Dorchester Resort & Facilities

In 2014, Karen and Michael Cross began managing Dorchester on the Beach. Working to make every aspect of their guests’ experience easy and enjoyable, their goal is delivering a great beachside holiday experience for their guests.

They are happy to help you with choosing the type of apartment most suitable for you, arranging tickets or tours, finding places to shop and eat, understanding how things work in your apartment, or to loan you a boogie board. Don’t hesitate to have a chat with them.

With a wealth of Australian and international experience in the travel sector, Karen and Michael provide a level of service which has won them accolades including:

2013 and 2014 Qantas Australian Tourism Award – Best Hosted Accommodation in Australia
2013 Queensland Tourism Award – Best Hosted Accommodation
2018 Queensland Tourism Award – Self-Contained Accommodation Bronze award
2019 Best of Queensland Experience
2021 ARAMA 2021 TOP AWARDS – Resident Managers of the Year – Short Stay Accommodation
2022 Heart of Australia Award – from Rotary Gold Coast for service to the Tourism Industry

Karen and Michael work with the owners of each apartment and the owners’ corporation of Dorchester on the Beach to provide guests with a quintessential Australian beach holiday experience in a comfortable and secure environment which boasts all the features to make your stay easy and memorable.

Facilities at the Dorchester

Right on the sand
Secure under cover parking for one car - 1.9m max
Private beach access
On site managers
Heated swimming pool
Outdoor BBQ Dining Lounge Area
Tour desk
Babysitting can be arranged
Dry Cleaning can be arranged
Close to a broad variety of restaurants, shopping centres, boutique shops and entertainment