Title: Apartment 11405, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment boasts state-of-the-art in Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Apartment 11405, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment boasts state-of-the-art in ## Photo gallery for Apartment 11405, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment boasts state-of-the-art in ![TV - Apartment 11405, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment boasts state-of-the-art in (Surfers Paradise)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23032100/23032075/c88faea0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Apartment 11405, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment boasts state-of-the-art in (Surfers Paradise)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23032100/23032075/7315d5ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets - Apartment 11405, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment boasts state-of-the-art in (Surfers Paradise)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23032100/23032075/200a23ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets - Apartment 11405, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment boasts state-of-the-art in (Surfers Paradise)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23032100/23032075/734bfb1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Apartment 11405, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment boasts state-of-the-art in (Surfers Paradise)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23032100/23032075/ada3eed9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Surfers Paradise, Orchid Residences is a luxurious haven offering an indoor and outdoor pool, seven spas, a sauna and two fitness centers. Take advantage of barbecue facilities on the terrace or explore nearby Cavill Avenue's shopping outlets. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81195 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Gym - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Apartment 11405, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment boasts state-of-the-art in Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Orchid Residences is co-located within one of the Gold Coast's newest hotels; whose name alone is renowned for five-star luxury - all around the world. Orchid Residences is located on Orchid Avenue in Surfers Paradise, just 50 metres from Cavill Avenue and 200 metres from the spectacular beachfront Esplanade and Surfers Paradise Beach. Everything is at your fingertips; from the very best shopping outlets, to the hottest bars and the best restaurants. You need only exit the foyer and you're right where you want to be. The resort boasts very impressive first-class facilities. These include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and seven spas, a sauna, two fitness centres, a day spa, barbeque facilities, a terrace, free Wi-Fi in public areas and GCHR managed apartments and even bicycle rental. In addition to these great activities, the resort offers a long list of amenities including; a tour desk, child minding services, meeting facilities, a business centre, a beauty shop and a gift shop. The resort also has on-site restaurants and bars which are highly acclaimed and recommended. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool - Massage - Private pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Terrace ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the airport ### Things to do - Gym - Heated pool ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 5 Star Orchid Residences Apartment Ridiculous Prices 14th Floor 5 Star Orchid Residences Ridiculous Prices 14th Floor 5star Orchid Residences Apartment Ridiculous Prices 14th Floor 5star Orchid Residences Apartment Ridiculous Prices 14th Floor 5star Orchid Residences Ridiculous Prices 14th Floor 227731|946293 ## About the area Located in Surfers Paradise, a neighbourhood in Gold Coast, this apartment is near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Surfers Paradise Beach and Burleigh Beach, while Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast are popular area attractions. Dreamworld and Infinity Attraction are also worth visiting. [Visit our Gold Coast travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast.dx180064) [View more Apartments in Gold Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Apartments.d180064-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-28.00181,153.43129&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:df%7BiDq%60ng%5C%40Q%3FQ%3FO%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40S%40M%40Q%40QBS%40MBQBSBMBSBQDMBQBODQDODMDQFODODOFQFMFOFMFOFOFMHKFOHOHKHOHKHMHMHMJKHKJKHKJKJKJMJGJKJILKJILKJGLIJGLILILGLELILELGLENELGLGNCLENELENALENCLANGNANCL%3FNANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40L%3FNBN%40LFN%40NBLDN%40LDNDLDNBLDLHNDLDLFLDLHLDLFLHLHJFLHJFLJJHJJLHJJJFJLJJHJJJJJHJJJHLHLHLHJHNHJHNFNHJFLFNFNFLFNFLFPDNDNFNDPDLDNBPDNBPDLBPBRBLBRBP%40LBR%40P%40P%40L%40R%40P%3FP%40P%3FN%3FP%40PAP%3FR%3FLAP%3FPAPARALAPARCPALCPCRCLCPCPENCPENCPENENEPGLENELGPGNGNGLGNGNGLIJGNINIJILILILIJINKJIJKJKJILKJKJKFKJMHKJKHMJKFMHKFMHMHMFMDMHMDMFMFODMFMDOBMDODMDO%40MDOBO%40MFO%40OBM%3FO%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCOAM%3FOCOAOGMAOCMEOAMEOEMEOCMGMEOEMGMGMEMIMEMGMIMIKGMIKGMKKIMKKIKKKGKKKKKMIKKKIKKKIOIKIMIMIMIKIOGOIKGMGOGOGMGOGOGQEMEOGMEQEOEOEQCOCQEOCQCQCMCSCQAMCQASAQAMASAQ%3FQAQ%3FM%3FSAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6Sj2xpvt50pJootxlg6iX6oAVEY=) Surfers Paradise, Queensland ### What's nearby - ![Cavill Avenue featuring night scenes, signage and railway items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125214/8dcba818-4d4b-4450-9908-ef810212fdc6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cavill Avenue 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Surfers Paradise Beach which includes a sandy beach, skyline and cbd](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086991/d2b5e61e-dd03-4864-9bf5-e4d6ce9416db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Surfers Paradise Beach 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Chevron Renaissance 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Slingshot 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Infinity Attraction 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles ### Getting around - Cypress Avenue Station 8 min walk - Helensvale Station 24 min drive - Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) 42 min drive ### Restaurants - Surfers Paradise Beer Garden 1 min walk - Hungry Jack's 2 min walk - ESPL Coffee Brewers 2 min walk - Vapiano 2 min walk - Starbucks 2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Apartment 11405, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment boasts state-of-the-art in have a pool? ### Is Apartment 11405, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment boasts state-of-the-art in pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Apartment 11405, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment boasts state-of-the-art in? ### What time is check-in at Apartment 11405, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment boasts state-of-the-art in? ### What time is check-out at Apartment 11405, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment boasts state-of-the-art in? ### Where is Apartment 11405, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment boasts state-of-the-art in located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Apartment 11405, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment boasts state-of-the-art in Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Coral 21 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Communication This property was everything you need when on holidays, unit is well stocked for the families that wish to self-cater however you are spoilt for choice if you don't want to cook and dine-out instead. The pools and sauna were great. The only downside is that the office seems to never be open and you can only text if you need to contact someone, We did have issues with the unit that didn't ruin our stay however couldn't be resolved during our occupancy. If this had not occurred the rating would of achieved excellent. ##### Coral Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jace W. 14 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good enough Property location was great. TV's could've been bigger, wall mounted and modern considering the price of the rental and location. Shower doors don't close properly causing flooding in the bathroom while in the shower. Exhaust fans on all bathrooms don't work, safe in master bedroom not in service. You have to dispose of your own rubbish instead of leaving for the cleaners. Landline was only for wall display. For a cheaper price this is ok but I'm looking somewhere else next time for my accommodation needs for my family. Good thing we were always out. ##### Jace W. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Edge Apartment Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rockhampton-Hotels-The-Edge-Apartment-Hotel.h4313015.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in City of Westminster](https://www.expedia.co.uk/City-Of-Westminster-London-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-n179536-0-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Arise-Brisbane-Skytower.h19178209.Hotel-Information) > > [YHA Coolangatta Gold Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Coolangatta-YHA-Hostel.h9624261.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Ibis-Brisbane.h119509.Hotel-Information) > > [LyLo Brisbane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Limes-Boutique-Hotel.h2135031.Hotel-Information) > > [Aries Holiday Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Aries-Holiday-Apartments.h83398932.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Lagoon Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Blue-Lagoon-Resort.h1773107.Hotel-Information) > > [Tangalooma Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Tangalooma-Island-Resort.h2254989.Hotel-Information) > > [Chill Backpackers](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Chill-Backpackers.h37147932.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Berwick-upon-Tweed](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Berwick-Upon-Tweed-Hotels.d182451.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Nomads Noosa Backpackers Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Nomads-Noosa-Backpackers-Hostel.h3856711.Hotel-Information) > > [Phoenician Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Phoenician-Resort.h456419.Hotel-Information) > > [Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Gilligans-Backpackers-Hotel-Resort.h1102895.Hotel-Information) > > [Soda Apartments by CLLIX](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Arise-Soda.h16219162.Hotel-Information) > > [The Star Residences Gold Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-The-Star-Residences-Gold-Coast.h72545549.Hotel-Information) > > [Don Pancho by the Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bundaberg-Hotels-Don-Pancho-By-The-Beach.h2161531.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with smoking rooms in Birmingham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Hotels-With-Smoking-Rooms.0-0-d6023342-tHotelswithsmokingrooms.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Crystalbrook Bailey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels-Bailey-A-Crystalbrook-Collection-Hotel.h36684912.Hotel-Information) > > [Turtle Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Turtle-Beach-Resort.h2649543.Hotel-Information) > > [The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-The-Star-Grand-At-The-Star-Gold-Coast.h6921.Hotel-Information) > > [Rydges Gold Coast Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tweed-Heads-Hotels-Rydges-Gold-Coast-Airport.h57794898.Hotel-Information) > > [Eagle Heights Mountain Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Eagle-Heights-Mountain-Hotel.h19287204.Hotel-Information) > > [ULTIQA Burleigh Mediterranean Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Burleigh-Mediterranean-Resort.h980661.Hotel-Information) > > [City Backpackers HQ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-City-Backpackers-HQ.h20576485.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Guadalupe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Guadalupe-Hotels.d6035111.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Unit 3 Noosa Moorings, 303 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Noosaville-Hotels-Endless-Water-Views-In-Noosaville-Noosa-Heads-Unit-3-Noosa-Moorings.h38124679.Hotel-Information) ### Flights ### Packages ---