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title: "Darcy Arms, Gold Coast: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Darcy Arms in Gold Coast: rated 8.4 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Motel · ★★★
# Darcy Arms

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia

8.4 ·  Very good 390 reviews ·  #240 #240 of 385 in Gold Coast ·  7.8 Location score
## About Darcy Arms

Darcy Arms is a motel in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 390 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, free parking. It is 370 m from the centre of Gold Coast. The nearest beach is 260 m away. The nearest airport, Gold Coast Airport (OOL), is 19 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 17

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1988

- **Last renovated:** 2014

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 53

2923 Gold Coast Highway Cnr Frederick Street [darcyarms.com.au](http://www.darcyarms.com.au)

## How Darcy Arms scores

Better rated than 35% of hotels in Gold Coast

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **7.8**
-   Beach access **9.5**
-   Public transport **8.0**

Gold Coast average

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarFree parking

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **48**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **11**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **4**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Northcliffe Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">260 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Surfers Paradise Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">530 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Gold Coast Airport (OOL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">42 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Gold Coast</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">370 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Currumbin Animal Sanctuary300 m
-   Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Gold Coast500 m
-   Queensland Korean War Memorial860 m
-   Wet and Wild, Gold Coast880 m
-   Timezone Surfers Paradise1.0 km
-   Croc Express to Australia Zoo - Crikey1.1 km

## Darcy Arms: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. The motel offers taxi amenities to assist you in discovering your desired offerings in Gold Coast. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at motel. The motel offers reception amenities including concierge service and luggage storage to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. The motel also features a fireplace, providing a cozy ambience during cool evenings. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the motel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundromat located on the premises. The motel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. Need something at the last minute? The convenience stores has you covered, ensuring your requirements are met without any inconvenience. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire motel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by motel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at motel come furnished with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as a hair dryer, ensuring a comfortable stay. Various excellent meal offerings at motel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Darcy Arms. Unwind by the pool at motel and cherish a leisurely moment. Enjoy a refreshing beverage al fresco at motel's poolside bar savoring your preferred concoction.

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## Questions about Darcy Arms

### How do guests rate Darcy Arms?

Darcy Arms has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 390 reviews, which is better than 35% of rated hotels in Gold Coast.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Darcy Arms?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Darcy Arms have a pool?

Yes, Darcy Arms has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Darcy Arms?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Darcy Arms from the airport?

The nearest airport, Gold Coast Airport (OOL), is 19 km away in a straight line.

### Is Darcy Arms close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 260 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Darcy Arms have?

Darcy Arms has 17 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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