Couran Cove Island Resort

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Take advantage of a marina, a poolside bar and a corner/local shop at Couran Cove Island Resort. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, fishing and kayaking. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and local and international cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include beach volleyball, motor boating and basketball. Guests can also expect to find mini golf, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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4 Bedroom Forestview Villas

  • Garden view
  • 182 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds OR 2 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

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2 Bedroom Beachfront Lodge

  • Beach view
  • 114 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 Bedroom Waterview Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • Water view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Boardwalk Overwater Studio

  • Water view
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Waterview Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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  • Water view
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lagoon View

  • Lagoon view
  • 129 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Sofa Beds

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About the area

Located in Gold Coast, Couran Cove Island Resort is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Surfers Paradise Beach and Broadwater Parklands, while Warner Bros. Movie World and Dreamworld are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider WhiteWater World and Slideways - Go Karting World. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Gold Coast travel guide
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4216 Gold Coast, South Stradbroke Island, QLD, 4216

What's nearby

  • A person standing on a dune under a starry night sky with the Milky Way visible.
    South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Restaurants

  • Taste My Bean
  • The Godfather Pizza
  • Serengeti Cafe
  • Cafe 7
  • Enzo’s Cucina

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 corner/local shop. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, fishing and kayaking. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and local and international cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include beach volleyball, motor boating and basketball. 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, along with sunloungers
    • Bike hire, 2 outdoor tennis courts and a ferry terminal shuttle
    • Express check-out, 3 meeting rooms and motorised watercraft on-site
    • Wedding services, a front desk safe and barbecues
  • More amenities include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Sofa beds and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
    • 2 bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
    • Balconies, kitchens and fridges

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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 to 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?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Couran Cove Island Resort located?

Within easy reach of South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park and Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park, this Gold Coast resort is located on the boardwalk and set on the beach. Area attractions also include Sanctuary Cove Marina and Pimpama Conservation Park.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Couran Cove Island Resort Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful island staff were amazing and rooms are great
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful beautiful scenic relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff have been amazing, super friendly and extremely helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

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.
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to escape from cities and blend with nature and wildlife. Relaxing and recharging experience. Highly Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was in a very dilapidated condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & wonderful ideas but poor execution. The property is very tired & need A LOT of TLC. The staff are lovely & trying very hard to please.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Property is uniquely located. Place was full of guests and only one place to eat on a Saturday night - food choices were minimal. We ordered to eat in and they brought out takeaway so we did - but no condiments for the dishes. Cafe was shut, pizza oven not working and quite obviously the place was well understaffed for the volume of guests.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
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2/10 Terrible

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
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4/10 Poor

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 .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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2/10 Terrible

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
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6/10 Okay

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
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
we didnt get a. two beedroom villa as paid for
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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2/10 Terrible

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…
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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.