Name: Contessa Holiday Apartments
Address: 1 Serisier Avenue, Main Beach, Gold Coast, 4217, AU

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Hannah

Very impressed with Contessa Apartments. Will be staying there again!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Jezel

Not bad for a gold coast stay. It is in a quiet location. Amenities are at par. Tennis courts ..

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2025

Luis

Property clean and tidy but they didn't provide basic stuff like towels and toilet paper

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Tahua

Was just great area and good people!

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2024

Kate

Beautiful place to stay! Great amenities with 2 large pools, within close walking distance to Tedder Ave where there is shopping and restaurants and of course main beach!
Building Management were lovely, welcoming and friendly! Would highly recommend staying here!

Unit was a bit dated but it was clean, tidy and ample amount of space!
Thank you to the Contessa for a wonderful holiday.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2023

kimberley

The dry machine not worked when I was there , everything else is good , very good location , can walk to beach and shops , very well maintained and clean apartment, love the outdoor pool which is big and warm spa

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

Great position for families and well maintained apartment with great parking underground onsite and in street. Tennis court and pools were great.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2020

Rachel

Great location and excellent facilities. Unit was a great size.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2020

Jennifer

All round amazing! Beautiful staff!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2020

Johnny

Friendly staff and accommodating for extra beds. Very clean and great location!!

Business_and_leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

I like the location but the room on the first day doesn’t have hot water and our wifi was unreasonably disconnected on the first and last night of our stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Fantastic short stay. Very enjoyable. Would stay again. Easy check-in

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Great pool friendly staff 5-10 mins from main areas

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2019

JC

Beautiful rental apartment in quiet but beautiful area one block from a great beach and apartments sufficiently high up have magnificent views of the coastline.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2019

Samantha

The indoor pool was fantastic! we didn't have great weather so made wonderful use of indoor pool and spa. The outdoor pool was large and the grounds were immaculate. The only downside was no BBQ - easily fixed.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Hotel was nice- room spacious and ideal for our purpose. Lovely sea view. Swimming pool great for the little one. Ideally situated in a lovely area that doesn’t feel too ‘holiday resort’.
Cockroaches in bathroom but that’s Australia! Aircon not working in bedroom- had to manually reset outside every time.
No hangers in any wardrobes.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2019

Pallav

The property is located at the Main beach which is a prime area. Short stroll to the beach, park, cafes & tram stop should you wish to roam around. This well equipped & managed building has 35 levels with undercover car park has indoor & outdoor pool, spa, sauna, gym & tennis court. We were at the 25th level with sea facing view which was simply spectacular. The rooms are clean, has fully equipped kitchen, central Air condition, TV w foxtel and laundry facilities that makes your stay comfy. In short a luxurious apartment with a view & ample of amenities.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The apartment was well furnished and stocked. It was very clean.
The thing that absolutely sold it to us, was the stunning view.
Waking up to it every morning was incredible.
When we come back to the G.C, we will be staying here again.
Free parking was also a bonus.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2019

Paul

Contessa

Excellent place to stay. Value for money and every facility one needs. Extremely helpful staff. The unit was well equipped with all the mod cons and ample crockery etc.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2019

Clare

The view was amazing, the rooms big and spacious the facilities 2 pools 2 spas tennis courts gym sauna, it had it all

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Contessa i considered to be of excellent value.The staff were be friendly and helpful, the unit very comfortable and clean, the indoor swimming pool was wonderful, and the beach and light rail only a few minutes walk away.i cant wait to return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Staff super friendly and happy to help out. We accidentally locked our keys in the room and the manager came in from home to get us in. He was very pleasant even on his day off.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

The irons didn't work. One had paint coming of the ironing plate and the other one didn't work. Not a big fan of tv checked out the foxtel and it didn't work ether. eg It would not register.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Disappointed

The hotel was ok on price great location however run down they even painted around the couch on this one crazy so ugly.
Our biggest complaint is the cleaners ate my birthday cake, thinking we had left however it was a $60 cake barely touched, the ate a quarter of it and the chocolate specialty pieces ate all of them. I was gobsmacked at first but really this should never happen to imagine if you left jewelry would they keep it or hand it in mmmmmm...

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Close to beach and shops and eatries, the indoor pool was great but the spa is a bit hot

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

We liked the view and location the most.
We felt like to be at home, the kitchen appliances were great and matched with essential requirements.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2018

Hazel

Holiday for grandchildren.\nClose to amenities

Close to amenities and Sea World. Took grandchildren to theme parks and Pacific Fair shopping centre.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2018

JC

The Contessa Apartments offer beautiful apartments with generally excellent views. The apartment I stayed in this year was clean and the appliances in the apartment worked well. The manager and staff are very helpful and friendly. Very highly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2018

Katherine

Great quiet spot, huge apartment, fabulous views

He apartment had obviously been sitting empty for a little while because it had that musty “no one has opened a window in ages” smell but it was still very clean and the kitchen was well stocked. The view was incredible, the apartment was enormous, and the location is great, just a quick 5 minute walk to main beach along quiet streets. You can see the city, the hinterland ranges, and the ocean from the windows and balcony so you really do get it all. The pools are fabulous and lots of parking inside or free street parking if you have more than 1 car with you.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

great location

really spacious apartment, indoor pool is a great bonus! Reception staff so helpful and friendly.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Aug 2018

Sandra

disappointed

The 3 brm apartment needs new carpet as there is a smell in the whole apartment. Also, it wasn't cleaned properly as there was hair on the floors and rubbish in the kitchen bin....smelt terrible.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2018

Andy

Old and Tired room.

It Faces north and would get very hot in Summer.
Facilities onsite are excellent and location and proximity to beach and restaurants also good. Lifesaving club close by as well as Southport Yaught club and marina Mirage.

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

close to beach

spacious, ocean view, comfortable, great pool area, great tennis court

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Great location for Gold Coast Marathon. Comfortable and close to beach and cafes

6/10

Pleasant

09 Apr 2018

Joey

Facilities and location great, room just too tired

We stayed here when visiting the Commonwealth Games and paid exorbitantly for a very tired room. The location and facilities were great but the room itself was so outdated and dusty we needed allergy medication to stay in it.

4/10

Poor

03 Apr 2018

Abdul

Don't waste your money

The location of the hotel was great but the service was very poor. No internet at all, poor TV signal for local channels, no staff to contact as reception was closed all 4 days that we stayed, the rooms wall were damaged due to the door, oven in the kitchen wasn't working, the fridge wasn't clean and overall the service was very poor.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Was ok. Some blinds were broken or not working. Can't see why they wouldn't be replaced at $350 a night and you have to have the place tidy when you leave. These are probably owned by different people so i can only comment on the 3 bedroom apartment we stayed in. Honestly it was fine and nice enough.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2018

Peter

Ideal golf trip stay.

We booked several rooms for a guys golf trip as Contessa's facilities, location & surrounding area suited us well- which proved to be the case.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2018

KWOK

Amazing apartment.

Amazing apartment , beautiful view , full amenities. Decent location for transport links. Would definitely book again !

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2018

Jane

Nice spacious apartment apartment, & great views

A spacious apartment. Which was well stocked with cooking utensils, pots , pans, cutlery etc. Aircon only in main area, ceiling fans in the bedrooms. Lights overall very dim. Master bedroom no over head light only lamps.
Easy walk to shops and cafes. Shame indoor pool being renovated and no mention of it on booking sites. Outdoor pool and spa were great though,

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2017

Macca

Nice place to stay

Our room had great views but needed some maintenance and updating. The pool was great and the proximity to the beach and other points of interest was convenient. Would go back!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Good spa and pool but room smells

Good spa and pool. Spacious room but bedrooms didnt smell nice and the pillo cover for wasnt even on and bed wasnt made nicely.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2017

Sharyn

Wonderful

Everything was perfect Beautiful room wonderful staff great views.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2017

Mark

Great holiday

We had a wonderful 8 days at Contessa Condominiums. Great facilities, friendly staff and an excellent location just one block from the beach. Also walking distance from cafes and restaurants.

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2017

rakesh

Nice hotel with beach view

It was beautiful to stay in.view was fantastic and hotel got all kind of facilities and security that u want during yr stay loved it

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2017

Charlotte

View was amaze-balls

My family and I enjoyed our stay at Contessa , the apartment was clean , beautiful views , close to restaurants and beach , my stay their was nice and peaceful . The only fault was the outdoor pool was out of order .

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

nice hotel

very good experience with Family and Kids close to shops.

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2017

Summo

Great location

Family holiday with all of the normal Gold Coast trimmings and generally speaking we were not let down.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Hotel amenities was excellent

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2017

glen

Nice hotel

It was central for us to get to surfers and main beach areas

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

nice place

close to everything , good view
the only thing is the bed is a little bit small

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2017

Renee

Wonderful Break ..home away from home

This is a wonderful place to stay very family orientated and we love the indoor spa and pool ..was great on those rainy Days ...very generous size apartment ,you will not be disopointed..Now the Views are just stunning ...this is a must place to bring your family or just a couple escape it is very quiet...close to everything ...a huge thanks to Jan for her beautiful smile and hospitality ...so so welcoming ,right when we just came through the Lismore Floods ..Thank you again

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Great location, excellent hosts

Contessa is in an excellent location with a gorgeous big pool and grass area. The beach is just moments away, as well as Tedder Ave with great restaurants and a handy convenience store.

The property Managers at the hotel, David and Jan were extremely helpful and nice. They went out of their way to ensure everything was perfect for us.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2016

KIM

Spacious with great facilities

Great location, walk to beach, cafes and tram. Quiet. Great pools.

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2016

karen

Close to everything but nice and quiet

Great at home feel with the apartments. Only down side was we found clothing etc under the bed and couch from previous people !
We were overall happy with the place and all it had to offer . Reception area so helpful with our wedding plans
Pool spa and fishing
Undercover parking
Close to Tedder Avenue and resteraunts

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Nice hotel, bit dated furniture. Gr8 for families

Holiday ruined by another guest who parked in our spot and with Indy construction we had to park several streets away which was very difficult with 3 disabled children and elderly mother on walking stick

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Nice apartments on Main Beach

Lovely apartment, but..............Disappointed that room viewed at front of building and offered as available for booking was taken offline without advice and we were offered at check-in a room at rear of building. Similarly booked a second 3 bedroom apartment on proviso on same floor, this commitment was also not achieved and as rooms on separate floors created logistics difficulties because of security features. Too much clutter in room 191 and room needs a deep clean and fewer trip hazards.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2016

Sue

Great views and clean

We stayed in level 19, 3 bedroom apartment for a week. Hotel is in a convenient location. Walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Can walk to the trams. We hired a car and drove to all the theme parks. Hotel itself has an indoor heated and an outdoor pool, spa and a sauna. Has free parking spot. Kitchen was very spacious and had all the necessary stuff. Loved the stay and wished we stayed longer.

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2016

Wally

Business trip to Gold Coast

3 bed apartment.....a comfortable stay and decent value for money given the apartment tower and apartment are getting dated. Furniture in my apartment, whilst comfortable and well equipped was old, scratched, stained in areas and torn in places. The bed was comfortable but average when compared to much travelling around the country. Parking facilities were great and free. The resident managers were very friendly, helpful and wonderful people. Overall......for the price it was fine.....<$200 per day.....but dated and in need of an overhaul.....inside the apartment. Facilities in the grounds though were very good.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2016

Chris

Stayed 6 nights.
Great location to beach and all facilities. Quiet area.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Dec 2015

RS

Perfect location, nice view & close to beach.

Pros:
Perfect location, nice view & close to beach.

Cons:
This is not serviced appartments & I don't think it is mentioned when I book.

Room floors are old & did feel like rented an old house.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2015

Brett

Thumbs up Contessa

Excellent accommodation, very clean , facilities were great and well looked after
We will be back

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2015

Mick

Pretty good place

Room was very big. The lights in the bathrooms are a bit dim. Kitchen had everything we needed. Indoor pool was great considering the weather outside was not the best.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2015

CMC

Great weather, awesome view of the beach. Perfect place to relax & be lazy

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Had a nice family break on Gold Coast. Very happy with accomadation.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

BRILLIANT RESORT CLOSE TO THE BEACH.

LAYOUT GREAT

POOL AREA GREAT

LOCATION GREAT.

EVERYTHING WAS BRILLIANT

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

close to the beach and restaurants
15 minute stroll to surfers paradise
safe and secure
we loved it

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2015

Virginia

Great location near Tedder Ave & Main Beach

We had a great stay in Contessa in June 2015 - apartments were large and beds very comfortable - also had great views which was lovely. Our only concern with small children were that there were no child proof locks on the balcony doors and given we were on the 14th floor this was a little unnerving. For a young family the kitchen utensils could have been better stocked (we had an egg slice that had been burnt and cut in half and useless) and not much in the way of cookware. Location, size of apartment and pools, tennis court etc were fabulous!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2015

Deb

Facilities: Good; Value: Affordable, Good value; Service: Helpful & friendly; Cleanliness: Lovely;

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2015

Paul

Facilities: Nice ; Value: Affordable, Economical; Service: Professional, Good, Courteous;

Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2015

Trevor

Facilities: Good; Value: Could be better; Service: Sufficient; Cleanliness: Very very dusty in unit;
The extra beds (cots) given were extremely poor. One mattress was unusable and the other was barely a mattress.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2014

Leah

Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Pristine;
Could not have wished for a better time or venue, thankyou Contessa

Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Dec 2014

Ali

Lovely grounds and friendly staff.

Spacious unit with good facilities a really good clean of the apartment especially the kitchen would make a huge difference to the rating.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2014

Rohit

Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Great deal; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Beautiful;