Ashmore Caravan Park 71 Hinde St, Ashmore, Australia | (888) 616-5829
Quiet location, a short drive from the beach and attractions at Surfers Paradise
Huge range of house-style lodgings with kitchens, many with bunk beds
Lovely outdoor rainforest area with lots of resident Macaw parrots
Two swimming pools, one with fountain feature and one with splash area
Activity center with movie nights and rental options
Two playgrounds and regular kids' activities, sometimes with costumed parrot mascot
Tennis courts free for guest use
Coin-operated laundry facilities and covered barbecue area
Free and plentiful on-site parking
Decor in some units is dated
Fee for Wi-Fi
No on-site bars or restaurants
Pools are small
As the name suggests, the mid-range Ashmore Palms Holiday Village is more like a village (or at least a small neighborhood) than a typical hotel, with 88 cabins and houses to choose from. All come with home-like amenities such as kitchens and living rooms, and many are designed with families in mind, offering bunk beds for kids. Facilities are aimed at those with children and include two small lagoon pools, two playgrounds, and regular kids' activities, often under the leadership of the hotel's costumed parrot mascot. Note that travelers should be ready to prepare their own meals, or drive to a nearby restaurant. Families who don't want to cook should consider Mantra on View Hotel instead, which has a cafeteria and is close to lots of restaurants.
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Family-friendly vacation village with a lovely rainforest area and lots of parrots
Ashmore Palms Holiday Village is a large, family-friendly collection of cabins and houses aimed both at tourists and at business travelers, or those moving to the Gold Coast and needing somewhere to stay temporarily while looking for a more permanent home. As the name suggests, it really is like a village and resembles a residential area, with lots of cabins and small houses lining its streets. Check-in takes place in a hybrid foyer-gift shop area with a front desk, a sofa, and a couple of chairs for guests, plus lots of maps, brochures, postcards, and souvenir items for sale. At the heart of the property is a tropical garden with a mile-long (about one-and-a-half kilometers) walkway and extensive rainforest-style foliage, along with a fish pond and a huge number of Macaw parrots.
Location
In the quiet community of Ashmore, just inland from Surfers Paradise
Ashmore Palms Holiday Village is located on a quiet side street in Ashmore, a small community located about a 12-minute drive inland from Surfers Paradise and an eight-minute drive from the Royal Pines Resort Golf Course and the Emerald Lakes Golf Club in nearby Benowa. There's not much of interest within walking distance, and most nearby businesses are catered toward locals (think car, boat, and motorcycle dealerships), so those planning on staying here will really need a car. It's a 17-minute drive to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, while the Gold Coast Airport is a 45-minute drive away, depending on traffic.
Rooms
Wide range of house-style lodgings with furnished kitchens, many with bunk beds for kids
Ashmore Palms Holiday Village offers a variety of housing options across villa and cabin categories. Options range from One-, Two-, and Three-Bedroom Interim Cabins designed for people on extended vacations or in the process of relocating, clear up to two-story houses for up to two adults and four children (many units feature bunk beds). Decor and furnishings differ quite a bit between units, and while many feature simple furniture and dated upholstery (think mustard-yellow bedspreads), others have a sleeker, neutral color scheme. Kitchens come standard but included features depend on unit type. Most rooms have simple bathrooms with walk-in showers, though some -- such as Macaw Mansions -- add whirlpool bathtubs. Basic toiletries are provided.
Features
Lots of family-friendly features, including two pools, playgrounds, and activity center
Ashmore Palms offers a ton of features, particularly geared toward families with kids. There are two outdoor lagoon-style swimming pools lined with lounge chairs (though both are a bit on the small side). One features mushroom-shaped water features in a children's splash area, while the other has a lovely rock fountain. The hotel also offers lots of free kids' activities (they even have a giant costumed parrot mascot to keep young ones entertained); other children's amenities include a play area and two playgrounds with all sorts of climbing areas, plus a slide. Additionally, a main activity center with a kitchen, a play area for toddlers, and regular events such as movie nights. The space can also be rented out for groups of up to 250 people (theater style). For adults, there are a tennis court that guests can use free of charge and a laundry room with washer/dryers. A covered coin-operated outdoor barbecue area is on-site. Parking is free at the property, but there is a fee for Wi-Fi.
