Resort★★★½
Karana Palms Resort
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia
About Karana Palms Resort
Karana Palms Resort is a resort in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 303 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, outdoor pool, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.9 km from the centre of Gold Coast. The nearest beach is 720 m away. The nearest airport, Gold Coast Airport (OOL), is 20 km away.
- Type
- Resort
- Star rating
- ★★★½
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 18
- Opened
- 1998
- Last renovated
- 2010
- Smoking
- Smoke-free property
- Other stays within 500 m
- 118
Ranked #85 of 111 hotels in Surfers Paradise by StayVersus score
Hotel prices in Gold Coast by month
40 Tarcoola Crescent karanapalms.com.au
Prices
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Karana Palms Resort: nightly price by month
- Cheapest month: August, about €163 a night on average
- Most expensive month: December, about €378 a night on average
- Lowest price we found: €111 for the night of 14 August 2027
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Karana Palms Resort prices by month
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How Karana Palms Resort scores
Better rated than 15% of hotels in Gold Coast
- Guest rating 8.0
- Location 8.2
- Facilities 5.0
- Spa & wellness 1.5
- Beach access 7.9
- Public transport 8.0
Gold Coast average
Rating on Google
4.1/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
BeachfrontOutdoor poolFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
Pool & wellness
- Outdoor pool
Leisure
- Beachfront
- Terrace
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Shuttle
- Laundry
In the rooms
- Kitchen
- Balcony
- Coffee or tea maker
Policies
- Smoke-free
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 8.2/10
- Walk grade
- 89/100 Great for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 103
- Shops within 500 m
- 10
- Sights within 1 km
- 18
| Nearest beachSurfers Paradise Beach | 720 m12 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationCavill Avenue Station | 520 m8 min walk |
| Nearest airportGold Coast Airport (OOL) | 20 km45 min drive |
| Distance to the centreGold Coast | 1.9 km4 min drive |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopWoolworths | 370 m6 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyCircle on Cavill Chempro Chemist | 390 m6 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Gold Coast, Australia310 m
- Sea World Offers340 m
- Gold Coast Wax Museum350 m
- Infinity Attraction450 m
- Flycoaster460 m
- Slingshot510 m
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Questions about Karana Palms Resort
How do guests rate Karana Palms Resort?
Karana Palms Resort has a guest rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 303 reviews, which is better than 15% of rated hotels in Gold Coast.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Karana Palms Resort?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Does Karana Palms Resort have a pool?
Yes, Karana Palms Resort has a swimming pool (outdoor pool).
Is there parking at Karana Palms Resort?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Karana Palms Resort from the airport?
The nearest airport, Gold Coast Airport (OOL), is 20 km away in a straight line.
Is Karana Palms Resort close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 720 m from the hotel.
When did Karana Palms Resort open?
Karana Palms Resort opened in 1998 and was last renovated in 2010.
How many rooms does Karana Palms Resort have?
Karana Palms Resort has 18 rooms.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Karana Palms Resort?
Yes: Woolworths, about 370 m away (6 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Karana Palms Resort?
Circle on Cavill Chempro Chemist is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 390 m away (6 min walk).
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