Does Rays Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rays Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rays Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

Where is Rays Resort located?

Located in Southport, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Broadwater Parklands and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Surfers Paradise Beach. Gold Coast Aquatic Centre and Australia Fair Shopping Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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About the area

Located on the waterfront, Rays Resort is in Southport, a neighbourhood in Gold Coast. Cavill Avenue and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Broadwater Parklands and Surfers Paradise Beach. Slingshot and Warner Bros. Movie World are not to be missed.

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6/10 Okay

Andrew

2 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent

Very solid older building. Huge room. Decent pool. Best deal during price gouging Australia Day weekend. Good location.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

18 Dec 2019

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Rudeness was not necessary

I booked 2 single beds for my daughter and I. I was very rudely informed that they do not have single beds. I then asked to borrow a set of sheets for a blow up mattress I had with me to make up a second bed. Mother was argumentative and rude but the daughter was friendly and helpful and brought me a spare set of sheets.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

3 Oct 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

10 Aug 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The room was dirty, old and nothing worked. We went out for the night and came back and there was cockroaches on the kitchen bench, the TV wouldn't turn on and there was no hot water. We had to turn it on at the switch board. The bed was so old and the mattress cover was stained.The absolute worst accommodation we have ever paid for and it was expensive too at $200 per night.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

31 Jul 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The property is in a great location with friendly staff, The room was hot and stuffy with no fresh air ventilation and an inadequate air conditioner, dirty window glass, no towel rails in bathroom, 2 out of 3 light globes in bathroom not working and the bed was not up to expected standard.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

29 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean and close to amenities and reasonably priced

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

11 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharnz, Newtown

4 Nov 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easy to check in. Clean and efficient little 1 bedroom unit. Great view!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

2 Jul 2018

Liked: Cleanliness

Not what we paid for

I booked and paid for 3 via Expedia. When we checked in at 6pm on Sunday it was only a Queen bed. I expected there to be a sofa bed but wasn't. We only had linen/towels for 2 and my son had to sleep on the couch. When I mentioned it to the front counter monday morning there was not even eeally an apology for the overlook.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

19 May 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Unit central to everything

Overall we were happy with our stay and would go back, but here are some tips for anyone thinking of staying here. There isn’t a daily cleaning service, so there’s no fresh towels each day, you make your own beds etc. Longer stays I think include one complimentary service, but you’d need to confirm this. A small amount of complimentary tea,coffee,sugar etc. are provided in your room, however if you use all of this and want more, you need to purchase these items off reception. This also applies to toilet paper, washing detergent and washing up liquid. This is the only part of the stay I didn’t like! So if you stay here, bring some of these items just in case. I’d also recommend taking some paper towel or an old cloth to wipe down the outside furniture, before sitting on it. The unit itself is very central to everything. Harbourtown, Australia Fair and Pacific Fair are only a few minutes drive away. Parking at the resort was great and each unit has an allocated secure underground park. The car park was also easy to negotiate. The light in our bathroom died on the last day of our stay, but was fixed within minutes after reporting it to reception. For our 4 night stay we paid approx. $110 per night. For the fact that there’s no daily service and you need to purchase more of the complimentary items, I personally wouldn’t be prepared to pay anymore than what we did.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

12 Apr 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely view.

Was the ideal place for us while at the Comm Games. Almost opposite Swimming venue and triathlon course. Tidy place and well kept.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Rod, NSW

11 Apr 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Old and in need of quite a bit work to justify price but excellant location i.e. 15 minutes walk to Australia Fair and opposite beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

manda , brisbane

10 Apr 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It’s in a great location There are many rules you have to abide by! You cannot leave a cup or dish in the sink ... $35 for cleaning $1.20for extra toilet roll!!! The dispensers they have in the bathroom... shampoo etc are pretty empty but will charge you to refill! Anything out of 9-5 is charged at an extra rate! If you want more coffee tea milk etc ... extra charge Wouldn’t stay here with children unless you do a full clean of the unit before you leave!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lama, Papua New Guinean

5 Mar 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to the beach and shopping

Very convenient and close to public transport. And shopping n restaurants too.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Francis, Melbourne

5 Mar 2018

Reasonably priced accomodation

We chose this resort due to its location near a sporting venue where my son was competing. A walking distance to a main shopping centre. The apartment 30 where we stayed has old carpets and beds are a bit too soft (due to age I guess). The air condition is rather loud. Apartment size is reasonable for two people. Bathroom is reasonably clean. In summary, it's a good price apartment with the right location for us. Will recommend if you are looking to stay in Southport without costing too much.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Shannon

11 Feb 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WORST HOTEL I HAVE EVER STAYED AT

We booked in to stay at this hotel for 2 nights and only lasted the first night, we left first thing the next morning .The cleanliness was filthy, on the balcony it looked as though someone had just finished washing a pet as there was wet hair left behind .the overall room was well below acceptable. the air conditioner sounded like there was a helicopter hovering out side the room not to mention the stuff dripping out of it and then there was the smell all night of the pot getting smoked next door.We also misplaced our key in the transport back to hotel from dinner and were charged $50( had to be cash) to let us back into our room. Can honestly say would strongly suggest not staying here .

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

traveller, melbourne

3 Feb 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location easy access secure parking

Great sized studio appt. trolleys helpful for moving bags. pity the washing machine & fridge leak.

Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Grant

16 Jan 2018

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Mehh

Was disappointed as l booked for 2 adults and 1 child yet arrived to only one bed place could have been a little cleaner but wasn't too bad just a shame we had to try and utilize two small couches as a bed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Celeste, Canberra, ACT

7 Jan 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Price, Close to Main Attractions

My partner and I stayed in Unit 90 over the New Year for 6 nights. For the price the apartments are very good value if a little old (nothing fancy as you would expect but everything functional). The aircon worked really well and the bed was comfy. There is secure basement parking and overall the complex seemed secure. The swimming pool is really nice too. It's close to restaurants and bars and the mall, close to the Southport station for the light rail which takes you quickly into the heart of Surfers Paradise. The hotel also had a great view of the New Years fireworks that were held at Broadwater Parklands (from the stairs side of the building). The only negative comment would be that some people park in the wrong car parks in the basement and apparently there is nothing that the staff can do about it so you may be forced to park on the street if someone inconsiderate takes your spot.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

6 Jan 2018

Near beach and bait shop

Good stay near beach a little old nut neat and tidy

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

julie, qld

5 Jan 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet nice hotel

Nice getaway the park across the road was great for the children, shops close.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Lisa, Australia

2 Jan 2018

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not equipped for 3 adults,gave us a bed on wheels. Old fashioned unit.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Lyn, A.C.T

1 Jan 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

All was good except no wifi, can only be purchased through Freedom Internet which I found very ordinary & expensive. I was given a 2 week free trial by reception but the login numbers did not belong to Freedom Internet

4/10 Poor

Glen, Brisbane

15 Oct 2017

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location but could do with a spruce up

I picked the hotel for the location and the rates seemed reasonable, however I was disappointed with the room, and often it's only small things that make the difference between a good and ordinary experience. 1. the room had a good view of the water, but the noise of the traffic was constant and you had to keep the patio door closed, especially trying to sleep. 2. The Air Conditioner would not turn on so the room was quite stuffy with the Patio door closed. 3. the TV only had about 2 channels, all the other channels were just static 4. the room is starting to show it's age and the kitchen, carpet and bathroom fittings were starting to look tired.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

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