
Tweed Ultima Apartments New

Tweed Ultima Holiday Apartments offers spacious accommodation, just 5 minutes’ drive from Coolangatta Airport.

It features self-catering 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with modern kitchen, spacious living areas and full laundry facilities.

All are air-conditioned and include an enclosed balcony, and there are breathtaking views of the river and ocean from higher levels apartments.

Facilities include a large saltwater pool that is heated during cooler months, a spa pool, barbecue area and landscaped gardens.

Less than 200 metres from superb beaches, Tweed Ultima is a short 3-minute walk to boutique shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and entertainment of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta.

Locality
Tweed Heads

Serviced High-Rise Holiday Apartments in Tweed Heads and the Gold Coast

Hi Rise apartments are over 4 storeys with lift (elevator) access, and usually have onsite resident managers. On-site facilities may include swimming pool, BBQ, fitness centre or other recreation facilities.  A tour desk with booking services is also usually available.

Oceanside Resort
Bilinga
(07) 5534 7000
Calypso Plaza
Coolangatta
(07) 5599 0000
Meridian Tower
Coolangatta
(07) 5536 9400
Nirvana by the Sea
Coolangatta
(07) 5506 5555
Ocean Plaza Resort
Coolangatta
(07) 5536 9999
Mantra Coolangatta Beach
Coolangatta
(07) 5506 8787
Points North Apartments
Coolangatta
(07) 5536 0000
Reflection on the Sea
Coolangatta
(07) 5589 6600
Reflection Tower Two
Coolangatta
(07) 5589 6999
The Sebel Coolangatta
Coolangatta
(07) 5589 0000
Twin Towns Resort
Coolangatta
(07) 5536 2121
Kirra Beach Apartments
Kirra
(07) 5523 7900
Kirra Surf Apartments
Kirra
(07) 5589 0300
Princess Palm on the Beach
Palm Beach
(07) 5534 5455
Bayview Apartments
Rainbow Bay
(07) 5536 9122
Carool Holiday Apartments
Rainbow Bay
(07) 5536 7154
Columbia Apartments
Rainbow Bay
(07) 5599 0666
Rainbow Place Apartments
Rainbow Bay
(07) 5536 9144
Rainbow Commodore Apartments
Rainbow Bay
(07) 5536 7758
Pacific Surf Absolute Beachfront Apartments
Tugun
(07) 5534 6599
San Simeon Beachfront Apartments
Tugun
(07) 5534 5077
Tweed Ultima Apartments
Tweed Heads
(07) 5599 3500

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