Artique Resort Reviews

overall a nice stay.

Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Honeymoon, Young singles, Couples
Date of stay: January 2010

Overall we thought the Artique was quite nice. The units on our floor (3) seemed to be all partially finished (missing door furniture).

Liked: New feel
Disliked: Low level and unreliable lifts
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Young singles, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Honeymoon, Business conference, Pet Owners, Older travellers
Date of stay: January 2010

Booked "Superior Ocean View" room, which was actually located on the back of the building. If we leaned over the balcony we could see the ocean. Was told we had the right room. Very unfriendly staff. Cheap furniture, dirty rooms with dust on everything. Dirty, uncleaned toilets. Filthy windows, couldn't see past all the previous guests kids greasy hand marks on the windows. Windows leaked water all over the floor inside, creating puddles.

Paid bill at checkout, which we believed was in full. Then 3 months later, we get charged an additional $500 on our credit card with out so much as a phone call to explain why. Turns out they under charged on checkout. We have no issue paying money owing, but charging us without so much as a phone call during the christmas period is just wrong.

I would suggest you strongly rethink staying here, the price may be right, but it's for obvious reasons. We will NEVER stay here again.

Liked: Leaving
Disliked: Everything
Would you recommend this hotel: No
Date of stay: January 2009

great place, enjoyed by all of us

Liked: everything
Disliked: gym was closed
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Honeymoon, Business conference, Young singles, Couples, Older travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for: Pet Owners
Date of stay: November 2009

The stay was quite pleasent. Easy access and room was very comfortable size.

Liked: Room size,Location,
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with young children, Couples, Older travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for: Families with teenagers, Pet Owners
Date of stay: November 2009

It was our first time to go to the gold coast after much anticipation we went to the artique resort and checked in, there were no problems there as the staff were very very friendly. We were checked in and upgraded to a higher floor which was a bonus. The venue had heaps of brochures which was awesome so we can see and plan the things that we needed to go and site see. The facilties were awesome it included a movie theatre which was reasonable as it works on a timetable the theatre is awesome just like a real cinema but smaller... The place was beautiful fully airconditioned and the views are amazing. The pool was fun but you are not allowed to bring pool inflatables or inflatable balls as the security guard gets a bit mad.. The place was amazing and value for money .. The place was so amazing that were going back again in Nov 09 will be back again and again and will definatly recommend!!! i dont know what people are saying about the place being bad, dont mind them as the place was really really awesome!!!!

Liked: FELL IN LOVE WITH THE PLACE!
Disliked: The times for the pools and spa should be longer.
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Honeymoon, Young singles, Couples, Older travellers
Date of stay: December 2008

My partner and I loved the apartment. There was so much room and everything was there for us. I was initially worried about booking after reading some peoples reviews but i\'m glad i did. We didn\'t pay for a beach view because we rather spend the money sight seeing. I\'m not sure if any of the apartments had great beach views but overall the complex is safe, secure and beautiful. Reception leaves at 5.00pm so be early. A very modern apartment.

Liked: Loved everything
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Honeymoon, Couples, Older travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for: Pet Owners
Date of stay: October 2009

On arrival i was given 2 rooms 5 levels apart not knowing the high security system ,did not allow us to move from level to level due to FOB, Was treated unfairly at reception after requesting to be moved on same level ,was told not a hotel does not work that way!!! :( we were told it was out of the staffs control ,did not enjoy the 7 day stay ,could not wait to get out of "jail", booked in june 2 x 2 bedroom apartments , having 2 adult couples in each.
The staff in foyer were not friendly and inviting and if we raised a question there was always an answer that met there terms not ours!! Ocean view was a glimpse paid extra for nothing placed on levels 7 & 12 on a 30 storey building!!

Liked: NOTHING!
Disliked: room 705 had 4 single beds in it and they were pushed together very uncomfortable and the furniture was cheap and nasty.
Would you recommend this hotel: No
I recommend this hotel for: Honeymoon, Young singles, Couples, Older travellers
Date of stay: October 2009

Great apartments

Liked: Yes
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with young children, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Young singles, Pet Owners
Date of stay: August 2009

Great place to relax and unwind as well as central location and easy to find

Liked: Very enjoyable stay and its the 2nd time i have stayed there with Family the first time and second time with friends and was great everytime
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Honeymoon, Business conference, Young singles, Couples, Pet Owners, Older travellers
Date of stay: August 2009

Me, my bestfriend and our partners stayed at Artique Resort for 10days in a 2bdrm apartment. Ages ranging from 19 to 21. We were given everything we requested. The rooms are great, modern and have everything you would have in your own home. It\'s an awesome place to stay, a 10minute walk to Cavill Ave, 1minute to the beach, 2minute\'s to the bus stops & 24hour mini-supermarkets, 3minutes to the Q1 which was right in front of us when sitting on the balcony. oh yes the balcony was awesome, spent alot of time hanging out on the deck as there was a table & chairs, a sun-chair and a clothes rack. The staff were awesome, no bad vibes there, an they were more than happy to help us with all our queries we had from where to catch a bus to booking a shuttle back to the airport. Defintly have to keep the noise down after 10pm as they have on-site security. There are lots of brochures in the foyer where you will find lots of things to do and also lots of discount coupons in the brochures which we actually used quite a bit...made lots of savings! There\'s a dishwasher but don\'t forget your dishwasher powder/liquid and also washing powder for the washing machine as you only get enough for one load! I suggest you take more towels if you can as you are only given 1 towel each an have to pay extra for towels. Also take or buy toilet paper as we were given 4 rolls for a 10day stay. The rooms didn\'t get serviced so lucky we kept it clean the whole time. The BBQ facilities are awesome but when they say you have to be out by 9 you defintly have to be out by 9..We ended up having to take our whole BBQ back up to Level 13 although the security guy was very nice and gave us an extra couple of minutes to finish cooking.

Liked: The nice room & it\'s awesome facilities and how close it was to everything!
Disliked: Would like to have been warned about washing powder, dishwasher detergent and the 1 towel each!
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Honeymoon, Business conference, Young singles, Couples, Older travellers
Date of stay: August 2009

Everything was great, only annoyance would be the long wait for an elevator.

Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Honeymoon
Date of stay: July 2009

Very nice hotel - good location - friendly reception staff except for when I first arrived as this was outside of reception hours

Liked: Room and hotel location
Disliked: Reception outside of reception hours
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Young singles, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Pet Owners
Date of stay: July 2009

Great location, friendly staff and good clean rooms

Disliked: Noise from apt next door when coming and going
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Young singles, Couples
Date of stay: June 2009

These apartments were sensational! Neat, clean and well appointed. The fully functioning kitchen, loaded with all the necessary utensils was a bonus. The check in staff were great to deal with... I will certainly be back!

Liked: everything!
Disliked: nothing!
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Honeymoon, Young singles, Couples
Date of stay: June 2009

Fantastic resort, got to stay on lvl 22 and had a beautiful room with a spectacular view. We were 4-5 blocks from Cavil ave and it would have to be the best serviced apartment I have stayed in! Def worth the little bit extra to get the ocean view room! Will stay there agin next time for sure :)

Liked: everything
Disliked: nothing
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Honeymoon, Business conference, Young singles, Couples, Older travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for: Pet Owners
Date of stay: June 2009

great place great holiday

Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Honeymoon, Young singles, Couples, Older travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for: Families with young children, Pet Owners
Date of stay: May 2009

Our apartment at the Artique resort was superb! We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment that was beautifully finished throughout and suited for both young and older families. We also had a huge balcany area with BBQ and seating for upto 12 people over looking the ocean. The staff were excellent and effecient allour requirements were met on arrival. Everything you need in one location.

Liked: Location, style, parking, staff, facilities
Disliked: having to buy a BBQ gas bottle to use the BBQ on the balcony
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Young singles, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Business conference
Date of stay: April 2009

Overall we had a great stay. We would definitely stay again

Liked: Location, Views
Disliked: Resticted Access to other floors
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Pet Owners
Date of stay: April 2009

Great Location, very close to the beach and cavil ave. Clean rooms and friendly service.The only \'bad\' thing is the tv was a bit small.

Liked: Everything
Disliked: Small TV
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Couples, Older travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for: Honeymoon, Business conference, Young singles, Pet Owners
Date of stay: April 2009

Was a good resort. Will be going there again.

Liked: Beautiful room and great views. Everything you need.
Disliked: Advertised 1 tv in the loungeroom and another in the bedroom, when there was only 1 in the loungeroom.
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Honeymoon, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Pet Owners
Date of stay: March 2009

I found these apartments to be clean, comfortable, spacious & modern, with minimal outside noise once you closed the balcony doors. I thought the towel refresh allowance could have been a bit more generous, but the cost of a fresh towel at reception wasn\'t too bad. I would consider staying here again.

Liked: Most things about the apartments
Disliked: Towel allowance
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Honeymoon, Business conference, Young singles, Couples, Older travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for: Pet Owners
Date of stay: March 2009

good service and very comfortable facilities and apartment

Liked: the apartment
Disliked: did not have a chopping board
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Couples, Older travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for: Pet Owners
Date of stay: February 2009

what a great place to stay. Wouldnt stay anywhere else.
The staff were great and the facilities were first class Thanks Artique

Liked: everything
Disliked: other guests smoked around the pool
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Business conference, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Pet Owners
Date of stay: February 2009

Absolutely FANTASTIC accommodation. The rooms are exactly the sa,e as they are in the pictures and probably the cleanset I have ever seen. Great location, fantastic pool and spa area. Beautiful clean grounds and secure carpark. I have already recommended Artique to many friends and will definatley be staying again!

Liked: Lovely clean rooms and the fact that they are self contained which is great for families staying for an extended period
Disliked: Having to leave :(
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Couples
Date of stay: October 2007

Loved It!
I would so go there again!
The staff were really nice and helped us if we needed it.
Excellent facilities with a great pool and spa.

Liked: Everything
Disliked: Not many utelsils and things, could have tongs for the barbecue!
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Honeymoon, Young singles, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Business conference, Pet Owners, Older travellers
Date of stay: January 2009

This is a new building probably about 2 years old. About a 5 min walk to Surfers Paradise central area. Resort on the South side of Surfers and just far enough away to be out of the crazyness of surfers. Pool and BBQ area nice, and you can book out the theatre there as well, seat about 10-12.

the apartments are fully equiped and have a north facing balcony looking up to Q1. We stayed in a 2 bedroom "02" unit which is looks out near the river, our friends 2 bedroom unit was an "06" unit, it is at the beach end of the building and this apartment was heaps bigger than ours. If we ever come back again we will be requesting the "06" beach end unit cause it is much bigger and has best beach views in the building

we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and I would recommend this place especially to families.

Liked: new building facilities gym
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Pet Owners
Date of stay: November 2008

Lovely place to stay. close to the beach, very friendly helpful staff.

Liked: Everything
Disliked: nothing
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Honeymoon, Young singles, Couples
Date of stay: January 2008

Nice apartment and friendly reception staff. All facilities were clean and well kept. Very close to the beach and a short walk to Cavill Avenue.

Liked: Location, Apartment and Recpetion Staff
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Honeymoon, Young singles, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Pet Owners
Date of stay: October 2008

dope place to stay! chick at front desk was a honey!

Liked: the whole gig
Disliked: nuthin!
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families with teenagers, Young singles
I do not recommend this hotel for: Business conference, Pet Owners, Older travellers
Date of stay: October 2008

We stayed at Artique with our three young children and were very impressed. Very clean rooms, modern decor and furnishings, great kitchen / laurndry, nice views from good sized deck. Great pool with spa and barbeque area. Would stay again and recommend to others.

Liked: See above
Disliked: Lift a little slow
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Honeymoon, Business conference, Young singles, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Pet Owners
Date of stay: October 2008

Gym should have a set of H/duty Scales, a clock and maybe a bench for bench press, stomach sit ups etc. did not try business facilities. Cannot recommend for older travellers due to lack of shower recess - this is a determent for investment/purchase by older citizens seeking possible retirment home. Otherwise excellent facility.

Liked: Location
Disliked: no shower recess
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Honeymoon, Young singles, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Business conference, Pet Owners, Older travellers
Date of stay: September 2008

Awesome hotel! Staff were very friendly and helpful. Apartments were clean, modern and luxurious. Very close to beach, and walking distance to main street. Great value, would recommend to any people wanting an awesome holiday away.

Liked: Virtua Golf, appearence of hotel, apartment, gym area and pool.
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Pet Owners
Date of stay: July 2008

A modern apartment in a good location. Staff very helpful.

Liked: large deck / outside area
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families with teenagers, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Families with young children, Older travellers
Date of stay: July 2008

Everything was great. Better then expected, would go back again and highly reccomend.

Liked: view, furniture, design
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Honeymoon, Business conference, Young singles, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Pet Owners
Date of stay: May 2008

Clean and modern rooms. Well equipped and self contained. Great views. Quiet. Good location.Pool, spa and sauna.

Liked: All above
Disliked: no majpr dislikes
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Honeymoon, Business conference, Young singles, Couples, Older travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for: Pet Owners
Date of stay: December 2007

Very Clean, tidy, very good facilities.

Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Honeymoon, Young singles, Couples
Date of stay: January 2008

location is excelent and rooms are well presented no th mention the viws.

Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Young singles, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Honeymoon, Business conference, Pet Owners
Date of stay: December 2007

I had a fantastic time and was very comfortable.

Liked: Yes
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Honeymoon, Business conference, Older travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for: Young singles, Pet Owners
Date of stay: January 2008

Very good value for money. I liked the large living area and the rooms with large verandahs. I did not like the fact that the cleaning only occurs every 8 days.

Liked: large apartment
Disliked: no cleaning service
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children
Date of stay: January 2008

This was the 2nd time we have stayed at Artique Resort. We find it very clean, staff are very friendly and helpful, it is convenient to supermarkets, buses and the beach. The swimming pool and gym are particularly good. We go to the Gold Coast quite frequently and will stay there again for sure.

Liked: see above comments
Disliked: For our needs, did prefer the 1 br with the study on our previous stay to the 2 br
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Couples, Older travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for: Families with young children, Honeymoon, Young singles, Pet Owners
Date of stay: March 2008

Generally was a great stay. Although we did find the lounge furniture small and uncomfortable. Also a larger TV screen would have been a nicer option. Beautiful building with wonderful appointments and great location. Would stay again.
The apartment could have been a little cleaner on presentation.

Liked: yes
Disliked: no
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Couples, Older travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for: Pet Owners
Date of stay: February 2008

Great location, very modern apartment & very friendly staff.

Liked: liked it a lot
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Business conference, Young singles, Couples
I do not recommend this hotel for: Honeymoon, Pet Owners, Older travellers
Date of stay: January 2008

Loved the property, beautiful decor and interior.
Modern and new which is too my satisfaction.
The indoor electronic golf range was great when it was raining.

Liked: Room, view, indoor golf range, theatre
Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Business conference, Couples
Date of stay: February 2008

Modern apartments with lovely furniture and decor. Unique facilities, virtual golf course. Pleasent staff.

Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Honeymoon, Young singles, Couples, Older travellers
Date of stay: February 2008

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, great facilities within the hotel, very clean rooms. Would recommend to all

Would you recommend this hotel: Yes
I recommend this hotel for: Families, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Honeymoon, Business conference, Young singles, Couples, Older travellers
Date of stay: June 2007