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Couran Cove Island Resort

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools

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Marina
4 Bedroom Broadwater Villas | Terrace/patio
Smart TV
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
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Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • BarBarBar
  • GymGymGym
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Room options

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2 Bedroom Beachfront Lodge | Balcony

2 Bedroom Beachfront Lodge

  • 1227 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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4 Bedroom Forestview Villas | Balcony

4 Bedroom Forestview Villas

  • 1959 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds OR 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Water view

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lagoon View

7.5/10 Good
  • 1388 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Sofa Beds

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Smart TV

Waterview Studio

8/10 Very Good
  • 667 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Boardwalk Overwater Studio

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 667 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Smart TV

1 Bedroom Waterview Apartment

7.8/10 Good
  • 797 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Couran Cove Island Resort to the airport?

Couran Cove Island Resort is 35.9 mi (59-min drive) away from the Coolangatta Airport (OOL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Couran Cove Island Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Couran Cove Island Resort.

How close is Couran Cove Island Resort to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Couran Cove Island Resort offer free breakfast?

Couran Cove Island Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Couran Cove Island Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Couran Cove Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Couran Cove Island Resort?

Free parking is not available at this resort.

Does Couran Cove Island Resort have a pool?

Couran Cove Island Resort features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access starts at 7 AM.

Does Couran Cove Island Resort have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like local and international cuisine, a poolside location, and pool views.

Does Couran Cove Island Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this resort.

How close is Couran Cove Island Resort to downtown Gold Coast?

Couran Cove Island Resort is 13.4 mi away from Gold Coast.

Couran Cove Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 469 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 469 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Should have checked the recent reviews. This section of the island is in strife with Electricity and Gas being switched off and the locals of the Cove living off generators or just leaving the island. It’s a sad situation for them. Most of the features listed in the booking ad were not in use. - No Cafe - No Watersports - No Fitness Centre - No Park - No Bowls - Only 1 place to eat with very limited choice - worse of all, the pool was not in use. We were told that the pool was out of order only 24 hours prior meaning there was no time to notify us. We were able to later find out from a local that the pool was out of use for a week and they believe it will not come back into use and that this was the beginning of the end. Many of the units there are up for sale and there are regular break ins caused by Drug issues. We tried to leave on the same day only to find out the 4.30pm Ferry was not on that day (Saturday) then left the next day. We just got our refund. The only restaurant shut at 7.30pm and we were in the room by 7.15pm counting down the hours to leave. Even though there seemed to be wifi, it wouldn’t connect. I asked one of the kitchen stuff about this and he said, “I thought there was never any wifi” The next morning the next morning the Ferry was an hour late. We noticed distress from another person who was going to miss a flight. This once beautiful resort is now a run down waste ground of what is used to be. It can’t have long left at this rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Allan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was in a very dilapidated condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Madeleine

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I honestly don’t really know where to start. Firstly, the facilities are abandoned. Not rundown, but abandoned. There were rusty spikes in the children’s playground. There was poo all over the pool (which the ducks loved using). In the first apartment we were in, there was black mould on lamps and the toilet didn’t work. We asked for a (paid) upgrade and the new place was better, until I discovered mould on one of the pull out mattresses. There was almost no food options. There was no communication from staff about availability of food or facilities. We had to wait twenty minutes for service at the bar (while watching a bartender stack wine glasses) to be told that what we wanted was unavailable. No fresh fruit on the island, and ludicrously expensive for what was there (think $4 for a single serve of weetbix). We left two days early. The receptionist didn’t care that we were leaving early, she just wanted to be rid of us. If you’re thinking about going, keep in mind that it isn’t just old fashioned facilities that are a bit aged. These facilities are like Pripyat on the goldy, or like what happens when millionaires discard their expensive assets but still allow foolish patrons to book thinking that ‘it couldn’t possibly be that bad’. It’s bad - trust me.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

4/10 Poor

Kimberley

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

Vincent

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful island staff were amazing and rooms are great

4/10 Poor

Hayden

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!

2/10 Terrible

Roberto Vieira

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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…