Golden Riviera Beach Resort is a accommodation in Tugun, NSW, Australia. It has a 4.4/5 rating from 234 Google reviews. Contact: +61 7 5525 9800. Website: http://www.goldenriviera.com.au/.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.





Tugun · Accommodation
(234 reviews)
Walk out the gate and you're on the sand. That's the whole pitch at Golden Riviera, and for a lot of people, it's enough. The beachfront apartments, spread across one, two, and three-bedroom configurations, come with full kitchens, balconies, and the kind of space that makes a week's stay genuinely comfortable rather than merely tolerable. Tugun's quieter stretch of Gold Coast beach sits right outside, and the airport proximity that might give you pause is, according to most guests, more novelty than nuisance. Donna and her team get consistent praise for going beyond the standard reception-desk interaction. Cleanliness reviews are mostly strong, though one recent stay flagged issues worth noting. Book direct for the best rate, park underground, and don't bother moving the car until checkout.
Nice time spent with family in late January for one week. Nice and clean swimming pool, very spacious apartment, very good service at reception and place maintenance. Very close to the beach. The airport is very close, and there is no issue with planes flying and noise. Very good for a low price, definitely will be back.
We loved everything about the Golden Riviera! Started with a friendly efficient check in and ended with a the lovely checkout. The 2 bedroom apartment was roomy and clean with everything we needed. Access to the beach is amazing just step out of the gate and you're there. It's position is 6 star!! From the adjacent tavern to the Tugun Surf Club and walking distance to many great restaurants it's so easy to eat what you feel like. Hardly heard the planes flying over and it was a novelty to watch them from the beach coming in to land.
"The Golden Riviera Beach Resort is a 10/10 for location if your goal is to wake up and walk straight onto the sand. It’s the ultimate spot for a 'park the car and forget about it' holiday. While it maintains a casual, laid-back resort feel, the direct beach access makes it feel like a luxury retreat for those who value the ocean above all else."

Bilinga
A hundred metres from the terminal, with a rooftop bar, ocean views from level six, and a beach ten minutes on foot. The breakfast buffet is well stocked, the staff are genuinely good, and the pool beats the departure lounge every time.

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.

We stayed here during a work trip this week and were quite disappointed with the overall cleanliness of the room. The floors were sticky and left our socks black. The cutlery and cups were unwashed, with visible food residue. The shower and bath contained black hair and dirt, and the curtains in the second bedroom were broken, allowing light in early each morning. Additionally, the outdoor furniture was mouldy and unclean.
Unbeatable location and excellent service. Right on the beach, with a great pool and nice gardens, with shops, cafes and restaurants at your doorstep. Recommended.
Tweed Heads South
A waterpark, a tidal billabong with kayaks, go-karts, food trucks, and live music on the camp kitchen deck. The Duranbah cabins sleep families in genuine comfort. Positioned between the Gold Coast and Kingscliff, this is the holiday park that makes the school holiday argument easy.