The Royal Pines Resort at the Gold Coast is 5 minutes from Metricon Stadium, around 15 minutes to the beaches, shops, and attractions at Surface Paradise, and close to the beautiful Gold Coast Botanical Gardens 
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The resort is surrounded by a 27-hole golf course, for those who
Year round swimming can be had in the heated lagoon pool, one of multiple pools at the resort. The waterpark is a treat for the kids in addition to the playground and jumping pillow at the resort.
There are restaurants and bars at the resort, including fine dining Videre, Italian Trattoria Amici, and Japanese-style Arakawa. More casual dining is available at the Panorama Lounge and Kalinda.
The resort has a range of accommodation styles, from rooms, spa suites, family rooms, and executive options.
You can look for availability and bookings at the Royal Pines Resort 
through booking.com.
To get there:
If heading south along the Pacific Mwy, take the exit to Southport Nerang Rd (Exit 60) and turn left at the lights. Follow Southport Nerang Rd for 2.3km and turn right into Ashmore Rd. Follow Ashmore Rd for 3.8km and turn right into the entrance of the Botanic Gardens with a brown sign. Another brown sign is 250m before the entrance, ensure you are in the right lane when you see this.
If heading north along the Pacific Mwy, take the exit to Nerang Broadbeach Rd (Exit 71) and turn right at the lights into Station St. After 600m turn right towards Nerang East onto Nerang Broadbreach Rd and follow for 3.7km and turn left into Ross St towards Ashmore. Follow Ross St for 1.6km and turn right into Ashmore Rd. Follow Ashmore Rd for 1.6km and turn right into the entrance of the Botanic Gardens with a brown sign. Another brown sign is 250m before the entrance, ensure you are in the right lane when you see this.