Oaks Calypso Plaza Resort based at Coolangatta on Queensland’s Gold Coast is a family-friendly hotel located within a stone’s throw of both the airport and the beach. The four-star hotel offers laidback apartments, many of which have balconies looking out through trees to the ocean.

There is a lagoon-style pool at the hotel with plenty of places for parents to recline and watch their children splash around. There are also waterslides and a game room to keep kids entertained. For adults, there is a fitness center and a spa. Accommodations available are either one or two bedrooms and there is extra bedding available for children. There is free parking for guests, but there is a charge for Wi-Fi after 30 minutes of use.