Apartment in Surfers Paradise
Reasons to book
About this apartment rental
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at Essentia, on the Nerang River side of Surfers Paradise, about ten minutes' walk from the beach. Straight up: the balcony looks over the street and trees, not the water. The river view is from the building's own boardwalk and pool deck downstairs, which is genuinely on the water. Quiet and full of light, with a full kitchen, washer and free dryer, ducted air conditioning, free parking and a residents' pool table. Sleeps four across two queen rooms.
The Space:
A quiet two-bedroom, with a riverfront boardwalk downstairs and free parking at the door.
Essentia is a boutique building of 88 apartments on the Nerang River, opposite the Isle of Capri, about ten minutes' walk from Surfers Paradise beach. This is the calm side of Surfers: the location without the noise of the strip, and parking, which most of the strip does not offer.
The Space
Open-plan living and dining, bright, with a private balcony off the living room. To be straight with you: the balcony looks over the street and the trees, not the water. The river view is from the building's own boardwalk and pool deck downstairs, which is open to residents and guests and is genuinely on the water. We would rather you know that now than discover it on arrival.
The kitchen is full-sized: electric cooktop, oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave, Nespresso machine, kettle and toaster. Two bathrooms. Washer and free in-unit dryer. Ducted air conditioning, blackout blinds. Private entrance, self check-in by key safe.
Sleeping Arrangements
• Main bedroom: queen bed, walk-in closet, ensuite
• Second bedroom: queen bed
• Bathrooms: two, towels and toiletries provided
• Sleeps: four, with a cot and travel cot on site
Work & Connectivity
A dedicated workspace, fast Wi-Fi and a genuinely quiet building, the real advantage here if you are working. Long-term stays are allowed. Free parking on site plus free street parking, so a second car is not a problem.
Building Amenities
• Riverfront boardwalk with direct river access
• Pool beside the river, with a sunset deck
• Barbecue area with an outdoor kitchen and sink
• Gym with exercise equipment
• Residents' lounge with a pool table
• Free on-site and street parking, lift, resort access
The Neighbourhood
Across the water. You are opposite the Isle of Capri, where locals eat: Edgewater Dining and Isla Cantina on Via Roma for canal-side tables, Valyn Thai for Thai. Fu Manchu on Chevron Island is a few minutes further.
Eating and drinking. Surfers Pavilion on Ferny Avenue does oysters and marina views, Citrique at 158 Ferny Avenue does seafood. At the beachfront, Sandbar at 52 Esplanade handles breakfast and Seascape Bar & Restaurant runs three levels of seafood. Cavill Avenue has Grill’d and White Rhino Bar & Eats at Circle on Cavill. Palette at HOTA holds three chef hats, ten minutes by car.
River, beach and things to do. The Nerang River is at the end of the street, and the boardwalk is the nicest part of the building. Budds Beach is a short walk, Surfers Paradise Beach about ten minutes on foot. The Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets run along the Esplanade several evenings a week. The observation deck at the top of the Q1 tower is a walk away. Sea World is ten minutes by car at Main Beach; Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet’n’Wild and Dreamworld are 25 to 30 minutes north.
Getting around. The G:link tram is a short walk, putting Broadbeach, Pacific Fair and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre about ten minutes south, and Main Beach, Southport and Helensvale to the north. Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta is roughly half an hour by car, Brisbane Airport an hour and a quarter.
Practical. Everyday shops and a Coles supermarket are nearby rather than tourist-priced. Pindara Private Hospital at Benowa has a 24-hour emergency centre, and Gold Coast University Hospital at Southport has its own tram station. Griffith University Gold Coast, People First Stadium at Carrara and Cbus Super Stadium at Robina are all an easy drive.
Who It Suits
A family of four, two couples, or anyone on a longer stay who wants a quiet base with parking and a full kitchen rather than a room on the strip. It suits people out during the day who want somewhere calm to come back to, and anyone working from the coast for a month. If a water view from your own balcony is the point of the trip, this is not the apartment.
Quick Summary
• Essentia, Remembrance Drive, opposite the Isle of Capri
• Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, sleeps four
• Riverfront boardwalk, pool by the river, sunset deck, gym, pool table
• Free on-site and street parking
• Full kitchen, washer and free dryer
• Ducted air conditioning, private entrance, long stays allowed
• Ten minutes' walk to the beach, short walk to the tram
• The balcony looks over the street, not the water
Quiet building, real boardwalk, free parking, and no surprises on arrival.
Guest Access:
Guests will have exclusive private access to the entire apartment along with access to the building’s premium resort-style facilities throughout their stay.
Guest Access Includes:
▶ Entire private 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom apartment
▶ Large private balcony with outdoor dining area
▶ FREE secure parking for one vehicle
▶ Outdoor Swimming pool
▶ Fully equipped gym
▶ BBQ entertaining area
▶ Secure residential building access
▶ High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the apartment
Guests will receive detailed check-in instructions prior to arrival for a smooth self check-in experience.
The entire residence is yours to enjoy privately - NOT shared.
Please note that certain building facilities may occasionally be unavailable due to scheduled or unforeseen maintenance carried out by building management. As hosts, we may not always receive prior notice or timely updates regarding such works.
We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Other Things to Note:
Coastal & Building Environment
As the apartment is located in a high-rise near the ocean, occasional wind noise or daytime construction from nearby buildings may occur. This is part of the coastal environment and outside our control.
Cleaning on Arrival
If you are not satisfied with the cleanliness of the apartment upon arrival, please contact us within 6 hours of check-in. We will arrange for our cleaners to return as soon as possible. If a solution is offered but declined, refunds cannot be provided.
Cleaning, Linen & Supplies
The cleaning fee covers standard end-of-stay cleaning only. Additional linens, cleaning services, or extra consumables may incur additional charges.
Key Recovery & Tracker Disclosure:
Please note that the physical house keys are equipped with an Apple AirTag. We’ve added this purely to help locate the keys if they are lost or misplaced during your stay, potentially saving you the cost of a locksmith or lock replacement fee as new keys can take up to 10 working days.
Privacy & Alerts: We respect your privacy and never monitor the tracker while you are at the property or going about your day. If you use an iPhone, you may receive a standard "AirTag Found Moving With You" notification. This is an automatic safety feature from Apple; please don't be alarmed! If you’d like, we can "share" the device with you via the Find My app so you can use it to find the keys yourself if needed.
Interaction with Guests:
We pride ourselves on Customer service, If you have any questions reach out via Airbnb.
