So, it’s school holidays, and you want to have a holiday, but still entertain your kids, and have a break. Paradise resort is the place to do all of this. It is Australia’s only family resort that has a water park, ice rink and kids club on site. It’s located in Surfers Paradise, where you can walk to the main ***** of shops / Cavill Ave in under 10 mins. Paradise Resort Gold Coast was recently voted Australia’s Best Family Resort for the 10th year in a row and we can understand why. There are two water parks (for kids over and under 5), that have a range of slides that have water spraying during the day. There’s also an outdoor heated pool and spa. Parents can relax on the deck chairs, order food and drinks via the QR and have it all whilst supervising kids. An ice-skating rink for families to use and a and adventure playground for the little kids (soft play one inside and outdoor park). They’ve also got arcade games to play, and a pamper parlour for kids to get braids and other hairstyles. Daily entertainment program with outdoor movies on the big screen, dress ups, kahoot trivia and also activities you can pay a little extra for like pizza making, cake decorating and teddy bear making. Each day you can check out the schedule on their screens around site. Parents can get some reprieve with the supervised kids' club. From 10-2, 3-6 or even in the evenings, you can leave your kid in the nursery (0-2) or kids club (from years) for only $40 where they are cared for with great resources and planned activities as well as free play. When staying in the resort, you are given 1 free session and a discount for 50% off your second visit. This is absolutely the best value, and staff there were great, we met Heather and Eden. There’s an on-site bar with plenty of beer wine and cocktails, a couple of dining outlets and also buffet breakfast. The buffet is continental and servers fill your plates at request, which I think is smart, for the kids would be making a heck of a mess. For your stay, there’s a range of hotel style accommodation including resort rooms, superior rooms and some with aqua view (though advise against this as it could potentially be noisy facing the pools! There’s also family rooms and interconnecting rooms to cater for large families as well as Bunkhouse rooms. Room amenities include wifi, air-conditioning, hairdryers, television, tea and coffee making facilities and daily housekeeping Other things of note is a cardio gym for adults, a laundry (you can use with coins or card) and a convenience store for all your needs. Staff were all so friendly and helpful. Hats off to the lovely lady who cleaned up after my son threw his Rice Bubbles on floor. With no vacuum allowed in the dining hall, she picked them all up! A recommended stay for families and parents who want a bit of a break!
