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Reviews of Santana Resort

3.5 out of 5
Santana Resort
7-15 Monte Carlo Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 242 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ferdinand

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Santana Resorts - a good place to stay
It was close to pacific fair shopping centre Two stops away from Florida gardens tram stop and 3 stops away from Cavill avenue stop for surfers paradise beach The only thing I would point of out is that we paid an xtra $125 for an extra person for 5 nights -even though it said on the Adevrtisememt that it caters for 3 people When I have already paid for the queen bed and a sofa bed included in the living room This is the only I could point out. As I have already paid over $1300 for the five nights It was still reasonably priced With laundry, kitchen and dining in one bedroom apartment There’s a pool and a good security garage for a car And the unit is reasonably 5 to 7 minutes away from the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Dylan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Sue

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is outdated and badly in need of renovation. I thought it was too expensive, the oven was dirty, the carpets are grubby and stained, the walls need a good coat of paint. Certainly is not what I would expect of a resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Evelyn on 28 Aug 2023
HI Sue, Thank you for your comments. You mentioned some dated issues We have renovated the apartment a bit by bit and hope we will do fully renovation in near future. Kind regards

2/10 Terrible

Tracey lee

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. One tram stop to Broadbeach and two stops to Surfers Paradise. Cross the Gold Coast Highway to walk to the beach. Quiet complex, clean pool, secure parking, clean apartment with all equipment for an enjoyable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Evelyn on 28 Aug 2023
Hi Maureen,Thank you for your comments. The location is great to access anywhere. We welcome you to visit us again in future.Kind regards

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a convenient and quiet location. I was surprised that the room did not have air conditioning. I realized after checking in that I had booked this room and had assumed that all rooms had air conditioning. The room is looking old and in need of some repairs, but for the price was overall very happy.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

uale

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location on Gold Coast just off the main road yet so quiet! The unit was neat , tidy & very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity of transport, shops, beach ... virtually everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Georgios E, Roselands

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room stunk of filth, the cleaners did not do their job properly, spider webs in multiple areas and it had a terrible smell that just lingered all the time, even after we applied some plug in freshners, the smell was still around. No air con only fans that did nothing, not the appropriate stay at a place like the GC where temperatures go in the low 30s. Owner should spend some money to update soon. Definitely would NOT recommend this place for a stay, not even for one night.
Response from Evelyn on 11 Jan 2023
Hi Georgios,Thank you for your comments. We have no such apartment like you described. As we know that you booked no aircon room in which you were unhappy during your stay. There are some dated issue in the apartment. However, All furniture, bed mattress, TV .....have been recently replaced. We have professional cleaning company to do the clean. We will improve the facilities, room condition (including room cleaning) in future. Please check all information before you made bookings next time. Kind regards

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice quiet location security excelent everything supplied would definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Evelyn on 6 Dec 2022
Thank you for your comments. We welcome you to visit us in future.

10/10 Excellent

Jamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from evelyn on 6 Dec 2022
Thank you for your staying at our resort. We welcome you to visit us in future.

6/10 Okay

Josie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
WAS VERY OVERPRICED FOR WHAT IT IS. NEED TO HIRE POOL TOWELS- WE NOT ADVISED ABOUT THIS LIMITED SOAP, SHAMPOO ETC ROOM AND FOOT PATHS LITTLE COUTYARD DIRTY ROOM SMELT MUSTY. BED HARD AS A ROCK- TAKE YOUR OWN PILLOW
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from evelyn on 31 Oct 2022
Dear Josie,Thank you for your comments. As you know, this is self service apartment and starter pack has been provided to the guest. The bed mattress is new and firm. Most of our guests are happy with it. We provided you a free beach towel during your stay.Kind regards

6/10 Okay

Tania

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suitable for our short stay. Handy tram stop, for quick access to Surfers, Broadbeach and Pac Fair. Short walk to the beach. Clean and neat, albeit a little dated
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Evelyn on 6 Oct 2022
Thank you for your comments. We will continue to improve our service and the facilities. We welcome you to visit us again in future.

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Aurora

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
There was no communication, not sure if this is due to Expedia as it’s my first time booking with them. I did however message the resort directly and did not receive an answer from them. The room wasn’t cleaned properly. The bathroom especially. It was convenient having the washing machine and dryer.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Evelyn on 6 Oct 2022
Dear Aurora,We apology to miss your massage (if no response, please contact us by phone). We hope you would report any issue during your stay, we could solve the problem (bathroom is dated and renovation will be carried in future). We are happy to know that you felt convenient to having washing machine/dryer in the apartment. Kind regards

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Andy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

paige

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. The lady was absolutely lovely who owned the place. My only advice would be to make it more known that a deposit is needed and you will need to buy your own toilet paper as one is only available. Also a guide on how to use the rouch stove. Other than a bit of dirt in a drawer, was amazing. The view was beautiful, it was so close to everything we needed. Loved it here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central convenient quiet perfect for a self contained facility at a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Savio

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was advertised with air conditioning and heating. There was no air conditioning and heating luckily we did not require these amenities as the weather was pleasant, otherwise, our stay would be miserable. I voiced my disappointment to the owner, who told me she could not do anything about it as she was fully booked. Furthermore, the unit was not cleaned properly and there was dirt at the back of the sofabed. The extra sheets provided were also dirty. I also blame wotif for this discrepancy as they do not do due diligence in checking whether these amenities are really provided. Henceforth will not be booking on wotif again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

kapene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property is a little dated, but is close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

kapene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Spa pool location 👌
I enjoyed the spa pool daily, awesome location at tram stop, easy walk to beach, floors, bathroom could be kept cleaner, but otherwise great comfortable stay
Comfort
Great pool spa bbq and games room
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Leticia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I feel the real holiday feeling because of the plant's beautiful. Visitor's parking available, which is convenient for a family to see us. Inside requires renovation and linens old. For additional towels, have to pay $5.00 each and for the games too I'm not impress to all of this should be included or free. Cockroaches welcome us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

kapene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property had everything we required.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Evelyn on 15 Apr 2022
Thank you for choosing our resort and for taking time to write a review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the stay. We will keep working hard to exceed your expectations. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our resort.

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needed new paint and upgrade to bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Evelyn on 12 Apr 2022
Dear Sylvia, Thank you for your staying at our resort. Your comments are highly appreciated. We have a plan to do renovation in future, including painting and bathroom renovation. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Good value for money people at check in very welcoming great pool close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Evelyn on 12 Apr 2022
Dear Teresa, Many thanks for your valuable comments. We will continue to improve our service and hope to see you in future. Kind regards

2/10 Terrible

Breeanna

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was not cleaned at all before arriving. We were placed in a room which we were told we would need to pack up our things then move to another room after one night. Room didn’t have air conditioning, the area outside was covered in dirt and mud, we only supplied with half a roll of toilet paper for the 4 nights we were there and was told we would need to purchase more on top of the cost for the room once running out. Can’t use the room towel for the pool and were told to go to reception for beach towels which we were also expected to pay additional fees for. Reception is also not attended at all and had to call and wait for a staff member to come down every time we needed anything. Was only also provided for one key for our room although the room is advertised to sleep 4 and there was two of us staying there. Overall really terrible customer service and cleanliness. Would not recommend and will not be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Evelyn on 29 Jan 2022
Hi Breeanna, Thank you for your comments. In response to your comments, please see the following 1. Check in time is at or after 2pm. We accepted your early check in (9:15am) and let you leave your luggage in storage room. 2. I have located you to a unit with air conditioning (you booked a unit with no air-con) for your first night stay due to an urgent request by the guest who stayed in the room you booked. I sincerely apologized for the inconvenience and offered to relocate you the next morning. 3. You booked a budget room (no air-con). 4. half roll of toilet paper: we never provide half roll of toilet paper; the yard tiles have been cleaned but with some stains. You did not request for an extra key (an extra key will be available upon request). 5. Due to the pandemic, reception will be accessed by telephone which is located outside reception. 6. You had a late check out without advance notice. Our house keeping staff had to wait for you for one hour. Kind regards

4/10 Poor

Amir

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs some serious attention. not clean and very old.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Evelyn on 29 Sept 2021
Hi Amir, Thank you for your comments. The apartment is dated but clean. Many facilities inside the apartment have been updated, including bed mattress, bedside tables, dining set, TV, fridge, washing machine......We have professional cleaning company to do clean. We also inspected the apartment before you checked in. Please report to us next time if any issue related to clean during your stay. We would like to fix up the issue and improve our service. Updating facilities and renovation are still on going. We welcome you to visit us again in future to see the improvement. Kind regards

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Evelyn on 22 June 2021
Thank you for staying in Santana resort. Any suggestion will help us to improve our service in future. Welcome you to visit us again.

10/10 Excellent

ANITA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great stay
I enjoyed my stay at Santana ,it was easy to get to ,quiet and close to public transport ,it was clean and had everything you needed for your stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Evelyn on 16 Mar 2021
Thank you for your staying with us and welcome you to visit us again in future.

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Will never stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Evelyn on 23 Feb 2021
Hi Sandra, Thank you for your staying in our resort. However, there were some issues you complained which are not quiet true. 1. you complained the room is not air-conditioner when you checked in: you booked budget room which is no A/C. 2. you are unhappy to pay security bond which are requested for every guest. 2. you complained the room is not clean: I inspected the room with you but you could't pointed out the exact place. 3. Our guests enjoy/love the pool and spa. 4. you reported to police about the preauthorization bond: after you requested, I have send a letter to your bank to release the preauthorization. The police told me not to contact or talk to you any more. You are not welcome in our resort in future. Kind regards

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was very comfortable and clean. Had everything needed for your holiday. Bed great. Pool and spa fantastic. Location of unit was good. Close to everything but also in a quite area. Good value for money
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Evelyn on 12 Jan 2021
Thank you for your comments. I am pleased to know that you enjoyed to stay in our apartment, including comfortable, clean, facilities, bed, pool and spa, and location. We welcome you to visit us again in future. Kind regards

6/10 Okay

Cassie, Sydney

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The owners/managers were lovely but the rooms were in dire need of a refresh and deep clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
quiet good location nice management good pool area
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Evelyn on 17 Feb 2020
Thank you for your comments. We welcome you to visit us again in future.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has a really good location and a nice pool but it could have more kitchen utensils and kitchenware (e.g. a strainer and cheese grater)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Evelyn on 10 Jan 2020
Thank you for your staying in the resort and your comments. We will consider your suggestion to improve kitchen facilities.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The location and pool area was great, bathroom is in need of a renovation, smelt like mould and was not cleaned properly.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Evelyn on 10 Jan 2020
I appreciate that you like our location and pool area. As you commented, bathroom is in need of a renovation which is under our plan.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely pool and spa area. Bathroom had a bath which was good for the kids. Walking distance to petrol station with coles express and could also walk to trams. Room was modern and decorated nicely but so hot as it had no aircon, only very slow ceiling fans. Owners kindly brought up a pedestal fan for us but still too hot. Windows opened fully in bathroom and bedroom but as there was no screen and we were 3 floors up we were unable to open them as we had young kids
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Evelyn on 11 Jan 2020
Than you for your comments. It is good to know that you love the pool/spa area, our location and the room. Unfortunately, you booked economic room without air-conditioner. I know it is hard for you and your family to stay the room with no A/C, although we gave you an extra fan. I hope you will read information in details when you made booking next time. Kind regards

2/10 Terrible

Michael, Sydney

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was extremely old and disgusting, the furniture including bedding mattresses were old dirty and had a bad deodorant as if it hasn’t been clean for long time apart from the clean bed sheets and clean towels . The kitchen was discussing and greasy , the bathroom was full of hair and mold , for the money we paid $1068 it was absolute ripoff then we were told to clean after us before we leave other ways will lose $200 safety deposit, I think the unite become a lot cleaner as we left than when we first got their as we had to clean it as we moved in , the pool was Filthy full of mold around the edges The property is aging with urgent need of renovations and it’s deceiving as it’s not what it shows on line
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Evelyn on 6 Oct 2019
Hi Michael, I am sorry to hear this. I know you were unhappy with your booking because you thought you booked two bedroom apartment. The apartment you stayed is only one-bedroom apartment. We do not have two bed room apartment in the resort. When you made booking next time, please read the information in details. The apartment is dated but it is clean. Most furniture have been replaced recently, including bed base and mattress, sofa bed mattress. Before you checked in, our staff inspected the room and it was clean (maybe not perfect). We have a professional person to look after pool and sap, the edges of pool is not mold. All the guests enjoyed spa and pool. Your children enjoyed pool and spa as well and they might have very good time here. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accessible clean very friendly staff and exactly what I was promised
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Evelyn on 30 Jan 2019
Thank you for your staying at our resort and your comments. We welcome you to visit us again in future. Kind regards

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I thought cleansing was not good as there was too much of mud smell coming from the resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Evelyn on 1 Jan 2019
Hi There, Thank you for your comments. We will improve the room ventilation if you let us know which room you stayed. Hope you will visit us again in future to see improvement of room ventilation. Kind regards

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and with free parking. Nice and clean room, friendly staff. Bathroom needs upgrade
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Evelyn on 1 Jan 2019
Thank you for your staying at our resort and your comments. We will upgrade room condition including bathroom in future. Welcome you to visit us again in future. Kind regards

6/10 Okay

Missy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Evelyn on 18 Dec 2018
Hi Missy, Thank you for your staying at our resort. Can you please let me know what we need to be improved and welcome you to visit us again in future. Kind regards

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Convenient spot but a bit dirty and need to provide more than 1 toilet paper
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Evelyn on 18 Dec 2018
Thank you for your staying at our resort and comments. We would inspect and improve room clean if you letting us know during your stay. As self service apartment, only starter pack has been provide. We hope you will visit us again in future with improvement of room clean. Kind regards