Turtle Beach Resort is a accommodation in Mermaid Beach, NSW, Australia. It has a 4.2/5 rating from 2312 Google reviews. Contact: +61 7 5595 6666. Website: http://www.turtlebeach.com.au/.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.





Mermaid Beach · Accommodation
(2,312 reviews)
The Splash Zone water park is the real draw here, and on a hot Gold Coast afternoon, you'll understand why families keep coming back. Turtle Beach Resort sits on the Gold Coast Highway at Mermaid Beach, a two-minute walk from Woolworths and a short stroll to the sand, with Surfers Paradise and Nobby Beach both within easy reach. The one, two, and three-bedroom apartments are self-contained with full kitchens and in-unit laundry, which makes a week-long family stay genuinely practical. The Deck bistro handles breakfast through dinner, and the pizzas get a consistent mention. Facilities run deep: multiple pools, an adults-only pool, kids club, putt-putt, tennis, and a cinema. Apartment quality varies noticeably across the property, so request a recently refreshed unit when booking, and check lift access if stairs are a concern.
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Old Florida at its finest! Stayed here 20 years ago on our honeymoon and back recently to celebrate our anniversary. Family owned and operated which made it such a nice stay. Very accommodating with deliveries and love that it is dog friendly. We stayed in the Country Cottage which has an incredible view with a private porch plus and private patio/dock over the water. We spent our mornings and evenings with coffee and drinks overlooking the bay. Thankful places like this still exist in an area that has become so popular.
We had a lovely 9-night vacation at Turtle Beach Resort, staying as a family of five in a 2 Bedroom Superior Apartment. The unit was spacious, comfortable, and fully self-contained, which made our stay very easy and relaxing. Having a full kitchen and laundry with both a washer and dryer was fantastic. There were a few minor imperfections - the couch wasn’t always the most comfortable, the fridge was missing the door shelves, and the fold-out bed likely wouldn’t be ideal for sleeping. However, our youngest slept in bed with us, so this wasn’t an issue. The queen and single beds and pillows were very comfortable. Overall, the apartment was perfect for our stay. We especially loved having an allocated underground parking space conveniently located close to our room. We were also pleasantly surprised to find laundry detergent and kitchen supplies (sponge, garbage bags, etc.) provided on arrival, and all supplies -including ample toilet paper - were restocked after about four days. Although we didn’t use all of the amenities, they were fantastic and plentiful: multiple pools, a splash pad, gym, cinema, games room, Turtle Club, tennis court, and mini golf. We feel a refundable deposit for mini golf rather than a payment would be more enticing for families. The restaurant and bar were great, and the pizzas were yum. The staff across the board were lovely and very helpful. The location is excellent - about 30 minutes from the theme parks, close to SkyPoint and Surfers Paradise, a short drive to Pacific Fair, a block to the beach, and Woolworths, a butcher, and liquor store right next door. Overall it was a wonderful stay and we would definitely return!

Coolangatta
Three-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and a warm pool, directly across from Kirra Beach. The putt-putt course and BBQ area keep families occupied, and Coolangatta's cafes and shops are a short walk. A solid base for a proper week on the southern Gold Coast.

Miami
The pool slide earns its own mention in almost every family review. Villas have private BBQs, the Miami Marketta is a seven-minute walk, and buses to Surfers Paradise leave from the doorstep. A practical, affordable base for families who want to be in the middle of everything.

Despite seeing mixed reviews of Turtle Beach, we were pleasantly surprised. Yes rooms are a bit dated but was clean and had everything you need. Showers were great and a bonus that two bathrooms for the family. Appreciated washing machine and dryer in rooms, heat pump worked well. Beds could have been a bit more comfortable. Nice quiet room and kids loved the pools, splash park was exciting for the kids until they realized how cold the water was, would be a five star if the splash park was heated water but I guess that depends on the time of year you visit. Kids really enjoyed kids club on the visit they had. All in all a great place to stay with supermarket, butcher and liquor store close by, highly recommend and would definitely return.
Stayed for a week, and didn't want to go home! The staff were friendly, approachable and amazing people. We went through Air BnB and were less pleased with the equipment that wasn't supplied that should be stock, but the resort itself was fun, and great for the kids to stay busy and entertained. The Splash Zone area was a huge star! Centrally located so easy to go down to Currumbin or north to Surfers Paradise, with Pacific fair just a short car ride. Once the light rail is completed, the travel will be even easier.
My family and I have just spent 6 nights in a 3 bedroom apartment . We found it was a lovely stay. Great apartment , great facilities , the front of house crew were lovely and very helpful. The crew at the Deck restaurant were brilliant, great food and service, kids loved the pools and splash zone. The shuttle was great too get to the theme parks , and the driver is awesome ! All in all, bloody excellent! Cheers for the stay, we'll definitely be back in a few years
Bilinga
A ten-minute walk from Gold Coast Airport, this budget YHA in Bilinga is built around one purpose: the early flight. Staff are genuinely helpful, the communal kitchen is spacious, and the private rooms cover the basics. Manage expectations on the facilities and it does the job.