That said, the Marina Quays (formerly Chancellor Resort Hope Harbour) was a comfortable place to stay – as well it might be, given its four star rating. Situated alongside the canals and a marina of the northern Gold Coast, it has quite a pleasant outlook, there is a relaxing bar, the restaurant provides a good (smorgasbord style) breakfast, the staff are efficient and there is undercover parking. There also is a swimming pool, (photo 2) which I saw nobody use.
Our room was comfortable, though at one end of the rambling building and about a six day camel ride from the lifts, heading along corridors, down a short flight of (about five) stairs, then around an open balcony. The bed was comfortable, there was a fully –stocked mini-bar (if you use them) and the air conditioning was comfortable, though as it required the key-card to operate the room became warm when we weren’t there (photos 3,4). The only obvious ‘negative’ was that the wireless internet was provided by a quite expensive ‘pay subscription’ service: I’d have thought a four star hotel could provide the internet as part of the service!
NB. Because of varying exchange rates I have felt it more useful to give the price below in $A – it is per room and includes breakfast but varies depending which night is involved. See the hotel’s website.
