Hotel Alexander Holiday Apartments (Surfers Paradise, Australia)

Staff members are extremely friendly and efficient. They do everything in their power to ensure that you have a happy stay.

The beach is only a few steps away. So, too, are numerous shops, bars and restaurants. If ‘strolling’ is too much effort, there’s the tram that leaves from right outside. How handy is that! Add to all this, the impressive list of on-site facilities and you’d be hard-pressed not to get maximum enjoyment from your break here. *Pool-view accommodation gets less noise.

They don’t pretend to be five star, but there are aspects here that put the apartments in that category. Nothing really specific but, on the journey back home, you’ll reflect on the outstanding on-site facilities, the sea on the door step, the shops and restaurants that are an easy walk away … and the monumental input from resident staff. All in all; truly great quality and value.

There are additional costs attached to sea views, air conditioning, upgraded accommodation, room service and later than normal check-out. 'Betcha' … that even now, they are dreaming up  more extra costs with which to confront visiting guests..

There are some elements that are beginning to show their age, resulting in a somewhat dated feel. Maintenance is a bit slap-dash too with a number of light bulbs being inexplicably missing.

There are inconsistencies in the standard of accommodation – these are privately owned apartments, so different owners have varying ideas as to what is acceptable