Are you searching for family-friendly Gold Coast accommodation? Find below a Mercure Gold Coast Resort Review.
As you turn into Palm Meadows Drive, you immediately have the overwhelming feeling of relaxation and peace, prompted by the natural green surroundings of lush tall trees and a manicured golf course.
The Gold Coast would not be the city it is without the beaches or the hinterland. Both are symbolic of the region, and we would not be a popular tourist area without either. What you will find in the middle of the two is a pearl called the Mercure Gold Coast Resort.
Continue reading to find out why this is one of the ideal accommodation choices for families.
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Arriving at the Mercure Gold Coast Resort
Natural elements are displayed as soon as you arrive at the grand entrance of the resort and flow through to the lobby as you enter the front doors. Warm and earthy tones, natural light, open space, high ceilings, and trendy lighting all add to the charm of the property.
Before stepping foot near reception, we climb the giant staircase in the lobby to have a bird’s eye view of the foyer area and outside.
There was no hiding the pool with the floor-to-ceiling windows proudly displaying the sparkling waters and tropical utopia.
Mercure Gold Coast Resort Superior Room
Our superior room that we would be calling home for the night was found in the kookaburra accommodation block. Crisp whites, earthy browns, and pops of rusty orange is what you will expect to see in the newly transformed superior rooms.
The towel creations made by housekeeping and welcome note are little touches which instantly made us feel at home. The room easily accommodates our family of four and is equipped with all the modern-day amenities to make our stay enjoyable.
Making a Splash
After changing it was time to make a splash in the pool which has lounge chairs and daybeds scattered around the outside. You’ll discover three water areas inside the pool gates. The oasis pool is the largest of all three and is brilliant as it has many shallow areas or steps for younger children. There is a smaller shallow pool at the very end as well as a bubbling spa to relax those muscles after a day on the golf course perhaps.
Pink bean bags, noodles, and a pool ring float around for guests to use. There is even a giant novelty giant chess game just off to the side as additional entertainment.
If you are feeling hungry, there is no need to re-dress and go inside, simply dial the kitchen from the pool bar and order yourself a snack, meal, and drinks that can be delivered to your poolside lounge.
Keeping Active
For some, holidays are to be spent relaxing using as minimal energy as possible while gorging on the scrumptious food that is served at your beck and call. Fear not, if that’s not to your liking and you prefer more of an active routine or just want to burn the calories you have eaten, the Mercure Gold Coast Resort has a gym and two full-sized tennis courts at your disposal.
The Grounds
There are nine accommodation blocks at the Mercure Gold Coast Resort which are all affectionally named after birdlife and hidden amongst the trees, capturing the tranquillity of the resort. To reach the tennis courts, we wander along the paths that are lined with palms, shrubs, hedges, and tropical flowers. The heady floral aroma that wafts through the air accentuates the feeling of a tropical paradise.
Dining
After our activities from the afternoon, we were famished and looked forward to a hearty meal at The Restaurant. It is always a good sign when dining establishments are busy, and since we opted not to wait for a table, we chose to dine on the comfortable lounges near the bar instead. The full dinner menu was available along with a kid’s menu (including a drink and ice cream) that would be sure to satisfy even the fussiest of eaters.
Evening
Normally when you stay in a room with two beds it can mean an early night for everyone, however, as all the rooms at the Mercure Gold Coast Resort have balconies overlooking the grounds or a patio with a garden oasis you still have the option of enjoying more of the evening. As our room overlooked the pool area, the night time ambiance from the balcony was too hard to resist. There was no need for any technology on the night as nature provided us entertainment in the form of a lightning show in the distance.
It would also have been the perfect opportunity for one of us to have a late-night swim with the pool open until 10 pm.
Breakfast at Mercure Gold Coast Resort
One of our favourite meals of the day is breakfast, especially when we have the opportunity of having a buffet style with all the trimmings.
Once again, The Restaurant is where you will find breakfast in the morning, however during the day it has an added special element. The Restaurant boasts some of the best views and has been designed for guests to enjoy the glorious Queensland weather. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap around the balcony where you can sit alfresco-style and enjoy the striking outlook overlooking the gardens and golf course. Alternatively, the natural light filters in through to the comfortable décor inside, where you can appreciate your meal in air-conditioned comfort.
The galley-style servery offered lots of options for breakfast from sweet to savory, hot and cold. There was even a coffee machine for those who like to kick-start their morning. Outside this area, you would find cereals, bread, and tasty pastries.
The Green Space
As I had previously visited this property, I knew of the secret hidden at the back beside the tennis courts. The large open grassy area is known as The Green and is the perfect place to throw a frisbee, have a game of backyard cricket or soccer, or just lounge on a picnic rug and watch the day fade away behind the hills.
On this occasion, we took a frisbee and some bubbles and enjoyed the shade that was created by the magnificent trees in the garden.
My Final Thoughts
We left the Mercure Gold Coast Resort with our buckets full of pleasant memories. Many travellers have been welcomed through their doors, and it’s the warmth of the atmosphere, friendliness of the staff, and impeccable facilities and services that draw new and return guests to this fabulous establishment.
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Extras in School Holidays
The Accor Hotels brand is well known for going the extra mile for its guests. The Mercure Gold Coast Resort has a great program called Resortology, whereby they offer activities during the school holiday season. No one is excluded from the festivities with activities available for younger and older kids, live entertainment for the adults, poolside cocktails, and much more.
In the Christmas holidays children could have participated in artist competitions, movie nights, games, master chef, water volleyball, as well as receiving free ice-blocks in the pool area.
The activities during school holidays would be subject to change; please contact the resort for more information.
Car Parking
Guests and visitors will have access to complimentary undercover car parking during their stay. Valet parking is also available for $15 per car per stay. As the resort is spread out, there is an entrance to the car parks from each accommodation block.
Golf
The Mercure Gold Coast Resort is ideally located to many of the prestigious golf courses on the Gold Coast.
The Palm Meadows golf course is a challenging 250-hectare par 72 course designed by Graham Marsh, a leading Australian golfer. The first hole is rated as one of the most challenging, so if you would like a practice swing first, there is also a golf range. The golf range is one of the few remaining all grass public driving ranges on the Gold Coast offering the best practice facilities for golfers.
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Thank you so much for staying with us and sharing your experience, we hope to welcome you back to the Resort in the future!
Thank you for accommodating our family! As you can see we had a wonderful stay and a weekend, we will look back on fondly.
This looks like the perfect hotel for families. It’s always better if there’s a balcony or patio in your room if your children are sleeping in the same bedroom as you – it makes the ideal retreat for the grown ups when they’ve gone to bed. Thanks for sharing on #FarawayFiles
I couldn’t agree more; it’s a bonus when the views are delightful as well! Thank you for the opportunity of sharing my story, Clare.
Reading everything about the Gold Coast as we’re hoping to go next year. This looks a great hotel for families. #FarawayFiles
I’m more than happy to help you with anything you may want to know, Jo! I’m sure you will have a brilliant time on the Gold Coast, it has an abundance of things to do and see.
This looks like a perfect place to stay with children! And I love the look of the breakfast room too. Now, just send me some of that sun!
It was extremely kid-friendly, Jenny. You can always tell how much so when the children don’t want to leave! :-)
Good service and hospitality is such a deal breaker isn’t it? Sounds like this hotel was so warm and inviting, and relaxing. And tennis!! Love that it has grass courts. I am an avid tennis player – still sweaty reading this from my team practice! – and whenever we can find a hotel with tennis courts it’s such a bonus. Glad you found your way to #farawayfiles !
I’m from a hotels background, so good service and hospitality rate high in my books! You would love it at this resort, Corey as the two tennis courts are amazing and they are a facility you can’t find everywhere. Thank you for sharing #farawayfiles with me!
This looks like such a wonderful stay! The breakfast buffet looks so delicious!
A buffet breakfast is our ultimate indulgence when we travel! They normally include all the trimmings and it keeps us going for most of the day. Thank you, Julie – we had a great time!