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The following inclusions are typical of holiday accommodation throughout Queensland although some variations may occur between different resorts.
Some apartments provide air-conditioning throughout the apartment, other provide it in just the common areas and others, usually in the cheaper price range, have no air conditioning at all. If air conditioning is a necessity for your comfort always read the published features carefully and if still uncertain, ask questions at the time of making your enquiry. Most apartments will provide a hairdryer. If not included in the apartment, they are usually available from the reception desk. DVD units are usually included, and if not, will almost certainly be available for hire from the front desk. The majority of apartments include cable TV, or a satellite service in areas where that is the only transmission available. It is becoming commonplace for Gold Coast apartments to provide internet connections so that guests can stay in touch with their email and internet businesses. Some provide connectivity in the guest apartment and others provide an internet kiosk facility. This trend is rapidly expanding throughout the state, especially in regard to Sunshine Coast accommodation. Servicing of apartments is usually done on a 7 or 10 day cycle with more frequent servicing usually available by arrangement with management for an extra cost.
The discerning guest seeking holiday accommodation at the top end of the market is most likely to find what they are after in properties such as Gold Coast penthouses. As Australia's major beach holiday destination, the Gold Coast naturally has a lot more premier apartments to offer than other locations throughout the state. Apart from the higher standard of fit-out and decor, premier accommodation will typically offer full air conditioning throughout, large screen digital TV (2 or more), full entertainment systems, superior views plus top quality appliances, fittings and fixtures.
Guests requiring airport transfers from Coolangatta to their Gold Coast accommodation can either use a taxi cab, limousine or commercial shuttle service. Very few accommodation properties operate their own airport shuttle services. Always check with the accommodation provider at time of booking for their recommendations on the options available an likely costs. These comments also apply to Sunshine Coast apartments and resorts. Gold Coast visitors arriving into Brisbane can board the Airtrain service in front of the airport terminal and be on the Gold Coast 1hr 15 min later. Taxi cabs can take you to your accommodation from the station. In other areas of the state, the distances between the nearest airport and the accommodation can be considerable. In these cases it is usual for the accommodation provider to have arrangements in place for transporting guests to and from the property. Prospective guests should always ask for details on the available transfer arrangements.
The reception desk of your accommodation will almost certainly provide a booking service for entertainment theme parks, cruises, tours, entertainment and local attractions. There is no extra cost to the guest as the booking service is complimentary.
Motor car rentals are also available from the reception desk and all the major rental companies are represented throughout the state. Most resorts will be able to also arrange vehicles from local rental companies offering cheaper rates for new and used vehicles. These local companies can often provide specialty vehicles such as open top convertibles, sports coupes, 4WD off-road and mini van people movers. |
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Queensland
Holiday Accommodation - What's Included?
When
holiday apartments and resorts are described as being "fully self
contained" it means that guests need only bring their foodstuffs,
clothing and personal effects. Everything else necessary for the
vacation is included with the accommodation.
Premier
Accommodation