Where can grandparents, parents and children stay together?
Planning a Gold Coast holiday with grandparents, parents and children can be a wonderful way to spend time together.
But finding accommodation that works for three generations isn’t always easy.
Hotel rooms can mean everyone is separated. Smaller apartments may not provide enough bedrooms, bathrooms or living space. And when several generations are travelling together, having somewhere comfortable to gather – while still having room to enjoy a little time apart – can make a big difference to the holiday.
At Dorchester on the Beach, our spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom absolute beachfront apartments in Surfers Paradise are particularly well suited to families who want to stay together.
More room for the whole family
A three-generation holiday might mean grandparents travelling with their adult children and grandchildren, or perhaps grandparents joining the family for just part of a longer Gold Coast stay.
Whatever the combination, space matters.
Dorchester apartments accommodate up to six guests in three separate bedrooms, with generous living and dining areas where everyone can come together.
Having two bathrooms can make mornings much easier when several people are getting ready at once, while separate bedrooms give grandparents, parents and children their own space at the end of the day.
Rather than meeting in a hotel lobby or travelling between separate rooms, everyone has one apartment to call home for the holiday.
A full kitchen and laundry make family holidays easier
Travelling with children – and particularly with a larger family group – often means that eating every meal out isn’t practical.
Each Dorchester apartment has a full kitchen, so breakfast can be relaxed, snacks and drinks can be kept on hand and families have the choice of cooking when they feel like staying in.
A private laundry is another simple convenience that becomes surprisingly valuable on a family beach holiday.
Beach towels, swimmers and children’s clothes have a habit of multiplying very quickly!
Being able to wash as you go can also mean packing less, particularly for families staying for several days or longer.
The beach is right outside
One of the loveliest parts of staying at Dorchester is how easy it is to enjoy the beach.
We are absolute beachfront, with direct access from the property to the sand and no road to cross.
Some family members might want an early morning walk, the children may be eager to head to the beach, while grandparents might prefer to enjoy the ocean views from the apartment balcony.
There is no need for everyone to do the same thing at the same time.
The heated swimming pool also gives families another option for relaxing together closer to their apartment.
Between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach
Dorchester is located at the quieter southern end of Surfers Paradise, between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.
It means families can enjoy the Gold Coast while having somewhere a little quieter to return to.
The beachfront walk into central Surfers Paradise is approximately 10 minutes, and the Northcliffe G tram stop is within easy walking distance.
That can be particularly helpful for three-generation families because not everyone needs to pile into a car every time someone wants to go somewhere.
The G provides easy access to many parts of the Gold Coast, while buses, taxis and Uber are also readily available.
Time together is often the best part
Gold Coast holidays are usually planned around the things everyone wants to see and do – the beach, theme parks, restaurants, shopping, attractions and perhaps a special event.
But some of the best family moments can be the simplest ones.
Breakfast together before heading out for the day.
Grandparents sitting on the balcony with the grandchildren.
Coming back from the beach and deciding what everyone feels like doing next.
Sharing dinner and talking about the day.
Or simply having enough time together without rushing from one thing to another.
For families who live in different cities, states or even countries, a three-generation holiday can become something particularly special.
Planning a three-generation Gold Coast holiday?
If you are looking for Gold Coast accommodation where grandparents, parents and children can stay together, Dorchester on the Beach offers the space and convenience of a large self-contained apartment with the beach right outside.
Our 3-bedroom apartments provide room for up to six guests, two bathrooms, a full kitchen and laundry, generous living areas, a private balcony and direct beach access.
Because sometimes a family holiday isn’t about fitting more things into the day.
It’s simply about having more time together.
Planning your family holiday? Book direct with Dorchester on the Beach.
Call Karen on 07 5539 8199 or visit Dorchester on the Beach to check availability and book your stay.
Space to relax. Time to reconnect. Memories to treasure.
The beach never hurries… neither should you.
