Oaks Calypso Plaza at Coolangatta is a low-rise resort with two waterslides and a shallow lagoon pool, making it popular with families travelling with children aged 12 and under. It is easy to walk pretty much everywhere once you’ve parked the car in the complimentary undercover carpark. There is no hotel restaurant but all the rooms have cooking facilities so this isn’t a problem. There is a Woolworths conveniently located just up the road if you need to pick up supplies.
Our stay at Oaks Calypso Plaza didn’t get off to the best start when we were given a room which had been painted in the previous 48 hours or so. It looked great but the paint smell was so strong that we couldn’t stay in there. Fortunately the friendly staff were able to move us to another room. This room was on level one and overlooked the street. It had a huge balcony and everything we needed for a one night stay. This road gets quite busy so a pool or ocean view room on the other side of the hotel is better.
Our room had a fresh, beach-inspired colour scheme of whites, taupe and soft blues. The kitchen flowed through to a living/dining area which had a dining table for four and a fold-out couch. The bedroom can be closed off from the living area which is a great feature for those travelling with kids. There was a washing machine and dryer in the bathroom in addition to the bathtub with a shower over the bath.
Coolangatta offers plenty of things to see and do, from beautiful beach walks, swimming and surfing to catching a movie or having fun at the nearby Timezone. Oaks Calypso Plaza offers plenty to please young families, especially kids who love swimming and slipping and sliding down waterslides.
Disclosure: The writers stayed as guests of Oaks Calypso Plaza.
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