Name: BreakFree Acapulco Surfers Paradise
Address: 2 Thornton Street Surfers Paradise Qld 4217, Gold Coast, 4217, AU

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Damian

Amazing location with everything on your door step. Great value option for families. Will definitely be coming back :)

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Damian

Great location, beach right across the road and everything you need within walking distance.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Mike

Spent the week there with my 3 boys 15, 18 and 21 and loved it. The apartment was clean and tidy. Plenty of room for us all. We had an ocean view room and it was amazing. The surf club is directly across the road and is only 2 stories high so had the perfect view of the beach. Location was amazing, pretty much 30 minutes by car to the airport and all the theme parks plus only a 10 min stroll to central surfers.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Donna

Beautiful view over looking the surf club. A bit of construction either side over road but not to disturbing. Over all stay out weighed the noise of construction. We will be back.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

ANDREW

Unbeatable location really walkable to Broadbeach and surfers and the views are exceptional

Family

4/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

PETER

room was very run down, aircon was not there although we booked a room with aircon, dishes left in dishwasher and dirty laundry left in wardrobe...

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Dec 2025

Ayden

the room was spacious however everything in the room was quite outdated with no signs of efforts to improve the facilities within the room. dishes were not very clean upon arrival, one portable a/c and creaky wardrobes

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Morteza

Perfect happy to select and good memory

6/10

Pleasant

30 Nov 2025

Kanika

The swimming pool was shut and were not informed of this while booking. Also the booking said Air conditioning was there, however it was only in 1 bedroom out of the two and not even in the living room.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

17 Nov 2025

Richard

Second life has been out of order for over 6 months, no air-conditioning, couch was worn and uncomfortable, outdoor chairs need replacing, curtains in main bedroom don't fully close allowing morning sun to smack you in the face very early. Front carpark is always closed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Gary

Great place to stay!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

01 Nov 2025

Suzanne

Spa bath plug doesn’t seal & taps lose
One lift operating to service entire building
Reception staff not very approachable
Building & unit dated/old
Near construction site, workers start early
Kitchen & ensuite taps move
No fly screens on doors leading to balcony. Flies, bugs mosquitoes

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2025

Steve and Leanne

Full kitchen, better than at home! Huge unit. We chose this due to an event at the surf club across the road, but it was better than we imagined and better than the example photos on line. Unfortunately some building noise in neighbourhood but especially upstairs above us at 8am Sunday morning! Not much available parking as lots of reserved due to residents parking. But we had a wonderful stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

sandra

just great kids loved it and so did the parents

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

David

Right opposite the beach and Northcliffe Surf Club. Spacious apartment, bathroom and ensuite, quality toiletries, full laundry and kichen in the apartment, plenty of storage space. Friendly reception.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2025

Jenni

Great location across from surf club and beach. Short walk to beach. Easy parking off-site. Kitchen very well equiped for stay.

No outdoor area was available, No cable working. Only 1 lift functioning. None of these were communicated before arrival or even upon checkin. Ocean view is not ocean view for the room provided. More like ocean glimpses/partial oven view. It is not accurately described or needs better explanation. Air conditioning is only in lounge space, bedrooms get very warm, can imagine quite hot in Summer months.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Deb

Amazing apartment

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2024

Deborah

The apartment had everything we needed for our stay. Loved the pool and being close to the beach. We had a hire car and great In between location for all the sights and activities. Apartment was very clean.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2024

Sala

My stay at BreakFree Acapulco was amazing. The property and the suites, surrounding areas were impeccable. The size of the unit the wrap around balcony with ocean view was incredible. I will definitely recommend this property to my family and friends..

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2022

Sarah

Fabulous location, beautiful views.

We stayed in a two bedroom appt on the 13th floor (about half way up), and were stunned by the most wonderful view over the beach and straight out across the ocean. We got to watch the moon rise each night, and the sun rise each morning.
The kids had such a great time with the offerings of both the inside and outside pools, and their respective spas, plus a tennis court and a gym. That's when they weren't just walking across the road to the well patrolled beach!
This is a great property in a fantastic position, with a grocery store at the end of the road and the tram stop just a couple of minutes walk away.
All of the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful.
I give it 5 stars!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2021

Kate

Comfortable, spacious unit

Our room was very spacious but older style. It was comfortable and included aircon in the living area.
There is parking in the garage however there is not enough spaces for units, so it's a first-come basis.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

Some ocean view as there are buildings blocking it. Clean but the furniture is fairly old.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2020

Hemalatha

Fantastic stay n location.

It was amazing! Beach was just a min walk. Farmer's market and cavil avenue was jus a 10min walk or 5min in tram. Tram jus outside property on the left. Love it! My 1 bedroom oven view apartment was huge. N yes view was fantastic in all rooms n balcony. Minus point was no Aircon but who cares when u have cool sea breeze at night!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

WiFi pricing was ridicules, almost from last decade. Air con was rusted and hardly working.
People there were nice and polite. The indoor pool is ok for kids.
Noisy building and found it hard to get a sleep without disturbance.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2020

David

Big Apartment

Stayed there for 3 nights. Really happy with how large the apartment was. Very clean and so close to the beach.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jan 2020

evelyn christie luke

level 4 unit 17

It was very clean but the lounge was in very poor condition. It was leather and was peeling everywhere and going all over your clothes and floor .

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Great location. Spacious apartment. Walking distance to everything. Great views from balcony. Family friendly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

I have been here for a few years now and it is a great location.
Close to everything and the people that run it are excellent.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Mar 2019

Dissapointed

The property is fine and location is good, BUT the disappointing part was the NOISE level at night from adjoining 0pm I couldn’t sleep, interrupted by constant moving of furniture from a unit ( I assume above ) furniture dragging or scrapping on concrete or whatever floor covering. The worst I’ve experienced. So much so that I did not stay the second night. I did not want to have to tolerate that again. I mentioned it to the reception but !!!. Very POOR

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Late check in easy, staff very helpful and always friendly. The apartment was a getting a bit tired and ready for updating but it was a good size, clean and had a full kitchen and a good size balcony. The pool and gardens are lovely and there is a tennis court.
The complex is directly opposite the beach and surf club. Would stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Highly recommend staying here esp. if you have a family and we hope to stay here again next time. Apartment is across from the beach and a short stroll to the tram stop and walking to cavil isnt too far too.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2018

Juliet

Surfers

Fabulous spot and location. Spacious clean apartment. Next time we’ll request a higher floor though as view was limited

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2018

Geoff

Apartment by the beach

A good size apartment but was very dated and cleanliness could have been better.

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2018

Michael

its just ok, the price is alright

the apartment was overall good. the bed was comfortable but the room with the two singles had a very thin sheet for a blanket so the kids were cold there. the building is a bit old and there are a few scratches here and there. the security is good.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2018

Graham

Beautiful huge apartment with everything you could want, amazing views and wonderful service by reception. Would recommend to a friend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Fantastic location

Love the location, beach and surf club just cross the road.
The staffs is very nice.. only bad things Only 6 clothing hangers for a two bedrooms apt, 4 person stay for 5 nights.. even we did request more hangers.. but the end they just can find two more.. we give up and buy 12 from the shop!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2018

Candice

Awesome location

Huge apartment unit, amazing views, across the road from the beach and surf club (great meals there!), a block from G:link tram stop...... and the outside pool area is amazing!! Definite recommendation to people - hoping to return one day!

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2018

Fiona

Excellent location to beach 🏖 \n

Overall had great time !!
I really think main bedrooms should have air conditioners it gets very hot !!
Even though windows open it’s still very hot and stuffy in bedrooms 😘😘
I also think the lounge could be more comfortable!!
Otherwise apartment was great location so easy to get to beach , transport and shops 😘👍👍❤️❤️❤️

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

We have been there for the last 4 years and the place is really good and close to evertything we require.

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2017

Lee

Nice hotel next to the beach

The hotel is located facing Broadbeach is was a great plus point. However it was a bit far from Cavill Ave, which was about 2 train station away. Walking would take about 15 - 20 minutes. My family enjoyed the indoor pool, spa and sauna a a lot. Amenities in the room were still in good working condition. Although furnitures were a bit old, cleanliness was still ok.

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2017

Tania

Great place to go!!

wonderful, friendly desk staff.
we really enjoyed our stay.
thank you desk staff. keep up the great work ;-)

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2016

Belle

Quiet location. So close to beach.

The Room we stayed in was tidy with modern appliances. The blind near the dining table would not go up so we were unable to enjoy the Hinterland view

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

We have stayed here for the last 4 years and find the Acapulco to be excellent in all areas

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2015

Dean W.

Dirty Windows

Nice place shame about the windows
Booked and paid for a ocean view got given a hinterland view instead when I ask to be moved this request was refused.
Real nice apartment inside but unfortunately all I will remember is that the main windows (non balcony) were absolutely filthy you could not see the view through the dirt and grim on the outside of the windows.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Close to the Beach

The room was clean but dated. would think twice about the price. Stayed at more modern break frees that have cost less. The bathrooms need a little TLC the laminex board was swollen from being wet too many times. The ensuite shower had a dodgy door. Otherwise the hotel was pleasant.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2015

Tim

Family Holiday on the Gold Coast

We spent a wonderful week on the GC staying again at the Breakfree Acapulco.
A great two bed, two bath unit this time overlooking the beach. The room was excellent and the service as usual, was professional and helpful. A most enjoyable stay.

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

We have stayed there 3 times and find it to be a good place to stay. Close to the city,beach,surf club ,transport and other facilities.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2015

Kathy H.

Good short break

Great 360 degree view from unit being on the 22nd floor. Had view of the beachfront front of the unit and of the river and mountains at the back of the unit. Comfortable and clean. Had good facilities being indoor and outdoor pool, plus tennis courts. Could easily walk to centre of Surfers along the beach.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2015

Raymond

Surfers Paradise delight

The Breakfree Acapulco is a managed apartment. Very spacious and comfortable for our 5 night stay. The apartment is only serviced if the stay is of 7 days duration however this was not an issue. It was a bit surprising that there was only a 'starter' supply of soap etc, but a supermarket was close by. Could use a little bit of updating but acceptable as is.
The air con was not working (and looked like it had not worked for some time which was no problem during our visit in May, however may be an issue in summer.
Absolutely fantastic location across the road from a surf club (great meals) and the beach. Easy walk into Surfers or to Broadbeach.
Would definitely stay there again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2015

Kathy H.

Short Break

Good service great amenities with indoor and outdoor pool and tennis courts, nice garden setting surrounding outdoor pool. Short walk along the beach to centre of Surfers Paradise. Good view of the shoreline though you need to be on 7th floor and above to get a full view. Unit was spacious well set out great kitchen and comfortable. Will definitely stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2015

Joje

Great location

Great beach, shops close by, far enough away from the noise of caville avenue, but close enough to walk to enjoy the restaurants and shopping. Have stayed there twice so far with my family. Only suggestion would be that quests be able to access wifi in rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2015

Jess

fantastic place to stay with fantastic views

we loved this hotel. staff were very friendly on arrival and departure and very helpful when we needed tickets printed. facilities were amazing we loved the pool. short walk to the beach snd was close enough to everything. we loved our stay here and will definitely be back

2/10

Poor

17 Feb 2015

Sachin

terrible experience

i booked a room for 6 days at my annivarsary.there is no one at the reception to attend.the guy acted shocked as he wasnt expecting me.at the end they gave me the room,the fan wasnt working in the room and the light wasnt working in the room ,the lock to ensuite bathroom was broken.
After all this happened,when i call at the reception,they said owner of the apartment has been notified but unfortunately its not fixed yet.My question to the hotel is why would you even assign this room to anyone especially my booking was made 3-4 weeks in advance.I am never going back there.

6/10

Pleasant

04 Feb 2015

Ananymous

Facilities: Tired; Value: Affordable; Service: Below average; Cleanliness: Neat;

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2014

margaret

Near the beach, nice quiet location

greeted by friendly receptionist,modern foyer disappointed with covered walkway due to renovations but completed while we were there and all was removed. very spacious accomodation and great views of beach. Pool area was great and surprised to find indoor pool and spa as well. The only fault I found was not having a more modern oven, should have had operating instructions maybe but overall we were very happy with our stay

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2014

Manu

Awesome view hotel

Right frm day 1 our stay was really gr8 for 7 nights
Gr8 value for money
Will come and stay here in our nxt visit

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2014

kin hoe

Very close to beaches and shopping mall

Great take away and hassle free to book hotel and air ticket together via Airasia online. We enjoyed great holiday without any troubles.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2014

Nathan

Great surf life saving club across the road!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2014

Verified traveler

great

Great location right across the street from the Northcliffe surf club, great meals, atmosphere and patrolled beach.

Family

4/10

Poor

29 Sep 2014

Stacy

Close to Beach

Disappointed to find outside pool and faculties were not available till after 4pm what with the beach full of blue bottles made out outdoor swims a little tricky

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2014

MARK

Facilities: Good; Value: Affordable; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Great Location

Enjoyed our stay the apartment is a little outdated sliding doors hard to open to balcony rusted airconditioning unit but location across from the beach was great!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2014

Mac

Facilities: Nice ; Value: Bargain; Service: pleasant/efficient; Cleanliness: Beautiful;
would have liked access to pool spa towells as didn't pack any as thought would be there

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2014

L.H.M

Nice Hotel close to beach

was a awesome hotel would love to go back someday the room was massive close to the beach shops the mall great view friendly people welcoming staff reception was helpful and friendly I think her name was Tahlia thank you 1st impressions last:)

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2014

Janelle

Facilities: Nice , Distinctive; Value: Affordable; Service: Basic, Helpful, Polite; Cleanliness: Pleasant;
The indoor pool was heated and it was great as it was raining outside. Very close to everything.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2014

Lisa

Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Great deal;

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Nice hotel close to beach

I found this hotel excellent , the hotel room was clean and facilities where great . Staff are friendly and I would definitely recommend this hotel.

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2014

Kellie

Affordable family getaway

Great location, spacious units right opposite the beach older style but ticks all the boxes

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2014

mark

Large rooms,nice view and all amenmities.

Pleasant experience ,just pity it was raining.I would stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2014

Jack

Facilities: all the facilities you ne; Value: Great deal; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Pleasant;
spacious apartments all overlooking ocean - surf clubs nearby which provide excellent meals,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2014

Charlie

Value: Fantastic;
Great pizza shop close (Romeo's), club across the road - 23rd floor for us, view was amazing.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Feb 2014

Teresa

Location & view great, but bed soft & bathroom old

The view & location was excellent but the apartment needs a lot of dusting & decor was old & dusty. Could of had TV a bit bigger for the large living area.
Bathroom needs to be updated vanity falling apart & lounge looked dirty!! Bed was too soft.
Kitchen was perfect!!

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2013

Becky

Facilities: Nice ; Value: Affordable; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2013

Ruth

Close to the beach/Northcliffe Surf club for meals

Stayed here many times over the past 20 years