Apartment in Surfers Paradise
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this apartment rental
Summary:
This Is Not Venice—It’s Better
Wake up to waterfront serenity in this beautifully positioned apartment on the Gold Coast, a city with more canals than Venice. Few places offer such direct access to the peaceful beauty of riverside living, all just moments from Surfers Paradise’s beaches, dining, and nightlife.
Ask us about special long-stay discounts—we’d love to help you make the most of your time in paradise.
The Space:
Your Sunset River View Apartment includes premium furnishings and resort-style facilities:
Living Area
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Smart TV (watch YouTube, Free Netflix, etc.)
- Comfortable Sofa
Bedrooms
- Master Bedroom: King Size Bed
- Second Bedroom: Two Single Size Beds with Dedicated Work Desk
Bathrooms
- Elegant Modern Shower
- Stylish Sink & Cupboards
- Fresh Towels
- Hair Dryer
- Conditioning shampoo, Shower Gel, Hand Soap
Kitchen
- Refrigerator and Freezer
- Dishes, Cutlery, Glasses and Wine Glasses
- Cooking Oil, Salt & Pepper, Coffee capsules, Tea and sugar
Resort Facilities
- Outdoor Pools
- Outdoor Deck Area
- BBQ Area
- Gym
Location
- Walking distance to shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes.
- 5-minute walk to the beach.
Guest Access:
You will have the entire property to yourself.
Our check-in hour is at 3 pm and our check-out hour is at 10 am, an earlier or later time might be accommodated subject to availability.
Free parking on site is straightforward to access with your guest key.
The Garage height is 2.2 metres. Ask us if your car will fit in the garage or about any other accessibility questions you may have.
Your key pickup location and details will be provided before your arrival. But it’s easily accessible and close by, at the Surfers Paradise Mini Mart close by.
The Neighborhood:
• Essentia is conveniently located in the quiet part of Surfers with only 4 minutes walk from the Surfers Paradise Light Rail (G:link) Station. Couple of tram stops you will arrive at multiple destinations including:
- Surfers Paradise Hotspot
- Broadbeach: Pacific Fair, Convention Centre, The Star Casino
- Main Beach: Tedder Avenue, and further walk to Sea World
- Southport: China Town for Asian Cuisines
• 6 minutes walk to the quiet part of the famous Surfers Paradise beach. 3 mins walk to multiple local restaurants including the highly-rated Alfresco Italian Restaurant (4.7 stars). A waterside marketplace, Capri on Via Roma is also only 7 minutes away where you can find gourmet eateries, gift shops & the Harris-Farm supermarket.
Getting Around:
Parking: Plenty of street parking in front of the building, there are also visitor parking spots within the building. There is also a designated car spot comes with the uni at Basement level 2.
Getting there:
From airport: You can choose to the no.777 bus from the airport to Broadbeach South Station. Then transit to the G:link Tram Station, from there exit the tram at the Surfers Paradise Station, then walk over to Essentia for about 4 mins. It is also only a 35 minutes drive and around $50 to catch an uber here.
The Bus stop in front connects to Sea World and Southport so don’t worry if you don’t have a car.
Other Things to Note:
We Provide:
• Fresh towels, linen and sheets
- Cooking essentials
• Conditioning shampoo, shower gel, hand soap
• Fast WiFi (up to 50mbps)
Available (for extra charge):
• Extra Foldable Single beds
• Early check-in or late check-out
• Baby cot / baby chair
• Extra towels
Interaction with Guests:
Give a shout out for anything anytime (better not during sleep hours), I will try my best to help.
This Is Not Venice—It’s Better
Wake up to waterfront serenity in this beautifully positioned apartment on the Gold Coast, a city with more canals than Venice. Few places offer such direct access to the peaceful beauty of riverside living, all just moments from Surfers Paradise’s beaches, dining, and nightlife.
Ask us about special long-stay discounts—we’d love to help you make the most of your time in paradise.
The Space:
Your Sunset River View Apartment includes premium furnishings and resort-style facilities:
Living Area
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Smart TV (watch YouTube, Free Netflix, etc.)
- Comfortable Sofa
Bedrooms
- Master Bedroom: King Size Bed
- Second Bedroom: Two Single Size Beds with Dedicated Work Desk
Bathrooms
- Elegant Modern Shower
- Stylish Sink & Cupboards
- Fresh Towels
- Hair Dryer
- Conditioning shampoo, Shower Gel, Hand Soap
Kitchen
- Refrigerator and Freezer
- Dishes, Cutlery, Glasses and Wine Glasses
- Cooking Oil, Salt & Pepper, Coffee capsules, Tea and sugar
Resort Facilities
- Outdoor Pools
- Outdoor Deck Area
- BBQ Area
- Gym
Location
- Walking distance to shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes.
- 5-minute walk to the beach.
Guest Access:
You will have the entire property to yourself.
Our check-in hour is at 3 pm and our check-out hour is at 10 am, an earlier or later time might be accommodated subject to availability.
Free parking on site is straightforward to access with your guest key.
The Garage height is 2.2 metres. Ask us if your car will fit in the garage or about any other accessibility questions you may have.
Your key pickup location and details will be provided before your arrival. But it’s easily accessible and close by, at the Surfers Paradise Mini Mart close by.
The Neighborhood:
• Essentia is conveniently located in the quiet part of Surfers with only 4 minutes walk from the Surfers Paradise Light Rail (G:link) Station. Couple of tram stops you will arrive at multiple destinations including:
- Surfers Paradise Hotspot
- Broadbeach: Pacific Fair, Convention Centre, The Star Casino
- Main Beach: Tedder Avenue, and further walk to Sea World
- Southport: China Town for Asian Cuisines
• 6 minutes walk to the quiet part of the famous Surfers Paradise beach. 3 mins walk to multiple local restaurants including the highly-rated Alfresco Italian Restaurant (4.7 stars). A waterside marketplace, Capri on Via Roma is also only 7 minutes away where you can find gourmet eateries, gift shops & the Harris-Farm supermarket.
Getting Around:
Parking: Plenty of street parking in front of the building, there are also visitor parking spots within the building. There is also a designated car spot comes with the uni at Basement level 2.
Getting there:
From airport: You can choose to the no.777 bus from the airport to Broadbeach South Station. Then transit to the G:link Tram Station, from there exit the tram at the Surfers Paradise Station, then walk over to Essentia for about 4 mins. It is also only a 35 minutes drive and around $50 to catch an uber here.
The Bus stop in front connects to Sea World and Southport so don’t worry if you don’t have a car.
Other Things to Note:
We Provide:
• Fresh towels, linen and sheets
- Cooking essentials
• Conditioning shampoo, shower gel, hand soap
• Fast WiFi (up to 50mbps)
Available (for extra charge):
• Extra Foldable Single beds
• Early check-in or late check-out
• Baby cot / baby chair
• Extra towels
Interaction with Guests:
Give a shout out for anything anytime (better not during sleep hours), I will try my best to help.
Amenities at Riverview Retreat Pet-Friendly Apt + Pool/Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Surfers Paradise
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Great location , walking distance to beach , shops, transport. unit was clean and had everything we needed. Our Cavoodle loved sitting on the verandah watching the swans swim by.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Pet friendly, clean, well equipped, waterfront, close to cavill ave. Host was reponsive. Check in was ordinary. Had to collect keys from mini mart. Then drop off keys at same when we checked out. I've recommended they change process.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
We had nice family holidays with dog .Very kindly owner when I requested more tea towels, they bring them next day .
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2025
Modern nice, tidy and clean apartment In the best location, next to river channel waking distance from the main Surfer's Paradise beach, shops and restaurants Very kind and supportive hostYes i would diffinatly recommend and ofcourse Iam happy to book it again in the future
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(7 Ratings)
"Great location , walking distance to beach , shops, transport. unit was clean and had everything we needed. Our Cavoodle loved sitting on the verandah watching the swans swim by."
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