Hotel Barbados (Broadbeach, Australia)

The staff could not be friendlier, providing a warm welcome on your arrival and doing their best to provide for any needs or requests you may have.

This condo hotel is close to everything nearby - sports facilities, the beach, cafes, shops, restaurants, and the list could go on and on. Whatever you need, it's within walking distance.

The apartments offer plenty of space for you to spread out and relax. They also come with a washer, dryer, and well stocked kitchen for cooking your own meals.

Though some of the units are nicely modernised, some are quite old, with outdated furniture and peeling paint. In addition, some apartments may have faulty or broken light switches, appliances, or plumbing. Be sure to keep the office number close at hand in case your room is one of the bad ones.

Your room does not include shampoo by default - not especially strange for apartment and condo hotels. So be sure to bring your own unless you're willing to pay a little extra to have it provided.  You'll also need to pay an extra charge if you want to use the Wi-Fi or, oddly, rent a hairdryer.