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Couran Cove Island Resort

4.0 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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Marina
2 Bedroom Eco Cabin | Living area | Smart TV
2 Bedroom Eco Cabin | Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Chapel

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant

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2 bedrooms
Sofa bed
  • Beach view
  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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  • 182.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
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  • 129 sq m
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  • 62 sq m
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  • Water view
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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About the neighborhood

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4216 Gold Coast, South Stradbroke Island, QLD, 4216

Getting around

  • Gold Coast City Coomera Station - 19 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Harrigan's Irish Pub
  • George's Paragon Seafood Restaurant
  • ‪Coomera Waters Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • Baskin-Robbins
  • Castaway

About this property

Couran Cove Island Resort

Upscale family-friendly resort by the ocean
Consider a stay at Couran Cove Island Resort and take advantage of a marina, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, kayaking, and beach volleyball. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local and international cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include basketball, racquetball/squash, and motor boating. Guests can also expect to find mini golf, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Bike rentals, 2 outdoor tennis courts, and a ferry terminal shuttle
  • Express check-out, a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, motorized watercraft on site, and tour/ticket assistance
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Sofa beds and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, kitchens, and refrigerators

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Poolside Cafe, Spa Island
  • Portside Cafe
  • The Marlin Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (3,541 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note that the Eco Cabins are located 1.5 kilometers away from the marina and reception area.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 38 (roundtrip)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM

Property is also known as

Ramada Couran Cove Island
Ramada Couran Cove Island Resort
Ramada Couran Cove Island Resort South Stradbroke Island
Ramada Couran Cove Island South Stradbroke Island
Couran Cove Island Resort South Stradbroke Island
Couran Cove Island Resort
Couran Cove Island South Stradbroke Island
Couran Cove Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Couran Cove Island Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–9 PM.

Is Couran Cove Island Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Couran Cove Island Resort located?

Located in Gold Coast, this beachfront resort is on the boardwalk/promenade, just steps from South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park and Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park. Gold Coast City Marina and Dreamworld are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Couran Cove Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 469 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 469 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 469 reviews
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

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful island staff were amazing and rooms are great

10/10 Excellent

leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful beautiful scenic relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff have been amazing, super friendly and extremely helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is very unique, we had a wonderful stay. The staff were super friendly - especially Lorana - they had some great bars, stunning setting, lovely wildlife with friendly kangaroos and a relaxed atmoshere. Parts of the resort could do with a bit of love, but the great atmosphere made up for that. Some lovely bush walks as well.

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The cove is a pleasant relaxing venue with plenty of options for activities. Although needing some upgrades in places, it is a beautiful place to holiday in. I would go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Allan

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

10/10 Excellent

Ehab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean, spacious unit with amenities Lovely bike and kayak hiring service Good breakfast Great playing room with tennis table, pool table and PS5 Ok swimming pool, disappointed no spa Sport complex deserted even though huge potential for improvement All in all, we had a great time with kids, but suitable for a short weekend, not for long stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness
Atmosphere is nice, the dinner is crap and they wouldn’t let me cancel without paying the full night 2 days before I was due to arrive. Second time I’ve been there, won’t be rushing back.

8/10 Good

Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would have been absolutely amazing when it first opened. Loved being able to cycle anywhere, the staff were incredibly friendly and the amenities that were still open were great. The downside is the ferry/taxi cost in getting there if you don’t have your own boat and you’re basically stuck with what you brought (the convenience store is just a few shelves and mostly closed) or their menu. Will also have to remember to stay indoors at dusk next time as the mozzies were plague proportions - but we still want to go again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jodie

Disappointed

Didn’t actually stay here due to us not being aware that you can only reach this place by boat (at your own cost) and that water taxis don’t run at night. There was also no safe place to leave your car.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Hayden

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 .

2/10 Terrible

Francesco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not like that you did not let us know that their was a ferry to catch then the ferry didn’t have enough seats to carry my family
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so helpful right from the beginning...rebooked our Ferry for us when we wanted to change the time and let us have a late check out for a very good price. The unit was stayed in was lovely and spacious, beautifully decorated and clean. Great balcony and lovely water views. My daughter absolutely loved the amenities..bike hire was great cos we could explore the island and see the surf beach. Only minuses: walls are very thin so you can hear neighbours a bit too easily...fortunately though, we had very quiet neighbours. Also, I recommend putting a non-slip mat in bath...I slipped when getting out and have a big bruise on knee from hitting it on the sharp outer edge of bath.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is rundown. Choice of food is limited. Also no gluten free options. Staff weren’t helpful, just doing minimum work. When we researched how much it was to buy a unit and saw that body corp is $218/wk there is no reason for the resort and facilities being so rundown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Trent

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
we didnt get a. two beedroom villa as paid for
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Roberto Vieira

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…

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Severely run down

Broken toilet seat and really dusty. Bedding requests apparently never received so kids weren’t happy. Extremely understaffed. Staff were trying their best but just can’t cope. Overcharged for a whole room. Direct phone number is disconnected
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Claire

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.

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms nice but service lacking

The room was clean and nice but we found the staff lacking. The reception was confusing and gave us 3 different prices for a boat berth. The bar staff were inexperienced with cocktails not tasting at all like they should. The restaurant forgot our booking even though we called a couple of times to add people. The outside of the buildings looked dirty and needed cleaning. We got locked out of our room as the lock on our door broke and when we complained were told they are old.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Kimberley

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.

2/10 Terrible

Madeleine

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

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

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

8/10 Good

Anna

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!!

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022