While much has changed in the decades since this sleepy coastal area was transformed into a tourism powerhouse, the region is still acknowledged as the most glamorous getaway spot for singles, couples and families looking to enjoy the best of the Queensland’s climate and the ideal break from the everyday.
Broadbeach is at the centre of it all. Located just south of the Southport Spit and Surfers Paradise, and north of Mermaid Beach and Miami, Broadbeach holiday accommodation is prized for its easy access to the surf, shopping, restaurants, markets and all the famous tourist attractions the Gold Coast has to offer.
The Broadbeach area has accommodation to suit all types of visitors, from affordable to high-end luxury. One resort that has become a favourite of holidaying couples, families and business travelers is The Phoenician Resort Apartments. Located just 100 metres from the shore of one of the most pristine beaches in the world, a two-minute walk to restaurants, a few minutes’ walk to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and just 15 minute walk to the Star Gold Coast Casino where you can try your luck at the tables or machines. Whatever your fancy, The Phoenician Resort Apartments puts you close to everything you could want or need.
The spacious one or two-bedroom apartments at The Phoenician Resort are fully self-contained, with a fully equipped kitchen, washer, dryer and iron, a spacious balcony, Foxtel, a bath and shower and air conditioning. It’s like having your own holiday house in Broadbeach. If you (eventually) tire of the restaurants and nightlife, you can enjoy a quiet, relaxing night very comfortably.
If you are searching for Broadbeach holiday accommodation, you will be hard-pressed to find a better option than The Phoenician Resort Apartments. The complex offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools, so you can take a dip even in bad weather – not that you’ll often find that on the Gold Coast! There is also a sauna, spa and a gymnasium, plus barbecue and entertainment areas. The Phoenician offers secure undercover parking and a security intercom system.
Of course, the ocean is the leading attraction of Broadbeach and the Gold Coast in general. If you enjoy swimming, surfing, body-boarding or watersports like parasailing, jet-skiing, sailing, waterskiing or diving, this location is just where you want to be! For the fishing-mad, you have the option of beach fishing, freshwater fishing or you can head offshore for game fishing and chase the big ones.
As well as the fabulous beach just a block away, and the handy beachside parks with plenty of fun to be had for children, there are plenty of wonderful dining choices within a few minutes walk of The Phoenician Resort, from funky local cafes to bistros, delis and brasseries and fine dining gourmet restaurants – even the famous entertainment of Dracula’s Restaurant. Dracula’s is Australia’s longest-running and most successful dinner theatre, set in a Gothic castle with a 600 seat auditorium. The highly entertaining cabaret celebrates a love of B-grade horror movie gore while you enjoy a ghoulish cocktail and tuck into a coffin-shaped canapé.
Shopping is another popular activity for those who holiday in Broadbeach, with Pacific Fair (the largest shopping center on the Gold Coast holiday strip) close by. It is home to more than 300 stores. For some less structured bargain-hunting, make sure you visit The Broadbeach Art and Craft Markets and pick up a few handmade treasures, Gold Coast souvenirs or indigenous artwork, choosing from the many products at over 150 stalls.
A relatively new attraction is SkyPoint, just up the road in Surfers Paradise. Located atop Australia’s tallest residential tower it offers giddy panoramic views of the entire Gold Coast. The SkyPoint Observation Deck lets you take in the entire skyline while you enjoy a meal or a cocktail at the Gold Coast’s highest Bistro and Bar 77 levels above ground. And if you are feeling even more adventurous, you can take on the SkyPoint Climb – Australia’s highest external climb. Starting on level 77 at the SkyPoint Observation Deck your guide will walk you up towards the eagles’ nest located at the highest point around 270 meters above the ground.
Further afield you can enjoy the internationally famous Gold Coast tourist attractions that entertain millions of visitors every year, including Warner Brothers Movie World, SeaWorld, Dreamworld and Whitewater World, Wet N Wild Water Park, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and more. For a more sedate, but just as enjoyable, day excursion check out the many beautiful national parks and hiking trails the Gold Coast region has to offer.
Golfers love the Gold Coast too. With 35 courses across the coast, it has the most golf courses per capita in the country, many of them international standards. The 19th hole can be very enjoyable too!
Action-packed, fun-filled or healthy and relaxing – whatever kind of holiday in Broadbeach you have in mind for your next getaway, The Phoenician Resort Apartments is perfectly located to be the ideal Broadbeach holiday accommodation choice. It’s family-friendly, has excellent value for money and very well reviewed by the many Queensland, interstate and international visitors who have chosen it for their dream Gold Coast Getaway. You’ll soon discover why Broadbeach, and the Gold Coast in general, has been a holiday favourite for more than half a century. Enjoy!
Phoenician Resort is situated in the iconic Broadbeach area of the Gold Coast, with its pristine beaches and scores of local attractions that have made it a favorite playground for holiday makers from around the world.
