The Meriton on Main Beach

Taking into account that we had those massive storms on the Gold Coast and that it appeared to be in the middle of an improvement with new beds. I was extremely disappointed that the air conditioning units, to put it bluntly, were filthy! The two units, even though they were good brands ( Panasonic) when checking the filters, looked as though they had not been cleaned for over 6 months. The filters were CLOGGED with dust and dirt, which made them highly unhealthy for the occupants staying there. The filters had the potential to harbour various air pollutants such as dust particles, pollen, odour, and even bacteria. If you have people allergic to any of these particles, then it’s certain that they have the potential to be affected. For instance, people with asthma or certain allergies might start experiencing difficulties staying in the apartment. Also, some of the bacteria that might make their way into your apartment might cause diseases. When the air filter is dirty, it means that it can’t sieve out the dust, pollen, and other particles from the air. Consequently, the quality of your indoor air is reduced. This means that the air being blown through the vents contains various dust particles and microorganisms that might be harmful to people in the apartment. I know this as I have sold a/c units for over 40 years. I have now retired.

After reading some of the the reviews I was somewhat concerned. I had read a review mentioning a particular unit and how dreadful it was but I can’t find it again. Very strange! Anyway we arrived only to find we were in that very same unit!😬. We unlocked the door with trepidation only to be pleasantly surprised. The unit is spacious and had a lovely view overlooking the bay. It had everything we needed and it was wonderful to be able to do all our washing ( 4 weeks worth) before flying home to the UK. Just a short walk to the tram. We were here when they were setting up for the Gold Coast 500 but even that didn’t seem to make things busier. it’s a little dated and some of the furnishings are really worn out but that didn’t impact on our stay and also I wouldn’t furnish out a rented property in the very best decor because it will get damaged. All in all very good value for money and we loved the apartment living. We’ve always been hotel people but this experience has made us think again.

Great location, impeccable facilities and cleanliness. Great and well appointed family apartment with everything including great views. Will stay again. Check in and out after hours was a breeze and the Main Beach shopping and dining strip was right outside. Can’t ask for much more than that for a last minute booking on the Gold Coast and over a weekend.

Very happy with our stay for 5 nights. The staff were so lovely - even dealing with me not being able to use the after hours check in and coming to my rescue. The indoor pool, sauna and gym were fantastic! The outdoor pool was freezing but it was April and I imagine in the height of summer it would be lovely. The starter pack of toiletries was great. It's a self service apartment so a quick trip to the IGA had us all stocked up. Wonderful location. The ability to lock the balcony so children can't go out (hard lock) would be a great addition - just for peace of mind.