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About Resort

40 42 Tarcoola Crescent, Surfers Paradise, Australia, 4217

Karana Palms Resort, a 3-star Surfers Paradise hotel, features Mediterranean-style self-contained apartments ideal for couples and small families. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities, and free WiFi. Tucked within lush tropical gardens, it offers easy access to the vibrant attractions of Surfers Paradise.

Rooms & Amenities

Each fully self-contained one-bedroom apartment at Karana Palms Resort includes air conditioning, a kitchen, laundry facilities, TV with Foxtel, and a spacious balcony or courtyard. Accommodating up to four guests, these setups provide a relaxed and private retreat after a day exploring the coast.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options nearby include The Green and Fresh Cafe (0.5 miles), Mr. Kojima (0.5 miles), and Cocoon Lounge Bar & Dining (1 miles). The prominent Surfers Paradise Beach is just a short stroll away, perfect for relaxing or enjoying local cuisine in surrounding cafes.

Leisure & Services

Guests can unwind at the resort's outdoor swimming pool or utilize the barbecue facilities for casual meals. The tour desk is available to assist guests in planning activities and attractions, including visits to theme parks and local markets.

Location & Transportation

Karana Palms Resort is conveniently located for access to local transport links, including the Greyhound Bus Terminal (24 minutes walking) and various attractions such as Cavill Mall (1 miles) and Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets (1 miles). The famed Q1 Building and Skypoint Observation Deck offer scenic views just a short drive away.

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City Centre

Surfers Paradise1700 ft

Airports

Gold Coast (OOL) 17.9 mi

Brisbane (BNE) 54.0 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Free parking

24-hour services

Babysitting

General

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Front desk

Services

Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Garden area
Barbeque grills

Room features

Air conditioning
Balcony

Media

Television
Telephone

Location

40 42 Tarcoola Crescent, Surfers Paradise, Australia, 4217

Map view

40 42 Tarcoola Crescent, Surfers Paradise, Australia, 4217

City landmarks

Level 77 of Q1 Resort 9 Hamilton Avenue

SkyPoint Observation Deck

1.5 mi

Gallery

The Arts Centre Gold Coast

2600 ft

Museum

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Surfers Paradise

1.3 mi

Museum

The Wax Museum

4800 ft

G31 Chevron Renaissance Centre Cnr Elkhorn Ave & Surfers Paradise Blvd

Infinity Attraction

1.0 mi

Mall

Cavill Mall

1.3 mi

The

Craft markets

1.3 mi

Shopping Area

Paradise Centre

2300 ft

Mall

Soul Boardwalk

2300 ft

Market

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets

1.3 mi

Church

St Vincent's Catholic Church

3200 ft

Beach

Surfers Paradise

1100 ft

Store

Woolworths

2000 ft

Park

Evandale Park

2300 ft

Mecure Hotel Ocean Blue Resort 122 Ferny Ave Surfers Paradise

Paradise Resort Gold Coast

2400 ft

Level 1

Timezone Surfers Paradise

1.2 mi

Mall

Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre

1.0 mi

Theme Park

Sling Shot & Vomatron Amusement Rides Gold Coast

1.1 mi

30-34 Ferny Ave

Jet Boat Extreme

4900 ft

Beach

Surfers Paradise Beach

1.4 mi

3131 Surfers Paradise Blvd

Crazy Cat Cafe

1.1 mi

2 Esplanade

Surfers Paradise Sign

1.3 mi

Theme Park

iFLY Gold Coast

1.4 mi

Nearby

Beach

Budds Beach

3300 ft

Store

Coles Surfers Paradise

1200 ft

3177 Surfers Paradise Boulevard

Dracula's Haunted House

1600 ft

219 Stanhill Dr

Green Bridge- Pedestrian access

1100 ft

Night club

SinCity Nightclub

1800 ft

10 Ferny Ave

Appel Park

2200 ft

52 Peninsular Dr

Lionel Perry Park

1300 ft

Restaurants

Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co

5200 ft

3240 Surfers Paradise Bvd 12-14 Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre

Little Mynx Cafe

1800 ft

64 Ferny Ave

Clock Hotel Bistro and Bar

1900 ft

3282 Surfers Paradise Bvd

Sushi Train Surfers Paradise

2000 ft

18 Cypress Ave Shop 404

Zambrero

2200 ft

3240 Surfers Paradise Boulevard Shop G7

Waxy's Irish Pub

2700 ft

3206 Surfers Paradise Blvd

Dumpling Noodle on Cavill

2500 ft

Circle on Cavil

Gloria Jean's Coffees Elkhorn Avenue

1800 ft

Cnr Gold Coast Highway & Elkhorne Avenue

Poke California Surfers Paradise

2500 ft

T 26 9 Ferny Ave

Reviews and Ratings <br />

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

60%

loved the resort and would return for another relaxing stay

6.0/10

Guest rating

Rooms

6.0

Location

8.8

Service

8.4

Dining

6.8

Joseph

United States, February 2025

5.6/10

I had a pleasant stay at Karana Palms Resort, enjoying the beautiful views and convenient location. However, I found my room could have been cleaner, and the heat was challenging at times. Overall, it offered a good mix of comfort and accessibility. 🌅

Rooms

6.0

The room had everything I needed when I arrived; they really thought of everything. However, it wasn't appropriately clean.

Service

9.0

The staff provided awesome service and were super polite, making my stay more enjoyable.

Location

8.0

The resort is in a nice, quiet area with beautiful views, close to everything I wanted to explore.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast options were limited, and I mostly had corn flakes.

Facilities

7.0

The resort offered useful facilities like laundry and tours/ticket assistance.

Perry

United States, December 2024

7.2/10

I had a wonderful time at Karana Palms Resort. The location was perfect, providing beautiful views and a nice quiet area, while still being close to everything I wanted to explore. However, the room cleanliness could have been better, which slightly affected my experience.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were well-equipped and had everything I needed upon arrival, though they weren't appropriately clean.

Service

8.0

The staff were super polite and the service was awesome throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

I loved the location; it was in a nice quiet area with beautiful views, yet close to everything I wanted to do.

Dining

7.0

I really enjoyed the Tuscan cheese they offered; it was a nice touch.

Facilities

8.0

The resort had great facilities like laundry and assistance with tours and tickets, which I really appreciated.

Judith

United States, December 2024

5.0/10

I had a great time at Karana Palms Resort, with beautiful views that really enhanced my stay. The location was fantastic, nestled in a nice quiet area. However, the cleanliness of the room left something to be desired, which was disappointing.

Rooms

6.0

The room had everything I needed when I arrived. though it wasn't as clean as I had hoped.

Service

9.0

The staff were super polite and really did their jobs well, which made my experience much more enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect, offering beautiful views and situated in a super convenient spot.

Dining

8.0

I enjoyed indulging in the home-made desserts available at the resort.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities included helpful services like laundry and tours/ticket assistance.

Chris

United States, December 2024

6.4/10

My stay at Karana Palms Resort was enjoyable, thanks to the beautiful views and the super convenient location. The service was also fantastic, with staff members who were super polite and really made me feel welcome. However, the heat was quite intense during my visit, which made the warm rooms a bit tough to handle at times.

Rooms

6.0

The room was so hot, which made it uncomfortable at times. However, it had everything I needed upon arrival; they really thought of everything.

Service

8.0

The staff were awesome and super polite, always ready to help with anything I needed.

Location

9.0

The resort is in a nice quiet area with beautiful views and a super convenient location to explore the surroundings.

Dining

7.0

I enjoyed some authentic dishes during my stay, which added to the overall experience.

Facilities

7.0

The resort offered facilities like laundry and tours/ticket assistance, which were very helpful.

James

United States, November 2024

5.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at Karana Palms Resort, enjoying the beautiful views and the convenience of the location. However, I found the room cleanliness to be lacking after my arrival, which was disappointing.

Rooms

6.0

The room had everything I needed when I arrived, but it weren't appropriately clean.

Service

8.0

The staff was super polite and really helped make my stay enjoyable. The service was awesome overall.

Location

9.0

The resort is in a nice quiet area with beautiful views and really close to everything I wanted to visit.

Dining

7.0

The appetizers I tried were delicious, adding a nice touch to my dining experience.