Is parking available at the property?

Yes, complimentary parking is available on-site for guests.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast is not provided at this property.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are not allowed, but service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out ends at 10:00. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 20, and late check-out is available for AUD 10, both subject to availability.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services can be arranged prior to check-in, ensuring a seamless experience for arrival and departure.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The property is located in Surfers Paradise, near theme parks and the beach, with attractions like Surfers Paradise Beach and Warner Bros. Movie World nearby.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an outdoor heated pool, operational seasonally, providing a refreshing option for guests.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for staying free is not specified.

What are the policies for extra beds and cribs?

The property offers cribs for a fee of AUD 8.00 per night, but no rollaway or extra beds are available. Advance request for cribs is recommended.

Karana Palms Resort - Gold Coast Aparthotel

Average nightly price at Karana Palms Resort by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$337
February	US$182
March	US$173
April	US$310
May	US$293
June	US$336
July	US$374
August	US$344
September	US$324
October	US$188
November	US$184
December	US$285

What guests think

At Karana Palms Resort, travellers praise the walkable, quiet Chevron Island location near Surfers Paradise, along with friendly, responsive management, while noting older but spacious, well-equipped apartments that suit longer stays with in-room laundry and kitchens.

The heated, well-kept pool is a highlight. Common drawbacks include unreliable or weak Wi-Fi and occasional maintenance quirks, and several guests reported cleanliness lapses, including cockroaches. Some units show wear, and a few mention noise from neighbors or areas near the pool, plus strict check-in or limited office hours. Expect a convenient base with home-style amenities and friendly service, but variable upkeep.

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Facilities

Guests like the heated, well-maintained pool and the in-apartment laundry and full kitchens. However, Wi-Fi is frequently weak or unreliable.

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8

Mathis

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Très bon séjour dans ce appartement hôtel. Le logement est spacieux et fonctionnel avec une cuisine de qualité (four et micro-ondes modernes). Je noterai un très gros plus pour le lave linge et sèche linge individuel et sans surcoût avec lessive. Cependant, malgré une personne très aimable à la réception, le check-in est bcp trop strict au niveau horaire. Ne soyez pas en avance. 14h c’est 14h.

8

susan

14 Jan 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Internet service was non-existant. Lucky we all had data we could use and had already downloaded podcasts, books etc before our stay. Unit was in perfect order, pool clean and very well maintained.

10

Tracey

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The heated pool was absolutely beautiful and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms were older style but very clean and comfortable. Short walk to cafe and restaurants and to Cavill Avenue.

10

Jo-Anne

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

This resort apartment was perfect for us. We were there for 9 days. We had a washing machine and dryer, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, towels, a kitchen with all the utensils, crockery, tea, coffee, sugar and a balcony to sit on that overlooked the pool area. Then add in Jane and her willingness to help us on a weekend and you have a perfect place, within walking distance to Surfers Paradise. Thank you Jane ❤️

10

Sally

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very comfortable and quiet location. We were travelling for a sports tournament and the apartment was perfect, with a good kitchenette and washing machine also. Easy walk to beach and shops, and very helpful management. We enjoyed our stay, and would stay again!

10

Shiellah

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 11 nights

Just over the bridge from Surfers Paradise, thus you can easily walk over to the strip. Communication with Jane was easy, quick and efficient. I stayed for 2 weeks and appreciated having laundry available. Though, very good internet strength was confined to the kitchen area. Otherwise, all was amazing!

8

Trish

21 Feb 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This property is as described. I very much liked that it had air conditioning in the Qld summer heat and humidity. A delightful pool. A washer and dryer in my apartment with an actual functional kitchen (not a kitchenette).

6

Keryn

21 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was in a fabulous location. Easy walk to surfers beach. Unfortunately the Internet isn’t very good for people who work online as it was like having dialup which for us dosnt work. Cleaner must have been in a rush after last guests as inside microwave was dirty, sliding door and bathroom mirror were grubby. Kitchen tap only trickles out which makes doing dishes near impossible. No remote for tv in the bedroom so couldn’t watch it.

6

Bevan

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 9 nights

unit was clean and tudy but couldant connected to the free WiFi internet and didant have hot water for 2 of our 9nights we stayed other then that we enjoyed our stay

10

John

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location. Well equipped apartment

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Cleanliness

Many describe apartments as clean and tidy, but several reviews note dirty surfaces or bathrooms, and a few report cockroaches.

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10

Sungkil

17 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good communication and tidy.

8

James

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Lounge needs replacing. Very noisy neighbours!! Little or no noise insulation between rooms...could hear them change their minds!! Very clean & a comfy bed!

10

Peter

24 Jan 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent, safe and quiet location. Close to public transport, shopping and main attractions. Place is clean, tidy and has everything you might need for your stay. Swimming pool is excellent. We enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended. Thank you

8

William

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good place for the price floor was a bit dusty but good place to stay

6

Ataide

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was impossible to sleep on the sofa mattress. It was a terrible one! And there were some cockroaches in the apartment.

10

Tracey

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The heated pool was absolutely beautiful and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms were older style but very clean and comfortable. Short walk to cafe and restaurants and to Cavill Avenue.

4

Delilah

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The bathroom did not get clean before we got there, and there were two used soap bars with hair on them in the shower. The light switch was broken and was hard to turn the light on in the bedroom, plus the fan switch was faulty.

6

Keryn

21 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was in a fabulous location. Easy walk to surfers beach. Unfortunately the Internet isn’t very good for people who work online as it was like having dialup which for us dosnt work. Cleaner must have been in a rush after last guests as inside microwave was dirty, sliding door and bathroom mirror were grubby. Kitchen tap only trickles out which makes doing dishes near impossible. No remote for tv in the bedroom so couldn’t watch it.

6

Bevan

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 9 nights

unit was clean and tudy but couldant connected to the free WiFi internet and didant have hot water for 2 of our 9nights we stayed other then that we enjoyed our stay

6

Caitlin

8 Jan 2023

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There were cockroaches in our apartment (we found 3) I have photos for $250 per night plus for for some nights, this doesn’t seem reasonable. I would like a part refund

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Rooms

Apartments are generally spacious, comfortable, and well equipped with kitchens and balconies, though decor is older. Some note worn furniture, poor sofa-bed comfort, noise from neighbors or pool areas, and occasional nonworking fixtures.

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Christine

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

I chose to stay away from the crazy that is Surfers Central, and this was perfect. Short walk to everything, and even a small group of shops nearby. It was clean and comfortable. It was well equipped for a serviced apartment. Small tip though is to supply salt and pepper. Who wants to buy that for a short stay. I would definitely stay again but not in that particular room. As it was near the pool and the entry to other apartments l had to keep the shutters (which gave great privacy) on the patio shut for most of the time. The only other thing was that even though there was an overhead fan in the bedroom, it did not operational. Overall good value fir the money.

10

Satsuki

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

去年に続き今年もお世話になりました。サーファーズから徒歩数分の静かなシェブロン島にあるアパートメントホテルです。ベッドルーム、キッチン、シャワー、リビング、バルコニーとゆったりした間取りでくつろげます。スーパー、トラム、バス停もすぐで立地も最高でとてもおすすめです。

8

Mathis

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Très bon séjour dans ce appartement hôtel. Le logement est spacieux et fonctionnel avec une cuisine de qualité (four et micro-ondes modernes). Je noterai un très gros plus pour le lave linge et sèche linge individuel et sans surcoût avec lessive. Cependant, malgré une personne très aimable à la réception, le check-in est bcp trop strict au niveau horaire. Ne soyez pas en avance. 14h c’est 14h.

8

James

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Lounge needs replacing. Very noisy neighbours!! Little or no noise insulation between rooms...could hear them change their minds!! Very clean & a comfy bed!

8

John

4 May 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Service from Jane and maintenance staff was excellent. Great location and spacious apartment. Property showing its age.

6

Ataide

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was impossible to sleep on the sofa mattress. It was a terrible one! And there were some cockroaches in the apartment.

10

Tracey

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The heated pool was absolutely beautiful and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms were older style but very clean and comfortable. Short walk to cafe and restaurants and to Cavill Avenue.

10

Jo-Anne

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

This resort apartment was perfect for us. We were there for 9 days. We had a washing machine and dryer, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, towels, a kitchen with all the utensils, crockery, tea, coffee, sugar and a balcony to sit on that overlooked the pool area. Then add in Jane and her willingness to help us on a weekend and you have a perfect place, within walking distance to Surfers Paradise. Thank you Jane ❤️

6

OLIVIER

15 Dec 2022

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Stayed 7 nights

Hôtel situé De façon un peu excentré. Un peu vieillot dans le mobilier. Mais calme, sans bruit.

10

John

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location. Well equipped apartment

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Service

Feedback consistently highlights friendly, helpful management and clear communication, with requests handled promptly. A few guests mention strict check-in times and limited office hours.

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Craig

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Friendly staff

8

Mathis

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Très bon séjour dans ce appartement hôtel. Le logement est spacieux et fonctionnel avec une cuisine de qualité (four et micro-ondes modernes). Je noterai un très gros plus pour le lave linge et sèche linge individuel et sans surcoût avec lessive. Cependant, malgré une personne très aimable à la réception, le check-in est bcp trop strict au niveau horaire. Ne soyez pas en avance. 14h c’est 14h.

10

Andrea

31 Oct 2023

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Stayed 9 nights

The unit had a fully serviced kitchen which was great. The admin office lady Jane was so accommodating and friendly. Nothing was a problem. Great service and convenient location. Highly recommended.

10

Tracey

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The heated pool was absolutely beautiful and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms were older style but very clean and comfortable. Short walk to cafe and restaurants and to Cavill Avenue.

10

Ann-Maree

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Well set up apartments Would like office open a bit more

10

Jo-Anne

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

This resort apartment was perfect for us. We were there for 9 days. We had a washing machine and dryer, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, towels, a kitchen with all the utensils, crockery, tea, coffee, sugar and a balcony to sit on that overlooked the pool area. Then add in Jane and her willingness to help us on a weekend and you have a perfect place, within walking distance to Surfers Paradise. Thank you Jane ❤️

10

Simon

15 Dec 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Great communication, easy walk to the beach, great price.

10

Sally

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very comfortable and quiet location. We were travelling for a sports tournament and the apartment was perfect, with a good kitchenette and washing machine also. Easy walk to beach and shops, and very helpful management. We enjoyed our stay, and would stay again!

10

Shiellah

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 11 nights

Just over the bridge from Surfers Paradise, thus you can easily walk over to the strip. Communication with Jane was easy, quick and efficient. I stayed for 2 weeks and appreciated having laundry available. Though, very good internet strength was confined to the kitchen area. Otherwise, all was amazing!

10

Rachael

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

We had a lovely and easy stay, our requests were dealt with promptly by the friendly host. Will return if every up that way.

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Location

Chevron Island location is quiet yet walkable to Surfers Paradise, the beach, shops, and public transport. Most find it very convenient, though one review notes it is a bit out of the way.

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Amanda

8 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Walking distance to town Good for what you pay

10

Satsuki

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

去年に続き今年もお世話になりました。サーファーズから徒歩数分の静かなシェブロン島にあるアパートメントホテルです。ベッドルーム、キッチン、シャワー、リビング、バルコニーとゆったりした間取りでくつろげます。スーパー、トラム、バス停もすぐで立地も最高でとてもおすすめです。

10

Peter

24 Jan 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent, safe and quiet location. Close to public transport, shopping and main attractions. Place is clean, tidy and has everything you might need for your stay. Swimming pool is excellent. We enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended. Thank you

10

Tracey

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The heated pool was absolutely beautiful and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms were older style but very clean and comfortable. Short walk to cafe and restaurants and to Cavill Avenue.

10

Jo-Anne

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

This resort apartment was perfect for us. We were there for 9 days. We had a washing machine and dryer, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, towels, a kitchen with all the utensils, crockery, tea, coffee, sugar and a balcony to sit on that overlooked the pool area. Then add in Jane and her willingness to help us on a weekend and you have a perfect place, within walking distance to Surfers Paradise. Thank you Jane ❤️

10

Simon

15 Dec 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Great communication, easy walk to the beach, great price.

10

Sally

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very comfortable and quiet location. We were travelling for a sports tournament and the apartment was perfect, with a good kitchenette and washing machine also. Easy walk to beach and shops, and very helpful management. We enjoyed our stay, and would stay again!

10

Shiellah

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 11 nights

Just over the bridge from Surfers Paradise, thus you can easily walk over to the strip. Communication with Jane was easy, quick and efficient. I stayed for 2 weeks and appreciated having laundry available. Though, very good internet strength was confined to the kitchen area. Otherwise, all was amazing!

6

Keryn

21 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was in a fabulous location. Easy walk to surfers beach. Unfortunately the Internet isn’t very good for people who work online as it was like having dialup which for us dosnt work. Cleaner must have been in a rush after last guests as inside microwave was dirty, sliding door and bathroom mirror were grubby. Kitchen tap only trickles out which makes doing dishes near impossible. No remote for tv in the bedroom so couldn’t watch it.

10

John

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location. Well equipped apartment

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22 $303	23 $303	24 $257	25	26	27	28
29 $497	30 $257

Karana Palms Resort

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