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About Resort

40 42 Tarcoola Crescent, Chevron Island, Surfers Paradise, Australia, 4217

Karana Palms Resort, a Mediterranean-style 3.5-star hotel, features self-contained apartments ideal for couples and small families seeking a peaceful getaway. The resort offers amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities, and free WiFi, all located within a lush tropical setting.

Rooms & Amenities

The apartments at Karana Palms Resort are fully self-contained, featuring modern kitchens, laundry facilities, air conditioning, and spacious balconies or courtyards. Each one-bedroom unit accommodates up to four guests with a queen-sized bed and a double sofa bed.

Dining & Local Options

Dining options include nearby international restaurants, cafes, and bars in Surfers Paradise, within walking distance from the resort. Guests can also utilize the barbecue facilities for casual outdoor meals in the tropical settings.

Leisure & Activities

Karana Palms Resort features an outdoor swimming pool ideal for relaxation, along with a tour desk to assist guests in planning their Gold Coast activities. The resort is also close to the popular Surfers Paradise Beach, known for its sweeping golden sands.

Location & Transportation

The hotel is situated on Chevron Island, providing access to local shops, dining, and entertainment options. Public transport, including bus services, facilitates travel to nearby attractions like Sea World and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

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Getting around

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City Centre
Surfers Paradise500 m
Airports
Gold Coast (OOL) 28.8 km
Brisbane (BNE) 86.9 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Front desk

Services

  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Garden area
  • Barbeque grills
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Location

40 42 Tarcoola Crescent, Chevron Island, Surfers Paradise, Australia, 4217
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40 42 Tarcoola Crescent, Chevron Island, Surfers Paradise, Australia, 4217
Nearby
Beach
Budds Beach
980 m
Store
Coles Surfers Paradise
350 m
3177 Surfers Paradise Boulevard
Dracula's Haunted House
480 m
219 Stanhill Dr
Green Bridge- Pedestrian access
330 m
Night club
SinCity Nightclub
550 m
Store
Woolworths
600 m
10 Ferny Ave
Appel Park
660 m
52 Peninsular Dr
Lionel Perry Park
370 m
Restaurants
Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co
1.6 km
3240 Surfers Paradise Bvd 12-14 Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre
Little Mynx Cafe
520 m
64 Ferny Ave
Clock Hotel Bistro and Bar
550 m
3282 Surfers Paradise Bvd
Waxy's Irish Pub
800 m
3206 Surfers Paradise Blvd
Zambrero
670 m
3240 Surfers Paradise Boulevard Shop G7
Domino's Pizza
770 m
3184 Surfers Paradise Boulevard Tenancy 37 Circle On Cavill
Dumpling Noodle on Cavill
750 m
Circle on Cavil
Poke California Surfers Paradise
760 m
T 26 9 Ferny Ave
Gloria Jean's Coffees Elkhorn Avenue
530 m
Cnr Gold Coast Highway & Elkhorne Avenue

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 5 reviews
Joseph
United States, February  2025
5.6/10

I had a pleasant stay at Karana Palms Resort, enjoying the beautiful views and convenient location. However, I found my room could have been cleaner, and the heat was challenging at times. Overall, it offered a good mix of comfort and accessibility. 🌅

Rooms
6.0
The room had everything I needed when I arrived; they really thought of everything. However, it wasn't appropriately clean.
Service
9.0
The staff provided awesome service and were super polite, making my stay more enjoyable.
Location
8.0
The resort is in a nice, quiet area with beautiful views, close to everything I wanted to explore.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast options were limited, and I mostly had corn flakes.
Facilities
7.0
The resort offered useful facilities like laundry and tours/ticket assistance.
Perry
United States, December  2024
7.2/10

I had a wonderful time at Karana Palms Resort. The location was perfect, providing beautiful views and a nice quiet area, while still being close to everything I wanted to explore. However, the room cleanliness could have been better, which slightly affected my experience.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were well-equipped and had everything I needed upon arrival, though they weren't appropriately clean.
Service
8.0
The staff were super polite and the service was awesome throughout my stay.
Location
9.0
I loved the location; it was in a nice quiet area with beautiful views, yet close to everything I wanted to do.
Dining
7.0
I really enjoyed the Tuscan cheese they offered; it was a nice touch.
Facilities
8.0
The resort had great facilities like laundry and assistance with tours and tickets, which I really appreciated.
Judith
United States, December  2024
5.0/10

I had a great time at Karana Palms Resort, with beautiful views that really enhanced my stay. The location was fantastic, nestled in a nice quiet area. However, the cleanliness of the room left something to be desired, which was disappointing.

Rooms
6.0
The room had everything I needed when I arrived. though it wasn't as clean as I had hoped.
Service
9.0
The staff were super polite and really did their jobs well, which made my experience much more enjoyable.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect, offering beautiful views and situated in a super convenient spot.
Dining
8.0
I enjoyed indulging in the home-made desserts available at the resort.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities included helpful services like laundry and tours/ticket assistance.
Chris
United States, December  2024
6.4/10

My stay at Karana Palms Resort was enjoyable, thanks to the beautiful views and the super convenient location. The service was also fantastic, with staff members who were super polite and really made me feel welcome. However, the heat was quite intense during my visit, which made the warm rooms a bit tough to handle at times.

Rooms
6.0
The room was so hot, which made it uncomfortable at times. However, it had everything I needed upon arrival; they really thought of everything.
Service
8.0
The staff were awesome and super polite, always ready to help with anything I needed.
Location
9.0
The resort is in a nice quiet area with beautiful views and a super convenient location to explore the surroundings.
Dining
7.0
I enjoyed some authentic dishes during my stay, which added to the overall experience.
Facilities
7.0
The resort offered facilities like laundry and tours/ticket assistance, which were very helpful.
James
United States, November  2024
5.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at Karana Palms Resort, enjoying the beautiful views and the convenience of the location. However, I found the room cleanliness to be lacking after my arrival, which was disappointing.

Rooms
6.0
The room had everything I needed when I arrived, but it weren't appropriately clean.
Service
8.0
The staff was super polite and really helped make my stay enjoyable. The service was awesome overall.
Location
9.0
The resort is in a nice quiet area with beautiful views and really close to everything I wanted to visit.
Dining
7.0
The appetizers I tried were delicious, adding a nice touch to my dining experience.
Facilities
7.0
The resort offered laundry facilities and help with tours, which I appreciated during my stay.
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