The Paradise Resort is situated in Surfers Paradise, near the bustling Cavill Avenue area and close to the beach and restaurants. Sea World is just 5 minutes away in Main Beach on the Broadwater, while Movie World, Dreamworld, White Water World, and Wet ‘n’ Wild are easily accessible via a quick drive up the highway.
When you arrive at the Paradise Resort, you are greeted by an awe-inspiring indoor jungle gym that soars to the ceiling. This sets the tone for this fantastic, family-orientated resort, a destination of choice for families looking for an unforgettable holiday experience. Dubbed as Heaven for Kids and Paradise for Parents, the resort has all of the facilities to create a truly memorable Gold Coast holiday. Spread across a meticulously landscaped 5-acre property, the property is dedicated to providing families with fun and adventure, from themed suites to tropical lagoon playgrounds, sandy jungle gyms, well-appointed kids clubs and a range of dining options.
While one of the standout attractions at the Paradise Resort is the water park, it also offers a variety of engaging activities for families including Planet Chill ice rink, adult spa, rock climbing, Zone 4 Kids Club, lobby jungle gym, outdoor playground, BBQ area, fire truck tours, magic shows, and plenty more. This resort really is a unique utopia that goes above and beyond to provide a fairy-tale experience for guests.
The Kids Club at Paradise Resort is one of the most popular children’s programs on the Gold Coast, some going so far as to say it’s better than a day at Dreamworld and Seaworld! The club features 9 colorful, themed rooms that are designed for different age groups and offer engaging programs, games, and activities that are constantly updated. The childcare staff are well trained and accommodating and families can specify dietary needs and book one-on-one care for children with special requirements.
Teenagers have their own dedicated space at the new Teen Club, where they can participate in dance parties, games, outdoor movies, ice skating, and more, all supervised by the teen activity specialists. The resort also offers a dedicated zone for adults, with a brand-new area opening in 2021 featuring a pool, lounge bar, and relaxation area, as well as in-room massage packages for the parents to enjoy.
Families can enjoy a range of activities outside of the kids club, including cupcake decorating, aqua hunts, duck racing, pool noodle races, t-shirt creating, and much more. There’s a regular show inspired by its gecko theme, featuring a 15-minute dance performance by Captain, Astro, Cleo, and Dusty that kids will love. Laser tag sessions are held in the Zone 4 Kids Club every morning during school holidays, and families can also try Dusty’s Rock Climbing, where the resort’s entertainment crew can help all ages from 7 to 100 scale a 9-meter climbing wall.
For a more relaxed experience, visit Planet Chill, the resort’s permanent ice skating rink, where two-hour sessions are held three times a day. The rink features stabilizing penguin friends to help little ones get around, and a chill zone for teenagers to hang out with air hockey, snowboarding, and foosball tables. Sometimes the shaved ice from the rink is even used for coordinated snow ball fights!
Paradise Resort Pool
The crystal-clear lagoon pool at Paradise Resort, located near the junior water park, is the perfect place for kids to hone their swimming skills. With a shallow end at 0.68m deep and a deep end reaching 1.7m, it suits swimmers of all shapes and sizes, and is a great place for pool games or simply just floating about, a refreshing respite from the tropical Gold Coast weather.
The heated spa, with depths ranging from 0.55m to 0.98m, is a popular spot into the night. The pool area is beautifully lit with colorful lights, and kids will love the added fun options of two trampolines and a dunk tank. Both the pool and spa are heated to a warm 27 degrees Celsius.
Paradise Resort Water Park
Paradise Resort’s water parks are truly impressive. The area features two large water playgrounds, a lagoon pool, and a heated spa. The water park is a three-story marvel with slides, climbing frames, water cannons, and a giant bucket that fills with 600 liters of water before drenching the delighted guests beneath. There’s also a slide, water cannons and wading pool.
Paradise Resort Rooms
Paradise Resort offers a range of fun themed room suites for families of all sizes. The Resort Room and Superior Resort Room accommodate 2 adults and 2 children, while the bunkhouse suites feature either a queen or king bed and a separate kid’s area with brightly painted bunk beds that kids love. These rooms are also equipped with TVs and gaming consoles to keep kids entertained. The Family rooms and interconnecting rooms cater to larger families, with space for up to 4 adults and 4 children, while keeping within the resort’s novel gecko theme.
Paradise Resort Deals
Great deals pop up from time to time for the Paradise Resort, particularly outside of the school holiday period. Keep an eye on the Special Deals section of the Paradise Resort website for offers and deals.
Paradise Resort Parking
Booking parking in advance is a must for those staying at Paradise Resort as on-site parking is limited and fills up quickly. At $20 per day, it is well worth the cost to secure a spot. If the on-site car spots are booked there is public car parking nearby, a short walk from the resort.
Final word
The Paradise Resort family holiday offers an unforgettable experience filled with everything from dancing geckos, to free kids’ activities, and epic waterparks equipped with water cannons and dumping buckets. Your children will be constantly entertained, you will have a chance to relax, and you will allo create memories to last a lifetime.